Event Reviews
Eli Brown Takes Over Rockefeller Center With History-Making Sold-Out Set
Techno’s most enigmatic force, Eli Brown announces his highly-anticipated return to New York City this August for an epic takeover of Rockefeller Center, presented by Project 91. On Friday, August 30 from 10:00 PM – 4:00 AM, the multi-hyphenate DJ and producer will not only send shock waves throughout the city that never sleeps as he unleashes the underground at one of New York’s most iconic destinations, but will make history as the FIRST artist of the genre to perform at Midtown Manhattan’s Landmark Plaza. After tickets went live on August 7 at 10:00 AM, the show COMPLETELY SOLD OUT in under three hours – setting the stage for a show of epic proportions. This announcement arrives hot off the heels of the phenomenon’s monumental pop-up rave at 99 Scott – hosted earlier this year in partnership with Renegade
NYC – which sold out in under a minute after tickets went live, ultimately crashing the Resident Advisor website.
Equal parts master producer and veritable phenomenon, Eli Brown is a sonic force in a category of his own. Since bursting onto the scene in 2016, the techno powerhouse’s brooding sound and visceral energy have catapulted him from the UK’s underground into global icon status at meteoritic pace – but you would be remiss to call him an overnight sensation. Boasting a career that spans over two decades, the enigmatic persona is yet another incarnation of the ingenuity, intensity and innovation of the man behind the music, distilled into the singular artistic vision that is Eli Brown. Unimpressed with conformity, Brown’s career is not just a story of continued evolution: it’s a testament to his indomitable spirit and unstoppable drive to carve out his space, on his terms.
Balancing self-taught technical mastery with raw instinct, his genre-defying productions capture the rebellious edge of his hometown, Bristol’s electronic legacy, while simultaneously forging a new frontier that beckons listeners into the furthest reaches of his own creative depths. Rooted in the sinister, his sophisticated compositions offer a high-frequency exploration of the darkest sonic recesses in a way that resonates with loyal fans and new audiences alike, leaving an indelible mark on the industry as a whole.
2024 has truly been the year of Eli Brown – and it’s only just begun. The undeniable industry authority continues to ignite a seismic shift across the scene, entangling the underground’s edge with mainstream appeal in a way that’s nothing short of pure alchemy. From high-octane performances at some of music’s most prestigious festivals including EDC Las Vegas and Ultra Miami, to a constant stream of chart-topping releases – including “Gasoline” with Lilly Palmer, an EP with HI-LO titled “Pyramid Rave” and his most recent hit, “Remedy” – and the launch
of his first streetwear label 92 Thing, 2024 has been a colossal year for the techno titan with no sign of slowing down anytime soon.