Dave Pearce brings trance anthems day party to NX Newcastle
One of the UK’s most recognisable voices in dance music is heading to Newcastle for a huge daytime celebration of trance, as Dave Pearce brings his acclaimed Trance Anthems Day Party to NX Newcastle this autumn.
Taking place on Saturday 24 October 2026 from 3pm until 9pm, the event will transform NX into a six-hour journey through some of the biggest euphoric moments in dance music history, bringing together legendary names, iconic records and the unmistakable energy that helped define a generation of club culture.
Leading the line-up is Dave Pearce, creator and original presenter of BBC Radio 1’s legendary Dance Anthems show. For countless clubbers across the UK, Pearce’s voice became synonymous with weekends, soundtracking nights out and introducing millions to the world of trance, progressive and big room dance music.
Over a career spanning decades, Pearce has sold more than one million mix compilation albums, secured multiple Top 5 UK chart positions and held residencies at some of the world’s most famous clubbing institutions including Ministry of Sound, Ibiza and BCM Mallorca. He has appeared three times in DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs and performed everywhere from Creamfields to international festival stages across the globe.
Joining Pearce in Newcastle is an exceptional supporting line-up of trance favourites and genre icons.
Lange remains one of the UK’s most respected trance producers and DJs, responsible for era-defining releases and celebrated worldwide for his uplifting, melodic sound.
Performing live will be Marcella Woods, whose unmistakable vocals became synonymous with some of dance music’s most iconic moments. Her performances continue to unite audiences through timeless club classics and unforgettable singalong anthems.
Dutch trance duo Signum also join the bill, bringing a catalogue of influential productions and high-energy sets that helped shape the global trance movement.
Completing the line-up are The Space Brothers, whose emotional songwriting and unmistakable productions remain woven into the fabric of trance history and continue to resonate with fans around the world.
An NX spokesperson said: “Dave Pearce’s Dance Anthems helped soundtrack nights out for an entire generation and bringing Trance Anthems to NX feels like the perfect fit. This is a line-up packed with artists who have shaped dance culture and continue to connect with audiences today.
“We’ve got a huge summer ahead at NX and we’re already looking forward to keeping that momentum going into autumn with an event that feels genuinely special. A daytime trance party with this calibre of names promises something pretty unforgettable.”
The Trance Anthems Day Party format has become a hugely popular fixture for dance audiences, offering fans the chance to relive classic moments while discovering fresh takes on the records that helped define the genre.
With a carefully curated soundtrack spanning anthems old and new, expect uplifting melodies, hands-in-the-air moments and an atmosphere designed to transport audiences straight back to the golden years of dance music.
The event takes place at NX Newcastle on Saturday 24 October 2026.
Event Information Doors: 3pm Last Entry: 5pm Curfew: 9pm Age Restriction: 18+ (physical photo ID required)
Ticket Information Tickets on sale Friday 12 June at 10am Tickets from £18.50 + £1 venue restoration levy