The first of its kind music festival organized by the ID&T, a Netherlands based promoter that focused on multiple genres. Mysteryland electronic dance music festival is the oldest one to originate in the Netherlands and is one of the most demanded one amongst the music lovers these days amongst all the other top EDM festivals in the world.
The 1993 edition of the festival was held at Midland Circuit, Lelystad from July 9th to July 11th and since then became the escape weekend from day to day normal life and kept on attracting huge crowd every successive year.
The third edition of Mystery land which was supposed to be held in 1995 got canceled due to some issues but the EDM festival made a strong comeback in 1996 but the format changed to one day.
In 2003 the venue changed to Floriade, Haarlemmermeer but the first ever edition to be held outside the Netherlands was in 2011 when Mysteryland happened in Chile and it was in the year 2015 that it changed from the one day format to a three-day format, generally organized on the last weekend of the august month.
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Mysteryland USA In NYC
In May 2014 the American Version of this EDM festival was held at the Bethel Woods, an extremely huge green space situated to the south of New York City.
The festival equivalent to the Dutch festival has managed to attract a huge crowd owing to the amazing lineup that includes best edm artists from around the globe. Huge names like Diplo, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Carl Craig, Netsky, Chase & Status and several others have been seen in the previous editions of this festival.
Having under their name three huge successful editions the 2017 edition got canceled and no explanations for the same was given. The return of Mysterland USA in 2018 was nothing less than a surprise for EDM lovers and we hope it’s here to stay for long now.
Top EDM Artists
Several big and small names are seen every year in this multi-genre music festival, few of the top artists that have glorified the main stage by their performance are:
- DIMITRI VEGAS & LIKE MIKE
- ARMIN VAN BUUREN
- OLIVER HELDENS
- AFROJACK
- MARTIN GARRIX
Mysteryland Genres That Makes Everyone Go Crazy
- Techno – Having originated in Detroit, Michigan in the US during the 1980s this genre of music has been seen to serve as the core foundation on which several other sub-genres were built. The pioneers of this genre were Kraftwerk, Yellow Magic Orchestra and Giorgio Moroder and resulted to be the blend of black styles with electronic music.
- House– Having characteristics similar to disco, the house was created in Chicago in the early 1980s by club DJs and music producers.
- Trance –The super energetic electronic genre found its seeds in the British new age music and German techno and hardcore scenes and emerged into existence. The main characteristic of trance in tempo lying in between 110-150 bpm.
- Hardstyle – The blend that was influenced by techno and hardcore and later on itself became an influence on big room house.
- Dance – The genre of music that is specifically composed in such a way that it accompanies dancing and is one of the most played genres in music festivals.
- Urban– Also known by the name of urban pop or urban contemporary is mainly a radio format genre and it includes many elements of R&B.
- Hardcore– The sub-genre of the EDM emerged in the Netherlands in the 1990s and it was a faster tempo that differentiated this sub-genre from other sub-genres.
- Hip hop– Also goes by the name of rap music, this music genre originated in the US during the 1970s. It consists of a rhyming speech that is coupled with a different way of chanting it termed as rapping.
- Dancehall– Originated in the 1970s, the Jamaican genre of music was a sparse version in the initial years but the dominant increase of instruments made the rhythms faster.
- Big room house – It is a sub-genre of parent genre electro house and it gained popularity through music festivals itself.
- Electro – Having been influenced by drum machines and funk, it includes two subgenres namely electro-core and skweee.
What Was So Special About MYSTERYLAND 2018
Having originated in 1993, Mysteryland is still one of the most favorite music festivals for every music lover and attracted a huge number of DJs in its most recent edition.
The 2018 edition of Mysterland was organized in Haarlemmermeer, the Netherlands from August 24th to August 26th, 2018. It consisted of 17 stages including one main stage and the light work is nothing less than art and science at its best.
The headliners included Alesso, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Hardwell, Axwell ^ Ingrosso, W&W, Fatboy Slim, Aly & Fila, Brennan Heart, Blasterjaxx, Ferry Corsten, Sven Vath and Frequencerz. Camping and campground pre-party was also an integral part of Mysteryland 2018.
MYSTERYLAND 2019, Netherlands
The upcoming version of this mega EDM festival is scheduled from 23rd August to 25th August 2019 at Haarlemmermeer, Netherlands, in the outskirts of Amsterdam, the minimum age for entry to the venue is 18 years.
The headliners include Martin Garrix, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Diplo, Sven Vath, Solardo, Brennan Heart, Dave Clarke, Wildstylez, Vini Vici, Alison Wonderland, Nicky Romero and Paul Van Dyk.
Looking at the amazing headliners and star-studded artists line up, we are assured that this upcoming festival is going to be huge, glamorous and worth a visit.
Crazy EDM Artists Lineup
Friday 23rd August 2019
- Campsite: Heldeep- Firebeatz, Oliver Heldens, MK, Aevion, Mercer, SKIY, Moguai, Mr. Belt & Wezol, Zonderling, Nora en Pure and Throttle.
- Campsite: STMPD RCRDS– Justin Mylo, Blinders, Julian Jordan, Brooks, Eauxmar, CMC$, Osrin, LOOPERS, Seth Hills, Matisse & Sadko, Slique and Todd Helder.
- Campsite: Vunzige Deunt X Desperados- Nayla, Afrolosjes Soundsystem, Devarsity, Biggi, Miguell Kaidel, Colorful Soundsystem, Nafthaly Ramona, MC Claudio and Super Serious.
- Campsite: Annie’s Fiesta-Alamaison, Chamireaux MC, Chimp, Team Rush Hour, Crooxs, Sheila Hill, Daisy, Rob Black, La fuente and Michael Fortera.
- Campsite: The Hangout x Funky Town- Colombian Connection, Soul Collectors, Herrie Met Gerrie, ROSE ROX and Le Cher.
- Campsite: Club Hutjemutje- Club Hutjemutje & friends.
Saturday 24th August 2019
- Main stage- Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, MC Gee & Micky Hurts, Claptone, Vini Vici, Illusionize, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, KSHMR, Sam Feldt, Lucas & Steve, Oliver Heldens and MATTN.
- Q-Dance- Adaro, MC: Villain, Adrenalize, Wildstylez, Atmozfears, Psyko Punkz, Da Tweekaz, Phuture Noize, Devin Wild, Luna and Frontliner & Mystery Guest.
- Trance Energy- Andrew Rayel, MC Roga, Ben Gold, Ruben de Ronde, Ben Nicky, Rodg, Cosmic Gate, Purple Haze, Johan Gielen, Paul Van Dyk, MaRLo and Paul Oakenfold.
- Solardo Presents Higher- Solardo, Skream, Danny Howard, Max Chapman, Dense & Pika, Groove Armada, Erick Morillo and Franky Rizardo.
- Cocoon– Sven Vath, Tini, Andre Galluzzi, Ferro, Fabe and Gregor Tresher.
- Vunzige Deuntjes x Desperados- Broederliefde, MC Taylor, DJ Abstract, Vunzige Deuntjes Soundsystem, Fiesta Macumba Soundsystem, Sojuju, FS Green, SMP, IJF, Nikky Adriana and Johnny 500.
- Dave Clarke Presents- Dave Clarke, Titia, Anetha, Sterac, Ben Sims, Sam Paganini and Estroe.
- Thunderdome –Catscan, Mc Da Mouth Of Madness, Dano, Nosferatu, Drokz, N-Vitral, Endymion, Marc Acardipane, Korsakoff and Lady Dana.
- Beatport x 15 Years of Shogun Audio-Friction, SpectraSoul, Document One, One87, Ed:It and Joe Ford.
- Rave Until The Joy Fantastic-Carlos Valdes, MC: Babyjane, Lady Aida, Rebelle, Meid Meid Soundsystem and Moody Mehran.
- Headling Garden-MC: Renske Skills, Aquinox, Yogadance by Renske, Aroma Experience by Fete, Shamanic Trance Journeys, Bodypaint by Pauwauw, Scents of Music, Cacaoceremony by Ixcacao, Marry Yourself, DJ Yarun Dee, Healing Sound Movement and Drishti Beats.
- Campsite: The Zoo- Bart B More, Weslo, B-Front, Tony Junior, Carta, Sub Zero Project, Green Tea, Sander Kleinenberg and Naffz.
- Campsite: Bumble’s making moves in Music- Cassine, Nicky Elisabeth and PHI NIX.
- Campsite: Annie’s Fiesta- Happy Feelings, Tim Senders and Puinhoop Kollektiv.
- Campsite: The Hangout x Funky Town- ALLures, Soul Collectors, Artist Unknown, ROSE ROX, Colombian Connection, Le Cher and Herrie Met Gerrie.
- Campsite :Club Hutjemutje- Club Hutjemutje & friends.
Sunday 25th August 2019
- Main Stage- Martin Garrix, MC Gee & Micky Hurts, Alison Wonderland, Tchami & Malaa, Lost Kings, Sigala, Loud Luxury, Showtek, Nicky Elisabeth, Punctual and Nicky romero.
- Q-Dance- Audiotricz, MC: Villain, Brennan Heart, Zany, D-Block & Se-Te-Fan, Warface, Headhunterz, Sound Rush, Ran-D and Ransom.
- Mad Decent- Diplo, Wiwek Presents Maha Vana, Anna Lunoe, Valentino Khan, Ape Drums, Moksi, Dillon Francis, Lady Bee, Distruction Boyz and GTA.
- Sexy By Nature- Roger Sanchez, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, Mia More, Benny Rodrigues, Marc Volt, Bruno Martini, Kungs, Chus & Ceballos and Jonas Blue.
- Cocoon– Sven Vath, Luciano, Dorian Paic, Julian alexander and Ilario Alicante.
- Vunzige Deuntjes x Desperados- Aiscream, MC JR, Boef, Bizzey & Yung felix, Bokoesam, Vunzige Deuntjes Sound System, Cenkson, Slick, Chamos, Roop, DJ Wef and Faisal.
- DJ Rush Presents- DJ Rush, Sandrien, DJ Bone, Phase, J.Fernandes and Johannes Heil.
- Thunderdome– Dither, MC: Da Mouth Of Madness, DJ The Prophet, Tha Playah, Sefa, Evil Activities, Promo, Franky Jones, Pavo and Mad Dog.
- Beatport x 15 Years of Shogun Audio- Figures, Technimatic, GLXY, Pola & Bryson, Icicle and Monrroe B2B Koherent.
- Rave Until The Joy Fantastic- Carlos Valdes, Moody Mehran, Lady Aida, Leather E & Spacemaker, MC: Babyjane and Fierce Ruling Diva.
- Healing Garden- Aquinox, Bodypaint by Pauwauw, Aroma Experiences by Fete, MC: Renske Skills, Cacaoceremony by Ixcacao, Yoga Party, DJ Irazya, Shamanic Trance Journeys, DJ Sublog, Scents of Music, DJ Yarun Dee, Marry Yourself and Healing Sound Movement.
- Campsite: The Zoo- April Grey, The Partysquad, Bass Modulators, Sidney Samson, Girlpower and GTA B2B Afro Bros.
- Campsite: The Hangout x Funky Town- ALLures, Soul Collectors, Artist Unknown, ROSE ROX, Colombian Connection, Le Cher and Herrie Met Gerrie.
- Campsite: Club Hutjemutje- Club Hutjemutje & friends.
How Much Does MYSTERYLAND 2019 Tickets Worth:
- Camping + Weekend ticket= Rs 15261.40 per visitor.
- Weekend ticket= Rs 9498.47 per visitor.
- Saturday ticket= Rs 6430.44 per visitor.
- Sunday ticket= Rs 5186.64 per visitor.
