Soulrise Arrives: Anyma's Canadian Debut Is A Landmark Moment for Vancouver Dance Music
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By Ryan Hayes
Some events feel like another stop on a tour. Others feel like a statement.
Soulrise Music Festival’s inarguable outing falls firmly into the latter category.
On August 29, 2026 Soulrise is set to transform Ambleside Park in West Vancouver into an open-air celebration of melodic techno and immersive audio-visual storytelling. The vision is simple, pair Anyma, the figurehead of dance music's most significant of the moment movement, to a breathtaking seaside location. Add a talented roster of support…
Impeccable.
Why Soulrise Matters
Dance music is constantly evolving. The cultural cachet of both genres and artists within the fickle world of dance music ebb and flow with each festival season. But every so often an artist breaks through and emerges as an enduring symbol of a particular moment within the culture.
Right now, that artist is Anyma.
Leading the boom in melodic techno Anyma’s performances have evolved beyond DJ sets. They are experiences. A fusion of technology & storytelling interwoven into a tapestry of techno.
Soulrise matters because it marks Anyma's first-ever Canadian performance & only his thirteenth AEDEN showing. Outside of the Coachella premiere Soulrise is currently his only remaining 2026 show in all North American.
That’s impactful.
Fans are known to travel across borders to see his headline appearances. Entire vacations are planned around his shows. We have no doubt that Soulrise will be an international affair with attendees converging from across Canada and the Pacific Northwest.
The setting only amplifies the booking. As mountains begin to silhouette against the evening sky, and crisp air cuts the summer heat, Anyma will take the stage to a backdrop that is singular.
The Supporting Cast
While Anyma may be the gravitational center of the festival, the rest of the lineup showcases some of the most influential and fastest-rising names in melodic house and techno. ARGY and Kevin de Vries bring the powerful, cinematic sounds that have helped define the genre's modern era. Korolova has become one of the scene's breakout stars, earning a global following through uplifting, melodic productions and tracks like "Be Strong." Son of Son arrives with serious momentum, earning production credits on Anyma's "Voices In My Head" and contributing to several of ARGY's most celebrated releases. Their sound blends atmospheric textures, rich melodies, and driving grooves.
Bottom line…don't wait
Between Anyma's first Canadian appearance, the beautiful ocean side location, and the growing international attention surrounding the supporting artists, demand will be high.
Presale begins Monday, June 8 at 12:00 PM PT, with the general on-sale following on Tuesday, June 9 at 12:00 PM PT.
For Vancouver, Soulrise is a proof of concept. It signifies that the city can, and should, host globally significant dance music events aimed at attracting attention far beyond Canada's borders.
For fans, it's a chance to witness a defining artist, at a defining moment, in a setting that feels almost impossibly beautiful.
See you by the water.