From Miami’s underground icons to boundary-pushing innovators, here are six must-see local artists lighting up III Points Festival this year.
III Points Festival will once again transform Mana Wynwood into a five-block playground where music, culture, and creativity collide, and a place where the city’s underground meets tens of thousands of partygoers from around the world. Across 12 curated stages, over 150 artists will perform, each one contributing to the city’s thriving sonic legacy and proving why III Points remains one of the most forward-thinking festivals in the U.S.
This year’s lineup captures Miami’s evolving identity, spotlighting both hometown heroes and international tastemakers across house, techno, experimental, and everything in between. Heavyhitters such as minimal icon Michael Bibi, reggae global sensation Sean Paul, the legendary DJ Tennis, and techno-force Nina Kraviz shine bright on this year’s lineup, but the up-and-coming stars on the roster are an equally big feat and attraction at the festival.
III Points’ push to merge the world’s headliners with the artists daring to dream big is one of the many reasons the festival has become such a special and beloved event. Among those acts are many of Miami’s very own homegrown talents, a melting pot of individuals that delivers a steady stream of new, fresh sounds born in its basements, garages, warehouses, clubs, and any corner of the city.
Before you hit the dancefloor, we’ve rounded up six artists from these many local heavy-hitters that you can’t miss. Each one representing the pulse, soul, and sound of Miami’s present scene, these artists remind us why III Points remains the cultural nexus of the city’s music revolution and the power of its community, pushing the talent to every corner of the world.
Six Must-See Miami Locals at III Points Festival 2025
megusta
megusta is one of the most magnetic and authentic forces in Miami’s rising scene, known for his gritty sound, cool yet locked-in energy, and effortless ability to command the crowd. As the founder of Club Rats Records, he’s created a brand that’s as attention-grabbing as it is nonchalant, and crowns inclusivity and unapologetic confidence as an artist. megusta’s sets fuse bass-driven grooves, hypnotic percussion, and wild club energy that sends party-goers into a disco-frenzy.
With releases on local labels such as Get Busy and Lisa’s Kickback, megusta continues to lead Miami’s new wave. He’s gained support and respect from an impressive range of Miami’s competing labels, from those commercial-leaning to the underground of the underground, speaking to his range and ability to combine a flair of disco-frenzy and anything else.
Ale Acosta
A Colombian and Miami-native, Ale Acosta is a particularly eye-catching and exciting act rising from Miami’s melting-pot of underground sounds. His sound is notably distinctive, a feat that is maintained throughout his discography and across his collective sets, yet diverse across genres. Ale blends everything from tech-house, Guaracha, Dembow, and Latin club influences, along with a fun selection of vocals, into sounds that keep the crowd moving fast.
There’s a raw, infectious energy to Ale’s performances that pulls you in from the first beat. Between his work as co-founder of Forest Fires Radio and the success of his recent releases on Mood Child Records, Running Late Records, Nieces and Nephews, and Lisa’s Kickback, Ale is redefining what Miami’s electronic identity sounds like. Catch him at III Points for a set that’s guaranteed to move both your body and your spirit.
Roll-e
Few DJs embody Miami’s underground like Roll-e, known as a wizard in the community for his unique, witty sets and charisma. His sets are a masterclass in technical mixing with precision and pure spontaneity. Fun and full of surprises, he turns tracks from any and every genre into a dancefloor banger. You can expect blends of electro, breakbeats, and Miami Bass with the flair of someone who’s been refining his craft for over a decade.
Renowned for his deep vinyl sets and his knack for reading a crowd, Roll-e brings something rare to the decks: live instrumentation and his own voice on the mic. Whether layering percussion over electro and Miami Bass or hyping the crowd with spontaneous MC’ing, his sets blur the line between DJ performance and live show. His upcoming III Points performance will be the perfect chance to see why. Expect crackling energy, tight transitions, and a vibe that’s impossible to replicate.
RARA
Bringing a percussive pulse straight from the roots of Afro House and Afro Tech, RARA is a name you’ll want to remember. A DJ, producer, and drummer, he brings a live rhythmic edge to the decks that few can match. His sets are hypnotic journeys of groove. Deep, soulful, and full of movement, his style is reflective of both his global influences and his connection to Miami’s evolving electronic scene. As part of Machina Music, RARA has carved out a signature sound that fuses ancestral rhythm with modern club intensity. His III Points set will be a masterclass in how energy and emotion collide on the dance floor.
SATURNSARii
At the intersection of rave and reggaeton stands SATURNSARii, one of Miami’s most forward-thinking DJs. Her sets are explosive and unpredictable, weaving through EBM, acid techno, drum and bass, and Latin club with fearless precision. As the creator of Miami’s popular prized Perreo Del Futuro parties, she’s become a key voice in pushing Miami’s queer and underground scenes to the forefront, celebrating freedom, fluidity, self-expression, and a good party. Her energy behind the decks is unmatched: confident, commanding, and full of heart. At III Points, expect a performance that’s both cathartic and communal, bridging worlds through sound.
