Transmission Festival, renowned worldwide for its groundbreaking production and cinematic experiences, has unveiled the initial lineup for its 2025 edition.
Set to unfold on April 12, 2025, the festival will return to its new home, the mighty GelreDome Stadium in Arnhem, The Netherlands, marking the only Transmission show in Europe for 2025 and establishing itself as one of Europe’s most coveted trance destinations. Cosmic Gate, Craig Connelly, Daxson, Digital Culture, Driftmoon, Gouryella, Markus Schulz, & Paul Van Dyk are the first to be announced, with additional talent still to be made known.
The lineup boasts an array of trance music’s most influential voices. Ferry Corsten headlines with a milestone 25th-anniversary Gouryella performance, celebrating a quarter-century of pioneering sounds.
Trance architect Paul van Dyk, whose anthems helped forge the genre’s golden age, brings his masterful touch to the stage. The sonic narratives of Markus Schulz will unfold across the GelreDome‘s massive indoor arena, where his progressive trance flair takes center stage.
Cosmic Gate, virtuosos of evolution while honoring trance’s essence, promise an electrifying set, while the powerful techno-trance fusion of Digital Culture – the collaborative project of genre mainstays Richard Durand and RAM – will command the dancefloor with their distinctive sound.
Craig Connelly, whose three #1 selling albums and prolific catalog of Beatport chart-toppers have earned him a place among trance’s elite, will also bring his touch to the GelreDome stage.
Rising British talent Daxson represents the genre’s future with his contemporary interpretation of trance sounds. Fresh from his spectacular appearance at Transmission 2024 in Prague, Driftmoon is slated to return with a specially curated “vintage pure trance” set – a nostalgic journey through the genre’s most influential era, promising to showcase an array of the timeless sounds that shaped the genre.
True to Transmission‘s legacy of creating immersive experiences, the 2025 edition will feature the festival’s signature combination of cutting-edge technology, mind-bending special effects, and meticulously designed scenography. Running from 2 PM to 11 PM, the festival will create a night-time experience during the day, with each artist’s set preceded by specially crafted intros, creating a seamless narrative that unfolds throughout the nine-hour journey. The GelreDome‘s state-of-the-art facilities provide the perfect canvas for Transmission’s renowned production team to push the boundaries of what’s possible in an indoor festival setting.
Leading up to the main event, fans can experience Road To Transmission – an exclusive show in Prague taking place in March featuring Daxon, Richard Durand, Orjan Nilson, and more, setting the stage for April’s grand celebration.
As Transmission celebrates its momentous 20th anniversary, the 2025 edition promises to be its most ambitious undertaking yet. Following the footsteps of prior festival themes, such as “Behind the Mask,” “Elysium,” and “The Awakening,” this milestone year will see the award-winning VJ team Vision Impossible pull out all the stops to create and unveil a brand-new mesmerizing show, combined with the spectacular production fans have come to expect from the festival.
Transmission continues on its mission to unite trance lovers from across the globe, having drawn visitors from over 80 countries throughout its history of creating these bespoke-themed experiences.
Tickets available HERE.
