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Max George recently made an announcement that will affect the whole music world, to say nothing of the pop and rock industries. The singer stated that his band The Wanted would perform alongside the electronic music king Steve Aoki in a concert “The Wanted 2.0” in Las Vegas on 18th October 2025, which already hints at the used up band’s.
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George said a lot without saying much when he posted: “So this happened🤯 What a guy🤘🏻” accompanied by a hashtag announcement style. The little yet powerful disclosure of the band dropped like a bomb, and instant reactions came from their fans who were carefully watching for the signs of The Wanted’s return ever since the band was reunited after their long break.
The union represents the best and brightest of the respective genres. The Wanted, known for irresistible pop earworms like “Glad you Came” and “Chasing the Sun” teamed up with Aoki, a DJ with Grammy nominations, who is famous for his spectacular electronic music and signature cake-throwing pranks on stage. The whole story will take place in Las Vegas, which is a cozy spot definitely.
The reaction from ecstatic fans was instant and overwhelming. A comment on the post very well expressed the feelings when he said, “Oh my God, collab now 😍”—an allusion that was repeated in numerous other comments. There was no limit to the excitement and the majority of the fans showed their disbelief about the unexpected collaboration.
Another observer commented concerning George’s announcement, “You all look very hyped here! Must’ve been a fantastic experience!” This is a very subtle way of saying that the collaboration is not quite business, but it is a love affair with music that all the artists involved, including George, can feel.
The vast intersection of The Wanted’s loyal and dedicated followers and Aoki’s large and diverse fan base made this partnership quite captivating. “This the kinda cross over I love ❤️,” wrote a fan, indicating that themixup of the audiences would be a unique one. The joining of the realms of pop and electronic music is going to be one of the most attractive things in the live concert.
Las Vegas as a venue has already brought tremendous excitement. “What happens in Vegas… 😮” a poster joked, making reference to the city’s well-known saying while at the same time acknowledging how perfectly Vegas’s reputation as the entertainment capital and the quality of the show go together.
Those who have witnessed Aoki’s live act would immediately realize the significance of the concert. One user commented, “Saw him live once. This is super cool! 🔥,” meaning that concert-goers will have the experience of a lifetime. Aoki is so well-known for his vigorous and high-energy shows that not even the pop fans who choose not to attend concerts will be able to avoid them.
The city has its mood that adds to the exhilaration. “The energy of Vegas is the jackpot 🎰 🔥❤️” one user said and he/she very simply conveyed in his/her statement how the city’s nightlife is a good match for the music partnership.
The audience’s reactions came from musicians, fans, and the general public and were all with one voice: in favor. One user, whose comment read, “This. Is. Awesome. 👏. 👏. 👏.”, clearly stated his/her approval using punctuation and spacing. He/she not only put the praise in words but also demonstrated that he/she was really excited but not casually so through the use of emojis and the way he/she spaced the words.
The emotional bond that the fans have with The Wanted became apparent again. “This is literally me when I see you boys 🥰,” one follower replied, emphasizing the band’s return, especially in such an ambitious form, resonates with the emotional levels of its long-standing devotees.
The greatest reaction came from one over-eager fan who just yelled: “NO WAY!! 😭😭😭 that’s so awesome!!” The cocktail of disbelief, tears, and thrill in that single comment perfectly summarizes the impact the announcement had on the dedicated supporters of The Wanted.
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The group of Max George’s The Wanted and that of Steve Aoki represents more than just another concert—their combination suggests an explorative new route for the band’s music and gives the precise kind of surprise, genre-mixing show that makes live music so exciting. According to one fan, this is the type of musical crossover that really excites people about the artist’s potentials when different artist from different worlds come together. Music lovers are counting the days to October 2025 when Las Vegas will be the stage for these powerhouse artists to unite.
This story originally appeared on Celebrityinsider
