3. Destructo
The stadium floor was already full and ready to continue the dance fest when Destructo took to the decks. Henry Fong did a great job of holding down the fort and keeping people moving until Destructo arrived. He started off the set with a “we made it!” and began the party. You could really tell that he was in fact very excited to get up there and perform for the crowd, his excitement and energy came through as he looked up, pointed across the crowd at groups of people dancing and jumped up on top of the DJ table several times during his set to jump around and be one with/closer the crowd.
“Let me see that Bass Face BC style!”: The “Bass face”s were in the house as they jumped and nodded along to his popular track. We also thoroughly enjoyed many other Destructro originals through some flawlessly smooth mixing.
His visuals were active and easily distinguishable from any other artist – I mean no one else had the bass melting off their face, only Destructo can do that! It seemed the crowd was in awe because every time he looked up they would react without being asked to! Just and overall great vibe in the room throughout the set. I dare you to try not to move to the beat at a Destructo concert – not possible.
Songs/remixes the crowd loved:
Bass Face – Destructo
Loaded – Yo Gotti
Catching Plays – Wax Motif, Pusha T, Starrah
Party Up – GTA Remix
4. Alan Walker
Great follow up to Ekali, Alan Walker really read the room well as his bright and unique visuals along to the great discography made this a set very enjoyable.
Stunning futuristic (at some points almost looking like a video game and at times almost apocalyptic looking) visuals included sections of music videos, lyric videos, artwork of a glowing globe/earth view from space, industrial scenes, geometric shapes (some exploding like fireworks up on the screen), as well as the AW logo in different colours. Not to mention sweeping lasers that were so well done that they looked like they were dancing along with the crowd rather than just flashing, when seen from the back of the stadium. Although he wears his mask, he did use the stage camera so everyone in the stadium could see his reaction to the music and feel like they are right next to him up in the booth. Large parts of the crowd were full of ravers excitedly dancing around, making way for each other all spread out across the floor. He also played a lot of his originals like many artists at the festival, but also included some popular remixes like (Sia’s move your body) with transitions that kept the crowd moving throughout the set. Great transitions and overall flow from slow to fast tracks throughout the whole set. His songs also allowed the crowd a great opportunity to sing along- we just couldn’t stop ourselves!
Songs/remixes the crowd loved:
Drop the Beat- DJ Kuba & Neitan ft. Nicci
Sing me to sleep- Alan Walker
Sia – Move your body (Alan Walker Remix)
Need you (Brillz&Trav Piper Remix)- Dillon Francis & NGHTMRE
Alone- Alan Walker
All falls down – Alan Walker
Faded- Alan Walker