Ultimate Guide to Decentraland Music Festival ‘24
By Decentraland, , in Announcements
It’s that time of year again: Decentraland’s 4th annual music festival is back and this time the course is set for an interstellar EDM journey through the galaxy! Live November 20-23, DCLMF24 will be the first major event to take place on Decentraland’s all-new desktop client, offering game-changing enhanced performance and tons of new features. Get ready to make new friends on the dancefloor and explore breathtaking cosmic experiences as you drift into space on a soundtrack of EDM from across the globe.
What to Expect at DCLMF24
26 Exclusive EDM Sets
18 Free Emotes & Wearables to Collect
12 Music Industry Expo Booths
7 Live Expert Talks with Music Labels & Innovators
4 Days of Quests for Space-Themed Wearables
2 Deep Space Parkour Runs
2K MANA in Prizes to Win!
If you haven’t yet, make sure to download Decentraland 2.0, so you’re ready to jump to hyperspace once the party begins November 20. Now, let’s dive into everything you need to know about Decentraland Music Festival 2024.
An EDM Lineup from Across the Galaxy
From blended future bass sounds out of LA, to Durban’s gqom, to progressive psytrance with Azerbaijani roots, DCLMF24’s lineup of exclusive EDM sets from a global array of DJs is sure to transport you to another world. Set against a cosmic backdrop, international headliners like NGHTMRE, San Holo, BLOND:ISH, Whipped Cream, Mat Zo, and DJ Lag will share the stage with rising underground artists from Argentina, Greece, France, Germany, Japan, and Spain. Get to know all the artists ahead of time with the DCLMF24 Playlist.
Spread across four days, 26 unique sets will take place at the event’s main stage. See the full schedule to plan out your time during the festival or RSVP to specific events to get notified before they start. Missed a performance because you were too busy trying to best your time in one of the parkour runs? Don’t worry! You’ll be able to catch a replay of the day’s sets every day at 3am UTC.
Deep Space Parkour
This year, Decentraland Music Festival debuts two new space-themed parkour experiences built by the winners of the DCLMF24 Open Call for 3D Creators. Designed to test your agility and skill, these immersive runs will challenge you to push past your limits as you explore sci-fi landscapes and make your way to the top of the charts! Snap a selfie during one of your runs and post it on X with #JumpIn @Decentraland for a chance to be one of 10 lucky winners to score 100 MANA.
Space Elevation by Stom (-68,-65)
Prepare to ascend into orbit with this thrilling vertical parkour! Starting at the Space Elevator Launch Facility, journey through Mission Control, navigating maze-like rooms and challenges. Hop into the Passenger Capsule and ascend to the Midway Station, where more obstacles await before you board a final capsule to reach the pinnacle—the Space Station itself. The view at the top is breathtaking, with clouds below and stars stretching into the distance! Featuring timed airlocks, moving platforms, and jump puzzles, Space Elevation is a near-future experience, expertly designed to keep you on your toes.
Crash Site by Pepe Gawd (-58,-65)
Venture through the wreckage of a crashed alien spacecraft, complete with tentacles that still entangle the hull! Climb through the mysterious interior and scale the ship’s tilted exterior, facing animated challenges that add to the intensity. This derelict ship once explored the metaverse—now, it’s your turn to conquer its chaotic remains. With detailed animations and moving parts, Crash Site invites you to brave a haunting yet exhilarating climb up to its highest point.
Daily Quests, MANA Prizes, and Lots of Freebies to Collect!
Who doesn’t love souvenirs? This year’s DCL Music Festival offers up no shortage of mementos for you to add to your collection with 18 free Wearables & Emotes waiting to be found: there’s the official DCLMF24 outfit that you can collect all four pieces of by completing daily quests, three specially-commissioned EDM Emotes, four headliner Wearables, a DCLMF24 Badge to add to your profile, and a variety of other Wearables waiting to be discovered throughout the festival grounds—plus, there will even be two different selfie competitions you can enter to win extra MANA for a Marketplace shopping spree! Make sure to check the details below so you don’t miss out on any goodies.
Daily Quests: Complete Your DCLMF24 Space Suit Outfit
Excited to unlock exclusive, limited-edition DCLMF drip? To claim these, you’ll have to complete the quest of the day, exploring different locations on the festival grounds. Just click the rocket icon in the upper left of your screen to see the daily quest, once you complete all the steps, the day’s special Wearable will be automatically sent to your Backpack!
Day 1: DCLMF24 Space Suit
Day 2: DCLMF24 Space Shoes
Day 3: DCLMF24 Space Helmet
Day 4: DCLMF24 Space Gloves
Grab it in the Gift Shop
Right by the entrance to the festival grounds you’ll find the DCLMF Gift Shop—the best part? All the goodies you’ll find there are free!
Collect Four Headliner Mementos
In the Gift Shop you’ll find a collection of Wearables dedicated to the festival’s daily headliners, each item inspired by a top artist’s signature style. Artist-specific Wearables will only be available to claim on the day of the headliner’s performance, so make sure to visit the Gift Shop every day to get them all! Just push the button below the item to claim.
Day 1: San Holo Holocap
Day 2: Mat Zo Hat
Day 3: NGHTMRE Puffer Jacket
Day 4: Whipped Cream Jacket
Get All the Galactic EDM Emotes & Festival Sneakers
Beyond the headliners, the Gift Shop also features three unique Emotes created by the winners of the DCLMF24 Open Call for Emotes, each inspired by global EDM culture and space themes and special Festival Sneakers. All four of these items will be available to claim every day of the festival—just click the button!
EDM Shape Cutting by Protean Productions: This Emote brings the Melbourne-originated "Shape Cutting" dance style to Decentraland. With fluid, angular hand movements that create geometric shapes in the air, it’s a perfect match for bass-heavy EDM beats.
Alien Touch by carlosmu: Featuring mesmerizing VFX and alien spaceship effects, this Emote adds a galactic twist to your moves, surrounding your avatar with lights and otherworldly elements as you dance.
EDM Dance II FX by Rhoo: This Emote captures the energy of EDM with techno-inspired moves and electric "music sign" effects, making it an ideal way to express yourself to high-energy beats.
Festival Sneakers: From the creators of the recent Viva La Calaca event in collaboration with KJ Walker—roam the festival grounds in style!
Snap a Selfie, Win MANA from the 2K MANA Prize Pool
Two different social contests will be live throughout the festival with 100-200 MANA prizes up for grabs! Each involves sharing a selfie of yourself from DCLMF24 on X—what could be easier!? Read the details for each below.
Where’s Juan?
If you’re a DCL veteran, then you may remember Juan, the mysterious Genesis City resident often seen at events in a fedora and trenchcoat—he’s back! Check Decentraland’s socials during the festival to get a peek of what he looks like, but most likely, once you’ll see him, you’ll know him. ;) Each day of the festival you’ll have a chance to find Juan in a different spot, somewhere on the festival grounds. Snap a selfie with him and share it on X, tagging @Decentraland with the hashtag #wheresjuan. Each daily selfie with Juan counts as an entry, so be sure to find him each day for 4 chances to win one of the 200 MANA prizes. Multiple posts on the same day will not count as additional entries.
Parkour Selfies
Post a selfie on X of yourself during a run of the Space Elevation or Crash Site parkour courses with the hashtag #JumpIn and @Decentraland for a chance to win 100 MANA. Only one entry per person will be counted.
Live Panel Discussions with Music Industry Experts
Calling all music fans and producers! Decentraland Music Festival 2024 has curated seven live panels that dive into the future of EDM and music innovation. Whether you're passionate about enhancing fan experiences or looking to create the next big track, these sessions bring invaluable insights into topics that matter to today’s music creators:
Emotes & Wearables: Discovering Virtual Assets for Music Experience
Label Round-Table: Increasing Authentic Engagement in EDM
Tech-Driven Fan Economies: Tools and Strategies for Independent Artists
Label Round-Table: New Approaches to Promoting EDM Globally
Beyond the Algorithms: Increasing Discoverability through Digital Community
AI for EDM: Shaping Tomorrow’s Intelligent Soundscapes?
Final Day Wrap: Festival Highlights & Emote Raid
Join industry visionaries like Chris Goss of Hospital Records, Ed Brew of Beatport, Cooper Turley of Coop Records, Latashá of Tash55.xyz, Fred Ranger of LANDR, metaverse pioneer Tony Parisi, and many others as they share actionable advice and fresh perspectives on digital community building, music marketing, and emerging tech in the music world. Don’t miss the final day wrap-up with community highlights and a high-energy Emote Raid—a fusion of innovation and music culture to inspire your next creative leap! Jump to (-63,-65) to attend. Visit decentraland.org/musicfestival for the full schedule of events.
Expo of Music Innovation
Entertainment, education, and expo booths! This year’s Decentraland Music Festival has it all. Explore 12 expo booths showcasing cutting-edge platforms, from artist-centric music marketplaces to revolutionary tech solutions for creators and claim some extra free Wearables along the way! Score two exclusive Wearables from Audius and Coop Records, both leading the Web3 charge in empowering artists: Audius offers a decentralized streaming service to give creators greater control, while Coop Records brings new music releases to the blockchain, representing talents like San Holo and Daniel Allan. Meanwhile, LabelRadar streamlines the demo submission process, helping artists get their music in front of labels and promoters through an efficient, award-winning platform. Make sure to grab the LabelRadar Visor Wearable when you’re checking out their booth!
For gamers and immersive tech enthusiasts, the Infinite Album, RealityJam x lmtlss, and Songbird Collective booths should definitely be on your list. Infinite Album provides game-reactive, copyright-safe music for gamers and streamers, ensuring personalized soundscapes without licensing hassles. RealityJam x lmtlss, merges AI, Web3, and VR to create high-impact virtual experiences that boost brand engagement and audience interaction. The platform showcases how VR and interactive content can transform fan experiences, as does Songbird Collective, a network of experienced creatives dedicated to producing high-quality events and marketing across immersive platforms. Songbird’s team is highly respected in Decentraland for over 900 live music performances produced for the TRU Band Room.
On the creative side, HitCraft, Manetho, and Peachz redefine music production and fair compensation. HitCraft uses AI to help creators turn rough ideas into fully produced tracks, aiming to make professional-quality music accessible to all. Peachz, a curated electronic music platform, aims to ensure fair artist compensation and support a thriving, equitable music ecosystem. Manetho offers creators a marketplace to share diverse audio content, like podcasts, stories, and meditation sessions, while earning revenue based on listener engagement. Also featured are Tulum DJ Academy, which provides immersive DJ training, and ENO Network, an all-in-one Web3 ecosystem with an NFT marketplace and metaverse integration. From beginner DJs to advanced digital marketers, these booths offer a unique journey into the evolving landscape of music, tech, and community.
Get Ready: Download Decentraland & Prepare Your Outer Space Drip
November 20 will be here before you know it! Download Decentraland to make sure you can attend the music festival once the show takes off—you don’t want to be left behind on Earth for this one! Want to float in space like the space traveler pictured above? Jump in now and claim the free ‘Lost in Space’ Emote from community creator, Roustan, from Genesis Plaza while supplies last! Find the Emote dispenser pictured below and push the button.
Once you’ve got your zero-gravity powers, complete the look with out-of-this-world Wearables from Decentraland’s community creators. Check out the Marketplace and browse unique creations to put together the perfect festival outfit—don’t forget to jam out to the DCLMF24 Playlist while you do it to get in the zone!
Stay up to date with DCLMF24 news on Decentraland’s X or Instagram and subscribe to the Decentraland Weekly newsletter to get all the DCL updates. See you on the dancefloor!