Awakenings Festival 2026

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Techno from outer space

Adam Beyer

Adam Beyer occupies a firm position among the few techno originators who’ve stayed at the top of their game since the ‘90s. The Swede’s three-decade career is an impressive unfurling of steadfast, future-focussed innovation and expansion. Beyer has perfor

Adrian Mills

RA: Resident Advisor

Adriatique

The rare feeling of a immediate mutual connection that bonds two people stronger than many years of friendship can.

Amelie Lens

Techno dj and producer

Charlotte De Witte

@KNTXTmusic label owner.

She plays music and loves food.

Cloudy

Cloudy is a Cologne-based DJ and resident of Teletech & Adrenaline.

DJ HEARTSTRING

Fatima Hajji

Fatima Hajji is a powerhouse in the global techno scene, renowned for her electrifying energy, innovative productions, and deep connection with her audience. Spanish by birth but with Arab roots, she blends tribal grooves with cutting-edge techno, creating a unique sound that bridges inspired rhythms with modern, high-energy beats. Her explosive shows and emotional connection with fans have solidified her status as one of electronic music's most influential and dynamic figures.

Freddy K

__techno dj and producer since 1991__boss of KEY Vinyl

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.

Joris Voorn

After developing a more focused interest in house and techno, Joris invested in the versatile MC-303 Groovebox and began to experiment with synth sounds and drumloops.

Kevin de Vries

music is the future.

Kettama

Rinse FM, 4th Thursday of the Month 23:00-01:00

MARRØN

CO-FOUNDER & RESIDENT.

MAU P

CUZ I GOT MY 💊 FROM AMSTERDAM

Max Dean

RA: Resident Advisor

Prospa

RA: Resident Advisor

Miss Monique

A trailblazing Ukrainian DJ, Producer and Label Owner in the melodic house and techno space, Miss Monique has captivated the electronic music scene with her unparalleled fusion of techno rhythms, trance, and progressive tunes.

Ranked among the top 10 fastest-rising electronic music artists by Viberate, Miss Monique (whose real name is Alesia Arkusha) continues solidifying her position as a force to be reckoned with in the industry. Notable highlights in her career include her Cercle performance with over 3 million views, an invitation to David Guetta's Future Rave events, Tomorrowland 2022, EDC Mainstage 2022/2023, and being named Artist of the Month by Beatport in December 2021. Miss Monique's talents have also been recognized by legendary BBC Radio 1, where she recorded a unique mix in February 2023.

Renowned artists have championed Miss Monique's extensive discography, including Pete Tong, Vintage Culture, Camelphat, David Guetta, Tiesto, Nora En Pure, and The Chainsmokers. Standout releases include her remix of Sied van Riel's 'Rush,' which became the most-sold Progressive House track on Beatport in 2022, and her single 'Concorde,' which spent six weeks in the Beatport top 10 Melodic Techno chart. Her latest release, 'City Boy,' has been released on Adam Beyer's esteemed label Drumcode.

Nina Kraviz

Famous Russian dentist.

Odymel

Retro nostalgic trancy italo hard techno

Pegassi

RA: Resident Advisor

Rødhåd

Rødhåd has been socialized by Berlin's looptechno nights and always finds the perfect balance of timeless techno to lift the dancefloor higher and higher. His style is always deep, powerful and melancholic - from dub to techno and back to house.

Wade

It is not frequent to see an artist who emerges from nowhere and becomes someone capable of revolutionizing the market.

Azyr

Olly Rowley (Azyr) is a 23 year old DJ / Producer based in the North West of England & is currently making waves in the scene.

Bad Boombox

Bad Boombox recently emerged with an irreverence and colorful vitality rarely seen in techno.

Bart Skils

Always one step ahead of the game, Bart Skils has established himself as one of Holland’s most respected and highly demanded techno dj’s. His dj sets are celebrated by techno lovers as extremely forward thinking and musically well constructed.

Chlär

Chlär holds this perpetual need to learn and improve, convinced of the fundamental relationships humans share with the groove. His productions and performances are attempts to awaken the tribal and primitive instinct that sleeps in each of us.

Yanamaste

RA: Resident Advisor

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 Lake’s Black Book Records, Cloonee’s rise has been nothing short of meteoric.

In 2022, Cloonee launched his own imprint, Hellbent Records, debuting with the chart-topping Tripasia—a 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 Ibiza’s 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 Sippin’ 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 Europe’s biggest festivals and clubs—including Kappa Futur Festival, UNVRS, Ushuaïa, and Hï Ibiza—alongside 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 house—he’s shaping its future.

Cynthia Spiering

Techno DJ/Producer from The Netherlands

Reinier Zonneveld

As one of the most innovative and best-selling techno producers of the moment, Reinier Zonneveld has taken over the contemporary scene with his visionary live performances and unique view on the techno genre. Highly respected for his improvisational live shows at marquee festivals and sold-out clubs across the world, Reinier Zonneveld’s vibrant sound is winning him fans far and wide. After becoming a prominent resident at the legendary Awakenings and Time Warp events, Reinier Zonneveld has continued to push industry limits, launching his very own Karren Maar Festival. His own imprint Filth On Acid is one of the best-selling and most supported labels in the electronic scene with releases of Carl Cox and many more, the label is claiming the number one spot on and off as the leading techno label on Beatport. Reinier Zonneveld has quickly grown from underground talent to an acclaimed industry tastemaker, with impressive accolades such as earning the highest new entry DJ Mag’s Top 100 in 2022, selling out a solo show at the iconic Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam during ADE the year prior, and hosting his own festival Karren Maar where he set a new Guinness World Record for the longest live set, to name a few. In addition, in 2023, Reinier Zonneveld has jumped an impressive 22 spots on the DJ Mag Top 100 poll, ranking now at number 27.

Dax J

A global pillar of the techno scene, continuously pushing the underground forward

DJ Gigola

like gigolo, but Gigola

Funk Tribu

RA: Resident Advisor

DJ Rush

DJ Rush's energetic techno sets are legendary from his birthplace of Chicago to his adopted home of Berlin. A 6’6” self-styled freak, the producer of such monsters as ‘Freaks on Hubbard’ and ‘Get On Up’ frequently mixes techno with fishnets and stilettos...

Franck

FRANCK is here for a gid time, no a long time. Club goers have said that his sets are hotter than a Greggs Steak Bake just out the oven and his tunes are harder than Blighty’s Boozers. All bants, luv yez x

Upper90

Upper90 - Producer & DJ from Australia. Based In Berlin

Grace Dahl

Grace Dahl has emerged as one of the most exciting names in the circuit, with a flair for emotive, high energy techno. It combines emotional depth with an infectious high energy, creating a sound that resonates on both a personal and a collective level.

Josh Baker

Josh Baker is the founder of You&Me Records, Hide&Seek Festival and also SYNTHO.

Mahmut Orhan

He started his career with “3-Adam” which is a vocalizing firm. In 2012, he added “Ceiron” to “Little Buddha 5” serial and “Fringe” to “Siddharta Dubai” serial and he gained great success with these tracks.

Dj Shimza

One of Africa's shining light, an incredibly talented young mix Dj who has proven to be successful at whatever he does. House music producer, radio mix dj on Metro FM Oskido I believe show, Channel O mix effect master, Director of SHIMUZIC Productions,..

NOVAH

NOVAH is a female hard techno DJ based in Antwerp, Belgium.

Pan Pot

A pan-pot is a simple, workday knob, given to side-to-side flip-flopping and not much else. Pan-Pot, on the other hand, are a brilliant multi-dimensional Berlin duo currently twisting house and techno fans into rapturous fits. In just a few short years, Pan-Pot—comprised of Tassilo Ippenberger and Thomas Benedix—have developed a dominate presence amongst the top tier of electronic dance music, with an ascension paralleling the rise of their native label, mobilee records.

After booking Anja Schneider for an infamously ill-fated party in 2005, the duo established a connection with Schneider’s then recently formed imprint and within weeks had released the Popy and Caste EP on mobilee—their first release and the label’s second. Graduates of Berlin’s SAE, their initial musical efforts placed a primacy on integrating electronic experimentation with minimal stylings while simultaneously establishing the ominous, murky sounds that have since become synonymous with their name. The next few years saw the release of a steady stream of original tracks and remixes on both mobilee and Einmaleins, each demonstrating the duo’s commitment to precise, undulating and kinetic grooves accompanied by a steady expansion of their sonic palate.

The defining moment of their career, however, was the release of their debut artist album, Pan-O-Rama. The first artist album to be released on mobilee, the aptly named Pan-O-Rama provided a stunning 360-degree tour of techno at its most twisted, balancing somber atmospherics with an impeccable lightness of touch. Serving as a playground for their experimental leanings, the album was a definitive statement of Pan-Pot’s past, present, and future: an affirmation of the possibility of a wider sonic spectrum that suggested a move towards stripped-down techno while simultaneously hinting towards a newly developed sense of melody.

When not in the studio writing original material or putting their unique spin on tracks by a myriad of artists, the bad-boys of impassioned, pitch-black techno can be found on the road touring at a near ceaseless level. Their dance floor oriented DJ sets see them playing back to back and are unconstrained by boundaries as they effortlessly transition between techno, house and everything in between, demonstrating an immaculate understanding of the audience’s wants and needs.

Their willingness to expand the components of their productions while staying firmly rooted in what they do best—colossal, haunting techno tracks overflowing with noise and static, throbbing bass lines, and epic builds that manage to be both tasteful and restrained—is only part of what differentiates Pan-Pot from the hordes of other techno producers currently flooding the airwaves. They may name themselves after a piece of gear, but Pan-Pot’s music is ultimately about moving bodies, not knobs, all the while giving way to an unprecedented degree of dynamism on dance floors around the world.

Serafina

RA: Resident Advisor

Richie Hawtin

RICHIE HAWTIN has made his mark on electronic music by being both inventive and innovative. With almost twenty years of DJ experience, Hawtin has headlined some of the most prestigious festivals and events in club culture to date and continues to define rather than follow musical trends. His career takes him all over the world with tour dates in over 25 nations on average each year.

Chris Avantgarde

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Marron

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