If you were going to make a list of the greatest trance acts of all time, Something Wicked duo Cosmic Gate would definitely be near the top. Having remained one of the biggest names in the genre for almost 15 years, the boy’s have never been one’s to rest on their past resumés. As artists, they’ve continued to push the envelope and still wow fans after every show and festival they play at.

Both hailing from Krefeld, Germany, Nic Chagall and Bossi formed the Cosmic Gate outfit in 1999. A year later, the two took the trance world by storm with their mega hits and classic anthems “Exploration of Space” and “Firewire” which graced charts around the globe. The two lament, “Actually, we both been in the scene already before Cosmic Gate for some years already. But with the start of Cosmic Gate, things seemed to be kind of exploding for us. We had first big success in Germany and latest with the Top 10 we reached in the UK with ‘Firewire,’ most other parts of the globe followed.” The super-producers have remained at the forefront of innovative production with six widely-received albums that have included fan favorites like “Body of Conflict,” “Not Enough Time,” “F.A.V.” and “Analog Feel” all of which further showcase Cosmic Gate’s musical prowess.

Cosmic Gate continued to amaze listeners in 2011 when they released their seventh artist album Wake Your Mind. The long player was a colossal success, with tracks like “Be Your Sound” receiving an IDMA nomination for Best Trance Track in 2012. When asked why they named their album Wake Your Mind, Cosmic Gate responded, “We think the album brings together quite different styles of electronic music, and sometimes people get stuck in their own scene, not accepting or listening to music out of this genre. We tried to break these boundaries with the album a bit, create an album for EDM fans in general–even if they like trance, progressive, or even house.”

Cosmic Gate bring that same philosophy with them into every set they play. You never know quite what to expect when these icons take over the decks. What you are guaranteed, is a set filled with energy and emotion by two of the best. Expect a musical journey that will wake your mind to new sounds and new experiences when Cosmic Gate takes the stage for Something Wicked in Houston, TX on Saturday, October 26th! Tickets are still available, so grab them now!

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Halloween is that time of year when everyone can unleash their character. After all the planning and preparation, it’s always fun to let your creative juices flow when it comes to your creating your costume. For Something Wicked this Saturday, October 26th, we want to see what you came up with this Halloween season. Head down to the photo booth between 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM and show us your costume for Something Wicked.

Judging will follow at 4:30 PM and we will be giving prizes for an assortment of categories. Best Costume receives a VIP upgrade, Something Wicked T-Shirt and General Admission tickets to Something Wicked 2014. Our other categories winners will receive a VIP upgrade and Something Wicked T-Shirt. So go all out and get creative with costumes at Something Wicked this year. Categories include:

• Best Costume
• Best Sexy Costume
• Best Scary Costume
• Most Creative Costume
• Best Couples Costume

Simon Patterson‘s drive is only matched by the energy in his fresh psytrance, trance, and tech trance productions. One of the fastest rising stars in trance music, the London-based Something Wicked talent got his start in the dance music industry not as an artist DJ, but as an Artist and Repertoire (A&R) agent for several labels, including working for industry giants such as Judge Jules. Simon began his DJing career at the turn of the millennium and quickly established himself as a bright young talent in one of the biggest and most-competitive metropolitan cities in the world.

Though his first productions came in 2003 as a part of the famous trance duo Dogzilla, Simon left the group in 2008 to focus on his solo career, which had already begun to take off. Simon’s first release as a solo artist “F-16” reached number one on the Beatport trance charts in 2006. What happened after that is nothing short of amazing. The next ten releases from Simon Patterson reached the #1 spot on the trance charts. That’s right – 11 consecutive #1 releases, which included tracks like “Latika” and his recent hit “The One.”

Perhaps just as amazing is that Simon has been able to fuse his mainstream chart success while keeping an underground credibility. Affectionately known by his fans as “Psymon,” the darker, dirtier genres of trance aren’t exactly mainstream, but Simon has found a way to attract, not only the hardcore trance heads and even the casual dance music listener. His podcast Open Up is a perfect example of his ability to unite the underground and the mainstream. Every week, Simon opens his audience up to new artists and tracks that they might not have otherwise been able to find while simultaneously being one of the most-listened to and downloaded trance podcasts in the world.

The philosophy behind his productions carry over to his sets as well. A “Psymon” set is a wicked combination of techno, trance and breaks and it is rare to hear from him drop below 138 BPM. An artist not to be missed, Simon Patterson will definitely bring the energy to Something Wicked on Saturday, October 26th. Tickets are still available, so make sure to pick them up today!

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Crizzly has taken over the bass scene in recent years. Known for his heavy mixes and dirty breaks, this Something Wicked artist ignites crowds with his intoxicating, infectious, and crunkworthy sounds.

Born and raised in Texas, Christopher Lee Marshall started working on his own sound about five years ago by playing music with basic experimentation in middle school with the trombone and then guitar. “I was an only child ’til I was 11 and still never lived with my other siblings. I had a lot of time to myself in my room and I’d either play video games all day or just surf the web. One day I was digging through myspace music and came across Justice. Their sound really got me wanting to make dancey stuff. But before I knew who they were I played guitar and wanted to at least be in my school’s talent show.”

By the age of 15, he immersed himself in production, calling his early bedroom-made creations “weird stuff.” Finally stumbling onto dance music production when he was 19, Crizzly acquired a set of turntables shortly thereafter. The first gigs he scored were usually birthday parties. Crizzly states that before he started producing, he used to promote music as much as he could. “Before I started making music, I was a promoter. And not even a promoter for a club, just promoting music in general. Like just trying to get people to come to some random shows.”

Merging his first and middle name to create his stage name, Crizzly started making a name for himself producing bootlegs of hip hop songs that he heard on YouTube. Soon after releasing his own versions of “Hard in Da Paint” by Waka Flocka and also doing some edits on “Snap Back Swag” from AJ Hernz, the worldwide blogosphere went crazy over the tracks and many websites began sharing his cuts, thereby multiplying Crizzly’s following.

Always merging his love of bass and hip hop, a cocktail he calls, “Crunkstep,” his latest release Crunkstep Volume 2: Back 2 Da Streets, shows Crizzly is ready to reek havoc on the bass music scene. “I expect a ton of energy. I want the fans to get buck wild, crazy, and crunk. I want them to make some bad decisions and have fun.”

Come get crunk with Crizzly at Something Wicked on Saturday, October 26th in Houston when he takes does damage to our bass tent. Buy your tickets today!

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When you join Disco Donnie Presents and NightCulture for the return of Houston’s Something Wicked, you won’t just be dancing to talented artists all day and night. You’ll also be helping to mold the minds of the next generation.

With our strategic partnership with the Bob Moog Foundation, an organization that honors the legacy of synthesizer pioneer Bob Moog, ticket sales generated from last year’s Something Wicked allowed the organization’s Dr. Bob’s Sonic Workshop to ignite the creativity of students at the Cornelius Elementary School in Houston, TX.

Centered around science, math and technology, the 45-minute presentation taught the entire student body of 950 students the basic physics of sound, including sound creation, travel, vibrations, waveforms and more. All fourth and fifth graders participated in Dr. Bob’s Interactive Sonic Experience which included a setup of theremins and synthesizers that provided students the opportunity to explore the boundless sonic universe through old and new electronic musical instruments.

Donnie Estopinal, Founder and CEO of Disco Donnie Presents, describes the partnership, “Dr. Bob’s Sonic Workshop is especially rewarding way for Something Wicked to give back to Houston, because we can offer our strengths and expertise to positively affect children’s lives. The goal of the workshop is simple — we want to help develop the creative abilities of the community’s children in a lasting manner.”

If you want to help inspire creative innovation for future generations, all you have to do is join us on the dance floor for this year’s Something Wicked in Houston, TX this Saturday, October 26th. With artists like Tiësto, Wolfgang Gartner and Cosmic Gate all set to perform the Halloween event, you were probably planning on going anyway. Grab your tickets today!

Something Wicked is just days away and we’re very excited to show off our commemorative shirt designs for the Halloween event. Our Wicked Muerta designs were screen printed on 100% cotton t-shirts and hoodies. With minimal shrink, all you ghouls can enjoy a regular fit for years and years. Let the world know how much fun you had on October 26th and stop by our Merch booth this Saturday!

Elevate your Something Wicked experience this Saturday, October 26th with your own Premium Table Service presented by Stereo Live Houston. Complete with your own bottles and VIP Hostess the tables will be located on an elevated platform by the main stage with five star security delegating all those entering and exiting your section. You and your ghoulish friends can enjoy quick access to your favorite drinks while listening to some of your favorite artists. Your VIP table also gives you the perfect safe haven after your many eerie and haunted adventures around the grounds of the Sam Houston Race Park for the Hallow’s Eve event.

Ready to elevate your Something Wicked experience? Call 858-722-3051 to reserve your premium experience.

The Sinful Gold Package (Only Five Available!)

• Six VIP tickets to Something Wicked.
• Personal red rope stanchions with your very own five star security.
• Two bottles of your premium choice of liquor.
• One bottle of Moet Rose Champagne.
• Unlimited Mixers.
• Unlimited Water.
• Four Red Bulls.
• Exclusive elevated section with Something Wicked decor.
• Swag bag, including LED batons, glowsticks, and sunglasses.
• $5,000 (gratuity & security fee included)

The Wickedest Premium Package (Only Two Available!)

• 15 VIP Tickets to Something Wicked.
• Personal red rope stanchions with your very own five star security.
• Three bottles of your premium choice of liquor.
• Two bottles of Moet Rose Champagne.
• Unlimited Mixers.
• Unlimited Water.
• Four Red Bulls.
• Exclusive elevated section with Something Wicked decor.
• Swag bag, including LED batons, glowsticks, and sunglasses.
• $10,000 (gratuity & security fee included)

Something Wicked is just days away now and as we count the final hours, we’ve got some extra surprises to greet you at the Sam Houston Race Park on Saturday, October 26th.

This year, the festival will be instituting a brand new set of green initiatives to keep the eerie event more environmentally friendly. The Planet Disco booth at Something Wicked will reward your festival recycling efforts with tons of prizes, including merchandise, posters and even tickets to Something Wicked next year!

Be sure to visit the Planet Disco booth this Saturday for a clean-up bag and further details on how you’ll be rewarded for your green behavior. Once you’ve filled one or more bags with empty plastic bottles, you can return to the booth to redeem a variety of prizes like:

Prize Levels:

• 1 Bag – Sticker
• 2 Bags – Bracelet
• 3 Bags – Something Wicked Commemorative Poster
• 4 Bags – Something Wicked T-shirt from our Merch Booth
• Grand Prize – Most bags collected will receive two (2) VIP tickets to Something Wicked 2014
• Runner up – Will receive two (2) General Admission tickets to Something Wicked 2014

Over the past week, we have been steadily releasing the artist schedules by stage for Houston’s Something Wicked. From the bass driven sounds at the Bass Crypt Stage, to the euphoric sounds of synths at the trance stage Mystic Meadows Stage you helped us name, to the power of the energy-fueled Shadowlands Main Stage, we are super excited to dance the day and night away at Sam Houston Race Park on Saturday, October 26th.

Just in case you missed the earlier releases, or perhaps you need a recap, here is the complete artist schedule for all three stages at Something Wicked. We’ll see you soon!

Shadowlands Stage Schedule

• 10:30 PM – 12:00 AM Tiësto
• 09:30 PM – 10:30 PM Wolfgang Gartner
• 08:30 PM – 09:30 PM Tommy Trash
• 07:30 PM – 08:30 PM Dyro
• 06:30 PM – 07:30 PM Deorro
• 05:30 PM – 06:30 PM Firebeatz
• 04:30 PM – 05:30 PM Ryan Hemsworth & Cyril Hahn
• 04:00 PM – 04:30 PM Henry Krinkle
• 03:00 PM – 04:00 PM Surain
• 02:00 PM – 03:00 PM Vice Club

Mystic Meadows Stage Schedule

• 10:30 PM – 12:00 AM ATB
• 09:30 PM – 10:30 PM Cosmic Gate
• 08:30 PM – 09:30 PM Aly & Fila
• 07:30 PM – 08:30 PM Sean Tyas
• 06:30 PM – 07:30 PM Shogun
• 05:30 PM – 06:30 PM Simon Patterson
• 04:30 PM – 05:30 PM Arnej
• 03:30 PM – 04:30 PM Liquid Todd
• 02:45 PM – 03:30 PM Wes Walz
• 02:00 PM – 02:45 PM Andrew Parsons

Bass Crypt Stage Schedule

• 10:45 PM – 12:00 AM Figure
• 09:45 PM – 10:45 PM Adventure Club
• 08:45 PM – 09:45 PM Crizzly
• 07:45 PM – 08:45 PM Cookie Monsta
• 06:45 PM – 07:45 PM AntiSerum
• 05:45 PM – 06:45 PM Luminox
• 04:45 PM – 05:45 PM HeRobust
• 04:00 PM – 04:45 PM Alex Young
• 03:00 PM – 04:00 PM Gamma
• 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM Local Support

We are only days away from the gates opening at the Sam Houston Race Park for the return of Something Wicked on Saturday, October 26th in Houston, TX. This year’s Halloween event will feature a free photo booth so you can take pictures with your friends in front of the officially spooky Something Wicked backdrop. You can email and share your photos online within seconds utilizing the Something Wicked social media sharing station. We’ll see you there!

Find the Something Wicked Photo Booth located near main gate at 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM!