Goldrush Returns to the West: A Deep Dive into Relentless Beats’ Most Epic Western‑Themed Festival
Mark your calendars, dance‑music aficionados: Goldrush: The Return to the West is barreling back into Rawhide Western Town, AZ, on September 12 & 13, 2025. After a three‑year hiatus, Relentless Beats revives their rugged, desert‑meets‑bass extravaganza—this time bigger and bolder than ever. Here’s everything you need to know about the lineup, day‑by‑day highlights, pool‑side parties, and ticket packages.
A Star‑Studded Lineup Rugged Enough for the Frontier
From bass‑shaking sets to melodic builds, Goldrush 2025 boasts over 30 artists across multiple stages:
Headliners
- Excision brings his signature heavy bass to shake the dust off Rawhide’s saloon doors
- Illenium b2b Zeds Dead makes its global debut—a first‑ever back‑to‑back performance you won’t want to miss
- Major Lazer Soundsystem returns with its electrifying fusion of dancehall, reggae, and EDM
- Dillon Francis saddles up as a fresh addition, serving up his trademark moombahton and house vibes
Can’t‑Miss Sets
- Crankdat will deliver his high‑energy bass drops
- Disco Lines spins funk‑infused grooves
- Icons like Benny Benassi, Destructo, and Getter (Resurrection Set) round out a roster that spans hardstyle, trap, and everything in between
And that’s just scrubbing the rust off the surface—look for standout performances from Kyle Watson, Wax Motif, Space Laces, Sub Zero Project, Showtek (Hardstyle Set), plus newcomers Animate, Ema, Jimii, Pat Riot, and Turbo.
Set Your Watch: Artists‑by‑Day Friday, September 12 Arius presents Prism Warp · Crankdat · Destructo · Dillon Francis · Eliminate · Excision · Getter (Resurrection Set) · Hi‑Lo · Infekt · Kyle Watson · LF System · Nikita, The Wicked · Rinzen · Steller · Sub Zero Project · Wax Motif · William Black · Pat Riot · Turbo
Saturday, September 13 Benny Benassi · ChaseWest · Dennett · Disco Lines · Drinkurwater · IIglesias (Hybrid Live) · Illenium b2b Zeds Dead · Kompany · Major Lazer Soundsystem · Ninajirachi · Roddy Lima · Showtek (Hardstyle Set) · Slamm b2b Dan Molinari · Space Laces · Versa b2b MVRDA · Wilkinson · Animate · Ema · Jimii
New This Year: Pool Party Paradise
Long before the main gates open, dive into the Oasis Pool Party at Gila River Resorts & Casinos on Saturday, Sept. 13 (11 AM–7 PM). Voted Phoenix New Times’ 2024 Best Pool Party, this shimmering daytime spectacle features:
- 17 private cabanas and day beds
- Stage‑front tables and VIP enclaves with private bars
- State‑of‑the‑art sound and lighting rigs
Note: Tickets are extremely limited—grab yours now for an aquamarine‑toned warm‑up to Goldrush proper.
The Road to Goldrush: Pre‑Party DJ Battle & After‑Show Jam On Friday, July 24, the 8th Annual Goldrush DJ Competition at Sunbar crowns one lucky finalist with a main‑stage slot at Goldrush 2025—and benefits ChildHelp, the nonprofit championing child abuse prevention. Live auditions for “Weird & Wonderful” performers will also take place, adding unexpected flair to the night.
Once the sun goes down, keep the party rolling with official afterparties both nights—locations and lineups to be announced.
Ticket & Hotel Packages: All‑Inclusive Western Comfort Goldrush makes it easy to saddle up and ride out:
Two‑Day Passes: GA, GA+, VIP, and Platinum tiers, starting at $227 (before fees)
Single‑Day Tickets: Available beginning at $138 (before fees)
Pool Party Pass at Gila River Resorts & Casinos (pre‑festival day fun)
Hotel + Festival Packages at Gila River Resorts & Casinos – Wild Horse Pass, including shuttle service and complimentary Pool Party entry
Extras like shuttle passes, lockers, and official merch are all at your fingertips via the festival website.
🔗 Lock in your tickets and packages now at www.goldrushfestaz.com
Stay Connected
Follow @GoldrushFestAZ on X and Instagram, and like GoldrushFestAZ on Facebook for lineup updates, set‑time announcements, and behind‑the‑scenes sneak peeks.
Important: Goldrush: The Return to the West is produced by Relentless Beats, Universatile Music, and Global Dance—and it’s an 18+ event.
Ready to Ride West?
Get ready to trade your spurs for glow sticks and ride into a weekend where the Old West meets the new frontier of bass music!
Blog written by the MusicVerse Media editorial team. Stay tuned for more event previews and industry insights at MusicVerseMedia.com.
