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Long-time dream ULTRA Europe becomes reality – Calvin Harris made festival history in Split

Long-time dream ULTRA Europe becomes reality – Calvin Harris made festival history in Split

From Večernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Electronic music festival ULTRA Europe concluded its Split leg with a historic performance by Calvin Harris, marking his first appearance at the event.
  • The festival featured a lineup of international and local artists, including Hardwell, Dash Berlin, and Croatia's Vanillaz and SHIPE.
  • Despite rain, tens of thousands of attendees enjoyed the music and production spectacle at Park Mladeži, solidifying Split's status as a hub for electronic music.

The long-awaited dream of seeing Calvin Harris perform at ULTRA Europe became a reality on the second night of the festival's 12th edition in Split, Croatia. Tens of thousands of fans packed Park Mladeži, witnessing a spectacular show that exceeded expectations. This historic performance marked Harris's debut at the festival, fulfilling a wish held by fans for twelve years.

The night's lineup on the Main Stage also included sets by Vanillaz, Dash Berlin, Maddix, Worship, Dom Dolla, and Hardwell. Dash Berlin emphasized Split's importance in the global electronic music scene, calling it the "heart of world electronic music." Croatian duo Vanillaz opened the stage, showcasing the strength of the local electronic music scene.

Meanwhile, the RESISTANCE stage was a hub for underground electronic music, featuring artists like Jamie Jones, Mau P, Ben Sterling, Malóne Morez, and SHIPE. Croatian representative SHIPE kicked off the night, followed by Ben Sterling and Malóne Morez, who built a hypnotic atmosphere with house and techno rhythms.

Even a downpour couldn't dampen the spirits of the attendees. Hardwell closed the festival's most powerful night with his performance, demonstrating the resilience and passion of the festival-goers. The event successfully cemented Split's reputation as a major destination for electronic music enthusiasts worldwide.

Croatia is the heart of Europe, and Split is the heart of world electronic music.

— Dash BerlinDash Berlin's statement upon entering the main stage at the ULTRA Europe festival in Split.
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Originally published by Večernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.