Wednesday's Wire is a DJ edition: three lineup and release moves landed this morning, all of them built for the dancefloor — a Grand Prix after-party bill locking in Abu Dhabi, a Croatian festival staple naming its 2027 first wave, and one of amapiano's busiest producers setting his third album for tomorrow.
Anyma's Abu Dhabi After-Party Bill Is Complete
Anyma presents ÆDEN, the official Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after-party at Yas Gateway Park on Friday, December 4, has its full lineup. Kevin de Vries, 19:26, Recondite, 8Kays and Dish Dash join headliner Anyma — the audiovisual project of Italian-American DJ and producer Matteo Milleri — for a night that runs into the early hours, according to What's On Abu Dhabi and FACT Magazine.
Recondite performs live, while Saudi duo Dish Dash — brothers Hassan and Abbas Ghazzawi — bring a regional thread to the international bill. The show is presented by Live Nation Middle East and Brag, in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and Miral. General admission tickets are in Wave 3, starting from AED 495 through Live Nation.
Dimensions Names Its 2027 First Wave
Croatia's Dimensions festival announced the first artists for its 2027 edition this morning, per Resident Advisor. The festival returns to The Garden and Barbarella's in Tisno from August 26 through 31, 2027, celebrating its 15th anniversary. The first wave is led by regulars DJ Masda, Francesco Del Garda, Helena Hauff, Rhadoo, The Ghost and Kia.
Detroit's Theo Parrish returns to Dimensions for the first time since the festival relocated from Fort Punta Christo, and Alexander Skancke, Cabanne, DJ Godfather and Dee Diggs make their festival debuts. Back-to-back sets include Angel D'lite with tINI and Dyed Soundorom with E.LINA, with live performances from A Guy Called Gerald, Mad Professor and more. Further artists, boat parties and afterhours are set to be revealed in early 2027.
Stixx Sets 'Destiny' for Thursday
South African amapiano producer and DJ Stixx announced his third solo album, Destiny, on Instagram, with the project set to arrive Thursday, November 5, according to The Yanos Magazine. "Some things in life are bigger than us. Some paths are written in the stars long before we even understand our purpose," he wrote. "With a heart full of gratitude, I'm proud to announce my third solo album, DESTINY."
Stixx described the album as a personal one — a record shaped by growth, challenges and purpose, and a thank-you to everyone who contributed to it. "Through every challenge, every sacrifice and every moment of doubt, one thing has remained certain: I was born to do this," he shared. The announcement did not include a tracklist.
Filed under The Wire, MixShow Prime's music industry news desk.
