For those that follow Armin van Buuren religiously, this is old news. However, for everyone else, this is huge. As Ultra Music Festival's Phase 1 Lineup has been announced, Armin van Buuren will be taking over the Mega Structure to host this year's A State of Trance showcase (ASOT 650 New Horizons). However, this year he will be hosting and performing under his most famous alias, “Gaia.” On top of this, Armin van Buuren will also be headlining one night at the mainstage giving A State of Trance Cadets a double dose of the trance god himself!

Gaia's set will be a “purist” approach meant to evoke intense (hehe), raw emotion by use of distinct, melodic trance.

Under this alias, Armin van Buuren will be taking a purist's approach, as he gears up to deliver a set chocked full of nothing but Trance. From harder-edged tracks, to the most uplifting of sounds, this performance will see the complete arsenal of powerful Trance tracks that have won over the hearts of #Ultranauts across the globe.

Under this moniker, Armin has created monumental tracks like '4 Elements,' 'Tuvan,' 'Aisha,' the Official A State of Trance 500 Theme 'Status Excessu D,' and the ever so fitting 'Steller,' a highlight of the Universal Religion Chapter 5 compilation.

If you are a #TranceFamily nerd like me, you are just jittering with excitement at this announcement. Yes Ultra's prices may be up there, but trust me this year will be well worth it - 2 AVB PERFORMANCES IN ONE WEEKEND!! All I have to say is 74 more days my friends...