Meghalaya: Global EDM stars to headline Sunburn’s Summer Fest debut in Shillong

Asia’s biggest electronic dance music (EDM) festival, Sunburn is shattering expectations with the launch of its newest intellectual property (IP) – Sunburn’s Summer Fest. Prepare for sonic domination as a massive lineup of electronic music titans descends on not one but two electrifying destinations in a single unstoppable weekend!

Feel the mountains sway in Shillong on May 10th, 2025. Tickets are live for the inaugural edition of Sunburn’s Summer Fest, exclusively on BookMyShow, India’s leading entertainment destination – grab yours soon!

Headlining the inaugural edition are true titans of the global electronic music scene, each bringing their signature sound to this groundbreaking festival experience. Psytrance revolutionaries Vini Vici will transform the festival grounds into a tribal gathering with their hypnotic, pulse-quickening rhythms, earth-shaking basslines and transcendent drops that have made them legends at major festivals worldwide. Their masterful ability to blend ancient world music influences with cutting-edge production will create an unforgettable journey.

Electronic music royalty Dimitri Vegas will unleash his stadium-sized anthems and heart-stopping drops that have dominated the world’s biggest stages. Known for his explosive crowd interaction and larger-than-life presence, Vegas will deliver a masterclass in big-room dynamics with a set crafted specifically for this landmark event, featuring exclusive edits and unreleased material.

Progressive house innovators DubVision will elevate the night with their meticulously crafted melodies and euphoric buildups that transport listeners to emotional heights. Their signature blend of soaring synthesisers, pristine production and euphoric releases promises to create those magical festival moments when thousands of arms rise in unison under spectacular light displays. Meanwhile, UK sensations Third Party will demonstrate why they’ve become festival favourites with their distinctive approach to progressive house – combining emotional depth with raw energy, intricate layering with anthemic hooks that resonate long after the music stops.

Alongside these international heavyweights, the festival will showcase a diverse array of homegrown electronic talent – Siana Catherine, Gary Daniel, Reuel Roy, Quills and DJ Aedrian, ensuring a seamless blend of global and local sounds.

Sunburn recently saw packed crowds as some of the biggest EDM artists like Alan Walker and Afrojack performed at Shillong, a city that’s rapidly emerging as a crucial live entertainment market with its remarkable affinity to and demand for international music. The festival’s strategic expansion into this northeastern cultural hub taps into the region’s deep-rooted musical heritage and growing appetite for global sounds. With each event generating unprecedented excitement, Shillong has proven its status as more than just a secondary tour stop, becoming a must-play destination feature for Sunburn.