From his humble beginnings in Holland, to the multi-award winning, platinum-selling producer he is today, Day After Festival talent Afrojack is one of the most sought after talents in the world – and with two Grammys to his credit, it’s easy to see why.

Born Nick van der Wall in his small hometown of Spijkenisse, Afrojack started producing at a very early age, “I guess my story really begins to when I was eleven. I started to make music just for fun on my computer. After that, a couple of years past I started to make some music in my home town Spijkenisse, and every once in a while I was DJing at my school parties. Since I was seventeen I only started to make music for clubs.”

Honing in on creating his own club sound, in 2006, the then 18 year old jetted off to Crete and DJed at every and any club that would have him, “…I went to a Greek Island, Crete for five months. [Crete] was all about partying, drinking and going wild. During this crazy period I was also busy producing.” Still buzzing from his experience once he returned home to the Netherlands, Afrojack was determined to make more music and get it out on a label. All of his hard work started to pay off when he received a little help from Sidney Samson and Laidback Luke. Dutch imprint Digidance decided to give the 18-year old a shot and thankfully, it worked.

Afrojack’s debut single “In Your Face” scored #60 in the Dutch Top 100 and #3 in the Dutch Dance Top 30 – not too shabby for a first release. The following year in 2007, the determined musician released a seemingly constant stream of remixes and releases. Never resting on his laurels, the budding talent started his label Wall Recordings where he released a handful of his early hits like “Math” and “Drop Down (Do My Dance)” in 2008.

The snowball effect is probably the simplest way describe Afrojack’s career since then. In 2009, he joined forces with Major Lazer and lent his talents in the studio for the mega-hit “Pon de Floor.” In 2010, he was fervently requested remixer for artists like Benny Benassi, David Guetta, and Lady Gaga. Though he was already well-known to the dance music community, in 2011 he exploded with the release of “Take Over Control.” The track was an instant worldwide club and chart hit and the record went platinum in the U.S.

The “snowball” has only continued to gain speed as he’s started writing for pop artists around the world like co-writing and producing the worldwide hit “Titanium,” Pitbull and Ne-Yo’s “Give Me Everything,” which has sold over 5 million copies worldwide, and lest we forget his work on Beyonce’s “Run the World (Girls)” and his Grammy nominated remix for Leona Lewis’ “Collide.”

For 2013, Afrojack’s success has only continued to grow. Remixing for the likes of Avicii, PSY and even adding his trademark sound to Donna Summer’s “I Feel Love,” Afrojack’s latest release “The Spark” shows him expanding his musical tastes by featuring what has been described as “effervescent guitar strums and airy vocal harmonies in addition to the usual synths and pounding percussion.” Though his long-anticipated artist album is nearing completion, some tracks are already being tested at a club near you.

Get ready to drop down and do your thing when Afrojack makes his way to Figali Plaza in Panamà for The Day After Festival this January 10-12th. Be a part of the celebration and buy your tickets today!

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Taking over Figali Plaza in Panama City, Panama on January 10-12th, we couldn’t be more excited to share this year’s Day After lineup with you. And we know you’ve been waiting to see who will be joining Afrojack, Calvin Harris, and Hardwell on our stages. So we won’t torture you any longer. Without further adieu, here is your complete 2014 Day After lineup.

Tickets are already on sale now, so grab yours today!

Day After Festival 2014 Lineup

• Afrojack
• Calvin Harris
• Hardwell

Plus, in alphabetical order:

• Anna Lunoe
• Apster
• Billy The Kit
• Connor Cruise
• Dannic
• DaNo
• David Solano
• Deorro
• Dyro
• Franky Rizardo
• Jack Novak
• Martin Garrix
• NERVO
• Nicky Romero
• Quintino
• R3HAB
• Sidney Samson

Plus, Panama regional support:

• Fidel Coronado
• Louis & Prada
• Tom Sawyer

The Day After is bringing world-renowned talent like Hardwell, NERVO, Afrojack and Calvin Harris to Panamá City, Panamá for three days of incredible music on January 10-12th. Since we’ve still got several weeks remaining until the anticipated event, that means we have plenty of time to stay up-to-date with our amazing roster.

For Day After’s first Drop, we’re putting the spotlight on three of our talents who have been playing #1 Roulette on Beatport for the past few weeks now. It’s great to see our artists taking over the top spots!

Hardwell’s “Dare You” featuring Matthew Koma reaches #1 on Beatport

At this rate, Day After headliner Hardwell is probably used to racking up Beatport #1’s. This year alone, the Dutch mega-producer spent more time at this coveted spot than any other artist. Having premiered “Dare You” during his performance at the Amsterdam Dance Event with a live appearance from Matthew Koma, the recently crowned #1 DJ in the world is back with a new, refreshing sound out on his Revealed Recordings.

Though Hardwell’s previous releases this year have been more a more in-your-face electro house, “Dare You” tests the melodic waters, stepping away from his big room style. Paired with Koma’s timeless vocals, the single could be championed from the main stage as well as it could championed from your radio.

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Nervo, R3hab and Ummet Ozcan grab the #1 spot on Beatport with their collaborative track “Revolution”

Though festival season may be over for some, we’re glad NERVO and R3hab are still in drive mode. Teaming up with Ummet Ozcan, the Australian twin sisters and Dutch producers released the festival anthem “Revolution” on Spinnin’ Records on November 11th.

The trio of acts create that familiar big room sound joined with a pounding, peak-time energy vibe that will definitely bring you back to the memories of the summer months. Filled with electro synths and a bassline that just won’t quit, this tune will be a staple to main rooms and stages everywhere. This banger is notably labeled as an instrumental version, so we hope that a follow-up vocal version equipped with the sisters’ signature vocals is soon to come.

For the past two weeks, “Revolution” and “Dare You” have been shuffling between the #1 and #2 spots on Beatport’s Top 100. We’re sure you’ll hear both when Hardwell, NERVO and R3hab make their way to Panamá for Day After. Buy your tickets today and be a part of the celebration!

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Taking over Figali Plaza on January 10-12th, The Day After returns to Panama City, Panama for three days of amazing music from over 20 national and international artists. This year, Disco Donnie Presents and Showpro are excited to welcome back E! Entertainment Television as the main media partner for The Day After 2014.

The first Day After a few years ago, E! Entertainment came to cover the festival equipped with large-scale production and special programs and highlights specially designed for Latin America. Moving forward with this partnership, Day After 2014 will find its way in over 400 million homes, not only through the E! channel itself, but also through their web presence as they deliver information from the festival in real-time.

As Panama continues to show why it’s one of the best tourist destinations in the region, The Day After will grow internationally as one of the leading festivals in dance music and one of the largest in Latin America.

Disco Donnie Presents and Showpro are excited to announce that Dutch talent R3hab will be joining our lineup for the return of Panamá’s Day After taking over the Figali Convention Center in Panamá City on January 10-12th.

Known for his massive releases like “Sky Drop,” “Do It” and latest collaboration with Ummet Ozcan and other Day after talents NERVO in “Revolution,” there is escaping the energy that R3hab brings to his craft. Watching him perform is an experience you really shouldn’t miss. Raise those hands and buy your tickets for Day After today!

If you’re looking for the perfect escape, join us on the shores of Panamá on January 10-12th for The Day After. Poised to bring in thousands of people from all over the world with artists like Hardwell, NERVO, and Calvin Harris all scheduled to perform, get ready for the perfect combination of great music and stunning surroundings.

Perfectly situated on a prime location on the map, arriving at the tropical paradise is a quick and easy journey from any city in North or South America. Even travelers coming from Europe and Asia will find it easy to connect to the Central American getaway. To keep the arrival process easy, be sure your passport is up-to-date. There are many resources online where you can apply, renew or make changes to your passport all with the click of a mouse.

You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccines may also be required for travel. If you have any questions, be sure to check the vaccines and medicines list of the on the Center for Disease Control’s website and visit your doctor before your trip to get vaccines or medicines you may need. Tourists entering Panamá will also receive 30 days of free health insurance at immigration.

With a few weeks remaining before the anticipated event, having a valid passport is one thing you certainly can’t procrastinate on. Panamá also requires that all must carry a valid passport, with at least six months prior to its expiration date. There may also be special entry requirements depending on which country you are coming from. We have highlighted some of these requirements below for a select number of countries. Be sure to check the Government of Panamá’s website for more information as well.

Entry Requirements for The United States

• Passport Information
• No visa required.
• Be sure to carry your valid American passport to leave the United States and enter Panamá.

No visa is required for this destination for a stay of up to 180 days. Please keep in mind that while a visa is not required, you must:

• Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
• Hold proof of onward/return flights
• Hold all documents required for the next destination
• Hold proof of sufficient funds relative to your intended length of stay
• Confirm with your airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa

Entry Requirements for Canada

• Passport Information
• No visa required.
• Be sure to carry your valid Canadian passport to leave Canada and enter Panamá.

No visa is required for this destination for a stay of up to 180 days. Please keep in mind that while a visa is not required, you must:

• Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
• Hold proof of onward/return flights
• Hold all documents required for the next destination
• Hold proof of sufficient funds relative to your intended length of stay
• Confirm with your airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa

Entry Requirements for Colombia

• No visa required.
• Proof of Yellow Fever Vaccination Required.
• Be sure to carry your valid Colombia passport to leave Colombia and enter Panamá.

Entry Requirements for Costa Rica

• No visa required.
• Be sure to carry your valid Costa Rica passport to leave Costa Rica and enter Panamá.

No visa is required for this destination for a stay of up to 180 days. Please keep in mind that while a visa is not required, you must:

• Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
• Hold proof of onward/return flights
• Hold all documents required for the next destination
• Hold proof of sufficient funds relative to your intended length of stay
• Confirm with your airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa

Entry Requirements for Dominican Republic

• Passport Information
• Tourist visa IS required. Consult the Panamanian Consulate.
• Be sure to carry your valid Dominican Republic passport to leave the Dominican Republic and enter Panamá.

Entry Requirements for Ecuador

• No visa required.
• Proof of Yellow Fever Vaccination Required.
• Be sure to carry your valid Ecuador passport to leave Ecuador and enter Panamá.

No visa is required for this destination for a stay of up to 180 days. Please keep in mind that while a visa is not required, you must:

• Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
• Hold proof of onward/return flights
• Hold all documents required for the next destination
• Hold proof of sufficient funds relative to your intended length of stay
• Confirm with your airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa

Entry Requirements for Guatemala

• No visa required.
• Be sure to carry your valid Guatemala passport to leave Guatemala and enter Panamá.

No visa is required for this destination for a stay of up to 180 days. Please keep in mind that while a visa is not required, you must:

• Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
• Hold proof of onward/return flights
• Hold all documents required for the next destination
• Hold proof of sufficient funds relative to your intended length of stay
• Confirm with your airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa

Entry Requirements for Honduras

• No visa required.
• Be sure to carry your valid Honduras passport to leave Honduras and enter Panamá.

No visa is required for this destination for a stay of up to 180 days. Please keep in mind that while a visa is not required, you must:

• Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
• Hold proof of onward/return flights
• Hold all documents required for the next destination
• Hold proof of sufficient funds relative to your intended length of stay
• Confirm with your airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa

Entry Requirements for Mexico

• No visa required.
• Be sure to carry your valid Mexico passport to leave Mexico and enter Panamá.

No visa is required for this destination for a stay of up to 180 days. Please keep in mind that while a visa is not required, you must:

• Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
• Hold proof of onward/return flights
• Hold all documents required for the next destination
• Hold proof of sufficient funds relative to your intended length of stay
• Confirm with your airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa

This coming January 10-12th is gearing up to be the vacation of a lifetime as Panamá’s anticipated event Day After returns to Figali Plaza in Panamá City. Though we’re still weeks away from listening to great music for three days, our weekends won’t remain idle. So before we get down, here are three mixes from our Day After roster to get you pumped for the upcoming event.

Tickets are on sale now, buy your tickets today!

Afrojack – Community of Three Million

Having recently hit the three million mark of fans on his Facebook page, Afrojack used it as way to doesn’t surprise me that, in dropping this 31-minute mix, he took the time out to rally his supporters for a bigger cause. “We are a community of three million people, if you enjoy the music and shows, please donate to help the victims of the typhoon in the Philippines.” So while you’re rocking out to this mix, remember, you can donate and help save some lives while you dance.

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David Solano – Life In Color Podcast 08 with R3hab

We love this mix because you hit two birds with one stone. Not only do you get Day After talent and Life in Color resident David Solano, but you also get recent lineup addition R3hab. You’ll get a dose of some old familiar tracks and some newer favorites.

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NERVO Nation October 2013

Aussie sisters NERVO are back with another episode of their popular radio show NERVO Nation on Sirius XM’s BPM channel. We love the diverse tracklist that the duo use on this edition and the interview with Dubfire, former member of the classic duo Deep Dish. You’ll be treated to a decent amount tracks from our Day After lineup like “Countdown” by Hardwell and MAKJ and “Sound of the Underground” with Nicky Romero, Sunnery James and Ryan Marciano.

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Though we remember a time when Day After headliner Hardwell was still fairly unknown name, he is more than considered a seasoned veteran as of late. The producer, DJ and label boss has played for nearly every notable club and festival in the vast corners of the world all before his 25th birthday. It would seem that new heights can only be reached for Hardwell, as he continues his climb to the top of dance music’s cultural landscape, now, as the #1 ranked DJ in the world by DJ Mag’s pivotal list.

Robbert van de Corput hails from Breda, a city in the Netherlands that fellow Dutchman Tiësto also calls home. Hardwell was signed to a major Dutch label at the age of 14. Shortly after being signed, Hardwell had the privilege to spin at all the major clubs across the Netherlands. “It was definitely a big motivation, especially getting a record deal at just 14. I had always been into music since I was 6 so when I started DJing I really loved it because I could finally let people hear the music I wanted to share. So when I signed the record deal at just 14 it was like a dream coming true, I was able to release my tracks to a even bigger audience now. After that my name started to get recognized and my tracks started to get recognized and soon it became easier to get more gigs and that’s really how it all started.”

Hardwell’s international breakthrough success however, first came from his bootleg of the Robin S classic “Show Me Love” with “Be” by Steve Angello and Laidback Luke which became one of the most played dance tracks of 2009. Members of Swedish House Mafia toured the world blasting the mashup and everyone began to take notice of the rising talent.

That was just the beginning though. In 2010 he formed his own label Revealed Recordings which allowed him to release versatile tracks whether they be progressive, tech house, techno or electro influenced. “…[Revealed Recordings] started like three years ago, and the main reason I started the label was because I didn’t wanted to deal with the A & R managers of the big labels nowadays because I don’t understand how old guys that are 40 years old and never go to the club are going to tell me their opinion about my track. I’m playing like every day in the club and I see exactly what’s happening and I just don’t get why it has to be that way. I just think my opinion is the best when I make a track because I feel it with the crowd every day. That’s the first reason I started my label, and besides that I want to be my own boss with my release schedule, I just want to know when to put my track out so I can put a marketing plan around it, know when I have to upload the teaser and all that stuff, and besides that I think revealed recording is a really cool place for the progressive electro sound, and of course its really inspiring to work with new talent.”

Solo, Hardwell’s sound has been described by its complex and rhythmic drum layers, punchy synths, and melodic chords all creating the perfect mixture for his signature Big Room house style. Early tracks like “Encoded” and “Zero 76” both hit the #1 Beatport and #1 US iTunes spots, establishing him as a new heavyweight contender. Further cementing himself in the top ranks of talent, Hardwell launched his own radio show and podcast in 2011, Hardwell On Air, which is now broadcasted on over 25 international radio stations. Moreover, the podcast is a mainstay in the iTunes’ Top 10 Podcasts in more than 30 countries.

Just recently voted the #1 DJ in the world by the infamous DJ Mag’s Top 100 list, you can currently find Hardwell touring around the world, still high off the success of his hit song with Amba Shepherd, “Apollo” and his most recent release with Matthew Koma in “Dare You.” We’re sure you’ll hear “Dare You” when Hardwell takes the stage for The Day After, taking of Figali Plaza in Panama City, Panama on January 10-12th. Tickets are now available, buy your tickets today!

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A couple weeks ago, we announced that Deorro, NERVO, Nicky Romero and Martin Garrix would be joining Dutch sensation Hardwell to the inaugural lineup to the destination event of a lifetime, Day After Music Festival. Today, we are excited to announce that we will eat, sleep, rave and repeat with Calvin Harris joining the all-star roster at Figali Plaza taking over Panama City on January 10-12th.

Disco Donnie Presents and ShowPro are embarking on a new journey to bring you a destination dance music festival to the beautiful shores of Panama. Outside of visiting one of the world’s most beautiful and easily accessible locations, party revelers will also enjoy an international lineup of 40+ world-class artists, exotic performers, regional décor, art, vendors — plus many other surprises in store for your holiday experience.

Tickets are on sale, so grab them early to save big! Check back for updates on travel packages.

Disco Donnie Presents and ShowPro are embarking on a new journey to bring you a destination dance music festival to the beautiful shores of Panama. Taking over Panama City on January 10-12th, the Day After Music Festival is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Outside of visiting one of the world’s most beautiful and easily accessible locations, party revelers will also enjoy an international lineup of 40+ world-class artists, exotic performers, regional décor, art, vendors — plus many other surprises in store for your holiday experience.

One of the many headliners for the first edition of this one-of-a-kind escape will be Dutch sensation Hardwell, bringing his ultimate recipe for “Big Room House,” which is a mixture of complex drum ensembles, daring synths and emotive chords, directly to Figali Plaza.

Joining Hardwell for the Day After Festival will be the pioneer of PandaFunk Deorro, Aussie super-duo NERVO, Protocol leader Nicky Romero and the youngest Beatport topper in history, Martin Garrix. With many headliners and artists to be announced, you surely will not want to miss this event. Tickets are on sale now, so buy yours today and save big! Check back for updates on travel packages.