Festival News

Time Warp Announces “Two Days / Two Stages” will Return this Autumn

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Date: 3rd & 4th November 2023
Location: Maimarkthalle Mannheim, Germany
Tickets: https://time-warp.de (Public Presale will go live Wednesday at 6PM)

The third much-anticipated edition of Time Warp’s “Two Days / Two Stages” returns with even more talent this November

This compact but high-impact concept is all about cutting-edge sound and production across the Maimarkthalle and Maimarkt Club at Time Warp’s spiritual home of Mannheim. It is the last show before 2024’s historic 30th Anniversary of Time Warp and buying a ticket for this event gets you prioritised access to the presale for that one.

Capacity is strictly limited and last year’s event sold out, so register now for Early Bird Access at https://www.time-warp.de.

Playing this formidable two day party will be an exciting selection of artists and the most diverse mix of sounds and scenes Time Warp has ever assembled. Many of them will be making their much anticipated Time Warp debuts such as Italian powerhouses 999999999, rave maker and Houndstooth artist Anastasia Kristensen, new generation French talent Anetha, a unique live show from Brutalismus 3000, Berlin based Clara Cuvé, Kiev based Berghain regular Daria Kolosova, melodic techno’s Deborah De Luca, the exuberant psychedelic techno of FKA.m4a, Madrid trailblazer Indira Paganotto as well as KI/KI, Somewhen, SPFDJ and Trym plus returning favourites Sven Väth, Nina Kraviz, Black Coffee, Tale Of Us, Adam Beyer, ARTBAT, Kobosil, PAN-POT, Patrick Mason and many more.

Back in April, Time Warp reopened all floors of Maimartk for the first time in years and it made for an unforgettable reunion for the electronic community. Now this carefully distilled version returns once more for two days of serious sound from a mix of young and fresh talents and returning favourites.

This unique, no-filler all-killer celebration of underground music from the vanguard is one of Time Warp’s most unique events. Make sure you are part of it by getting your ticket at https://www.time-warp.de. Access to discounted Early Bird tickets is to be granted to everyone signing up to the newsletter. Ticket sales begin on Wednesday at 6PM alongside news of the day splits.

Public Presale will go live Wednesday at 6PM

LINE UP A-Z

999999999
Adam Beyer
Anastasia Kristensen
Anetha
Anfisa Letyago
ARTBAT
Black Coffee
Brutalismus 3000 live
Clara Cuvé
Daria Kolosova
Deborah De Luca
FKA.m4a
Indira Paganotto
KI/KI
Klangkuenstler
Kobosil
Mochakk
Nina Kraviz
PAN-POT
Patrick Mason
Somewhen
SPFDJ
Sven Väth
Tale Of Us
Trym
Valentina Luz

Amnesia Events Powered by size? and Adidas Originals

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The world’s most famous super club Amnesia has partnered with peerless footwear specialists size? and globally recognised adidas Originals for this 2023 season. 

The two cultural powerhouses will come together to brand Do Not Sleep on 7th June with Jackmaster and Sidney Charles b2b Yaya and Manchester´s favourite trio Mason Collective, and sponsor the Pyramid opening on June 11th with a special three-way back to back between Ricard Villalobos, Raresh and Franco Cinelli on the Terraza next to Nima Gorji and Cuartero while the Main Room welcomes Andres Campo, Deborah De Luca, Kobosil and Luca Donzelli, and the closing party which is always the most epic of the year.

size? and adidas Originals also sponsor Pyramid parties with headliners including Caribou, Bonobo (DJ Set), Ricardo Villabolos, Nina Kraviz, Raresh, Richie Hawin and more, plus events with the all-inclusive party that is HE.SHE.THEY. with several exciting activations throughout the season.

For each of these special collaborative events, you can expect size? and adidas Originals to pull out all the stops and take things to a new level with special branding, unique video mapping on the Amnesia entrance wall, special bus wrap and plenty more across the season.

Says size? on the partnership, “‘With the summer season upon us, we’re really excited to announce our partnership alongside adidas Originals with iconic super club Amnesia for the full season in Ibiza. Here at size? We are incredibly passionate about music with our established size?sessions franchise providing a versatile platform for all music lovers to be part of and tune in to. We’ll also be sponsoring some of the most renowned nights on the Balearic island; Pyramid, Do Not Sleep, Amnesia Present and HE/SHE/THEY. We can’t wait to see what the season has to offer.”

Neil Evans, Music Director at Amnesia Ibiza says, “It’s a real pleasure to be working alongside two forward thinking brands. We have been looking for a perfect brand alignment for sometime and we have a like minded partnership for the future.”

This is a huge coming together of some mighty forces in the worlds of music and fashion that will be truly unforgettable.

SummerDaze 2023 Announces Black Eyed Peas, Farruko, Zara Larsson and D Block Europe as Headliners

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15th & 18th August ONLY

THE BIGGEST EVENT OF THE YEAR IS BACK – SUMMERDAZE

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https://www.instagram.com/summerdazemalta/

Having become a true summer highlight, SummerDaze Festival is back this August with the hottest music a-listers around!

The main event will take place on the 15th August in collaboration with BBC Radio 1 Dance Anthems X and Creamfields, and the second will be held on the 18th of August, in collaboration with Radio M20 at the Ta’ Qali Picnic Area.

The event on the 15th of August will be headlined by music icons BLACK EYED PEAS, Puerto Rican megastar FARRUKO, Swedish hitmaker ZARA LARSSON & the platinum selling British collective D BLOCK EUROPE, supported by BBC RADIO 1 Dance Anthems’ very own Charlie Hedges.

On the 18th of August, audiences will be treated to an Italian extravaganza with DEEJAY TIMES’s very own ALBERTINO, FARGETTA, MOLELLA & PREZIOSO with Live Performances by superstar rapper and producer SALMO, TV personality, singer and social media influencer ELETTRA LAMBORGHINI, “the king of Italian reggaeton” FRED DE PALMA and 90’s megastars HADDAWAY & DOUBLE YOU.

Tickets will be sold at €10 for each main event. These will include a reusable plastic cup to be used throughout the festival in accordance with efforts to reduce plastic waste, as well as festival merchandise that will be given away at the event.

The 11th – 18th of August will be a week you don’t want to miss. Follow updates on all social platforms and get your tickets from www.summerdazemalta.com

Wellnergy Festival Partners With Spectrum First To Create First Safe Space For Neurodiverse Attendees

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Wellnergy Festival is excited to announce its plans to become one of the most inclusive festivals in the UK as it partners with Spectrum First to create the first ever neuro-inclusivity festival safe space which will cater for all neurotypes.
Attending events involving large groups of people or crowds can be difficult for neurodivergent people. This can create issues on a daily basis when needing to do things that are necessary, such as food shopping as well as impacting things that people might want to experience, including going to events like festivals.

Hopefully, this partnership will mean that people who would not usually go to such spaces feel safe in the knowledge that not only can they attend, but that they will be fully welcomed, understood and supported when they do.

Nick Steiert, founder of Wellnergy says, “Wellnergy is a very inclusive brand, so when it was suggested that we try and foster this even more by making our festival neuro-inclusive, it lit a spark inside of me and I jumped at the opportunity to try and make this happen.”
Gemma Barstow, Spectrum First added, “festivals, art and culture have been shown to have a positive impact on neurodivergent individuals, many of whom are creative and artistically minded themselves, however research has often shown these spaces to be inaccessible for a wide variety of reasons including, but absolutely not limited to, their sensory experiences.”
Working with Wellnergy will allow Spectrum First to bring its understanding of neuro inclusion to a festival space for the first time, focusing on how to support neurodivergent people to feel safe, supported but most importantly able to enjoy a festival whilst connecting with others.
Barstow adds, “We have published an article which demonstrates the choices we are making about this pilot and how best to create the space.  We will also be posting information about what to expect during specific stages of the festival. All of the design is being developed with and by neurodivergent people. Our mantra at Spectrum First is that there is no best practice, because we continually strive to better our methods, the same mantra that will be applied to this project!”
About Spectrum First
With a diverse and skilled team, Spectrum First are informed by cutting-edge critical neurodivergent research and lived experience. Our support is highly adaptable to meet individual needs and as a values driven company we prioritise the people we support alongside our neurodiverse team. We have had over 20 years experience successfully supporting neurominority people and our team has grown significantly in that time as a result of word of mouth and our company ethos.

Echoes from Agartha Reveal Mouthwatering Lineup for Return to Cappadocia

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Echoes from Agartha

Cappadocia, Turkey

July 26th – 31st, 2023

www.echoesfromagartha.com

Echoes From Agartha is one of the most cultured and unique blends of music, art and travel in the world. It runs from July 26 – 31st 2023 in the breathtaking ancient landscapes of Cappadocia in the heart of Anatolia, Turkey and this year will be headlined by Bedouin, Blond:ish, Dixon, Keinemusik, Echonomist, Guy J, Parallelle, Caleesi & Sarah Kreis, Savage & She, Mercan Dede & Secret Tribe (Live), Murat Uncuoglu and many more.

 

Echoes From Agartha happens across different venues that are all unique and utterly magical. The Zion which is inspired by the Matrix and located in a narrow canyon with tall rock formations that hug the dance floor, creating a cave-like illusion. The IO, a valley surrounded by ancient caves and fairy chimneys dating back to the 4th century and The Yunak Evleri, a rooftop venue that hosts a special sunset party surrounded by the cave rooms. New for this year is Saruhan Caravansary, Friday show in a historic caravanserai, or roadside inn, from the Seljuks Empire where travellers could rest and recover from the day’s journey. There will also be an extra after party for 1200 people in Karakus, a vast ancient cave after the events in Zion and an extra opening cocktail party in the Argos Hotel.

The soundtrack is a deep, spine tingling mix of classy and quality house and electronic from some of the most revered names in the game such as Saga party founders and Human By Default label heads Bedouin, the melodic mastery of Blond:ish, Innervisions founder Dixon, the ever on form Keinemusik, Greek stylist Echonomist, prog innovator Guy J, the acclaimed Parallelle duo plus more from the likes of  Caleesi & Sarah Kreis, Savage & She, Mercan Dede & Secret Tribe (Live), Murat Uncuoglu, Erdi Irmak, Borak, Cihangir Cinar, Eda, Ezgi, Zoe Dona and The Ace Brothers.

Away from the music, Echoes from Agartha has a wealth of local culture, customs and cuisines to explore. You can plot your own adventure with horseback riding, open air museum visits, classy dinner parties, traditional Turkish arts workshops, cave exploration and hot air balloon rides. All this is for only a few lucky people as the capacity remains limited despite huge global demand, all as a way of keeping a special intimate vibe at the festival.

Echoes from Agartha is a dream-like experience, a mix of music, culture and travel and once in a lifetime opportunity to head to this most historic region with a carefully curated soundtrack.

www.echoesfromagartha.com/

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Solomun to Headline Family Pikniks Closing Event

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Since 2021, French festival FAMILY PIKNIK has thrown huge events to close its summer and this year on 7th October, SOLOMUN will be the epic headliner in Béziers Arenas in the South of France. Registrations for presale is open until May 31st at http://music.familypiknikfestival.com/closing2023
 
After Boris Brejcha in 2021 and a stunning 2022 closing event with more than 8000 party people in front of Paul Kalkbrenner, underground master chief Solomun will serve up a tremendous show in this monumental arena. The house titan experienced Family Piknik for the first time in 2015 with an exclusive back-to-back with Adriatique. That was before he turned to be one of the true heavyweights of Ibiza and one of the most in demand headliners in the scene.
 
Running his labels Diynamic & 2diy4 for more than 15 years, Solomun has been one of the most influentialtastemakers in the industry, supporting many different musical genres. His last studio album ‘Nobody is Not Loved’, released in 2021, showcased ever more his crossover vision for electronic music, sometimes far away from the dancefloor energy he always shares behind the decks.
 
He rarely plays in the South of France and his set for Family Piknik will be the first since 2019. It’s anevent not to miss and one that confirms Family Piknik’s capacity to regularly seduce the biggest electronic artists in the game. Adding Solomun to its 2023 all-stars summer line-up built around Carl Cox, Ben Böhmer, Adam Beyer, Anna and many other top-level artists, the French festival is even more essential than ever this year.
 
Registrations for presale is open until May 31st at http://music.familypiknikfestival.com/closing2023

Award Winning International Inclusive Party HE.SHE.THEY. Returns to Amnesia, Ibiza

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https://www.heshethey.me/

https://www.instagram.com/he.she.they/

11pm – 6am, Fridays, Amnesia, Ibiza
16, 23, 30 June, 2023
7, 14 July 2023,
25 August 2023
1, 8 September 2023
After three raucous parties last year, HE.SHE.THEY. returns to Amnesia, Ibiza for an increased eight parties this summer.
The influential and boundary-breaking HE.SHE.THEY. night is centred around diversity, inclusion and, above all else, fun. This is a party for EVERYONE. ALL genders, ALL races and ALL sexualities. HE.SHE.THEY. DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE.
Bringing a talent-first and diverse line-up of DJs to the island, special house sets come via Marcel Dettmann and Ben Klock. Leaders of the scene like Kerri Chandler, Maya Jane Coles, Kink, Tiga, Overmono, Avalon Emerson, Todd Terje, Felix da Housecat, Horse Meat Disco and Âme are joined by burgeoning global talents such as FKA.M4A, Sally C, Honeyluv, Dana Montana, DJ Holographic, Doudou MD and Paula Tape with many more besides. No line-up would be complete without HE.SHE.THEY. residents SYREETA and Maze & Masters.
Of course, there will be a host of the most weird and wonderful dancers from Ibiza.

https://www.heshethey.me/

https://www.instagram.com/he.she.they/

11pm – 6am, Fridays, Amnesia, Ibiza
16, 23, 30 June, 2023
7, 14 July 2023,
25 August 2023
1, 8 September 2023
After three raucous parties last year, HE.SHE.THEY. returns to Amnesia, Ibiza for an increased eight parties this summer.
The influential and boundary-breaking HE.SHE.THEY. night is centred around diversity, inclusion and, above all else, fun. This is a party for EVERYONE. ALL genders, ALL races and ALL sexualities. HE.SHE.THEY. DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE.
Bringing a talent-first and diverse line-up of DJs to the island, special house sets come via Marcel Dettmann and Ben Klock. Leaders of the scene like Kerri Chandler, Maya Jane Coles, Kink, Tiga, Overmono, Avalon Emerson, Todd Terje, Felix da Housecat, Horse Meat Disco and Âme are joined by burgeoning global talents such as FKA.M4A, Sally C, Honeyluv, Dana Montana, DJ Holographic, Doudou MD and Paula Tape with many more besides. No line-up would be complete without HE.SHE.THEY. residents SYREETA and Maze & Masters.
Of course, there will be a host of the most weird and wonderful dancers from Ibiza.
Get tickets now for this season here at https://www.heshethey.me/
The house rules as always are no transphobia, no homophobia, no racism, no ableism, no body shaming, no misogyny, no non-consensual touching – basically just being a decent person. <3
HE.SHE.THEY. is record label, fashion label and house and techno party that is now globally renowned for bringing back important old-school values that defined the early scene – it’s a party that is all about inclusivity and diversity, about making everyone and anyone feel welcome irrespective of age, race, sex, gender, ability, religion, background or sexuality.
This simple but essential mission has taken HE.SHE.THEY. from festivals like Glastonbury Festival and Kappa Futur to Pride celebrations to the world’s most prestigious clubs like fabric, Cocoricò and, of course, Amnesia, across 15 countries and 40 cities from Berlin to Ibiza to Mumbai to NYC.
You are encouraged to be exactly who you want to at this event, dress up or down and have no regrets. See you on the dance floor.
16th June A-Z
23:00 – 00:30 Merve
00:30 – 02:00 DJ Holographic
02:30 – 04:00 Horse Meat Disco
04:00 – 06:00 Ame Live b2b Kink
23 June A-Z
23:00 – 00:30 RYUSSI
00:30 – 02:00 Eclair Fifi
02:00 – 04:00 Avalon Emerson
04:00 – 06:00 Overmono
30 June A-Z
23:00 – 01:00 CC: DISCO!
01:00 – 02:30 FKA.M4A
02:30 – 04:00 Todd Terje
04:00 – 06:00 Ben Klock (House Set)
7 July A-Z
23:00 – 00:30 Anna Wall
00:30 – 02:30 Mella Dee b2b Sally C
02:30 – 04:00 Maya Jane Coles
04:00 – 06:00 Ewan McVicar
14 July
23:00 – 01:00 Dana Montana
01:00 – 02:30 SYREETA
02:30 – 04:00 Maya Jane Coles
04:00 – 06:00 Marcel Dettman (House Set)
25 August
23:00 – 00:30 BASHKKA
00:30 – 02:00 Gabrielle Kwarteng
02:00 – 04:00 Kerri Chandler
04:00 – 06:00 Marcel Dettman (House Set)
1st Sept
23:00 – 00:30 Doudou MD
00:30 – 02:30 Dan Shake b2b Paula Tape
02:30 – 04:00 Jennifer Cardini
04:00 – 06:00 Tiga b2b Budino
8th Sept
23:00 – 00:30 Maze & Masters
00:30 – 02:00 Horse Meat Disco
02:00 – 04:00 Heidi
04:00 – 06:00 Felix Da Housecat b2b Honeyluv

Leeds’ all new event space Canvas Yard has made a huge impact on the musical landscapes of the city in its first month

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Canvas Yard is a brand new collaboration between Moda Living and New Citizens. It is Leeds’ largest outdoor event space right in the heart of the city and it gets transformed with cutting edge audio-visual production and a powerful sound system that never fails to deliver the perfect soundtrack for the 4000 attendees who have already experienced the magic of partying there.
Says Stu, “The New Citizens team and I are really happy with how these first events at Canvas Yard went. With such a lack of cultural space in Leeds it was amazing to witness the Hacienda and then Defected audience enjoy themselves and the hard work from all our core team, freelancers and suppliers paying off.”
Eleanor Trigwell, Brand Manager at Moda Living, said: “It was fantastic to see the Hacienda brought to life at Canvas Yard, in what was an amazing celebration of community, collaboration and, of course, music. We are proud to be working with New Citizens to deliver landmark cultural moments such as The Hacienda, and we’re looking forward to an exciting summer of more outstanding events at Leeds’s biggest new outdoor event space.”
The first historic event saw the legendary FAC51 Hacienda head to Leeds for an open air event on Sunday 30th April 2023 with a special Bank Holiday Weekend all dayer with Roger Sanchez, Todd Terry, Dimitri From Paris, Derrick Carter, Greg Wilson, DJ Paulette, Ralph Lawson and Marshall all laying it down in fine style.
After that, influential house music label Defected made a huge return to Leeds for their first show in the city in over five years on Coronation Bank Holiday Sunday, May 7th, when the likes of Gorgon City, Hannah Wants, Low Steppa, Sam Divine, Arielle Free and Rio Tashan all played.
Next up is the city’s longest running and most loved gathering, The Garden Party. This year it adds an all new second stage with a line up including its most diverse and forward thinking talents to date with Daniel Avery, Pawsa, Skream, Paul Woolford, LF System, Special Request, Sherelle, Bradley Zero, Todd Terje, Palms Trax and Dr Banana all playing. Next to the music, there is an array of tasty eats and drinks in the food village and a relaxing chill out area making this the most complete Garden Party yet.
Canvas Yard has already set a new party standard in Leeds, and it is only just getting started.

Best of British Dance Music to be Celebrated During ‘Live At The Palace’ over May Bank Holiday Weekend

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Ministry of Sound Classical, Groove Armada, The Shapeshifters, Dave Lee ZR, Ashley Beedle, Tall Paul, and more to feature

Live At The Palace will become the beating heart of the May Bank Holiday with an electrifying concert series featuring some of the most prominent and internationally acclaimed DJs in the electronic dance music scene.

On Saturday 27th May it will be a Ministry of Sound Classical takeover complete with a 32-piece orchestra performing iconic dance classics, completely rearranged and reinterpreted for the 2020s that will have everyone on their feet. Special guests will include The Shapeshifters who have captivated fans for over two decades with their soulful and melodious hits including 2004 classic “Lola’s Theme”. UK Music scene stalwart, Tall Paul, joins the line up bringing his high-octane sets and vivacious energy to the palace and Wrexham’s finest house DJs K-Klass who have worked with everyone from Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston and Madonna will be transporting everyone back to the dancefloor of Hacienda. Finally, Seamus Haji, DJ, producer and remixer supreme, responsible for some of house music’s most memorable tunes and clublands most unforgettable nights is sure to make Live At The Palace a night to remember.

On Sunday 28th May the titanic electronic duo Groove Armada whose megahits include ‘Superstylin’ and ‘I See You Baby’ have announced their DJ friends joining them for an electrifying Sunday night. Audiences will be in safe hands with house music legend and hitmaker Dave Lee ZR, who has been a driving force in the house music scene since the late 1980s, Ashley Beedle is a true pioneer, making music since the early 1990s, releasing several albums and singles under his own name, as well as with groups such as X-Press 2 and Ballistic Brothers. A recognisable face on the London music scene, Lou Hayter, the former member of Mercury-nominated electro band New Young Pony Club, will bring her unique blend of electro-pop and Raw Silk, an ode to best pals Grace and Steph’s favourite 80s boogie groups will ensure grooves and dancefloor hits a plenty.

Live At The Palace will also return on 28-30 July with artists such as OMD, Emeli Sandé, UB40 feat. Ali Campbell, Sinéad Harnett, Lady Blackbird, Blancmange and many more. Robomagic Live is thrilled to be hosting this incredible line-up of talent.

Don’t miss your chance to experience the very best of British house music, with each performer sure to captivate and leave you wanting more.

Tickets: https://robomagiclive.com/live-at-the-palace-may-weekend


Ancient Roman quarry in Pula to host inaugural edition of Gates of Agartha feat. Marco Carola, Chris Stussy, Damian Lazarus and more

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Gates of Agartha
Cave Romane, Pula, Croatia
June 23 – 24th, 2023

Gates of Agartha is a two day odyssey to the city of Pula and Vinkuran, Croatia which blends the past and the present and offers a glimpse into its rich history and vibrant culture. It takes place in Cave Romane, a historic Roman quarry, from June 23rd – 24th, 2023 with Marco Carola, Damian Lazarus, Dennis Cruz, Chris Stussy, Echonomist, Pablo Panda, The Ace Brothers and a special guest to be announced, all heading up what will be a truly spine tingling event.

Gates of Agartha comes from the same people behind the wondrous Echoes from Agartha experience in Cappadocia, Turkey. It is the first of their new destination series events which explore mystical and mythical places around the world where art, culture and history collide.

This debut Croatian event is in partnership with local promoters BSH Events who are renowned in Croatia for their out of the box approach to unique venues. And they don’t come more unique than Cave Romane, a roman quarry near the city centre that was used for centuries by the Romans to extract a type of stone called Istrian limestone, which was highly valued for its quality and was used in the construction of many important buildings in the Roman Empire, including the Colosseum in Rome.

The extraordinary venue is literally carved from rock and will be lit up with immersive and cutting edge lighting technology as well as world class sounds systems. 4000 people will attend the two days with plenty of local culture to explore from ancient architecture in the historic Roman city to the bustling modern day market places, local cuisines and so much more.

The cultured lineup offers up Crosstown Rebels boss Damian Lazarus, classy tech house from Italian titan Marco Carola, new school Dutch house star Chris Stussy, Spanish hit maker Dennis Cruz, Greek mainstay Echonomist, plus more from Pablo Panda and The Ace Brothers.

This is a magical escape to an ancient world but with a contemporary soundtrack from the very sharp end of the melodic house and techno spectrum. Tickets available here.

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@gateexperience
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