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Framework, one of the worldâs leading independent purveyors of underground music experiences, has just unveiled the first phase of headliners for its fourth annual festival afterparty Framework In The Desert. Returning to the Atlantic Aviation airport hangar in Thermal, CA on Friday, April 11 - Sunday, April 13, Framework In The Desert has earned a renowned reputation as the premier desert afterparty option, with lineups featuring world-class artists who are also playing the iconic Indio festival just a few miles away.
For this yearâs prestigious Framework In The Desert headliners, Framework(who also curates Coachellaâs indoor electronic Yuma Tent) has handpicked Dutch tech-house superstar Mau P (Saturday) and legendary Swedish powerhouse Alesso (Sunday), who will be playing as his underground alias BODY HI. Friday headliners to be announced soon.
The Saturday and Sunday lineups are rounded out by a bevy of talented support acts. On Saturday, April 12, Mau P will be supported by acclaimed American DJ/producer Max Styler and British genre-blender Interplanetary Criminal.
On Sunday, April 13, Alessoâs BODY HI moniker will be preceded by two special guests: Haitian house music DJ/producer Francis Mercier and seasoned selector Layton Giordani.
Framework In The Desert 2025 will also feature the Long Feng Art Car as its stage - marking the structureâs first public event appearance outside of Burning Man. Debuting at Burning Man 2024, Long Feng is a one-of-a-kind, state-of-the-art mutant vehicle inspired and designed by a collective of contortionists, dancers, and performing artists. The structure embodies the spirit of a circus performer, equipped with a myriad of rigs, LEDs, and sound systems - a marvel of an edifice that will elevate Framework In The Desertâs DJ performances into a âyou-had-to-be-thereâ visual experience.
For the consecutive fourth year, renowned hospitality icon Wynn Nightlife will be on deck at Framework In The Desert for an elevated experience, allowing revelers to enjoy an unforgettable VIP experience that features exclusive seating, dedicated bottle service, prime artist sightlines, and the acclaimed guest service that the brand is globally recognized for.
Since its inception in 2022 - when the event became one of the first-ever festival afterparties open to the public - Framework In The Desert has transformed Atlantic Aviation into a desert club paradise, delivering Frameworkâs characteristic standards for top-tier production and sound. Past Framework in the Desert lineups have included huge names such as John Summit, Dom Dolla, Charlotte de Witte, the debut of The Martinez Brothersb2b Black Coffee, Peggy Gou, Jamie Jones, Fisher b2b Chris Lake, Adam Beyer b2b Maceo Plex, and many more. Located just a short distance from theIndio festival grounds, Framework in the Desert serves as the ultimate after-hours destination for festival-goers who didnât get to catch their favorite dance music artists during the dayâor those who simply want to experience main stage talent in a more intimate warehouse environment.
In addition to its late-night music offerings, Framework in the Desert provides a unique indoor-outdoor setting within an airport hangar, complete with planes soaring overhead. Beyond the dancefloor, guests can explore bars, food trucks, and outdoor social spaces near the runwayâcreating a one-of-a-kind club atmosphere unlike any other.