SHAQ’S Bass All-Stars Returns to Texas For Its Biggest Edition Yet

Shaquille O’Neal is bringing the third and largest edition of SHAQ’s Bass All-Stars Festival back to Panther Island Pavilion in Fort Worth. Performing as DJ Diesel, O’Neal will transform the waterfront venue into his electrified “home court”, complete with jaw-dropping art installations, a towering Ferris wheel, and fully upgraded production. This year’s festival promises to prove that the NBA legend refuses to stop leveling up the experience for the community that embraced him, turning bass music into an extravaganza that only SHAQ can deliver. 

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SHAQ’s Bass All-Stars will return to Texas with a fully reimagined festival experience. The first two editions drew more than 30,000 fans, a turnout so overwhelming that Disco Presents is expanding the entire festival footprint. Attendees can now expect extended stage structures, cutting-edge visual effects, and immersive environments that will transform Panther Island Pavilion into a vibrant, high-energy playground. Every detail, from interactive art installations to the Ferris wheel and upgraded staging, responds to the surging enthusiasm of the bass music community. It’s the ultimate must-visit spring destination. 

A highlight returning this year is “The Trenches”, the fan-favorite 360-degree stage. Artists perform in the center of a swirling vortex of sound, drawing fans directly into the heart of the energy. DJ Diesel guarantees that every drop and build-up will feel larger than life. “Everything’s bigger in Texas - so this year we are making SHAQ’s Bass All Stars our biggest festival yet,” he said. 

Raising the stakes with a genre-bending surprise is none other than a special bass set from T-Pain. Known for his boundary-pushing artistry and longtime appreciation for electronic music, T-Pain's inclusion adds an unexpected edge to the roster, reinforcing SHAQ's Bass All-Stars as a festival unafraid to blur genre lines and elevate bass culture in new ways.

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This year’s lineup reflects a dedication to celebrating the full spectrum of bass music. Levity B2B Wooli promises an unforgettable fusion of melodic and hard-hitting bass. At the same time, Jessica Audiffred will bring technical precision and a commanding stage presence. GorillaT and DRINKURWATER will also bring high-energy performances that keep fans on their feet. 

The Trenches stage spotlights emerging talent and offers a raw space for experimental sound. Big Florida and Whales will push the boundaries of bass music as usual; TYNAN will deliver precise, innovative drops; and CELO b2b Neotek will channel collaborative energy to energize the crowd. By placing rising stars alongside established acts, SHAQ’s Bass All Stars invests in the long-term vitality of bass culture. 

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Shaquille O’Neal’s path to bass music evangelist began in 2014 at TomorrowWorld, but his passion for DJing dates back to childhood. After earning his first set of turntables and building a hip-hop legacy with platinum and gold albums, O’Neal channeled that same competitive spirit into EDM. DJ Diesel quickly became a full-fledged musical pursuit that has taken him to Tomorrowland, Lollapalooza, and other major international festivals. Critics, including Rolling Stone and Variety, praise O’Neal for genuinely embracing and uplifting the bass music culture. For Shaq, the mission is simple: give back to the community that inspired him and push the genre forward on a grand stage.  

Fans won’t want to miss the spectacle that fuses Shaq’s larger-than-life presence with bass music. Buy your tickets here.