There are a plethora of artists set to play this year’s edition of Beyond Wonderland SoCal, so here’s a list we compiled of artists to catch!
This year’s edition of Beyond Wonderland SoCal is quickly approaching with a banging lineup and more stages than ever before, with the addition of the Sea of Wonder stage sure to please fans of every genre. Annually this festival takes the biggest names, international talent, and rising stars down the rabbit hole at the NOS Events Center. This year the tea party will incur March 24-25, bringing the biggest edition of the festival yet.
Mainstage residents like Audien, Tiesto, Excision, and Kaskade are set to take the decks at Beyond SoCal, with special talent stages hosted by Space Yacht and RNBW featuring Wenzday, Gene Farris, Yetep, and JSTJR going back-to-back with Wuki. This festival highlights some of the biggest names in house, trance, hard dance, techno, and bass music. Fans can look forward to catching artists like SVDDEN DEATH, Sub Zero Project, Andrew Beyer, Noizu, and a back-to-back set of Nicole Moudaber and Paco Osuna, among several other stars.
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Not sure whose set to dance to or who to broaden your horizons in the electronic scene? Don’t fret, as we have completed a list of our must-see acts sure to throw down at the event. Keep on reading, and be sure to let us know on Twitter who you’ll be catching, and check out our article on fashion inspiration if you’re putting together a last-minute outfit. Visit the Beyond Wonderland website for more details and purchase your two-day or single-day GA or VIP passes via Front Gate before they sell out.
Six Sets Not to Miss at Beyond Wonderland SoCal 2023
Rebelion
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Based in Holland, this Scottish duo named Rebelion will be making their USA debut at Beyond Wonderland SoCal, so make sure to get a “dose” of their first set in the States! After two massively successful albums, gracing mainstages all across Europe, and hosting their own X-Qlusive event this past January, this pair is ready to “bring it on” in San Bernardino.
Gradually building the roster on their record label Acid Reign, Rebelion has released banger after banger on this sub-label on Dirty Workz. The ambitious legends made their Defqon.1 Red stage debut in 2022 and won last year’s #2 song in the Q-Dance Top 100 Hardstyle Songs, in addition to being the top artist in the first edition of the Hardstyle Awards. Catch these rebels making hard dance history at Cheshire Woods.
Yetep
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Blazing his trail on an upwards trajectory, this former SoundCloud producer has garnered a following through his emotionally-driven sadboi mixes. Yetep has graced the stages of Lost Lands, EDC Las Vegas, and Countdown NYE, along with several local club events in Los Angeles, where he is based. This rising star is sure to get your feet moving with his tear-drawing sounds that will ensure you will get lost in the music. Yetep’s humanitarian festival Common Unitÿ solidified his position as a genuine advocate for mental health awareness and amazing non-profits. Make sure to catch this exponential trailblazer at Sea of Wonder.
Matroda
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Dotting the globe with house heaters, you should find yourself dancing at the set of Matroda! The “Matrodasound” is a collection of groovy beats constantly released on Insomniac Recs and Terminal Underground. Maintaining his rise from his hit Redtape EP, vibe on the dancefloor to his shuffle-worthy sounds that have been played at an impressive lineup of festivals like EDC Las Vegas, Amsterdam Dance Event, Electric Zoo, and Nocturnal Wonderland, among several others. Don’t sleep on his set at Caterpillar’s Garden!
Wilkinson
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UK-based Wilkinson is a must-see at Beyond Wonderland SoCal this year for any Drum n Bass head. An undeniable leader in his genre, Wilkinson occupies a unique space where not only is he responsible from some of the best nostalgic rave throwbacks (that’s right – I’m looking at you, “Afterglow“), but his career has also only continued to reach new peaks since his early hits. Whether he’s launching his label Frontline, releasing a critically-loved collaborative album with Sub Focus, or releasing his own fiery Cognition album, Wilkinson is always working to make sure the DnB community is supplied with impeccable tunes poised to become classics. Don’t miss the chance to see this true legend grace the decks of the Mad Hatter’s Castle stage and continue that mission.
Wax Motif
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Wax Motif is a master of the decks that you won’t want to miss. After releasing his popular debut album House of Wax on his label Divided Souls last year, Wax Motif proved that his decade-long career that established him as an important, innovative bass house act in the scene was no accident. Known for taking contemporary bass house and blending it with his unique influences ranging from R&B to bass music, his audiences are never left disappointed by his well-crafted sets. If you’re looking for some booty-popping vibes with a thoughtful twist, look no further than Wax Motif on the Queen’s Domain stage.
Grafix
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Grafix is another Drum n Bass artist that will be turning your heads — right before you start moving your feet to his insatiably epic songs. Based in the UK and coming off of his latest album Half Life, released last year on Hospital Records, this year’s Beyond Wonderland SoCal is a rare chance to catch him play a set to North American audiences. The occasion is made even more special by the fact that Grafix will be playing the Sea of Wonder stage – a new stage introduced to the festival this year and curated by the team behind Space Yacht. Dust off those dancing shoes and meet us front left!
