Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) China 2025, presented by Heineken Soundscape and organized by CMC Times, member company of CMC Inc., leading Chinese media and entertainment group, concluded its two-day electronic dance music festival on March 22nd and 23rd at Yangcheng Lake Resort in Suzhou. The festival attracted nearly tens of thousands attendees from across the globe, featuring an all-star lineup of top international DJs, state-of-the-art stages, a spectacular fireworks display, and immersive carnival experiences, the event transformed the lakeside into a euphoric, electrifying carnival.
World-Class Lineup and Stages Ignites Yangcheng Lake
EDC China 2025 showcased world-class production across four iconic stages - kineticFIELD, circuitGROUNDS, stereoBLOOM, boomboxARTCAR - each a staple of EDC festivals worldwide The legendary kineticFIELD, known across all EDC editions, featured intricate mechanical designs with the goddess’s eyes and arms moving in sync with the music. Enhanced bylasers, lights, flames, and fireworks, the stage delivered a powerful, immersive experience that embodied the spirit of EDC. Performances from some of the world’s top DJ‘s included Afrojack b2b R3hab, The Chainsmokers, Marshmello, and Illenium, lit up the nightwith a mix of unforgettable tracks, inciting massive cheers and sing-alongs from the crowd.
The circuitGROUNDS stage, with its towering LED screens, cutting-edge sound and lighting systems, and futuristic aesthetic, served as the ultimate destination for Hardstyle and Bass enthusiasts. Fans experienced high-energy, pulse-pounding sets from some of the genre’s biggest names, including Dimension, Slander, Wooli, and more.
Meanwhile, the stereoBLOOM stage, renowned for its cutting-edge industrial design, offered an unmatched experience for Trance and Techno enthusiasts. Hosting the highly anticipated China debuts of artists such as 999999999, I Hate Models, and Lilly Palmer, the stage mesmerized the crowd with innovative, genre-defying sounds that pushed the boundaries of electronic music.
Adding to the festival’s dynamic offerings, the boomboxARTCAR showcased the next generation of electronic music, providing fans with an immersive space to discover fresh, innovative sounds from rising stars in the scene.
Dreamlike Carnival Experience and Exciting Cross-Over Collaborations
EDC is known as an ultimate dreamlike carnival. Thus, in addition to significant stage performances, this year's carnival experience has been fully upgraded. The festival featured various attractions, such as circuit parades, large-scale art installations, trendy technological interactive exhibits, fashion and cultural merchandise, food and beverage vendors, and extraordinary fireworks that took every attendee into a dreamlike, immersive wonderland, creating unforgettable memories.
EDC China 2025 offered exciting cross-industry collaborations that showcased the festival's inclusivity and creativity. One of the most notable partnerships was with Embroidery Art of Yao Jianping, a representative of Suzhou’s intangible cultural heritage. The collaboration merged the traditional elegance of Suzhou embroidery with the modern, dynamic energy of EDC, creating a unique fusion of artistry and culture. National Representative Inheritor of the Intangible Cultural Heritage Project (Suzhou Embroidery), Yao Jianping, created exquisite artworks for EDC China, which were presented to the event organizers, CMC Times and Insomniac on-site.
As the two-day event came to a close, the stunning fireworks continued to echo in the minds of all who attended. EDC’s success in Suzhou highlighted the immense potential of cultural and tourism integration. The dynamic and immersive ambiance of the festival not only highlighted the magnetic appeal of electronic music but also seamlessly integrated music, lifestyle, and youth culture. This played a pivotal role in further establishing Yangcheng Lake Resort as a premier destination for cultural and tourism experiences.
About CMC Inc.
CMC Inc. is a media and entertainment conglomerate renowned for its distinctive strengths in multi-genre premium content creation, including films, drama, variety shows, news and financial media, music, fashion, lifestyle, sports, game, theater, live entertainment, and events, and a comprehensive scope of content related businesses such as artist and sport agency, cinemas, urban recreational complexes, and outdoor and indoor themed attractions.
About Insomniac
Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. Enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations, theatrical performers and next-generation special effects, these events captivate the senses and inspire a unique level of fan interaction. The quality of the experience is the company’s top priority.
Founded 30 years ago, Insomniac produces 10,000 concerts, club nights and festivals for seven million attendees annually across the globe. The company’s premier annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the world’s largest dance music festival and attracts more than 525,000 fans over three days.
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