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ASOT 550 in Moscow party report!

ASOT 550 in Moscow party report!

What a night, what a party! For no less than 11 hours, Moscow celebrated the 550th episode of A State of Trance. The 11th birthday of Armin van Buuren’s radio show once again turned into a global happening, with millions of people [...]

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ASOT 550 London video report

ASOT 550 London video report

On March 1st there was a worldwide event to never forget. Armin van Buuren celebrated the 550th episode of his A State of Trance radio show. For over 9 hours, millions of people tuned into the live broadcast from London’s Ministry of Sound, which gathered 1600 passionate and outrageous clubbers and 6 of the world’s best DJ’s and talents. We have only one conclusion: the A State of Trance 550 Invasion has officially begun and is ready for more action! See you in Moscow on March 7th!

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ASOT 550 anthem: the 'Invasion' has started!

ASOT 550 anthem: the 'Invasion' has started!

Last year, five A State of Trance characters landed from another dimension, to unite the world with music. This year, they are back for A State of Trance 550, and they brought an army… Their friendly invasion is all about [...]

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A State of Trance 550 trailer announced by Armin

A State of Trance 550 trailer announced by Armin

You must have noticed the A State of Trance characters. They’ve been dominating the artwork of A State of Trance for quite a while now and they are created to represent a feeling. A feeling that is hard to explain [...]

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ASOT 550 launch-party at Ministry of Sound, London

ASOT 550 launch-party at Ministry of Sound, London

Tonight, during his radio show, Armin van Buuren announced that the A State of Trance 550 world tour will be given its official kick-off with a special Launch-party and live broadcast at Ministry of Sound in London. On Thursday, March [...]

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Armin van Buuren announces ASOT 550 Anthem contestants!

Armin van Buuren announces ASOT 550 Anthem contestants!

This week, Armin had another big announcement to make on the A State of Trance show. He revealed the 5 contestants who, with their track, are in the running of becoming the official A State of Trance 550 anthem. Next to tunes by Shogun, W&W, Eco and Sebastian Brandt, there’s also the winner of the wildcard, Alpha Duo, that might just provide this global happening its official theme!

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Armin announces all ASOT 550 dates & cities!

Armin announces all ASOT 550 dates & cities!

You better take the full month of March off, cause the only thing you’ll have in mind are these words: A State of Trance 550! Last night, Armin revealed the other 5 events of the ASOT 550 celebration, completing it to a 6 event happening on 2 different continents during 4 weeks. Belgrade, Moscow, Kiev, Los Angeles, Miami and Den Bosch, you better prepare!

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Out now: Armin van Buuren – Universal Religion Chapter 5

Out now: Armin van Buuren – Universal Religion Chapter 5

Every summer season, fans of Armin van Buuren hold their breath for two magical words to drop: Universal Religion. The compilation series, going strong since 2004, is a favourite amongst those into quality electronic dance music. This year, the fifth [...]

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Armin interviews the producers on ASOT!

Armin interviews the producers on ASOT!

You’ve seen it before. There’s so much more to Armin than ‘just’ a DJ, producer and label-owner. Armin’s got some serious journalistic skills! Walking around backstage at ASOT 500, he interviewed some of the DJ’s playing there, and struck them [...]

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A State of Trance meets Electronic Family

A State of Trance meets Electronic Family

Electronic Family’s A State Of Trance stage is a celebration of the unforgettable ASOT500 continental tour earlier this year. All friends, acquaintances and relatives will be present and correct. The ASOT stage is part of the Electronic Family festival on [...]

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