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Inside SXM Festival: From Acid House to SXM Festival, Burning Man & Building All Day I Dream
37 minutes Posted Apr 21, 2026 at 7:00 am.
– Keeping DJing a Gift, Not a Job0:40 – Introducing Lee Burridge at SXM Festival01:40 – First Trips to SXM and Island Life02:05 – The Legendary SXM Sunrise Party02:56 – What Makes SXM Festival Special03:49 – Early Raves, Sunrise Culture and Thailand04:35 – From Mobile DJ to Early House and Acid House06:21 – First Electronic Tracks: Marshall Jefferson & Chicago House07:16 – Late 80s Rave Culture and 20,000-Person Parties08:18 – DIY Beach Parties and Moving to Hong Kong09:33 – Becoming a Promoter in Hong Kong and Importing UK DJs11:33 – Records vs Food: The Reality of Early DJ Life12:17 – Touring in the 90s and Believing the Scene Would Last Forever13:08 – Not a Purist: Living on the Edge of Genres18:06 – Discovering Burning Man in 200519:21 – Shaping the Burning Man Sound and Sunrise Sets21:34 – How Burning Man and Dance Music Changed Each Other24:30 – The Birth of “All Day I Dream”25:58 – From Mix to Movement: Early All Day I Dream Parties27:30 – Building the All Day I Dream Brand in New York29:41 – Long Sets, Emotional Journeys and Marathon DJing30:05 – Ibiza, Venues and the Challenge of Outdoor Sound30:54 – Why Akasha in Ibiza Feels Right31:39 – Where Electronic Music Is Heading Now33:32 – Creative Restlessness and Moving Beyond Organic House34:05 – 43 Years of DJing: Keeping the Energy and Passion35:03 – Quickfire Round: Fabric, Frankie Knuckles and Long Sets36:07 – Sunrise Philosophy: Playing Patient Tracks for the Moment36:43 – Festival Tips for SXM and Pacing Yourself37:05 – Ones to Watch: Shouting Out Francis Mercier
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Lee Burridge is a true pioneer of electronic music culture. From discovering acid house in the late 80s, to building a global DJ career, launching All Day I Dream, and becoming a defining figure at SXM Festival and Burning Man — his journey is one of longevity, taste and staying true to the music.
In this episode of Inside SXM Festival, Lee takes us back to the origins of rave culture — from underground parties and record shops to playing in front of 20,000 people almost overnight. He shares how electronic music evolved from a niche sound into a global movement, and why the real magic has always been about connection, community and emotion on the dancefloor.
The conversation dives deep into the philosophy behind his career, the creation of All Day I Dream, the unique energy of sunrise sets, and why he’s always chosen to play music he loves — not just what works. This is a masterclass in longevity, authenticity and building a career that lasts in an ever-changing music industry.
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