2025 was a turning point for dance music. So what happens next?

In this special Loud & Unfiltered round-table episode, Alex, Josh and Grego sit down to unpack the biggest moments from last year - and make their bold predictions for dance music, club culture and festivals in 2026.

From the resurgence of clubs post-COVID, to the explosion of UK garage and tech house in the US, to the rise of harder and faster sounds via TikTok culture, the conversation cuts through hype and looks at what’s actually shaping the scene. Drawing on their experience as bookers, promoters and industry insiders, the trio debate fees, lineups, market saturation, underground culture, Ibiza rumours, festival economics and where audiences are really heading next.

They dive into why clubs are finally coming back, why boutique festivals are thriving, what the absence of Glastonbury means for the wider festival market, and how new global destinations like Brazil, Albania, Saudi Arabia and Eastern Europe are redefining party culture. There’s also plenty of classic Loud & Unfiltered storytelling — from Glastonbury madness and Ibiza celebrity encounters, to illegal raves, DIY culture and the moments that remind everyone why this scene exists in the first place.

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Key Moments:

0:00 – Introduction & Recap of 2025

05:13 – Dance Music Trends and Artist Highlights for 2026

10:34 – Event Booking, Diversity, and Festival Lineup Trends

14:28 – Impact of Glastonbury’s Absence in 2026

20:19 – Party Destinations and Global Scene Predictions

29:24 – Personal Festival Anecdotes & Standout Moments

47:41 – Ibiza 2026: Club Rumors, Amnesia’s 50th Anniversary, and Scene Evolution

0:55:28 – DJ/Artist Predictions for 2026 and Upcoming World Cup Podcast Plans