A defining thread of dance music’s crossover era resurfaced in the Hamptons as Kygo’s Palm Tree Festival briefly transformed into a reflection on one of electronic music’s most influential chapters.
The appearance took place during Kygo’s set at the 6th annual Palm Tree Festival, a touring event series co-founded by the Norwegian producer that has grown into a staple of his broader live identity, blending tropical aesthetics with mainstream electronic and pop-leaning lineups. During the performance, vocalist Dan Tyminski was brought on stage, first joining Kygo for their collaboration ‘Heaven On Your Mind’ before the set transitioned into a surprise performance tied to Avicii’s ‘Hey Brother’.
Tyminski’s voice remains closely linked to one of dance music’s most influential crossover eras, having been featured on Avicii’s early country-influenced productions that helped reshape mainstream EDM in the 2010s. His involvement dates back to Avicii’s breakout period, when genre-blending vocals and songwriting became a defining feature of the producer’s global success and wider commercial appeal. 
The moment also reflects how Avicii’s crossover-era sound continues to influence modern melodic festival performances nearly a decade after its release. In 2026, legacy-driven sets and catalogue revivals have become increasingly common across major electronic festivals, as artists revisit defining tracks from earlier phases of EDM’s mainstream expansion.
Kygo, who has long operated within the melodic and pop-EDM crossover space himself, has frequently incorporated tribute-driven or emotionally reflective moments into his live shows. The reunion with Tyminski added another layer to that identity, connecting his current festival platform with one of the genre’s most recognisable vocal collaborations.
Following the performance, Kygo shared highlights on social media, thanking fans for another successful year of Palm Tree Festival in the Hamptons as the event continues to grow season after season.
