ARC Music Festival 2026
Bon Appetit at Union Park, 1501 W Randolph St, 60607 Chicago Directions
Fri 04.09.2026 12:00
ARC enters new era in 2026
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4 Day, 3 Day, and Single Day Passes On Sale This Friday at 12PM CT đ
Performers
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999999999
Techno from outer space
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Adrian Mills
RA: Resident Advisor
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fumi
Driving groove, techno, and experimental elements, fumi runs in her own lane.
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Serafina
RA: Resident Advisor
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Matroda
Matroda is the epitome of electronic musicâs fleeting existence.
Welcoming house music in his own unique way, with the aptly named âmatrodasoundâ
coined by his true fans, the studio sets no limits for this unique but incredibly celebrated artist.
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ANNA
Management: anna@oneofus.management
World: martje@primarytalent.com
Americas: jon@liaisonartists.com
Brazil: bookings@entourage.com.br
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Traumer
French DJ & Producer - Head of getâtraum.
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Anyma
transhuman meta-producer
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Azzecca
Azzecca brings high energy to house, techno acid and huge 'cosmic' sounds.
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Bad Boombox
Bad Boombox recently emerged with an irreverence and colorful vitality rarely seen in techno.
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Mischluft
Known for his deep passion for catchy and sexy vocal lines...
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BanchanRA: Resident Advisor
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Beltran
RA: Resident Advisor
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Biscits
RA: Resident Advisor
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The Blessed Madonna
Androgynous Mind, Avenger of Comiskey Park, Patron Saint of Abandonned Daughters, Smart Bar Resident.
WE STILL BELIEVE.
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Lil' Louis
RA: Resident Advisor
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Hiroko Yamamura
Representing Chicago, Hiroko actively contributes jacking Chicago house & techno with an edge all its own.
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Brutalismus 3000RA: Resident Advisor
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bullet tooth
RA: Resident Advisor
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BushbabySome artists carve their lane with consistency and craft. Bushbaby has done just that, emerging from Brighton's underground to become a standout name in the UK club circuit and a core figure in Southpoint's rise.
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camoufly
Eclectic DJ/Producer from Italy who likes to wear a mask.
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canary yellowThe LA-based artist, Tim, who was shaped by Denverâs proto-electronic scene in the early 2010s, has established himself as a force in the local club scene.
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Carl Craig
Dancefloor experimentalist and top Detroit techno producer Carl Craig has few equals in terms of the artistry, influence, and diversity of his recordings.
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Carlita
Dj
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Whomadewho
In the years since their inception WhoMadeWho have established themselves as one of the definitive underground bands of their generation, renowned for their exceptional grasp of emotional depth, heartrending melody and inspired songwriting.
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Chaos In The CBD
Hailing from Auckland, New Zealand, brothers Ben and Louis Helliker-Hales are Chaos In the CBD.
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Chase & Status
whatcamebefore.net
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Chris Avantgarde
Chris Avantgarde
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Kevin de Vries
music is the future.
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Chris Stussy
Chris Stussy has firmly established himself as a tastemaker, selector, producer and label boss
at the forefront of the scene, with his own sound pushing house music forward.
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Cloonee
Since bursting onto the scene in 2019 with breakout releases like The Ciggie and his first Beatport #1 Be Good to Me, UK-born, LA-based DJ and producer Cloonee has carved out his place among the upper echelon of global tech house. From early support on imprints like Solid Grooves Raw to becoming a regular on Chris Lakeâs Black Book Records, Clooneeâs rise has been nothing short of meteoric.
In 2022, Cloonee launched his own imprint, Hellbent Records, debuting with the chart-topping Tripasiaâa release that cemented his reputation as a tastemaker with a razor-sharp ear for dancefloor weapons. That same year, his relentless touring schedule took him across North and South America and deep into Ibizaâs iconic clubs, with standout appearances for Music On, Paradise, ANTS, Elrow, and more.
2024 marked a major milestone in his U.S. journey, with a breakout performance on the Sahara Stage at Coachella. His viral singles Sippinâ Yak and Stephanie (feat. Young M.A) have amassed tens of millions of streams across platforms, showcasing his unique ability to fuse underground energy with mass appeal.
A true fixture of the international circuit, Cloonee continues to tour extensively, with annual summer runs across Europeâs biggest festivals and clubsâincluding Kappa Futur Festival, UNVRS, UshuaĂŻa, and HĂŻ Ibizaâalongside high-profile slots at Lollapalooza, EDC Vegas, LIV Las Vegas, Brooklyn Mirage, and beyond.
Effortlessly balancing club credibility with crossover charisma, Cloonee is not just riding the wave of tech houseâheâs shaping its future.
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Colette
Chicago native and Los Angeles resident Colette has a unique career trajectory and influence as an international DJ, singer, songwriter, and landmark figure of American Dance Music.
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Dax JA global pillar of the techno scene, continuously pushing the underground forward
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Dennis Cruz
Dennis Cruz is one of the pillars of the underground house and tech community.
He has picked up many awards and nominations from being Beatportâs 3rd Best Tech House Artist to Resident Advisorâs 2nd Most Charted Artist of 2016 and many Top1s on Beatport
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Ben Sterling
A surging name within global house music, UK-based DJ and producer Ben Sterling is beginning to showcase his talents as one of the scene's most in-demand rising names.
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Derrick Carter
Derrick Carter plays parties, makes music, dances, sings, and really, really likes shoes.
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DJ Gigola
like gigolo, but Gigola
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BAUGRUPPE90
RA: Resident Advisor
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DJ Heather
Widely regarded as one of the premier selectors in the nation, this Brooklyn born Chicagoan demonstrates her skills and sharp deck acumen for the massives throughout Chicago and the world at large with verve and undeniable talent.
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DJ Hyperactive
Chicago based label head of 4 Track Recordings (4trk). www.4trk.com
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Lindsey Herbert
Techno DJ, Producer + Vocalist.
Co-Founder of EvilGroove Records.
Direct to Earth (SF) + Techno Snobs (AZ) Resident originally from Los Angeles and now based in Phoenix.
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DJ Lady DYou can't help but be impressed when looking through the list of Lady D's club credits. She has held down residencies at some of Chicago's finest venues and she is also a regular behind the wheels at the likes of Smart Bar, Boom Boom Room and Zentra. S..
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Dunes of Dawn
Born from the American Midwest⌠Their sound, a potent brew of underground grit and global appeal, is a testament to their decade-long immersion in the scene's shadowy corners.
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Eli & FurEli & Fur's unwavering passion for producing, songwriting and performing have put the British born, LA based duo at the forefront of the international house & techno scene. Their chemistry on the decks has seen them seduce dancefloors across the globe.
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Cristoph
Management
Sean Holbrook
sean@ayita.com
BOOKINGS
North America, South America, Canada Emma@liaisonartists.com. Rest of World kal.jhugroo@caa.com
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Flores NegrasCHICAGO
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Green Velvet
Green Velvet (aka Cajmere) studied chemical engineering at the University of Illinois, where he exposed himself to the energetic culture and lifestyle of house. In 1991, midway though graduate school, Cajmere returned to Chicago to pursue his dream of..
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Josh Baker
Josh Baker is the founder of You&Me Records, Hide&Seek Festival and also SYNTHO.
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Hector Oaks
Disc-jockey, operates at the vanguard of rave, label owner of OAKS and KAOS.
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Quest
Quest, class of 1992, influenced by the Alien army and by the special
technique of shadowboxing.
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Miss Honey Dijon
Honey Dijon's brazen style blends all genres without looking to the past. She captivates with her instinct, versatile sound and dazzles the club and fashion circuit in London, Paris, Berlin and New York.
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HOTPRETTY
HOTPRETTY are a DJ and production duo from Chicago, comprised of Abigail Grohmann and Zooey Glass.
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IDEMIIDEMI is the new underground dance project from London-based duo Rhett and Conran Lee.
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I Hate Models
In a scene choked by formulae, we need voices that cut through the
noise to present something unapologetically true and devoutly
non-conformist.
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INVT
INVT, an electronic music duo from Miami, blends electronic dance and Latin genres. For nearly a decade, they have self-produced, mixed, and mastered their tracks, amassing over 200 songs, while running a clothing brand and designing every piece.
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Jamback
His fresh and energetic style caught the attention of top DJs in the industry, leading to a string of successful releases on prominent labels. With a rapidly growing fanbase, this young artist is one to watch in the world of house music.
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Marsolo
An open-minded artist that is carving his way into the house scene. Keep your eyes open, because this youngster is currently on the rise.
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JanesitaA vibrant force in Chicagoâs bustling House music scene, renowned for her dynamic and authentically driven sets.
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Joy Orbison
RA: Resident Advisor
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Ben Ufo
Ben UFO founded Hessle Audio with Pearson Sound and Pangaea in 2007.
The Hessle Audio show broadcasts on www.rinse.fm every Monday night from 9pm - 11pm GMT.
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KI/KI
From the dark depths of acid techno to the euphoric highs of trance, from the queer underground to international festival stages, Amsterdam sensation KI/KI is a master of contrasts.
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KirkKIRK
CHICAGO
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KLOUDKLOUD is an electronic producer & artist that merges timeless electronic sounds with modern production elements; sonically inspired by darker techno/house, electro & analog synthesizers.
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Korolova
Korolova DJ is a producer from Kyiv. Her tracks are released at the worldâs best labels Tomorrowland, AFTR:HRS, Armada, Get Physical, and conquer top positions on the charts of Beatport.
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Kasia
Wrapped in the loving embrace of rave culture, KASIA's sound weaves sublime energy arcs that dissolve time and space and lay bare a primeval realm of consciousness.
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Laurence GuyMusicâs power is in creating community, and this is the essence of Laurence Guyâs work. The London-based DJ and producerâs motto is âmusic to make you feel feelingsâ: whether thatâs comfort, nostalgia, bittersweetness or melancholy. His sound has an unmistakable warmth while being squarely aimed at the dancefloor: samples fit into sprawling keys, and dusty drums thud under lush chords. Amid a string of EPs, Guy has released two acclaimed albums; 2017âs blissful house LP Saw You For The First Time and 2023âs Living Like Thereâs No Tomorrow, But Killing Yourself In The Process, gracing labels including Studio Barnhus, Ninja Tune, Shall Not Fade and more, now signed to Future Classic. Heâs now armed with a stash of hip hop and filter house influenced dance tracks, like the Jamie xx-tipped âHey Babyâ and the groove-laden âMost Perfect People (Are Mostly Not Perfect)â that are already soundtracking peopleâs best life moments.
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Locklead
RA: Resident Advisor
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Sally C
Irish born, Berlin based DJ & Producer.
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Luuk van Dijk
Amsterdam based DJ and producer Luuk van Dijk (â96) has started producing electronic music in 2011. Raised by an opera singer and a music teacher, it was inevitable that he would become a musician himself.
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Sidney Charles
Itâs not often a DJ can stamp their authority on a genre so much that it gets its own label, but Sidney Charles is one.
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Madeline
Madelineâs vocal-forward club sets have been stimulating Chicago dance floors for over a decade.
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MAU P
CUZ I GOT MY đ FROM AMSTERDAM
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Max Dean
RA: Resident Advisor
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MCR-T
RA: Resident Advisor
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Meduza
MEDUZA have spent the year leading the charge in returning house music to daytime radio, with great success.
Their debut release, âPiece Of Your Heartâ featuring Goodboys, has now seen over 2 billion streams globally, reaching double platinum (1.2m units) in the UK alone and peaking at #2 on the Official UK Charts. This trend has followed Meduza globally, with multi Diamond, Platinum and Gold certifications around the world and a GRAMMY nomination. The follow up, âLose Controlâ with Goodboys and Becky Hill, has made an unprecedented impact, reaching the UK Top40 in its first week, now notching upward of 2 billion cumulative streams, reaching Gold sales in the UK in less than 4 months and fast approaching double platinum as of now.
These headline successes are also bolstered by an impressive catalogue of hand picked remixes for the likes of MK, R+, Dermot Kennedy and John Legend, displaying not only Meduzaâs signature sound and energy, but also the raw ability to create a stand out release whenever called upon.
The touring diary for Meduza showed an almost insatiable demand for the hottest act in dance music, with Fabric (London), Elrow, TOFFLER (Rotterdam) and Warehouse Project (Manchester) to name but a few key venues and events scaling the globe from Europe, North and South America and Asia to seek out the genre leading Meduza sound. Meduza are set to become one of the most in demand acts when the touring returns.
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Genesi
Genesi is a neapolitan artist of underground matrix.
As it suggests the definition of the name âGenesiâ, itâs a project that starts from the âoriginsâ.
Under that there is the search of new solutions to make interact the âpastâ with the âpresentâ.
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Michael Bibi
DJ, Producer
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Mike Dunn
Chicago house producer Mike Dunn, has been DJing and producing music for over twenty years. Hailing from Englewood in Chicago, he grew up listening to his parents record collection, before falling in love with soul, funk, disco and later house and hip..
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Mochakk
Born Pedro Maia, Mochakk is a 22-year-old sensation whose thrilling persona behind the decks matches his prolific production.
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Moodymann
Moodymann is the moniker under which Kenny Dixon Jr produces and DJs. He is a techno/house musician based in Detroit. He has created a thoroughly hybrid form of techno/house dance music via his innovative use of reworked riffs, samples and grooves taken from that city's historically influential jazz, soul, funk and disco scene. Some call it cut-up Detroit house.
He offers a friendly wink backwards at the innovative early 1990s rave scene musicians through his extensive use of old movie sound track samples, mainly culled from the old blaxploitation and b-movie genres.
He has been known to DJ behind a screen.
He is one of the 3 Chairs.
Albums released
Silent Introduction Original Release Date: November 18, 1997 Label: Planet E
Mahogany Brown Original Release Date: April 20, 1998 Label: Peacefrog
Forevernevermore Original Release Date: 2000 Label: Peacefrog
Silence in the Secret Garden Original Release Date: June 10, 2003 Label: Peacefrog
Black Mahogani Original Release Date: July 13, 2004 Label: Peacefrog
Black Mahogani 2 Original Release Date: October 26, 2004 Label: Peacefrog
Also have kdj label.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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MuffyMuffy is a Chicago-based DJ with a deep appreciation for the raw edges of electronic music. Her sound moves through minimal house, acid, and techno, often leaning into groove-driven rhythms and funky basslines.
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Nia Archives
RA: Resident Advisor
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Nico Moreno
RA: Resident Advisor
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Nicole Moudaber
A true force of nature and innately free spirit, Nicole Moudaber is a contemporary icon. A global powerhouse, her presence in the scene is more than just respected - itâs legendary.
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Paco Osuna
With a career spanning more than 20 years, Paco Osuna is one of the most renowned artists in the electronic music industry.
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Dubfire
Dubfire is an artist whose drive, talent and intuition have placed him within the top tier of electronic artists. Constantly evolving, Dubfire is in a forward-thinking class of his own.
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Notre Dame
In recent months, Parisian dj and producer Notre Dame has been touring across the globe from Space Miami to Pacha Ibiza to Womb Tokyo and delivering high-profile remixes for artists such as Lenny Kravitz, Bedouin, and RĂśyksopp. He launched his own label, Paranormal, and released music on the iconic French imprint KitsunĂŠ. This July, he dropped âGive It To Me 2025â, a collaboration with Adriatique, Nelly Furtado, and Timbaland on Interscope, followed by a brand-new EP on Solomunâs Diynamic in August; a remix for Blond:ish; and two other massive releases on his own label Paranormal. In the pipeline for the start of next year thereâs a remix for WhoMadeWho & Tripolism, a remix for Max Styler, a collab with Bob Moses, and lots more.
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OGUZ
BOOKINGS
UGUR@THEBLISSOFFICE.COM
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PhivesChicagoâs Fei Tang, a.k.a. "PHIVES," is a versatile DJ and producer with a deep presence in the music industry. As a key figure behind several projects, his influence has been instrumental in shaping Chicagoâs music and nightlife scene.
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Pegassi
RA: Resident Advisor
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Prospa
RA: Resident Advisor
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r00bies4everRA: Resident Advisor
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salute
RA: Resident Advisor
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Sam Alfred
The first black super hero.
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Club Angel
â Soundbwoyâs Back â
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Sara Landry
High Priestess of Ableton
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Silva BumpaRA: Resident Advisor
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Silvie LotoItalian DJ/Producer Silvie Loto starts her musical journey at an early age. Fascinated by many styles of electronic music, she became inspired to learn the art form of DJing to blend all the different faces of music.
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KinAhauRA: Resident Advisor
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Son of SonSon of Son, the man known as The Great Blondino, is the artist behind some of the most requested Instagram IDs of the past year.
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Stacey PullenStacey Pullen is the Kosmik Messenger. An innovator from the Second Wave of Detroit techno, he grew up under the mentorship of Detroit's legendary three: Derrick May, Juan Atkins and Kevin Saunderson.
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Swimming Paul
RA: Resident Advisor
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Tiga
Based out of Montreal, Canada, Tiga has managed to arise out of the underground and into the mainstream with his unique style of enthusiastic electro blended with stripped-back techno and acid house.
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Cole Knight
"I want to put my flavour into the world," she says. "It's going to be a reflection of me, the places I travel to and the experiences I have with the people I meet. It's going to be groovy, thatâs for sure."
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Vintage CulturePROMISED LAND IS OUT NOW
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Damian LazarusThe mysterious allure of musical vibrations can perplex and intrigue in equal amounts at the best of times, not least when the sorcery of a certain Damian Lazarus comes into play. Crosstown Rebels, Day Zero, Get Lost, Rebel Rave, his own DJ and product..
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Walker & RoyceNew York Cityâs Sam Walker & Gavin Royce have been producing their emotive, subdued and groove-heavy house since 2011
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Dabura
RA: Resident Advisor
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Louis The Child
SoundCloud/Twitter/Insta/SnapChat = @louisthechild
https://louisthechild.komi.io
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Blond:IshBLOND:ISH is a DJ. Producer. Promoter. Record label Head. Environmental Activist. Serial Collaborator
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niminoPresave "Only Smoke" đ laylo.com/nimino/f9zMi
(nih-mee-no) but donât go correcting anyone.
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Lilly Palmer
Management/Bookings:
Karl Goedicke
karl@goldroomgroup.com
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Flowdan
MGMT: nikki@synchronicity.agency
UK/EU Bookings: ross@synchronicity.agency
North America: flowdan@teamwass.com
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Chris Luno
Chris Luno (Anjunadeep) is a House music DJ & Producer, living in Berlin.
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Fisherman´s Day at OmnomWe cannot wait for Culture Night and look forward to seeing you all in our Ice Cream and Chocolate shop. There will be balloons, free* ice cream for the children, and just general good vibes. * Free Ice Cream for 12 years old and younger
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WonkyWilla
Mgmt: logan@nocturnalmgmt.com
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HABITAAT
Updates, shows, and new music from HABITAAT
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The LibrarianSound crafting from a library.
Running Waxtefacts.
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nocapz.the 22-year-old brazilian producer samuel soares isn't a mystery anymore for dance music addicts.