Ultra Music Festival relives the rise of Martin Garrix in latest interview: Watch

Taking a look into the meteoric rise of Martin Garrix, Ultra Music Festival has unveiled the 8th episode of ‘Ultra Miami’s 25th Anniversary,’ with this exclusive interview providing candid reactions, untold behind the scenes stories and so much more.

With 2025 just around the corner, Ultra Music Festival is gearing up for the most epic of their editions this coming March, an edition that marks the 25th anniversary of this iconic event. Boasting a truly immersive lineup thus far, Ultra Miami is already shaping up to be one for the books, and in preparation for this electronic music celebration, a YouTube series has emerged with iconic moments, interviews and legendary act performances. Falling into that category, global superstar Martin Garrix features on the 8th episode of ‘Ultra Miami’s 25th Anniversary,’ as in their own words; “dive into the meteoric rise of the prodigy who has become an Ultra legend.”

A meteoric rise indeed, Martin Garrix has become a synonym with success ever since his emergence in the dance scene, with the legendary Dutch DJ/Producer taking every given opportunity into his stride, and turning it into pure gold. Providing him with a platform towards greatness, Ultra Music Festival was one of the very first major events to believe in the immense capabilities of a young sensation, and no greater example than the mainstage slot back at their 2014 event. A clear glimpse into what followed, the episode takes us back into memory lane, with the likes of Hardwell and Nicky Romero providing their own thoughts on his rise, and of course, the man himself reminiscing of the past, and allowing us into his own thoughts as time has progressed through this exclusive interview.

From Martin Garrix’s candid reactions, to never told behind the scenes stories, this latest episode of ‘Ultra Miami’s 25th Anniversary’ showcases how the event shaped the career of one of the elite acts within our community, and in turn, how Martin Garrix himself has helped in shaping Ultra’s legacy. A must watch, be sure to check out this exclusive interview/insight below, and don’t forget to leave your own thoughts in the comments section. Additionally, tickets for Ultra Miami 2025 are on sale, and can be found on their official website here.