Miami Music Week 2025 was everything it promised to be – nonstop parties, genre-spanning sets, and memories that blurred the line between day and night. This week was packed with moments that reminded me why I love dance music culture so much. Here is how it all went down.
Wednesday: Sunrise Coconuts At Space & A Factory Town Marathon
My Miami Music Week 2025 kicked off the way any proper MMW should… on a 24-hour bender. I woke up at 6AM on Wednesday and made a beeline for Club Space, where HUGEL’s label, Make The Girls Dance Records, was throwing a massive takeover.
We caught the tail-end of HUGEL’s 3-hour solo set and a B2B with artists from his label like Tom Enzy and MAAHEZ. It was a fantastic way to start the week. As the sun beamed through the terrace roof, I sipped fresh coconut water and swayed to Afro and Latin-infused rhythms spun by the full crew behind the decks.
From there, we headed to The Clevelander, one of South Beach’s most iconic hotel venues. The vibe shifted entirely as GRAMMY-winning shapeshifter NITTI tore through a lethal set of dubstep, bass house, and rocktronic bangers. He later joined veteran Henry Fong for a full-throttle B2B that had the beach crowd going off.
Later that evening, after a quick regroup at our Airbnb, we hit Factory Town. We kicked things off with Hot Since 82 at the Infinity Room stage before bouncing between sets to show our Factory Town first-timer every inch of the venue.
Chain Room was pure tropical bliss during Deep House Bible’s takeover, where Ahmed Spins B2B Rony Seikaly put on a clinic blending Afro and tech house. Then it was over to The Park stage for Deborah De Luca’s powerful set, followed by the warehouse, where 999999999 had the room jumping nonstop with their relentless hard techno.
We wrapped the night at Cloonee, Eli Brown (who delivered the best set of Factory Town Day 1 with a 3-hour techno masterclass), and a B3B at Cypress End with Ranger Trucco. Around 7AM, we crashed on a bench in the Chain Room, inhaled a greasy slice of pizza, and watched LP Giobbi and Bora Uzer close out their blissed-filled sunrise set.
Thursday: Penthouse Views With Sirup Music & Planet X Vibes
Thursday kicked off with a private rooftop mixer that easily takes the crown for the most extravagant mixer I have ever attended. Held at a stunning penthouse in South Beach, the event celebrated Sirup Records’ 25th anniversary and founder EDX’s upcoming 10th edition of NoXcuses Miami, which took place at the Mynt on Saturday. It had everything: endless champagne, perfectly executed hors d’oeuvres, and a creative drink menu at every turn.
The highlight, as expected, was the music. Upbeat house tunes were played throughout the night. Sirup’s label-boss, music industry legend, and gifted DJ-producer hybrid EDX got behind the decks for a set filled with infectious house music like his brand-new single “Cobalt”. I cannot wait to see what next year’s Sirup mixer has in store for attendees.
At Factory Town that night, we pulled up just in time for Josh Baker, who was a must-see for me. At Planet X’s takeover in the Chain Room, Baker had the crowd mesmerized with seamless mixing and groovy heaters like his latest tune, “Back It Up” with Omar+. Next was Chris Stussy at the mainstage, delivering a funky, house-driven set while aquatic 4K visuals flooded the massive LED wall behind him.
Then we wandered to the Cypress End stage for Hernan Cattaneo B2B Sasha. Their journey through progressive house and trance was so smooth, we could have stayed for ten hours and it would’ve felt like five minutes.
The highlight of the night — and arguably of the entire week — was Ben Sterling B2B Beltran for the official Planet X showcase. Their minimal tech blend created a hypnotic, nonstop groove that had the whole crowd locked in.
The green-lit stage design, layered with alien-like effects and spaced-out tracks, turned the room into a full-blown house music sanctuary. Closing things out, ChaseWest joined for a miraculous B3B that sealed the night in true Planet X fashion.
Friday: Dirtybird X Noir Fever Takeover
Friday afternoon started low-key with an open decks mixer where I met a mix of passionate music fans, rising DJs, and future industry powerhouses. But when the sun went down, the night turned into my favorite party of the entire week.
ZeyZey hosted an unforgettable team-up between Dirtybird Records and Aluna’s rising imprint Noir Fever. This collab was built for the venue — intimate, colorful, and charged with pure creative chaos. Inside the ZeyZey House, the Boiler Room-style Dirtybird setup was on fire, with artists like Mary Droppinz and Kevin Knapp delivering genre-bending sets of underground house and experimental bass.
Outside, the Noir Fever stage brought a genre-hopping explosion of trap, rap, and club rhythms. Aluna herself jumped on the decks, with performers twerking and hyping the crowd in sync with baby.com’s high-energy set. The vibe was next-level across the board. I even walked away with a limited edition Noir Fever tee that is for sure getting a prime spot in my closet rotation.
Saturday: Poolside With MEDUZA & ARTBAT After Dark
Saturday we hit MEDUZA’s takeover of Hyde Beach with a cast of both rising and established house artists. This easily has to go down as the best pool party of Miami Music Week 2025. There were so many highlights that I figured it’d be best to do a separate breakdown, which you can check out [here].
Among the best moments were Hayla’s live set, GENESI, Max Styler’s golden-hour performance, James Hype, and a surprise B2B with Styler and the entire MEDUZA trio.
After dancing all day, we grabbed dinner and took a quick car nap before heading to M2 for ARTBAT. Unfortunately, we missed Miss Monique (a personal favorite), but made it just in time for the main event. Representing Ultra’s RESISTANCE residency, the Ukrainian duo delivered a dazzling performance that merged underground house, melodic techno, and more.
Their new anthem with Benny Benassi, “Love Is Gonna Save Us,” their remix of “I Adore You,” and a stunning unreleased flip of Bag Raiders’ “Shooting Stars” were top moments of the night. As usual, M2 delivered on all fronts, from production to dancers to pristine sound.
Sunday: Bass Mayhem With Monstercat & A Rain-Soaked Finale From ANOTR
Sunday was mostly a recharge day before our final push. We saved what little energy we had for MANA Wynwood, where Monstercat hosted its Outro showcase. Known for bass-heavy mayhem, the label didn’t disappoint.
We arrived just in time for Sullivan King B2B CRANKDAT, who delivered a high-octane fusion of dubstep, metal, and techno. Next was ATLiens, whose barrage of experimental bass and neck-snapping drops went down as one of my favorite bass sets in recent memory.
Our final stop of MMW 2025 was a fitting return to Factory Town. Ben Sterling showed off his funkier side with a warm-up set for ANOTR at The Park stage. As rain began to fall, ANOTR took over with a dreamy blend of disco and house. While many attendees huddled together under coverings or ran to find shelter, I frankly could not have cared less, smiling and laughing as we danced throughout the downpour. I highly recommend seeing ANOTR during their On A Trip album tour to anyone who loves great music.
Exhausted but powering through, we trekked over to Elrow to see Dombresky B2B HUGEL bring us into the early morning. Insatiable house basslines washed over the Infinity Room, and Elrow made sure to bring their unparalleled stage design to Factory Town.
After five days that truly felt like I was On A Trip, Miami Music Week 2025 is in the books. Already counting down the days until we do it all over again next year.
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