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Win 2 Tickets to Electric Island Toronto on Labor Day Feat. Nicole Moudaber, Justin Martin, Lane 8 and J.Phlip

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With the Electric Island Toronto season six finale upon us, two things are clear:

1) This year was one of the most successful and attended summers to date, and

2) this year was one of the fastest summers to pass by! It’s hard to believe that Toronto is already gearing up for the two-day Labour Day edition, on Sunday, September 2 and Monday, September 3. Most mourn the Labour Day weekend, as it signals an end to the warmer days, but thanks to the absolutely stacked line-up that Electric Island has put together, the only feelings here are anticipation, wonder and joy! From one of dance music’s biggest names, Loco Dice, to the queen of techno herself, Nicole Moudaber, to Mobilee’s exquisite live performer Rodriguez Jr., the season finale boasts an incredible line-up of international talent.

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Win a Full 12-Month Scholarship to IO Music Academy’s Music Production Program and a Copy of Ableton Live 10 Suite

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We are teaming up with IO Music Academy in Los Angeles to give you the chance to win a full 12-month scholarship to their music production program and mentorship worth ($3,750 value) and a copy of Ableton Live 10 Suite ($799 value).

IO Music Academy is a place for producers to create, connect and collaborate. Centered around Ableton Live, our curriculum covers Music Theory, Sound Design, Mixing & Mastering, Vocal Recording, and most importantly, finishing music.

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Win 2 Tickets to The Yellow Heads (LA Debut) & Durtysoxxx at The Garage Gallery LA & 1 Vinyl Copy of Steve Mulder and Luca Gaeta’s “Bells EP”

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On August 31st 3rd Eye Tribe and Mycorrhizae combine for a night of techno, live art and dancing featuring a selection of International guests and Los Angeles talent.

Headlining the night are The YellowHeads, who will be making their city debut. The Spanish duo have released on labels such as Toolroom, Tronic, Break New Soil, Analytictrail, Phobiq, Trapez, 100% Pure, Bitten and more, having shared the stage and garnered support from some of the more respected techno acts in the worldwide circuit.

Joining them will be special guest Durtysoxxx, who boasts releases on Funk’n Deep, Phobiq and Respekt, as well as Funk’n Deep’s Chemtrailz, Indiglo, James Sanchez and Aaron Cappy.

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Win a Behind The Beat Class with Kevin Lavitt at IO Music Academy Worth $375

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Just under a year ago the IO Music Academy opened its doors for classes in Los Angeles, with the underlying understanding that while music production can become such an overwhelming subject with the myriad of software, plug-ins and hardware now available on the market, it doesn’t have to be hard to learn how to produce music.

When it comes to electronic music production, the technical approach many music production schools have been employing thus far, and especially the jargon being used throughout their teachings, do not help at all but in fact over-complicated the learning process. IO Music Academy’s goal is to offer a learning music production experience that is approachable to everyone, even those who have little-to-no experience in music production.

We have teamed up with IO Music Academy to give 6AM readers the chance to win a place in this summer’s Behind The Beat Class with Kevin Lavitt, worth $375.

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Ticket Giveaway: Spain’s Rafa Barrios Readies to Touchdown in Los Angeles for Rare Warehouse Gig

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It’s not hard to notice that Rafa Barrios has had his tracks played by industry heavyweights alike, with artists such as Carl Cox, Richie Hawtin, Marco Carola, Reboot, Chus + Ceballos, Christian Smith and Danny Tenaglia just a few of the peers that have supported and shown appreciation for the Spaniard’s productions.

Looking at his catalogue of releases we find labels such as Tronic, Suara, Toolroom, Stereo, Intec Digital, Knee Deep in Sound and many more, a testament to his quality considering the fact that not only are some of the aforementioned acts playing Rafa’s tracks out, but they are signing them to their label.

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Win 2 Tickets to Sounds Like with Trent Cantrelle and Shanto at Sound Nightclub

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On Friday, July 20th, Trent Cantrelle brings his Sounds Like party series to Sound Nightclub in Hollywood, where he will be joined by Shanto for a night of signature techno and house.

New Orleans born DJ and Producer, Trent Cantrelle, is no stranger to the LA underground dance music scene. After 25 years in the game, Cantrelle is now known all around the world and is known for his appearances alongside Fatboy Slim, Sasha, John Digweed, Paul Oakenfold and Derrick Carter. He’s released a multitude of tracks on some of the top labels in the world, such as Nicole Moudaber’s Mood Records, Yoshitoshi, Defected, Toolroom and many more. As a constant name in Ibiza sets, he is a regular for Ritchie Hawtin, Carl Cox, Marco Carola and Adam Beyer. You can also catch Trent Cantrelle, who likes to share his 25 years of experience with his fans, on Sirius XM, Pioneer DJ Radio, and Radio FG. With his extended DJ sets and unlimited energy, Trent Cantrelle is one of a kind, so be prepared for a night of real House and Techno.

Supporting Cantrelle is DJ and Producer Shanto, who’s been in the scene since 2005 and describes his music as an operatic blend of rhythmic infatuation, harmonic consciousness, and symphonic delirium.

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Win 2 GA 3-Day Passes to North Coast Music Festival 2018

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With Chicago‘s summer in full swing it’s only natural for us to be anticipating the yearly appointment with the city’s North Coast Music Festival.

The festival is returning to Union Park in Chicago, Illinois on August 31 through September 2, 2018. The fully immersive three-day festival promises to welcome Coasties to an experience featuring dance music, hip-hop and rock-bands across four curated stages.

We have teamed up with DownBeats to give our readers the chance of winning 1 (ONE) pair of GA 3-Day Passes to this year’s festivities taking place August 31 – September 2, 2018 at the city’s Union Park.

Tickets are available HERE.

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Win 2 Tickets to NGHT MVS XL Featuring ANNA, Green Velvet, Seth Troxler, Nicole Moudaber, Marsian and More

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San Diego’s FNGRS CRSSD goes from day to night, and from outdoors to indoors for the massively stacked NGHT MVS XL scheduled for June 23rd at the Sails Pavilion and Terrace.

The event, which is scheduled to go until 3am will take place at the San Diego Convention Center, and features a who’s who lineup filled with hot names, legends and talented newcomers alike.

Chicago legend Green Velvet is joined by nearby Kalamazoo’s Seth Troxler (via Detroit, of course), as well as Brazilian lady of the moment ANNA, the always-popular Nicole Moudaber, the eclectic Tiga and the recently-launched Marsian Live project, that sees Octopus Recordings’ Sian team up with Items & Things boss Marc Houle.

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Win 2 Tickets to Cognition Presents: Christian Smith & Hobo at Control Avalon Hollywood

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Get ready as Control AVALON and Cognition Events bring you a night of blissful techno on Friday May 18th with sets by Christian Smith and Hobo along with support from Brandon Heinz & Jon Mon

Christian Smith has been laying down some of the best techno since his emerge around 1997. Being from San Paulo Brasil, Christian was exposed to many different sounds at a early age. Founding his label Tronic early on in his career, he got to really mold some young talent as well as learn from them. He has evolved his production prowess over the years and honed his craft and will take Avalon Hollywood on a journey of music on May 18th.

Joel Boychuk also known in the music world as Hobo has created quite a resume of music over the years. Making waves with his flawless productions and attention to detail, Joey has put relation to his name by being a wanderer as he is always moving and changing and growing as an artist. From growing up in Sarnia, Canada to Detroit, one of the true iconic towns of techno, Boychuk has absorbed so much knowledge and skill in his years as a producer and he will make sure to showcase that when he touches the Avalon decks.

Brandon Heinz is going from computer gaming to producing dance floor focused techno. He is a integral part of what Cognition Events is all about and why they bring some great west coast techno. While Cognition co founder Jon Mon is also going to put in work behind the decks.

Tickets for the night are available HERE. You can also enter 6AM’s giveaway for a pair of GA tickets below!

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Win 2 Tickets to Cognition Presents: Christian Smith & Hobo (Contest on Hive.co)

Win A Pair of Tickets to Secret Solstice 2018

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With less than three months until Iceland’s Secret Solstice celebrates its fifth anniversary, the midnight sun music festival has revealed its phase three lineup for June 21-24, 2018 in the capital city of Reykjavik.

Leading the announcement additions, Secret Solstice calls upon funk legend George Clinton and his Parliament Funkadelic collective, seminal Icelandic music group GusGus (DJ set), Diynamic DJ/production duo Kollektiv Turmstrasse, Italian techno maestro Marco Faraone, Dirtybird’s J.Phlip and more. Bolstering its contingent of Icelandic artists, the festival welcomes Gísli Pálmi, Joey Christ, Sturla Atlas, Una Stef, Young Karin and more to the bill.

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