I love me some EDM, so of course I had to get myself to the last epic gig of the summer!

Future Sound System is a new festival to hit Auckland, and the little brother/sister to Australian festival Future Music.

After a huge mix up with public transport, my friends and I managed to get to the stadium about half way through Martin Garrix's set. He's the one I've been wanting to see since he dropped 'Animals' in 2013 so I was a wee bit pissed about arriving late. Luckily we got there about 2 songs before he played 'Animals' and it went off! It's so hard to believe that he's only 18 years old and yet he knows how to work a crowd better than more experienced DJ's. Hopefully I get to catch a full set soon!

I saw Afrojack at Creamfields in 2013 and all I remember is being really bored, so I wasn't really looking forward to seeing his set. But he surprised me and actually ended up being my favourite of the night! He didn't even play 'Take Over Control' (or he might of and I was just too busy dancing to notice haha) which is one of my favourites of his and I still loved it. There wasn't a dull moment in his set, he had the crowd moving and jumping the entire time. I don't know why I didn't like him 2 years ago, but I definitely have a soft spot for him now.

I also saw Avicii at Creamfields and he was so good I had to see him again at FSS. Unfortunately he played such an average set! It was fun at times but he was lacking something that I can't quite put my finger on. The crowd were super pumped for him, and singing along to all his hits (except for his new single 'The Nights' and 'Levels' which was disappointing) but he just wasn't as good as the two before him. 

Overall, it was an awesome night and I was actually really surprised at the turnout, especially for an EDM event. Here's hoping it's not the last time little old New Zealand get a festival like this!

K.

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