The Wild West is calling, and this year, it’s louder than ever. Goldrush: The Return to the West is back at Rawhide Western Town in Phoenix, AZ, on September 12 and 13, 2025, for a long-awaited comeback after a three-year hiatus.
The final lineup brings heavyweights like Excision, the global debut of Illenium b2b Zeds Dead, and Major Lazer Soundsystem, plus a new addition of Dillon Francis. Goldrush also introduces a glittering Oasis Pool Party at Gila River Resorts & Casinos and afterparties that stretch the festival deep into the desert night. With a diverse lineup of melodic dubstep, future bass, tech house, hardstyle and more, Goldrush is making a legendary return. With so many names on the mix, we’ve narrowed down five artists you absolutely can’t miss this year.
1. Illenium b2b Zeds Dead
Let’s be honest – this is the set of the weekend. For the first time ever, Illenium and Zeds Dead are joining forces on stage, and the hype is unreal. Illenium’s emotional, melodic bass style fused with Zeds Dead’s genre-blending madness (think dubstep, DnB, and deep house) is a recipe for one of the most talked-about B2Bs in EDM history. Fans are already dreaming about hearing tracks like Where The Wild Things Are echoing through Rawhide. If you’re only intrigued to catch a full set over the weekend, make it this one.
2. Getter (Resurrection Set)
The return we’ve all been waiting for. After an extended hiatus from the electronic scene, Getter is officially back and reclaiming his space with his Resurrection Set. Known for his gritty fusion of dubstep, trap, and hip-hop, this comeback performance is bound to be high energy and emotionally charged. While he’s been active under his hip-hop alias Terror Reid, this will be his first time back in full EDM form since 2021’s Some Creature EP. Expect a raw, heavy-hitting set that reaffirms exactly why the community has missed him so much.
3. Arius Presents Prism Warp
Prepare for an audio-visual assault in the best way possible. As seen on Britain’s Got Talent, the husband-wife duo Arius is known for their explosive energy and unexpected transitions, and they’re bringing their immersive Prism Warp show to Goldrush. Their lasers and choreography pushes the boundaries of what a DJ set can be. If you want a multi-sensory experience that feels like stepping into the future, Prism Warp is where it’s at.
4. Steller
One of just a few female artists on the lineup, Steller is bringing the bass to Goldrush Friday. Steller is known for for her atmospheric sound that dances between soulful grooves, wobbly low-end, and experimental textures. She’s had a massive year already with releases on Morflo Records, Cyclops Recordings, and Bassrush, plus collabs with Wreckno and Zingara. She’s quickly becoming one of the most exciting acts in bass music. Don’t miss your chance to catch her before her headline tour kicks off this fall!
5. Ghidorah (Goldrush DJ Competition Winner)
Every festival needs that hometown hero, and this year, it’s Ghidorah. Winner of the 8th Annual Goldrush DJ Competition, this Arizona-based talent earned a main stage slot after impressing judges at Sunbar. Expect bass-heavy vibes and that fresh, hungry energy only a rising artist can bring. Ghidorah is here to represent the local scene and is living proof that Goldrush is just as much about discovering & supporting new artists as it is about celebrating established ones.
This is such a surreal post for me. My dj journey started towards the end of 2023. I remember going to my first Goldrush that same year and thinking about how cool it would be to play a festival like this. Taking a crowd of people on a journey for an hour of their night is my favorite part of being a dj. Music is something that connects people from all walks of life and I’m grateful I get to share music with so many of you. Thank you for all the support and love, I wouldn’t be where I am without all of you 🫶🏻 Shoutout to @relentlessbeats and @goldrushfestaz for this opportunity, it means the world to me. I’ll see you guys at Rawhide on September 12th 🤠
Saddle up for an unforgettable experience in the Wild West. From the rising acts to the established legends, the talent at Goldrush this year is so good, it ought to be outlawed. The countdown starts now, see you in the desert!