10 Can’t-Miss Performances at Ultra Music Festival 2022

by Trace Miles · March 19, 2022

With seemingly endless options at hand, scheduling a day at Ultra Music Festival is no small task.

Luckily, you can't go wrong within one of dance music's biggest arenas. We're on the cusp of festival season reaching full swing, and electronic music artists are pulling out all the stops in order to make an early and impactful impression.

To help kickstart your planning, we're highlighting 10 artists who are sure to make a huge impact at Ultra 2022.

Nitepunk

It's safe to say Nitepunk is one of bass music's most refreshing faces. The producer's unique brand of frenetic breakbeat and pummeling trap has made him a favorite among headbangers in the electronic scene. Nitepunk has been paying his dues in the studio, but 2021 was really the start of him proving himself on what should be a tenured run on the festival circuit for years to come.

Madeon

Reviews of Madeon's "Good Faith Forever" tour have been overwhelmingly positive, and it's easy to see why. With cutting-edge production and meticulously curated visuals, the scale of Madeon's performances is hard to match. His "Good Faith Forever" show is his holistic artistic vision coming to life—an experience he refers to as a summation of his "life's work."

SVDDEN DEATH Presents VOYD

VOYD sets are known to be totally unpredictable, but that in itself makes them special. From executing crazy stunts—like levitating above the stage—to composing full sets consisting of IDs never heard before, SVDDEN DEATH knows how to keep fans guessing. The Miami debut of VOYD is a timely reminder to expect the unexpected.

Mija B2B GG Magree

There's an art to creating a memorable back-to-back set, and chemistry is certainly a key ingredient. As best friends, roommates and frequent collaborators, Mija and GG Magree have it in spades. You can't help but appreciate the lovable, chaotic energy of these two when they're feeding off each other—and we expect the UMF audience will be there to eat it up.

Vintage Culture B2B Claptone

It's a rare occasion when the enigmatic Claptone decides to play a back-to-back set. In fact, the masked producer admitted that this set at Ultra will only be his second ever. We don't think he could have found a better counterpart in Vintage Culture. Both artists are defining the present moment in melodic deep house, and their collaborative performance is sure to be one-of-a-kind.

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