Totem Launches First Co-Branded Festival Bundle with Disco Presents, Debuting at Ubbi Dubbi 2026

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 14, 2026--

Totem, the company building decentralized tech for real-world connection, today announced the launch of its first co-branded bundle in partnership with Disco Presents, a leading U.S. concert and festival promoter known for producing some of the country’s most recognizable electronic music events. The collaboration debuts with a limited-edition Totem Compass bundle for Ubbi Dubbi Festival in Fort Worth, TX—bringing official festival branding directly into one of the most widely used tools on-site.

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The bundle pairs Totem’s viral friend-finding wearable, the Totem Compass, with custom Ubbi Dubbi skins and essential accessories, embedding official festival branding directly into the device experience. Designed for real-time navigation in large crowds, the Totem Compass enables users to locate friends in a crowd without cell service, making it a critical tool at high-density events.

The launch introduces a new category of integrated festival merchandise designed to enhance the attendee experience while unlocking new ecommerce revenue for event organizers. Products that attendees actively use throughout the event, rather than traditional souvenirs.

“We’re excited to expand on this technology for Ubbi Dubbi attendees and partner with Totem to support fans on-site, making it easier to stay connected and find friends throughout the festival,” said Disco Presents.

With over 52,000 users worldwide, Totem Compasses have become a common sight at major festivals, reaching up to 5% attendee adoption at events like Electric Daisy Carnival and Lost Lands.

As usage scales, so does Totem’s Unity Mesh Network —a decentralized, peer-to-peer system that continues to strengthen with every device in the crowd. The network has quietly become one of the largest offline communication systems in the world, enabling attendees to stay connected in dense environments where traditional networks fail.

This launch also marks the beginning of a broader platform for festival integration. Future collaborations will expand into:

Together, these capabilities position Totem as a new layer of infrastructure for live events.

“What we’re seeing is the emergence of a new category of live event infrastructure,” said Carter Fowler, Founder and CEO of Totem. “When tens of thousands of people are already bringing a technology into an environment, the next step is integrating it directly into the experience. That’s what this partnership represents… and it’s just the beginning.”

The Ubbi Dubbi collaboration is the first in a series of upcoming partnerships as Totem expands its role in the live event ecosystem. For organizers, co-branded bundles offer:

As live events continue to grow in size and complexity, reliable real-world connection is becoming essential, with Totem and Disco Presents setting the standard for how that need can be met collaboratively.

About Totem:

Totem is a Tennessee-based startup building decentralized tools for real-world connection. Its flagship product, the Totem Compass, enables users to locate friends and family without relying on cellular networks, making it ideal for festivals, outdoor adventures, and large-scale events. Since launching in 2024, Totem has grown to over 52,000 users worldwide and generated more than $3.5 million in revenue, fueled by a rapidly expanding global community.

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About Ubbi Dubbi Fest:

Launched in 2019, Ubbi Dubbi Fest is known as the first U.S. festival to return after the pandemic. It celebrates the friendship between two music-loving friends—Ubbi, who loves house and techno, and Dubbi, whose heart beats for dubstep and trap. Together they’ve built a welcoming community where newcomers and longtime ravers alike can celebrate the diverse sounds of electronic music. Now entering its seventh year, Ubbi Dubbi continues to set the tone for Texas’ thriving festival landscape and the start of summer season nationwide.

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About Disco Presents:

Disco Presents (DP) is an award-winning and recognized electronic dance music event production leader founded by veteran promoter James "Disco" Donnie Estopinal. Since the company's inception in 1994, DP has sold over 20 million tickets, producing over 20,000 live events, arena shows, and outdoor festivals in over 100 markets worldwide, including the U.S., Mexico, Canada, and Panama. Annually, DP is responsible for organizing and promoting nearly 1,000 club events across the U.S., ranging from Portland, Columbus, Houston, Tampa, New Orleans, Dallas, and St. Louis, to name only a few. DP is also known for producing major festivals such as Lights All Night, Sunset Music Festival, Ember Shores, Paradise Blue, Wicked Oaks and the "First Festival Back," Ubbi Dubbi.

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Totem x Disco Presents Ubbi Dubbi Limited Edition Branded Bundle

TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday suspended the fuel tax in response to the Iran war in his first act after securing a majority government.

Carney said that with fuel prices increasing sharply, he is suspending the federal fuel excise tax from next Monday until Labor Day, Sept. 7. He called it a “responsible, temporary measure” that also will reduce costs for truckers and businesses.

Carney's Liberals now have 174 of the 343 seats in the House of Commons and won't need support from opposition parties to pass legislation after winning three districts that became vacant after last year's election.

Carney’s government is the first in Canada’s history to switch from a minority to a majority between national elections.

The Liberal Party could stay in power until 2029 after Monday’s results.

Carney said he wants to focus on affordability, housing and accelerating major economic projects.

“Voters have placed their trust in our new government's plan," he said.

Carney won Canada’s election last year, fueled by public anger over U.S. President Donald Trump’s annexation threats. He has vowed to reduce Canada’s reliance on the U.S.

Five defections from opposition parties, including four from the main opposition Conservative party, later put Carney’s Liberals on the cusp of the majority.

One of those defectors referenced Carney’s speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, in his decision. In that speech, Carney condemned economic coercion by great powers against smaller countries, and received widespread praise.

Carney, the former head of the Bank of England as well as Canada’s central bank, has moved the Liberals to the center-right since replacing Justin Trudeau as prime minister.

Nelson Wiseman, professor emeritus at the University of Toronto, said Trump has been a major factor in Carney’s rise to prime minister, but his performance on the world stage has added to his popularity.

“Canadians liked seeing how well he was received at Davos and have been impressed by his travels abroad — he visited 13 countries by last September — in search of new alliances, investments and trade pacts. World leaders want to do business with him,” Wiseman said.

Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, holds a press conference in Ottawa on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)

Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives for a news conference in Ottawa on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)

Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives for a news conference in Ottawa on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)