Afterlife Announces Inaugural Music Festival in Barcelona, Set for June 2025

Afterlife, the renowned electronic music brand established by Italian duo Tale Of Us (Matteo Milleri and Carmine Conte), has officially announced its significant expansion into the global festival circuit. The brand is set to host its inaugural large-scale music festival in Barcelona, Spain, marking a pivotal moment in its evolution from curated club nights and showcase events to a multi-day immersive experience.

The first edition of the Afterlife Festival is scheduled to unfold over two days, on June 13-14, 2025. The chosen venue is the prestigious Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, a site typically associated with major international motorsport events. This selection signals the ambitious scale and production values that Afterlife intends to bring to its festival debut.

Context and Previous Plans

This announcement follows a previously planned festival endeavor that did not come to fruition. An Afterlife festival edition initially slated for Mexico City on May 9-10, 2025, at Hipódromo De Las Americas, was unfortunately cancelled. Organizers cited “unforeseen technical and licensing issues” as the reasons for the cancellation of the Mexico City event, underscoring the logistical complexities inherent in launching large-scale international festivals. The focus has now squarely shifted to the Barcelona edition.

The Barcelona Vision

The Barcelona festival is poised to deliver the signature Afterlife experience on an unprecedented scale. A key feature of the event will be the presence of dual main stages. These stages are set to be meticulously curated by Anyma and MRAK, the two distinct artistic personas under which Matteo Milleri and Carmine Conte perform their solo and collaborative work, respectively. This curation strategy is expected to offer attendees diverse sonic journeys, reflective of the multi-faceted sound that defines the Afterlife label and events.

While the full lineup is anticipated to be extensive, the initial announcement confirmed the participation of several artists deeply associated with the Afterlife sound and community. The roster is set to include celebrated acts such as Mind Against, known for their hypnotic techno and house blends; Kevin de Vries, a rising star in the melodic techno scene; the acclaimed British duo CamelPhat; and the innovative Irish producer Rebūke. The organizers have indicated that these artists are among many “Afterlife favorites” who will be featured across the festival’s stages, promising a comprehensive showcase of the brand’s sonic identity.

Significance of the Expansion

The transition into the festival market represents a natural but ambitious progression for Afterlife. Since its inception, the brand has cultivated a reputation not only for its distinctive melodic techno and house music but also for its highly immersive production, characterized by cutting-edge visuals, light installations, and overall atmospheric design. Launching a full festival allows Afterlife to expand this immersive concept beyond single-night events and showcases, building a temporary, self-contained world for its dedicated fanbase.

Hosting the festival at a large-capacity venue like Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya further underscores the scale of this undertaking. Such a venue provides the necessary space for multiple stages, extensive art installations, and the infrastructure required to host tens of thousands of attendees. Barcelona itself is a significant global hub for electronic music and culture, making it a strategic location for Afterlife’s festival debut in Europe.

For Tale Of Us, the move into festival production under the Afterlife banner is also a testament to the brand’s growth and influence within the electronic music industry. By curating the event themselves through their Anyma and MRAK projects, Milleri and Conte maintain creative control over the entire experience, ensuring it aligns with their artistic vision.

Looking Ahead

The announcement of the Afterlife Festival in Barcelona for June 2025 sets the stage for what is anticipated to be a landmark event in the electronic music calendar. Following the cancellation of the Mexico City plans, all attention is now focused on ensuring the successful execution of the Barcelona edition. Fans and industry observers will be keenly awaiting further details regarding the complete lineup, ticket information, and the full scope of the immersive experience Afterlife is promising to deliver at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.