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Frank Carter with the legendary Sex Pistols, The Prodigy, Tiësto, Gala, Boris Brejcha, Hot Since 82, Indira Paganotto, Nico Moreno, I Hate Models, Yousuke Yukimatsu, Lorenzo Raganzini, and Paolo Ferrara marked EXIT’s jubilee in an unforgettable way with their music and powerful messages of love and freedom.
After delivering a masterful performance at EXIT, global electro titans The Prodigy took to their official Instagram to say it loud and clear: “We love it here, we love the people. You are the ruckus, every time,” accompanied by photos capturing unforgettable moments. Their sixth appearance at EXIT held special significance for frontman Maxim, as he emphasized in a personal Instagram post: “Love and respect to all that came out to EXIT. What a great night to celebrate 25 years of the festival.”
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Eagerly awaited on the final night of the festival, Frank Carter took the Main Stage with unwavering energy, leading the returning Sex Pistols in a raw and uncompromising punk spectacle. He summed up the powerful connection between the band, the crowd, and the moment in a personal Instagram story: “Find me in the nearest circle pit.”
Ahead of his first EXIT performance, EDM pioneer Tiësto shared in an interview how special the festival’s crowd is: “The crowd is very open-minded, so I can play a little bit different than I normally do, which I’m very excited about.”
Italian singer Gala also spoke of her emotional connection with the audience, delivering an opening ceremony performance with a strong message: “The crowd was warm, but they also had a ‘fight the power’ energy that matches mine. It was hard to leave the stage.” Her Instagram posts also show just how much EXIT meant to her.
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Global electronic music icon Nina Kraviz said in a pre-set interview that EXIT is home to some of her most meaningful music moments: “EXIT means a lot to me. Some of my most remarkable sets happened here, and the people behind the festival have become very close friends.”
After closing EXIT’s Temple of Electronic Music, Indira Paganotto shared an emotional message on Instagram: “Closing EXIT Festival wasn’t just a set for me – it was a RITUAL. 25 years of energy, love, sweat, and spirit on that land. We were one. We are always one. Because heaven is for warriors.”
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Boris Brejcha, once again thrilled with the crowd as he prepared for his Dance Arena set, said: “The people in Serbia are different; they have so much power and they can dance until 11 o’clock in the morning, which always makes it crazy to play here, and I’m super excited,” sharing a short vlog on Instagram to capture the memories.
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An authentic representative of the modern techno scene, French producer and DJ I Hate Models, expressed his gratitude via Instagram stories with the message: “EXIT, we blew up the Main Stage!”
Tech house icon Hot Since 82 shared his thoughts on EXIT and its people: “Every time I come here, I meet some new friends and see familiar faces as well. And everyone is so hospitable. That’s the greatest asset of Serbia and the Balkans – you people are very friendly and inviting.” He thanked EXIT and the crowd in a video message on Instagram, confirming he threw a morning party to remember at the Dance Arena.
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Messages of appreciation continued pouring in: Yousuke Yukimatsu sent a message via DM to EXIT’s official Instagram: “Thank you for inviting me. I hope the future of this festival is going well.”
Lorenzo Raganzini expressed immense gratitude in a pre-show interview for EXIT, saying how much it meant to him to be part of the festival: “I feel blessed. When I arrived for the soundcheck today and saw the festival grounds in daylight, I imagined how it would look filled with people, and now that it’s real, it all feels surreal. Thanks for having me.”
Paolo Ferrara shared his joy over a lifelong dream come true – performing at the EXIT Festival – on Instagram with the words: “One day it will happen… and that day finally came.”
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Berlin underground standout DJ Gigola summed up her impressions in an EXIT interview: “The crowd was excellent, inspiring me to build a high-energy set – 10 out of 10.” Meanwhile, Nico Moreno shared an Instagram post about his b2b set with DYEN at the Dance Arena.
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Electronic music wunderkind Lanna commanded the Dance Arena booth as part of Solomun’s Diynamic stage takeover. After the performance, she posted on Instagram: “I’m grateful for every moment, and every opportunity I got here.”
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Belgrade-based techno duo Innēr Sense shared their impressions post-performance at the Dance Arena on Instagram: “This is not the end, it’s a new beginning!”
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Like the artists, the audience was flooded with emotion and hasn’t stopped sharing their messages with EXIT through social media: “EXIT – thank you, you touched my soul,” “Definitely one of the best festivals in the world,” “Four unforgettable nights, endless music, beautiful souls, and memories we’ll carry forever,” are just a few comments reflecting the profound impact of this year’s festival. One festivalgoer summed it up perfectly: “See you soon. I believe this isn’t the end, but a new beginning.” That emotion is likely what best captures how tens of thousands of people left Petrovaradin Fortress on the morning of July 14.
That collective energy and powerful emotional bond between audience and performers is exactly why EXIT has held a special place on the global festival map for 25 years.
