Organized by Disco Donnie Presents, Ubbi Dubbi takes place at the Panther Island Pavilion located in Fort Worth, Texas over the course of two days, boasts 50+ DJs across multiple genres (including but not limited to Trance, Bass, Dubstep, and House), and features three stages: The Ubbi Stage, Dubbi Stage, and the Zoom Room. It’s one of the newer festivals around, with its first edition in 2019 finding great success, attracting approximately 40,000 attendees. Since then, it’s attracted some of the biggest names in EDM such as Illenium, Slander, ARMNHMR, Galantis, JOYRYDE, Habstrakt, and many more. 

Interestingly enough, the name Ubbi Dubbi has its origins in the 17th century English language game, and it was popularized by the PBS children’s show, “Zoom.” Disco Donnie was inspired to brand the festival based on the show as a means to take a fun and fresh approach to the festival experience. Whether this is your first or “nth” time going to the festival, here are the top twelve artists that we think you should keep an eye out for:

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1. Kaskade

Where: Ubbi’s Stage

WHEN: Day 1, Saturday April 22nd

Set Time: 10:45 pm – 12am

Kaskade is one of the most successful DJ/Producers out there, and is a longstanding veteran and innovator in the scene who has taken the world by storm with his uplifting, catchy melodies, and basslines. From receiving grammy nominations; to working with legends such as Deadmau5, Tiësto, Skrillex, and more; to selling out arenas and playing many of the world’s biggest festivals such as Ultra Music Festival, Electric Daisy Carnival, Lollapalooza, and Coachella, to name a few, you’re sure to be captivated by him.

2. Slander

Where: Ubbi’s Stage

When: Day 1, Saturday April 22nd

Set Time: 9:30 pm – 10:40 pm

Slander is a hugely successful LA-based, EDM Producer/DJ duo consisting of Scott Land and Derek Andersen. As fate would have it, the pair met each other at their college fraternity in UC Irvine, attended ICON Collective, and have since been tearing up the scene playing some of the world’s largest festivals, such as Coachella, EDC, and have headlined at legendary venues such Red Rocks Amphitheater, and The Gorge. They are spectacular songwriters who emphasize emotional lyricism, and well-rounded producers who create emotional and heavy-hitting dubstep, and their self-branded “Heaven Trap.” They also own two record labels, Heaven Sent, and Gud Vibrations (with their good friend NGHTMRE).  If you’re into crybanging (crying and headbanging), you’ll definitely not want to miss this DJ/Producer duo throw down.

3. REZZ

Where: Ubbi’s Stage

When: Day 2, Sunday April 23rd

Set Time:9:30 pm – 10:40 pm

Rezz, whose real name is Isabelle Rezazadeh, is a female Canadian Producer/DJ who is known for her bass-heavy, dark, moody, hypnotic, and haunting productions. She started DJing at the age of 16, and was inspired by Deadmau5 after seeing him at a show to begin making her own music. She posted her early creations online, was discovered by legends such as Skrillex and Deadmau5, and released her debut EP via OWSLA’s sub-label, Nest HQ. Since then, she’s had many more releases, has sold out the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheater and played many of the world’s largest festivals, such as Ultra Music Festival, EDC, and Lollapalooza, to name a few. She also recently started up her own record label called “Hypnovizion Records.”

4. Jason Ross

Where: Dubbi’s Stage

When: Day 1, Saturday April 22nd

Set Time: 7:45 pm – 8:45 pm

Jason Ross has his roots in Trance, having released with the legendary Anjunabeats, and has had support from the likes of Above and Beyond. He has since transitioned his production from Trance to a unique, hybrid blend of Trance, and of emotional, uplifting melodic bass. He’s a part of Seven Lions’s Ophelia Records artist roster, and has been on tour various times with the Ophelia Records crew, played festivals such as EDC, Ember Shores, and performed at legendary venues such as Red Rocks Amphitheater, and The Gorge.

5. MitiS

Where: Dubbi’s Stage

When: Day 1, Saturday April 22nd

Set Time: 8:45 pm- 9:45 pm

MitiS, who is Joseph Torre by birth, had been classically-trained in piano since a young age. In 2011, he began producing electronic music, steadily gaining traction with his successive releases. He is a master of tension and release who is insistent on writing music true to his heart, and who incorporates his knowledge as a thoroughly-trained musician to create emotional, electronic masterpieces. Along the way, he has joined the official Ophelia Records artist roster, and played at several notable festivals around the country, such as EDC, Groove Cruise, EDC, Countdown, and Sunset Music Festival to name a few.

6. Ray Volpe

Where: Dubbi’s Stage

When: Day 1, Saturday April 22nd

Set Time: 6:45 pm- 7:45 pm

Ray Volpe is an exemplar of grit, combined with self-belief and talent — he’d reached rock-bottom in 2019 with his mental health and project. However, with his determination, consistency, and hard work, he bounced back with his insanely talented “Legend of the Volpetron” EP and massively successful “Laser Beam.” “Laser Beam” has had support in the form of plays and remixes from many large artists, gained half-a-million streams in under two weeks of its release, was the most-played track at EDC 2022 and hit #1 on multiple charts. He has also gone on tour with EDM giants such as Illenium, Kayzo, Excision, and Sullivan King, released a huge collab with NGHTMRE, and played some of the world’s largest festivals, such as EDC, Lollapalooza, Bass Canyon, and Ember shores.

7. Dr. Fresch

Where: Zoom Room

When: Day 1, Saturday April 22nd

Set Time:9:30 pm – 10:45 pm

Dr. Fresch knew he wanted to go somewhere with his music since he was 8 years old, and has always emphasized retaining his authentic self. Such is evident not only in him as a person, but also with his unique sound, which blends influences from hip hop, to house, to midtempo. He also has his own label, “House Call Records,” and has played at some of the largest festivals in the world, such as Lollapalooza, EDC, Electric Zoo, and many more.

7. Habstrakt

Where: Zoom Room

When: Day 2,  Sunday April 23nd

Set Time: 9:30 pm – 10:45 pm

Born in South France, Producer/DJ Habstrakt, whose real name is Adam Jouneau, got introduced to the guitar at the young age of 5 by his dad. Then, his life changed when he discovered Dubstep in 2008. Blending influences from several different genres, including but not limited to Dubstep, House, UK Garage, Drum and Bass, and Hip Hop, he has carved out a truly unique, yet versatile sound that attracts listeners across many different genres. He’s a creative at heart who enjoys visual arts and tattoos, and fun fact, he also wishes Dolphins could talk! Since he’s started his journey, he’s played at many international festivals such as Ultra Music Festival, Lollapalooza, and EDC Mainstage.

9. Pauline Herr

Where: Ubbi’s Stage

When: Day 1,  Saturday April 22nd

Set Time:3:50 pm – 4:40 pm

Powerhouse and Multi-talented DJ, Producer, Singer, and Songwriter, Pauline Herr strives to be her utmost, authentic self in everything she does, and help pave the way for up and coming female artists. Pauline sings, produces, writes, and records all of her own music. Since she’s started her journey, she’s become the first female to release on Lowly Palace, garnered support from names like Slander, RL Grime, NGHTMRE, and played at festivals like EDC, Countdown, and Sunset Music Festival.

10. Yetep

Where: Ubbi’s Stage

When: Day 1,  Saturday April 22nd

Set Time: 9:30 pm – 10:45 pm

Music has helped Yetep, whose real name is Peter Hong, through his darkest times. Peter started off from building a solid fanbase via his monthly mixes, and has come a long way in being one of the few but mighty Asian acts taking the EDM scene by storm as he has since garnered support from both Seven Lions and Slander in releasing on their labels Ophelia and Heaven Sent. He’s also since played premier festivals like EDC, Lost Lands, Audiotistic, and Countdown, and has also hosted his very own “COMMONUNITŸ” in the Bay Area, which focuses on uplifting the community and its local talents.

11. Bonnie x Clyde

Where: Dubbi’s Stage

When: Day 2,  Sunday April 23nd

Set Time: 10:45 pm – 12:00 am

Bonny x Clyde is an entrancing and ethereal Vocalist/Producer/DJ duo consisting of Daniel Litman and Paige Lopynski. Their sound features various influences, including electropop, synthpop, house, trap, and often contains beautiful, emotional vocals and groovy basslines. The duo originally met in 8th grade but didn’t pursue music together until senior year of college since their inception in 2015, they’ve garnered support from Skrillex, played festivals internationally, and been featured in Rolling Stone Magazine.

12. San Holo

Where: Dubbi’s Stage

When: Day 2,  Sunday April 23nd

Set Time: 9:45 pm – 10:45 pm

Ever since San Holo started playing guitar, he knew that music was going to be something special for him. Dutch Musician/Producer/DJ San Holo, whose real name is Sander van Dijck, is a vibrant and humble human being whose unique sound exudes intimacy, nostalgia, tenderness, and comfort. This is evident not only in his emotional productions, but also through the way he interacts with his fans: he always notes, “have a blessed day! stay vibrant ↑%!”