The countdown is officially on CORE Medellín will debut in Colombia in 2024. After the mind-blowing premiere of the new CORE stage concept at CORE Tulum back in January, expectations were already sky-high for the next installment of this groundbreaking event series from the visionaries at Tomorrowland. But the lineup that just dropped for the May 11-12 festival in Medellín, Colombia might just take things to another stratosphere entirely.
The CORE Medellín lineup includes ANNA, BICEP (DJ set), Bora Uzer, Chet Faker (DJ set), Elif, HAAi, Hercules & Love Affair (DJ set), Kölsch, Mind Against, and many more top house, techno, and electronic acts.
From Tulum to Medellin to Tomorrowland Belgium
I was fortunate enough to witness the CORE Tulum spectacle first-hand. Let me tell you, that show was an entirely transcendent experience unto itself. The new CORE stage design is simply breathtaking – an audacious synthesis of cutting-edge technology, sustainable materials, and avant-garde architecture. It somehow captures the primal essence of human gatherings around fires and rhythm since ancient times. Witnessing it come alive amongst the lush jungle landscapes of Tulum was mesmerizing.
But as stunning as the visual canvas was, it was the music curation that really made CORE Tulum special. The lineup offered a mind-expanding escape from conventional festivals.
If the CORE Medellín lineup is any indication, that same magical, boundary-pushing spirit will continue in Colombia. Scanning the announced acts, it’s a truly eclectic and forward-thinking mix.
The lineup
ANNA, HAAi, Kölsch, Mind Against, and BICEP‘s rare DJ set are just a few of the heavy-hitters representing techno and groovy progressive. Then you’ve got distinct live show talents like Bora Uzer, the cinematic symphonies of Agents Of Time, breakout star Elif, and even indie-electronica crossover acts like Chet Faker and Hercules & Love Affair to diversify the vibe. Tying it all together are some of the most adept curators and DJs in the game like Antdot, Brina Knauss, and Dana Montana.
The arrival of CORE in Latin America feels like the dawn of a new era in festival experiences.
CORE Medellín is shaping up to be one of those special “you had to be there” kinds of events.
I haven’t been this excited about a festival in a long time.
