Underworld

Underworld — the principal collaborative project of Karl Hyde and Rick Smith — formed in Cardiff, Wales in 1987 and constitute one of the longest-running and most influential acts in the history of British electronic music. Hyde and Rick Smith began making music together in the early 1980s under the band name Freur before pivoting from new wave and synth-pop toward dance music and techno in the early 1990s. The result was a definitive run of albums that shaped how UK electronic music sounded for a decade: Dubnobasswithmyheadman (1994) established their experimental approach to techno and house, while Second Toughest in the Infants (1996) and Beaucoup Fish (1999) expanded the sonic language further. 'Born Slippy .NUXX' — originally released as a B-side to the single 'Born Slippy' — gained enormous reach when it appeared on the Trainspotting soundtrack in 1996, becoming one of the most recognizable electronic tracks of its era. 'Rez,' released in 1993, appears in the disco scene in the film Vanilla Sky and remains one of their most enduring productions. Their appearance at EDC Las Vegas 2026's cosmicMEADOW stage represents a landmark booking: two artists who helped build the architecture of UK electronic music performing for one of North America's largest festival audiences. Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underworld_(band), udiscovermusic.com/artist/underworld/

Trainspotting soundtrack (1996) — 'Born Slippy .NUXX' became one of the most recognizable electronic tracks of the decade. Albums Dubnobasswithmyheadman (1994), Second Toughest in the Infants (1996), and Beaucoup Fish (1999) defined UK electronic music's formative era. Hyde and Smith have collaborated for over 40 years. Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underworld_(band) At EDC Las Vegas, Underworld performs on EDC Las Vegas 2026 — cosmicMEADOW, commanding some of the venue's most in-demand time slots.

Underworld currently performs at EDC Las Vegas in Las Vegas, typically on EDC Las Vegas 2026 — cosmicMEADOW. Their sets span UK Electronic / Techno, delivering a sound that has earned them one of the most dedicated followings in the Las Vegas residency circuit.

Underworld's sound: British electronic duo whose 35+ year output spans techno, rave, ambient, and post-punk — Underworld sets move between hypnotic rhythmic loops, expansive atmospheric builds, and the anthemic crowd-recognition moments of 'Born Slippy .NUXX,' delivered with the live performance intensity of Hyde's distinctive vocal presence alongside Smith's production architecture. At Las Vegas's premier venues, the professional sound systems and production infrastructure amplify every element of their performance — from the sub-bass to the high-end clarity.

As a headliner, Underworld commands the prime time slot — typically starting between 12:30 AM and 1:30 AM at nightclubs, or between 1:30 PM and 3:00 PM at pool parties. Headliner sets run 90 minutes to two hours and feature the full production package including pyrotechnics, CO2 cannons, and synchronized lighting.

General admission cover charges for Underworld shows are $40-65 — FREE with NoCoverVegas guest list. With NoCoverVegas, you skip the cover charge entirely and receive a free guest list entry from your hotel to the venue.