Boomtown Unveils EP Featuring Exclusively Curated Opening and Closing Performances

Boomtown has unveiled an EP showcasing their renowned opening and closing ceremony tracks, which are carefully crafted each year by curated artists, marking the festival’s vibrant kickoff and conclusion.

The opener, ‘The Time is Now’, boasts vocals from underground music icon Inja and the soulful dynamo Eva Lazarus, with production by KREED and Gold Dubs. Meanwhile, the closer, ‘Find Your Light’, helmed by Kleu, features the mesmerizing vocals of Red.

My first Boomtown was around ten years ago and like many others, I’ve been hooked since day one. The opening and closing ceremonies over the years have always been super inspirational, and for me those shows are a huge part of what gives Boomtown its special and unique flavour as a festival.

Working with Madly, Rider, Eva, Inja, Gold Dubs, Kleu and the team at Boomtown HQ was a joy in itself, but to see it all come together at the festival ceremonies was straight up mind-blowing. From the choreography, dancers and performers to the stage designs, animations and VFX – it was stellar to be a part of. The whole crew involved did such a phenomenal job and I’m so gassed to have been able to play a part. Big up Boomtown!

KREED

The EP’s release stems from an overwhelming demand from Boomtown attendees, with both tracks electrifyingly performed live across two main stages. A staggering crowd of 66,000 festival-goers welcomed these tracks at the festival’s onset and bid farewell to the weekend, marvelling at the award-winning production, performances, and visuals.

It was an honour to be asked to contribute to this project. From its inception all the way up to the final production itself we couldn’t help but feel that we were a part of
something very special. As for the ceremony itself: it was an utterly life changing experience.

Kleu

Both tracks were crafted in alignment with Boomtown’s immersive narrative, ‘Chapter Two: The Twin Trail,’ centred around mental health, introspection, and embracing one’s authentic self—a theme recently explored through shadow therapy, as inspired by the festival’s deeper revelations.

The EP is now available for streaming and download across major platforms, inviting listeners to immerse themselves in the captivating sounds of Boomtown’s ceremonious musical journey. Grab it here!