Van Horton | Synthwave Electronic Music

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SYNTHWAVE ELECTRONIC MUSIC

🚨PRESS RELEASE🚨
Out now on all streaming platforms, the second single of ‘the dark EP’ ‘the other side’ featuring @rachaelleahmusic of @honeymagpieband on vocals. This song was co written by Van Horton and Rachael Leah, produced and performed by Van Horton and mastered by @mixcavemastering

🚨PRESS RELEASE🚨
Out now on all streaming platforms, the second single of ‘the dark EP’ ‘the other side’ featuring @rachaelleahmusic of @honeymagpieband on vocals. This song was co written by Van Horton and Rachael Leah, produced and performed by Van Horton and mastered by @mixcavemastering

@sunrise.theater LFGOOO come to where the cool kids are. DAMN Southern Pines is cool again

@sunrise.theater LFGOOO come to where the cool kids are. DAMN Southern Pines is cool again

This Saturday come to a judgment free DANCE PARTY @thepourhouse and dance like nobody’s watching. You deserve this. You’re doing awesome. Go out and CELEBRATE. To some good music,for once. 😎🤷‍♂️✌️

This Saturday come to a judgment free DANCE PARTY @thepourhouse and dance like nobody’s watching. You deserve this. You’re doing awesome. Go out and CELEBRATE. To some good music,for once. 😎🤷‍♂️✌️

Thank you for streaming ‘the bottomless pit’, it means a lot! TWO SHOWS and TWO CHANCES to catch me LIVE next week: Asheville @slygrog and Raleigh @thepourhouse LFGOOOO

Thank you for streaming ‘the bottomless pit’, it means a lot! TWO SHOWS and TWO CHANCES to catch me LIVE next week: Asheville @slygrog and Raleigh @thepourhouse LFGOOOO

Sometimes, I feel like screaming. That’s what this is about. Me screaming. I sincerely hope you enjoy. I think we can all relate, we all want to scream. I hope you enjoy the upcoming releases, I was in a dark place when I wrote these songs, and THATS OK. We all have our ups and downs, it’s just how you get back up that counts 💪

Sometimes, I feel like screaming. That’s what this is about. Me screaming. I sincerely hope you enjoy. I think we can all relate, we all want to scream. I hope you enjoy the upcoming releases, I was in a dark place when I wrote these songs, and THATS OK. We all have our ups and downs, it’s just how you get back up that counts 💪

#throwbackthursday circa 2021 recording for the Left Early EP @leftearlyband in Southern Pines, NC. Miss those guys! @weare_arcane_echoes @imjustrevor @judgedbyaginger @lilseansy

#throwbackthursday circa 2021 recording for the Left Early EP @leftearlyband in Southern Pines, NC. Miss those guys! @weare_arcane_echoes @imjustrevor @judgedbyaginger @lilseansy

I went to some cool places this weekend and made some cool music while I made some cool friends 😎
@durhamfruit @flightdecknc @trianglepinballcollective
Come hang again NOVEMBER 22 @thepourhouse I’m playing come and see 🚀 TICKETS ARE ONLY $15 LINK IN BIO

I went to some cool places this weekend and made some cool music while I made some cool friends 😎
@durhamfruit @flightdecknc @trianglepinballcollective
Come hang again NOVEMBER 22 @thepourhouse I’m playing come and see 🚀 TICKETS ARE ONLY $15 LINK IN BIO

Some cool stuff going on @durhamfruit this weekend. Might try a hand at open decks tonight then @ayybomusic sat nite NOT TOO SHABBY #ncmusic

Some cool stuff going on @durhamfruit this weekend. Might try a hand at open decks tonight then @ayybomusic sat nite NOT TOO SHABBY #ncmusic

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 22 @vanhortonmusic makes his debut @thepourhouse playing retro house, nu disco and synthwave originals. Come see what all the fuss is about and catch the best electronic DJs/Producers North Carolina has to offer. Visuals provided by @crystalbeth.art. Tickets are just $15! Doors at 8, show at 9pm. Be Ready, tickets are moving fast! TICKET LINK IN BIO 🚀

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 22 @vanhortonmusic makes his debut @thepourhouse playing retro house, nu disco and synthwave originals. Come see what all the fuss is about and catch the best electronic DJs/Producers North Carolina has to offer. Visuals provided by @crystalbeth.art. Tickets are just $15! Doors at 8, show at 9pm. Be Ready, tickets are moving fast! TICKET LINK IN BIO 🚀

I didn’t tune my guitar with six year old strings, I just picked it up after working 11 hours straight. ✌️🤘💪

I didn’t tune my guitar with six year old strings, I just picked it up after working 11 hours straight. ✌️🤘💪

People change, or do they stay the same? I guess we’ll always ponder and never know. Me and @rachaelleahmusic of @honeymagpieband made a tune, and we sincerely hope you enjoy it. It’s out 11/21/25 ALL STREAMING PLATFORMS. LINK IN BIO MASTERED BY @mixcavemastering

People change, or do they stay the same? I guess we’ll always ponder and never know. Me and @rachaelleahmusic of @honeymagpieband made a tune, and we sincerely hope you enjoy it. It’s out 11/21/25 ALL STREAMING PLATFORMS. LINK IN BIO MASTERED BY @mixcavemastering

TICKET LINK IN BIO 🔗 November Schedule is OUT, hope to see you out there. Dance away seasonal depression with cool people and cool vibes. 🕺@slygrog @jainusmusic @dj_redwild @plasticrepeater @indelible.sauce @gavinkelly.exe @thepourhouse @shib.music @only1elgato #edm #ʜᴏᴜsᴇᴍᴜsɪᴄ #ncmusic #dj #vanhorton

TICKET LINK IN BIO 🔗 November Schedule is OUT, hope to see you out there. Dance away seasonal depression with cool people and cool vibes. 🕺@slygrog @jainusmusic @dj_redwild @plasticrepeater @indelible.sauce @gavinkelly.exe @thepourhouse @shib.music @only1elgato #edm #ʜᴏᴜsᴇᴍᴜsɪᴄ #ncmusic #dj #vanhorton

PRE SAVE LINK IN BIO out 11/28/25 BLACK FRIDAY ALL STREAMING PLATFORMS. @rachaelleahmusic lends amazing vocals and songwriting on ‘the other side’. The rest is in the darkness, be ready. #edm #darkwave #retrowave #synthwave #ʜᴏᴜsᴇᴍᴜsɪᴄ #ncmusic #ncmusician
Mastering provided by @mixcavemastering

PRE SAVE LINK IN BIO out 11/28/25 BLACK FRIDAY ALL STREAMING PLATFORMS. @rachaelleahmusic lends amazing vocals and songwriting on ‘the other side’. The rest is in the darkness, be ready. #edm #darkwave #retrowave #synthwave #ʜᴏᴜsᴇᴍᴜsɪᴄ #ncmusic #ncmusician
Mastering provided by @mixcavemastering

Be Ready. There are vocals. 11/28/25.

Be Ready. There are vocals. 11/28/25.

The dark EP is finally out November 28th. All streaming platforms. Mastered by @mixcavemastering
#ncmusic #edm #darkwave #synthwave #housemusiclovers
1. the real thing
2. the other side ft. Rachel Leah of @honeymagpieband
3. the future?
4. the bottomless pit
5. an ordinary feeling

The dark EP is finally out November 28th. All streaming platforms. Mastered by @mixcavemastering
#ncmusic #edm #darkwave #synthwave #housemusiclovers
1. the real thing
2. the other side ft. Rachel Leah of @honeymagpieband
3. the future?
4. the bottomless pit
5. an ordinary feeling

This Saturday Night. Be Ready to DANCE. And request. All night long. Don’t make me regret this. ONE NIGHT ONLY 9pm until whenever 🤷‍♂️

This Saturday Night. Be Ready to DANCE. And request. All night long. Don’t make me regret this. ONE NIGHT ONLY 9pm until whenever 🤷‍♂️

📣Live dates coming soon
Oct 30 @kingfisherdurham
Nov 21 @slygrog Asheville
Nov 22 @thepourhouse Raleigh
Dec 13 @1901lounge Southern Pines

📣Live dates coming soon
Oct 30 @kingfisherdurham
Nov 21 @slygrog Asheville
Nov 22 @thepourhouse Raleigh
Dec 13 @1901lounge Southern Pines

Be Ready 11/21/25. New single ‘an original feeling’ out on all streaming platforms.

Be Ready 11/21/25. New single ‘an original feeling’ out on all streaming platforms.

I’m starting to sing again, hope it goes well 🤷‍♂️🤞#comingsoon #newmusic #ncmusic #edm

I’m starting to sing again, hope it goes well 🤷‍♂️🤞#comingsoon #newmusic #ncmusic #edm

Ride the wave that takes you home. Local artists, International sounds. French synthwave, EDM, Nu-Disco, House music will be on display from NCs finest @shib.music @only1elgato and @vanhortonmusic. Tickets are only $15. Visuals by @crystalbeth.art 🚀 DONT MISS THE DANCE EVENT OF THE YEAR only @thepourhouse November 22 9pm TICKET LINK IN BIO 🎟️

Ride the wave that takes you home. Local artists, International sounds. French synthwave, EDM, Nu-Disco, House music will be on display from NCs finest @shib.music @only1elgato and @vanhortonmusic. Tickets are only $15. Visuals by @crystalbeth.art 🚀 DONT MISS THE DANCE EVENT OF THE YEAR only @thepourhouse November 22 9pm TICKET LINK IN BIO 🎟️

November 14th. All streaming platforms. PRESAVE LINK IN BIO. Be Ready.
#darkwave #synthwave #vaporwave #ncmusic #ncmusician #housemusic #housemusiclovers #edm #retrowave

November 14th. All streaming platforms. PRESAVE LINK IN BIO. Be Ready.
#darkwave #synthwave #vaporwave #ncmusic #ncmusician #housemusic #housemusiclovers #edm #retrowave

The first single ‘the bottomless pit’; off of ‘the dark era’ EP will be out in November, insiders say that the holidays are the WORST time to put out music, SO LETS SEND IT 🚀#darkwave #edm #techno #synthesizer #ncmusician
📸 @visual.canopy

The first single ‘the bottomless pit’; off of ‘the dark era’ EP will be out in November, insiders say that the holidays are the WORST time to put out music, SO LETS SEND IT 🚀#darkwave #edm #techno #synthesizer #ncmusician
📸 @visual.canopy

I changed BPM thrice, MATCH THAT DJs
#itsover #ncmusic #ncmusician #edm #raleighedm

I changed BPM thrice, MATCH THAT DJs
#itsover #ncmusic #ncmusician #edm #raleighedm

Winter is coming, and so are some new tunes, be ready for the darkness #darkwave #techno #ncmusic #ncmusician
📸 @visual.canopy

Winter is coming, and so are some new tunes, be ready for the darkness #darkwave #techno #ncmusic #ncmusician
📸 @visual.canopy

Boyz and their toyz #roland #juno106 #pioneerdj #ableton #mygearissuperior

Boyz and their toyz #roland #juno106 #pioneerdj #ableton #mygearissuperior

I brought it back, coming soon.

I brought it back, coming soon.

@leftearlyband circa 2019, great times were had. But then 2020 hit, and the journey begins…

@leftearlyband circa 2019, great times were had. But then 2020 hit, and the journey begins…

LINK IN BIO THIS IS NOT A DRILL now on SoundCloud I owe it to each platform to give to the machine does it really matter if anyone listens have a nice day eat your vegetables
#soundcloud #linkinbio #housemusic #ncmusic #edm

LINK IN BIO THIS IS NOT A DRILL now on SoundCloud I owe it to each platform to give to the machine does it really matter if anyone listens have a nice day eat your vegetables
#soundcloud #linkinbio #housemusic #ncmusic #edm

Indie artists form up like Vultron #ncmusic #haloween #durm #durham

Indie artists form up like Vultron #ncmusic #haloween #durm #durham

I’ve decided to go ahead and release the MUSIC VIDEO for ‘Don’t Panic’ right now. LINK IN BIO. LIVE ON YOUTUBE. music video created by @jonwarlickmedia, to whom I met on the dance floor 🕺So it’s organic, you dig it?
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#synthwaveart #synthmusic #edm #80style #musicvideo #youtube #ncmusic

I’ve decided to go ahead and release the MUSIC VIDEO for ‘Don’t Panic’ right now. LINK IN BIO. LIVE ON YOUTUBE. music video created by @jonwarlickmedia, to whom I met on the dance floor 🕺So it’s organic, you dig it?
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#synthwaveart #synthmusic #edm #80style #musicvideo #youtube #ncmusic

🚨Collaboration Announcement 🚨
NOVEMBER 22 @thepourhouse 9pm THIS IS NOT A DRILL. @crystalbeth.art brings the vision to life with some amazing visuals for your serotonin pleasure accompanied by @shib.music @only1elgato and @vanhortonmusic 🎟️TICKETS ARE ONLY $15🎟️
LINK IN BIO

🚨Collaboration Announcement 🚨
NOVEMBER 22 @thepourhouse 9pm THIS IS NOT A DRILL. @crystalbeth.art brings the vision to life with some amazing visuals for your serotonin pleasure accompanied by @shib.music @only1elgato and @vanhortonmusic 🎟️TICKETS ARE ONLY $15🎟️
LINK IN BIO

This Friday, out on all streaming platforms and accompanied by music video by @jonwarlickmedia THE SINGLE ‘DONT PANIC’ WILL BE RELEASED. BE READY THIS FRIDAY. @spotify @youtube @amazonmusic @applemusic @tidal @beatport
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#ncmusic #synthwave #housemusic #ncmusicians #edm #raleigh

This Friday, out on all streaming platforms and accompanied by music video by @jonwarlickmedia THE SINGLE ‘DONT PANIC’ WILL BE RELEASED. BE READY THIS FRIDAY. @spotify @youtube @amazonmusic @applemusic @tidal @beatport
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#ncmusic #synthwave #housemusic #ncmusicians #edm #raleigh

NC EDM, CHARLOTTE VIBES IN THE AREA 🛸🪐🚀 Big thanks to @groovybonerecs and @golfclap for bringing the good vibes to CLT. A good time was had and friends were made. ✌️

NC EDM, CHARLOTTE VIBES IN THE AREA 🛸🪐🚀 Big thanks to @groovybonerecs and @golfclap for bringing the good vibes to CLT. A good time was had and friends were made. ✌️

🚨TONIGHT IN CHARLOTTE🚨QUEEN CITY
Big thanks to @groovybonerecs and @golfclap for bringing the vibes 😎 IM PERFORMING AT THE BAR STAGE @therabbitholeclt WHERE KOOL KIDS BE COME SEE WHAT ALL THE FUSS IS ABOUT 🤘🤘🤘
#clt #cltnightlife

🚨TONIGHT IN CHARLOTTE🚨QUEEN CITY
Big thanks to @groovybonerecs and @golfclap for bringing the vibes 😎 IM PERFORMING AT THE BAR STAGE @therabbitholeclt WHERE KOOL KIDS BE COME SEE WHAT ALL THE FUSS IS ABOUT 🤘🤘🤘
#clt #cltnightlife

@bassbunny_productions rox thanks for having me

@bassbunny_productions rox thanks for having me

I met the artist @lonetardigrade last year and somehow, someway, we just clicked. Artists supporting artists, that’s the way things are around here. THIS MAY BE THE COOLEST VIDEO YOU WILL SEE THIS YEAR. Full video on my website or YouTube.

I met the artist @lonetardigrade last year and somehow, someway, we just clicked. Artists supporting artists, that’s the way things are around here. THIS MAY BE THE COOLEST VIDEO YOU WILL SEE THIS YEAR. Full video on my website or YouTube.

Once old is now new. How about that? Ticket link in bio, be ready 11/22/25 @thepourhouse
#housemusic #synthwave #retrowave #raleighnightlife #ncmusic
🎥 videography @danhfrost

Once old is now new. How about that? Ticket link in bio, be ready 11/22/25 @thepourhouse
#housemusic #synthwave #retrowave #raleighnightlife #ncmusic
🎥 videography @danhfrost

Party on a Tuesday night?? Why the hell not? I’m playing @kingsraleigh with some amazing DJs put on by @bassbunny_productions. YOU SHOULD COME OUT. #ncmusic #housemusic #raleighnightlife #downtownraleigh

Party on a Tuesday night?? Why the hell not? I’m playing @kingsraleigh with some amazing DJs put on by @bassbunny_productions. YOU SHOULD COME OUT. #ncmusic #housemusic #raleighnightlife #downtownraleigh

LINK IN BIO
#comingsoon #edm #synthwave #house #ncmusic

LINK IN BIO
#comingsoon #edm #synthwave #house #ncmusic

Circa 2022 with @thevioletexploit #throwbackthursday

Circa 2022 with @thevioletexploit #throwbackthursday

09/26/25 be ready
#retrowave #synthwave #house #edm #ncmusic

09/26/25 be ready
#retrowave #synthwave #house #edm #ncmusic

This song is now available on all streaming platforms. I sincerely hope you like this. LINK IN BIO.
#housemusic #synthwavemusic #ncmusic

This song is now available on all streaming platforms. I sincerely hope you like this. LINK IN BIO.
#housemusic #synthwavemusic #ncmusic

1 year anniversary of a track that changed my life. I don’t know if it was for the best or for the worst, but it was a big creative breakthrough for me and I am forever grateful to everyone that has encouraged me along the way. Doing this and working 60+ hours retail in America is not easy, but I love every minute of it, so let’s keep this thing going, whatever it is.

1 year anniversary of a track that changed my life. I don’t know if it was for the best or for the worst, but it was a big creative breakthrough for me and I am forever grateful to everyone that has encouraged me along the way. Doing this and working 60+ hours retail in America is not easy, but I love every minute of it, so let’s keep this thing going, whatever it is.

11/22/25

11/22/25

It’s been too long…
#synthwave #ncmusic #housemusic #edm

It’s been too long…
#synthwave #ncmusic #housemusic #edm

I don’t know anymore, I’ve lost control.
#ncmusic #synthwave #edm #retrowave #chillwave #raleighedm

I don’t know anymore, I’ve lost control.
#ncmusic #synthwave #edm #retrowave #chillwave #raleighedm

🚨Show alert 🚨 SATURDAY NOVEMBER 22nd.
Let’s do this NC EDM fam! We need you there! Show some love for some amazing DJs spinning the best in House, Nu-Disco and SYNTHWAVE. Original NC artists, original vibes. Come feel the retro EDM, and go back to time where things were more simple. You do not want to miss this, be ready to DANCE. TICKET LINK IN BIO
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#synthwave #edm #ncmusic #ncmusician #raleighnightlife #downtownraleigh

🚨Show alert 🚨 SATURDAY NOVEMBER 22nd.
Let’s do this NC EDM fam! We need you there! Show some love for some amazing DJs spinning the best in House, Nu-Disco and SYNTHWAVE. Original NC artists, original vibes. Come feel the retro EDM, and go back to time where things were more simple. You do not want to miss this, be ready to DANCE. TICKET LINK IN BIO
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#synthwave #edm #ncmusic #ncmusician #raleighnightlife #downtownraleigh

The single ‘don’t panic’
Cover art by artist @papr.text
September 26, 2025
All streaming platforms
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#synthwave #ncmusic #housemusic #edm

The single ‘don’t panic’
Cover art by artist @papr.text
September 26, 2025
All streaming platforms
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#synthwave #ncmusic #housemusic #edm

Be ready to DANCE. THIS SATURDAY. Back in action. And I’m bringing visual artist @splat.daddy and one of NCs hottest Producer/DJ @dj_redwild it’s gonna be a vibe, DO NOT MISS OUT @recroomsouthernpines

Be ready to DANCE. THIS SATURDAY. Back in action. And I’m bringing visual artist @splat.daddy and one of NCs hottest Producer/DJ @dj_redwild it’s gonna be a vibe, DO NOT MISS OUT @recroomsouthernpines

So last night was a vibe…special thanks to @fusionzafterparties and @capitalcityshufflers for having me…see you 9/9/25 @kingsraleigh with @bassbunny_productions. Let’s go North Carolina!
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#ncmusic #ncmusician #edm #synthmusic #synthwavemusic #housemusic

So last night was a vibe…special thanks to @fusionzafterparties and @capitalcityshufflers for having me…see you 9/9/25 @kingsraleigh with @bassbunny_productions. Let’s go North Carolina!
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#ncmusic #ncmusician #edm #synthmusic #synthwavemusic #housemusic

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'Don't Panic' by Van Horton Visuals by Jon Warlick

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Performing at Kings Venue in Downtown Raleigh 09/09/25 #electronicmusic #technodance #dancemusic

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'Running Away' Music Video by Miami artist Lonetardigrade #electronicmusic #dance #synthwave

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Be Ready 2026

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Be Ready. Van Horton. Live August 23rd in Southern Pines, NC #dance #technodance #synth #dancemusic

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This Friday, the synthwave album of the summer #housemusic #synthwave #electronicmusic #dj #dance

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New Synthwave Album out 06/20/25

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Live dates 2025

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EVENTS

Thu, Oct 30
Halloween Eve Dance Party
Durham
Details
Oct 30, 2025, 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Durham, 321 E Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Come dance the night away and get Halloween weekend started of right. Come to Kingfisher at downtown Durham for a night of synthpop, house and indie live music!
Sat, Aug 23
MoCo Dance Party 2025
Southern Pines
Details
Aug 23, 2025, 9:30 PM – Aug 24, 2025, 12:30 AM
Southern Pines, 750 SW Broad St, Southern Pines, NC 28387, USA
The dance party of the year is here, come see for yourself and dance like nobody's watching.
Sat, Aug 16
FUSIONZ 5AM AFTERZzz
Secret Location
Details
Aug 16, 2025, 10:00 PM – Aug 17, 2025, 5:00 AM
Secret Location, Downtown, Raleigh, NC, USA
SECRET LOCATION IN DOWNTOWN let there be HOUSE
Fri, Jul 18
Irsih Rave
Southern Pines
Details
Jul 18, 2025, 9:30 PM – Jul 19, 2025, 1:30 AM
Southern Pines, 133 E New Hampshire Ave, Southern Pines, NC 28387, USA
This is it, be ready to DANCE
Sat, Jun 21
Van Horton live at Botanical Lounge
Raleigh
Details
Jun 21, 2025, 10:00 PM – Jun 22, 2025, 1:00 AM
Raleigh, 419 Glenwood Ave Level 1, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA
Come top the heart of Glenwood South for the best House Music in North Carolina, featuring DJ Vlad and Van Horton
Fri, Apr 18
Golf Clap/El Gato/Lex Nell/Ian Stewart/Van Horton
Durham
Details
Apr 18, 2025, 9:00 PM – Apr 19, 2025, 2:00 AM
Durham, 305 S Dillard St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Detroit native Golf Clap brings the Country Club Disco to Durham with a stacked lineup!
Sat, Dec 14
Santa Party
Southern Pines
Details
Dec 14, 2024, 9:00 PM – Dec 15, 2024, 2:00 AM
Southern Pines, 750 SW Broad St, Southern Pines, NC 28387, USA
Get ready to jingle all the way to the most epic Rec Room Holiday Party! Bring out your most outrageous ugly sweater and Christmas hat!
Sat, Nov 02
Darkwave Rave
Aberdeen
Details
Nov 02, 2024, 9:00 PM – Nov 03, 2024, 2:00 AM
Aberdeen, 105 W South St, Aberdeen, NC 28315, USA
Rave to dark techhouse and house music 21+ only! 9pm-2am at Create Studio in downtown Aberdeen, NC
Sat, Aug 17
MidSummer Night's Rave
Southern Pines
Details
Aug 17, 2024, 9:00 PM – Aug 18, 2024, 12:00 AM
Southern Pines, 750 SW Broad St, Southern Pines, NC 28387, USA
The best and original EDM DJs and Producer of Moore County come together for one night

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