This summer, the Reflex Festival will take place for the second time in the heart of Berlin in a brand new location. From 16-18 June 2023, visitors are invited to a unique experience of electronic music culture and performative arts in various forms indoor and outdoor at CLUB MUENZE and ELSE. Both locations will be connected via Bassliner shuttle buses. The two venues offer visitors an organic and special backdrop for the genre-fluid combination of energetic trance and dynamic techno for around four days.
The Reflex Festival was born out of an intimate passion for electronic music culture and aims to inspire people to question predetermined identities, roles and behaviours and to feel free from social conformity for a few days. The festival presents diverse forms of artistic expression, emphasizing tolerance and creativity. The artistic vision of the festival takes shape through a variety of eclectic performances, installations and visual art.
This year’s highlights include: Boris, Braindrop, Cassie Raptor, Cecilia Tosh, DJ Yarak, Fadi Mohem, Métaraph, Øtta, Orestis, and many more established and emerging acts. The unique sound is shaped by the curation of the following collectives: CONCRETE, DURCH, ELYSION, GEGEN, HARD TRADE, HEISSS, PARVATI RECORDS, PORNCEPTUAL, SACHSENTRANCE, SYNOID, VOXNOX and xXETEXx.
BEONIX, the three-day electronic music festival held in Cyprus from September 22nd to September 24th, has announced the four headliners for the upcoming 2023 event. Paul Kalkbrenner, the German DJ, and producer known for his unique blend of techno and house music, will be taking the stage at the festival alongside Black Coffee, Maceo Plex, and Stephan Bodzin, who were previously announced.
In addition to these impressive names, DJs from all around the world are heading to Cyprus for the festival to transform the island into something never seen before. Get ready to dance all night with Anna, Brina Knauss, Innellea, Jan Blomqvist, Joplyn, Joyhauser, Kadosh, Karla Blum, Luna Semara, and Oliver Huntemann. Overall, BEONIX will present three different stages, 50 DJs, and more than 30 hours of electronic music.
Located at ETKO, which previously was an old winery, in Cyprus, BEONIX offers a unique combination of music, culture, and technologies. The location has a stunning setting and a rich history, and the festival team will integrate modern technologies and an art installation into the location, making it the perfect destination for those who want to combine their love of electronic music with a cultural experience.
“Everyone is used to closing their festival season in August, but weather conditions in Cyprus make it possible to extend the season until the end of September. We want people to come to the island to relax near the sea by day and dance with us all night long. We want BEONIX to be a safe and inclusive space for everyone willing to show their true colors and be free, but at the same time, be respectful of other people’s boundaries,” commented the BEONIX team.
This year’s concept for the festival is a trip to the 9th planet, based on people’s feedback from last year. The festival was so out of the ordinary for Cyprus events that people started to refer to it as another world or even another planet. So, grab your tickets, and get on board – your journey begins soon.
Gates of Agartha – a two day odyssey to the city of Pula, Croatia – today adds Joseph Capriati, Aldo Morro, Lea Kdoch, Marcel b2b Marin Biocic, Mene (who’ll play b2b w/ Pablo Panda) and Zoe Dona to the line-up for the first event from June 23rd – 24th. It is set to be an immersive party that blends the past and the present in Cave Romane, a historic Roman quarry that will also feature Marco Carola, Damian Lazarus, Dennis Cruz, Chris Stussy, Echonomist, Pablo Panda, The Ace Brothers and more.
The festival has also revealed a bespoke projection mapping show in collaboration with cutting edge media collective OUCHHH, with a visual fusion of history and innovation set to illuminate the towering walls of Cave Romane.
Gates of Agartha comes from the same minds 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.
Joseph Capriati is a bona fide techno tastemaker who has been a resident on the legendary BBC 1 Radio and always shows the breadth and depth of his sound across his sets and productions. He plays a wide range of house, techno, groovy, personal influences and much more having made a big impact in Ibiza at Amnesia with his carefully curated Metamorfosi parties. They were immersive showcases of his skills named after his wide-ranging debut album Metamorfosi on his own Redimension label.
This all goes down in a spectacular location – Cave Romane is a roman quarry that was used for centuries by the Romans to extract a type of stone called Istrian limestone. It was a vital material in the construction of many important buildings in the Roman Empire, including the Colosseum in Rome and features immersive and cutting edge lighting technology as well as world class sounds systems.
As well as the music, the historic city offers a wealth of local culture to explore from ancient architecture to modern marketplaces, local cuisines and so much more.
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.
Kite: Self-described as ”a festival like no other’, this truly was one of the most eclectic and exciting line-ups of the summer.
Where else could you see Dame Joan Collins as support act for Hot Chip? Or Tony Blair’s former PR guru Alastair Campbell on stage before former Conservative PM Sir John Major?
Mel Giedroyc kicked off proceedings, interviewing Adam Kay, best selling author of ‘This Is Going to Hurt’. Cheekily, Michael Gove was conducting a newspaper review next door, so Mel encouraged the crowd to cheer ‘Gove is Guilty’ – quite!
Boris Johnson’s resignation as MP following his shameful lying dominated proceedings all weekend. Sir John Major stated ‘Johnson has attacked a bedrock of our democracy, by ransacking and ignoring the convention of behaviours in parliament’. In the ex-PM’s words: ‘The worst enemy of Boris Johnson is in fact Boris himself.’
Headliners Hot Chip had the crowd dancing Over-and-Over, in the words of their pop song. Truly, they remain one of Summer Festival Guide’s favourite live bands.
Elsewhere, Alison Goldfrapp was truly breathtaking in her sequinned dress, with an elaborate cast of choreographed backing dancers, but the 10,000 strong-crowd reaction was a little lacklustre. Later, Grammy Award winning Candy Staton delighted fans on her farewell tour with hits ‘Young Hearts Run Free’ and ‘Stand By Your Man.’
Sunday morning began with Shadow-chancellor Rachel Reeves answering questions from the crowd in a confident manner.
Don’t get me wrong, it wasn’t just speeches and politics all weekend. The Pretenders still have the swagger and great true rock’n’roll tunes. Unfortunately their set was cut short by the overhead electrical storm, but they still played crowd pleasers ‘Stop Your Sobbing’ and ‘Back on the Chain Gang’. It’s a surprise The Pretenders weren’t booked as headliners.
Django Django followed after the thunder passed with their unique electronic blend of synthesisers and guitars, before Britpop legends Suede stormed on stage. Truly loving the crowd reception, Brett Anderson gets better with age and clearly put everything into his performance, leaving the stage dripping head-to-toe in sweat.
Ciro Romano, festival director, summed the event up well:
“The long-awaited second-ever KITE brought immense joy and a renewed sense of togetherness. The enthusiastic response from our passionate audience reaffirmed the festival’s unwavering ethos. Against the stunning Kirtlington Park backdrop, attendees revelled in a weekend of unforgettable music, thought-provoking cultural experiences, and delightful new discoveries.”
World renowned Australian DJ Fisher has just curated his first festival of the year in Europe.
TRIIP festival was a magical three day getaway in Malta at the start of June with a superb outdoor and open air Main Stage as well as boat, pool, castle and beach parties.
It had a superb line up, great weather and next level production with mesmeric lights, lasers and great organisation throughout.
This tech house pair have taken their sound from Manchester to the world. They do it all from deep to jacked up and never let the energy levels drop. They played plenty of classic sounds and really made their mark.
Claptone
This deep hose shaman cast his fine spell once more from behind his legendary bird mask. The grovers were deep, with plenty of soul and many of his own tunes weaved in with some classics. A real spine tingling set.
Nora En Pure
There are few more emotive Das than South Africa’s Nora En Pure, who waves mesmeric melodies that really fill you with special feelings. Her mixing is tight and smooth and the set seamless.
Paco Osuna
Span’s Paco Osuna is one of the biggest draws in Ibiza each summer so it was great he nipped over to Malta to serve up his loopy techno sounds. They are dark and heady and really got the crowd locked in for the duration.
Eats Everything
If you want a big, playful set full of bass from across the spectrum, look no further than East Everything. The Bristol man went big and didn’t disappoint with huge drops and lots of epic vocals. It was a real standout that got massive reactions.
This weekend, Ibiza’s most adventurous and underground house and techno party finally kicks off: the Pyramid Opening Party at Amnesia starts Sunday June 11th at 11pm and is an unmissable marathon across the world famous Main Room which will be soundtracked by Andres Campo, Deborah De Luca, Kobosil and Luca Donzelli, and the iconic Terraza with sets from Ricardo Villalobos b2b Raresh b2b Franco Cinelli, Nima Gorji and Cuartero. Get the last remaining tickets now at https://www.amnesia.es/en/promotor/pyramid
As if that wasn’t enough fun for one night, there will also be a special carry-on at Cova Santa on Monday 12th, the more intimate venue up in the hills of Ibiza with its own Outdoor and Indoor club. It’s a classy spot with high spec production that will welcome revellers from 6 pm. The line-up is a secret but chances are those who played the Pyramid Opening Party might make it up for more.
Amnesia’s famously forward thinking and immersive Pyramid party has pulled out all of the stops for this season. The weekly line-ups are the most diverse to date, with a tasteful mix of international stars, renowned live acts and plenty of irresistible pioneers all playing from the very cutting edge of house, techno, minimal and electro. Kerri Chandler, Honey Dijon, Ben UFO, Dax J, Nina Kraviz, Marco Farone, Maceo Plex, Stella Bossi and a live set from Reinier Zonneveld are all playing in June alone, with Caribou, Bonobo (DJ Set), Raresh, a Solo Techno takeover with Charlotte De Witte, KiNK live, Richie Hawtin and Sama’ Abdulhadi plus much more in the rest of the season.
Add in the fact that Pyramid’s production is out of this world, and the iconic dance floor is the most famous place to experience electronic music, and you have a mouthwatering season ahead.
Amnesia’s in-house night Pyramid has become one of Ibiza’s most respected house and techno parties. It features vast line-ups that bring not just one headliner but many different top-level talents to the world famous club. The party has also hosted its own float at the Zurich Street Parade, is well known for its legendary opening and closing events and regular sets from international DJ stars like Four Tet, Ricardo Villalobos, Denis Sulta b2b Skream, Deborah De Luca, Marco Faraone, Raresh b2b Praslea, Adam Beyer, Sven Väth, Marcel Dettmann b2b DJ Stingray 313, Maceo Plex, Sonja Moonear, Luciano, Ben Klock, Avalon Emerson, Floating Points, Bicep Live, Nina Kraviz, Len Faki and tens more. Because of this, Pyramid has recaptured the essence of early Ibiza parties with its focus on standout headliners, all night long dances and cutting edge technology all heightening the unique experience.
Residencies from the likes of HE.SHE.THEY, Paradise, Metamorfosi, elrow, Pyramid & more are all taking place at Amnesia this Summer
The world’s most renowned club has completed its weekly residencies for what is set to be the most forward-thinking and diverse summer season yet. There is a mix of retiring icons, Ibiza mainstays and brand new parties all covering the freshest house, deepest techno and everything in between. Full line-ups are at amnesia.es.
The week starts on Sundays with the in-house Pyramid party offering a carefully curated mix of DJs and live acts from all across the underground. The seasons runs from 11th June until 8th October with highlights featuring the likes of Ricardo Villalobos b2b Raresh b2b Franco Cinelli, Kerri Chandler, Nina Kraviz, Caribou, Bonobo (DJ Set), Raresh, a Solo Techno takeover with Charlotte De Witte, KiNK live, Richie Hawtin and Sama’ Abdulhadi plus much more in the rest of the season.
Mondays are all about Amnesia Presents Gorgon City, Sonny Fodera and Danny Howard – a three way tag team who will offer up the biggest new school house sounds with Greta Levska also lining up from 19th June until 25th September. On August 7th and 14th, Gorgon City will be replaced by Paul Woolford.
Tuesday 4th July, 11th July, 18th July and 12th September is when EDM legends Steve Aoki and Timmy Trumpet bring their maximal sound and crazy party antics to Amnesia with special guests each night, while Tuesday 25th July until 22nd August is when Argentine star Bizarrap presents Ibizarrap. Expect a colourful mix of Reggaeton, rap, Latin trap and pop, hip-hop, EDM and future bass like no other.
Wednesdays is the welcome return of Jamie Jones’s Paradise from 21st June until 4th October. The island’s most famous house party deals in taste making DJs only, with quality sets from across the house spectrum and famously high grade production that takes it to the next level.
Thursdays from 8th June until 31st August are all about Bresh – one of the most popular and talked about parties for young people in Latin America which is now known around the world.
Fridays welcomes HE.SHE.THEY. from 16th June to 14th July and from 25th August to 8th September. HE.SHE.THEY. is record label, fashion label and house and techno party with old school values that defined the early scene – it’s about immersing yourself in a world where gender knows no boundaries and self-expression reigns supreme in a celebration of diversity, inclusion and the power of music to bring us all together with world class DJs and mind blowing performances.
Fridays from 21st July until 18th August see Joseph Capriati bring his unique Metamorfosi concept to Amnesia after such a super debut last year. Expect the Italian to serve up immersive showcases of house and techno from his closest friends and inspirations such as Dubfire, Paul Kalkbrenner, and Sven Väth, icons of clubbing culture. He will also be accompanied by friends like Jamie Jones, Luigi Madonna, Markantonio, Seth Troxler, and Enrico Sangiuliano, Agents Of Time, , ANOTR, Ben Sterling, Dax J, Dennis Cruz, Ellen Allien, Indira Paganotto, Jaden Thompson, Vintage Culture and many more.
elrow closes out the week on Saturdays from 27th May until 30th September as the most colourful explosion of carnival atmospheres, wild production, dancers and fresh sounds on the island.
The scene is now set and the countdown is on to this unmissable Amnesia season.
About Amnesia
Amnesia Ibiza, renowned as one of the world’s most iconic and influential nightclubs, has been at the forefront of the electronic music scene since its inception. Amnesia has become synonymous with unforgettable nightlife experiences and cutting-edge musical performances. With its legendary status dating back to the 1970s, the venue has consistently showcased the biggest names in dance music, captivating audiences from around the globe. Offering two distinct areas, the Main Room and the Terrace, Amnesia Ibiza boasts state-of-the-art sound systems, immersive lighting, and a pulsating atmosphere that keeps party-goers enthralled until the early hours of the morning.
The final countdown is on to HE.SHE.THEY’s much anticipated opening party at Amnesia on June 16th, and today the famously diverse and inclusive party announces they will also be collaborating with Ibiza Pride on June 10th. For full season line-ups head to xxxx.
HE.SHE.THEY. is record label, fashion label and house and techno party with old school values that defined the early scene – it’s about inclusivity and diversity, about making everyone and anyone feel welcome irrespective of age, race, sex, gender, ability, religion, background or their sexual preference.
This summer they host a weekly residency on Amnesia’s legendary Terrace starting on Friday 16th June with Âme Live b2b Kink, DJ Holographic, Horse Meat Disco and Merve.
Ahead of the season opener at Amnesia, HE.SHE.THEY stand by their allies in the LGBTQIA+ community by collaborating with Ibiza Pride as they have common goals of everyone coming together with a progressive attitude of community.
HE.SHE.THEY. Cofounder Steven Braines “as a queer man myself it’s really important in 2023 when LGBTQIA+ rights are going backwards in so many parts of the world, to unite and collaborate as a community ourselves and with allies, that’s why HE.SHE.THEY. is a fiesta for ALL. I’m delighted that that there so many amazing LGBTQIA+ artists playing for us this year from established names like Maya Jane Coles, Horse Meat Disco, Jennifer Cardini and DJ Holographic to platforming burgeoning talents like FKA.M4A, Dana Montana, BASHKAA, and our residents SYREETA and Maze & Masters. That’s why I’m so proud to collaborate with a grassroots organisation like Ibiza Pride. The queer community and it’s freedom and creativity has always been one of the greatest assets of the island and long may that continue.”
This year Ibiza Pride brings tolerance and diversity to the White Isle for nine magical days from June 9th to 17th. An extensive program will reclaim freedoms for all, with equality and respect for all human beings at the heart of everything as people are encouraged to embrace their sexual orientation, gender identity and affective preferences without fear of recriminations. Parades, live music, theatre, masterclasses and much more will be part of the programme including a Gala Diversity Celebration on Saturday June 10th in San Antonio featuring HE.SHE.THEY DJs who play the closing slot. For a full list of Ibiza Pride events taking place please see their website and join in the celebrations: https://www.ibizagaypride.eu/en/
The scene is now set in Ibiza for a joyous celebration of sexuality, inclusivity and diversity with HE.SHE.THEY. once again leading the way this summer.
The party returns every Friday until 14th July and Fridays from 25th August to 8th September with diverse line-up of DJs such as special house sets from Marcel Dettmann, Ben Klock plus Kerri Chandler, and much more from Maya Jane Coles, Quest, Tiga, Overmono, Avalon Emerson, Todd Terje, Felix da Housecat, Sally C, Honeyluv, Dana Montana, Doudou MD and Jennifer Cardini with many more besides, with HE.SHE.THEY. residents SYREETA and Maze & Masters also featuring.
Techno legend Reinier Zonneveld will release his newest full – length artist album this year, with new single ‘Music Is The Answer’ — to be released on June 9 on Filth On Acid — the first taste of the top – selling techno royalty’s hotly – anticipated album.
The fourth in a constant stream of genre defining full length releases, Reinier Zonneveld looks to once again hit new heights and push the boundaries of his ever evolving sound with his latest productions. Having been a mainstay in Reinier’s live sets for two years now, ‘Music is the Answer’ has rattled the walls at Reinier Zonneveld’s sold out show at the Ziggo Dome, as well as at Awakenings, Tomorrowland, Amnesia Ibiza, EDC Las Vegas, BAUM Colombia, Timewarp, and elrow, to name a few.
‘Music Is The Answer’ is a thunderous slice of vocal techno channeling timeless ‘90s – leaning sounds but with a fresh new perspective. Throbbing off – beat bass underpins the thumping drums, while distorted acid grunts contrast sharply with the sweet vocal delivery. A slow – building breakdown channels classic trance as the vocal teases towards the chorus, exploding in thumping but understated fashion. Haunting pads float above the 303s, with a sparse arrangement allowing the vocal to really shine.
Fans will be delighted to hear news of the new album — Reinier Zonneveld’s first since 2019. Reinier Zonneveld comments:
“In this new album, I feel like there’s more consistency to the music – it’s all techno, but I’m exploring techno in a broader sense. There is diversity to the tracks, but they are all within the techno spectrum. I’d say this album is my biggest development as an artist, as the selection of music feels really cohesive.”
The album was designed to be suitable for home or club play, with a lot of attention to detail to ensure that it fits in any environment. It’s all high – impact stuff but “there’s enough musical content to keep you entertained when you listen at home. It’s like a blend of melodic music but then in a very high energetic form. So it’s really techno, but still with a lot of energy. I think the themes, production and the sound design are a big step up from my previous work and I am really happy with how my exploration of conveying emotional communication through the means of dancefloor – suitable techno worked out.”
From composing his first classical musical piece at a young age to building a cult following for his intricate live performances, Reinier Zonneveld is one of the most exalted talents in today’s techno scene. He is widely praised for his outstanding technical ability with samplers and analog synths, conducting technical live sets. 2023 is due to be a landmark year for Reinier Zonneveld, on top of the new album this summer, he has an eventful festival season ahead playing at the world’s most prestigious stages, such as Tomorrowland, Awakenings, and Parookaville, in addition to throwing the first edition of his own festival, Karren Maar in the Netherlands on August 5, where he will be attempting to break a world record for the longest live electronic music performance.
Artist(s): Reinier Zonneveld, JG
Title: Music Is The Answer
Record Label: Filth on Acid
Cat.Number: FOA134
Release Date: 9th June 2023 [Beatport (2 weeks)], 23rd June 2023 (all other download stores)
Joshua Brooks has lined-up another irresistible run of summer parties in their famous basement club from now until September. There is a real focus on All Night Long sets with some of the best DJs in the game getting the chance to really dig deep and show many different sounds with the likes of Burnski b2b Subb-An, DRS, Low Steppa, Todd Edwards b2b DJ Q, Horse Meat Disco, Dusky and more all sitting up next to Parklife Afters, the return of Moxy Muzik and Whippin and plenty of other unmissable nights. Get your tickets now at https://joshuabrooks.co.uk/club/
Joshua Brooks is one of the UK’s most revered small clubs. It’s an underground space with focus on the details such as the famous VOID sound system that is perfectly tuned and tweaked to suit the venue. There is immersive and subtle lighting, a DJ booth that allows you to get right up close to the action and a famously up for it crowd.
This scorching summer run kicks off with an epic Parklife Afterparty on June 10th and the rest of the month includes Nautica All Night Long, then Burnski and Subb-An All Night Long, an extended set from Danny Bond, the return of the hugely popular Moxy Muzik party headlined by Darius Syrossian and Iglesias All Night Long.
July starts with a Hide & Seek Afterparty featuring some special guests, legendary MC DRS is in for an All Night Long session, as are Low Steppa, Whippin with Mason Collective, Eddy M, Marsh, Beltran with an extended set and MY Nu Leng featuring Dread MC, also All Night Long.
August is a big one with another Moxy Muzik party, then a quartet of All Night Long events follows with Horse Meat Disco, Todd Edwards b2b DJ Q, Robbie Doherty and Dusky. Absolute goes b2b with Demi Riquisimo for five hours, there’s a Venus Classics part and another All Night Long session with Mason Collective at Whippin before the new term kicks off with Moxy Muzik on September 1st.
While many clubs go quiet in summer, Joshua Brooks goes big. From cutting edge tech house to driving drum & bass, infectious garage to grime, all bases are covered in style.
17/6 BURNSKI B2B SUBB-AN – ALL NIGHT LONG
23/6 DANNY BOND – EXENDED SET
30/6 IGLESIAS – ALL NIGHT LONG
24/6 MOXY MUZIK – DARIUS SYROSSIAN
1/7 HIDE & SEEK AFTERPARTY – SPECIAL GUESTS TBA
7/7 DRS – ALL NIGHT LONG
8/7 LOW STEPPA – ALL NIGHT LONG
15/7 WHIPPIN – MASON COLLECTIVE & SPECIAL GUESTS – ALL NIGHT LONG
28/7 BELTRAN – EXTENDED SET + Craig Harrison & Brad Parker
21/7 EDDY M – ALL NIGHT LONG
22/7 MARSH – ALL NIGHT LONG
29/7 MY NU LENG FT. DREAD MC – ALL NIGHT LONG
4/8 MOXY MUZIK 5/8 HORSE MEAT DISCO – ALL NIGHT LONG
