Alaska State Fair 2026 · Concert
deadmau5
Electronic music icon — the mau5head live at the Alaska State Fair
Year
2026 lineup
Genre
Electronic / Progressive House
Home
Toronto, Canada
Known for
Mau5head helmet, 'Ghosts 'n' Stuff'
deadmau5 (pronounced 'dead mouse') is Toronto-born producer and DJ Joel Zimmermann, one of the most recognized figures in electronic music. Known for his giant LED mouse-head helmet and technically precise progressive house sets, he's produced some of the genre's most enduring tracks. 'Ghosts 'n' Stuff' (2009) and 'I Remember' (with Kaskade, 2008) brought electronic music to mainstream rock audiences.
The live setup
A deadmau5 set is as much visual spectacle as music — the giant illuminated mau5head, elaborate stage production, and a continuous DJ/live-electronic set that builds and drops over 90+ minutes. Outdoor festival settings suit his production well.
The music
'Ghosts 'n' Stuff,' 'I Remember,' 'Professional Griefers,' 'Strobe' — his catalog spans euphoric progressive house to darker, more cerebral techno. Sets typically cover the full range, satisfying both casual and hardcore fans.
Pro tip
His sets build gradually — give it time before expecting the big drops. The patience pays off; deadmau5 builds tension better than almost anyone in electronic music.
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