Tiësto, Eric Prydz and a harder new generation lead the anniversary.
The wider signal
The story sits at the meeting point of festivals and contemporary music culture. Drops Stars looks beyond the announcement at what it changes for artists, listeners and live spaces.
Electronic production continues to move freely between clubs, pop songwriting and large-scale presentation. The boundaries remain visible, but they are no longer fixed.
This report is independently written from public music reporting. Details may evolve as artists and organizers publish further information.
