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New artists announced for Untold 2023!
15:11 2023-03-16
The lineup for the upcoming UNTOLD festival in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, set for August 2023, has been announced, featuring headliners such as Martin Garrix, David Guetta, Imagine Dragons, and Armin van Buuren.
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Martin Garrix, currently ranked #1 on the DJ Mag Top 100, will return to the main stage at UNTOLD. The Dutch artist rose to global fame with his hit single "Animals" in 2013, amassing over 361 million Spotify plays and 1.6 billion YouTube views. Garrix has collaborated with top mainstream artists like Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa, Usher, and U2, and is the second Dutch electronic artist to top the DJ Mag Top 100 four times, following Armin van Buuren's five-time achievement. Garrix is the first Dutch artist to break a Spotify record, with his singles "In The Name Of Love" (feat. Bebe Rexha) and "Scared To Be Lonely" (feat. Dua Lipa) surpassing 1 billion streams. Only 100 songs have ever reached this milestone on Spotify.
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David Guetta, a two-time consecutive world's number one DJ, is considered an incredibly influential artist globally. In 2022, he secured the top position in the 1001tracklists ranking of the best 101 producers. Guetta has achieved numerous accolades, including back-to-back No.1 DJ titles in the DJ Mag Top 100, platinum records, admiration from the electronic music industry, Grammy nominations and two wins, a vast global fanbase, and two Guinness World Records. He was also honored as "Producer of the Year" at the Brit Awards earlier this year. Guetta has made a significant impact on mainstream culture in the United States, held legendary residencies, pioneered a new genre in electronic music, raised $2.5 million through the United at Home event series, and ranked as the fourth most-streamed artist on Spotify in 2022 alongside Ed Sheeran, The Weeknd, Justin Bieber, and Harry Styles. He has amassed over 10 billion streams for his productions and sold more than 68 million singles worldwide.
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Salvatore Ganacci distinguishes himself from traditional artists through his exceptional productions and live performances. Collaborating with Sanjin and Jillionaire from Major Lazer, his music video for "Money in my mattress," featuring Trinidad James, was deemed by MTV as "the weirdest thing to watch all day." Ganacci captivates audiences uniquely, and his live shows have garnered viral attention on social media platforms.
KSHMR is considered a unique figure in electronic music, as he is a composer, producer, and DJ, and his Indian roots have helped him define his musical direction. In 2015, he debuted at number 23 in the Top 100 DJ Mag, the strongest new entry that year, and seven years later, in 2022, he ranks 12th. In 2019, he set a record for electronic music views on YouTube, as the official video for "Bombay Dreams" surpassed 35 million views.
Swedish DJ and producer Alesso has gained prominence in the electronic music scene thanks to his blend of progressive house and pop styles. His initial hit, "Calling (Lose My Mind)," was a collaboration with Sebastian Ingrosso and OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder. He followed this with "Under Control," partnering with British duo Hurts and Calvin Harris, which topped the UK Singles Chart. Alesso had the opportunity to open for Madonna on her MDNA Tour and has collaborated with numerous renowned figures in mainstream culture over recent years.
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The UNTOLD festival would be incomplete without Armin van Buuren, a fan-favorite DJ who has participated since its inception in 2015. As a top-five DJ in the world for 21 consecutive years, the Dutch artist has forged a strong bond with festival-goers through his live performances at Cluj-Arena. He has played a significant role in the UNTOLD story and will return to the main stage in 2023.
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This year, major music industry figures will grace the festival's main stage, with Imagine Dragons, an American band making their Romanian debut. With a Grammy Award, ten Billboard Music Awards, and five Teen Choice Awards to their name, the band has included UNTOLD in their 2023 world tour.
Techno culture is also represented at UNTOLD, featuring Amelie Lens, who has dominated the club and festival scene, hi-tech minimal creator Boris Brejcha, British duo Camelphat, techno ambassador Marco Carola, Innervisions label founder Dixon, and American Bedouin project members. These acts will kick off the Galaxy stage lineup.