Dissonanze Festival

Björk

Peggy Gou

Chloé Caillet

Parisian DJ, producer, and instrumentalist known for groovy, disco-infused house and indie dance.

Daphni

Club-focused moniker of Canadian electronic musician Dan Snaith (also known as Caribou).

Donato Dozzy

Italian techno DJ and producer renowned for his deep, hypnotic, and atmospheric soundscapes.

Floating Points

Honey Dijon

Chicago-born, New York-based DJ and producer known for glossy, celebratory house marked by her deep roots in ballroom culture.

Job Jobse

Dutch DJ and former Trouw resident known for his uplifting, emotionally charged house and trance sets.

Kelly Lee Owens

Moodymann

Marcellus Pittman

Octave One

Detroit-based duo Byron and Lenny Burden known for deep, emotive and spiritual techno.

Raresh

Romanian DJ known as one of the finest minimal techno selectors, a key figure in the Romanian minimal scene.

Ron Trent

Ron Trent emerged from Chicago’s house music lineage as a teenage prodigy, releasing the seminal track Altered States at just 14. Deeply influenced by his father’s record pool and steeped in both DJing and percussion, he co-founded the groundbreaking label Prescription in the early 1990s. Its soulful, emotive palette helped shape the sound of deep house and inspired generations of producers. After relocating to New York, Trent made his mark at Body & Soul, Shelter, and later as a resident at Giant Step’s Shine, where he fused house, jazz-funk, neo-soul, and global rhythms into a signature sound. As a producer and curator, Ron has worked with icons across soul, jazz, and world music including Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Tony Allen, Amp Fiddler, and 4hero. His imprints Electric Blue and Future Vision expanded his range—embracing both experimental and collaborative projects. Known for his reinterpretations of popular tracks like “Honey” and “Spring Summer Feeling,” his remixes carry a distinctive, spiritual edge. A regular at respected venues like Berghain, ADE, Brilliant Corners, and Japan’s AIR, Trent is a revered presence on the global audiophile circuit. Committed to preserving Chicago’s cultural heritage, he founded SODA in 2016 to support underground music through education and events. The initiative played a central role in projects like the Move Your Body exhibit and the Silver Room Block Party. Most recently, Trent teamed up with Joe Claussell to form the Sacred Medicine label, a conduit for transcendent, healing-oriented music that blends Afro-Latin rhythms, ambient jazz, and ceremonial dancefloor energy. In 2022, under the alias WARM, Trent released What Do The Stars Say To You, a downtempo exploration featuring Jean-Luc Ponty, Gigi Masin, Khruangbin, and members of Azymuth, reflecting his lifelong connection to spiritual soundscapes. In 2025, he embarks on an extensive international tour alongside the release of Lift Off on Rush Hour—a decade-in-the-making album that expands his visionary legacy through bold collaborations and expansive compositions. That same year, his remix of Soul II Soul’s “A Dream’s a Dream” earned a Grammy nomination for Best Remixed Recording, further underscoring his enduring influence as a bridge between eras of soulful innovation. Nearly 35 years since Afterlife, Ron Trent remains a vital architect of soulful, future-facing music.

Sama' Abdulhadi

Palestinian DJ and producer, the first Palestinian to perform at Boiler Room, known for powerful, dark techno.

Skream

UK dubstep pioneer known for foundational tracks like 'Midnight Request Line' before transitioning to house and disco.

Benga

Imagine the first club you ever get into is, as you step inside, in the process of changing the face of urban music? Imagine you’re only 14 at the time, yet you’re already a producer. Well, Croydon dubstep star Benga doesn’t have to imagine: that is his life. Having put in years of graft, Benga, now age 24, is a leading light in the rising global dubstep movement alongside his childhood friend, Skream. This year he drops his debut album proper for Tempa, provisionally entitled “Diary of an Afro Warrior,” after the mighty mane that sprouts from his head. “If I cut my afro off, I’d have to start again musically,” laughs Benga. Aside from the best haircut in dubstep, Benga has a lot to be happy about. At 15 he released his debut 12” “Skank/Dose” on one of dubstep’s founding imprints, Big Apple. A&Red by one of the most influential DJs in dubstep, DJ Hatcha, the label was run out of the Croydon shop of the same name, the hangout for much of the early pioneers and future stars such as Artwork, Horsepower, Hatcha, Chef, Plastician and Skream. For years Benga, alongside first Skream, then Loefah, Coki and Mala Digital Mystikz, built exclusive musical ammunition for DJ Hatcha. It was this material, aired by Hatcha alone at Forward>>, that propelled dubstep from UK garage offshoot to innovative genre in its own right After early mentoring by Arthur from Artwork, Benga refined his trade working for a professional studio, linked to the biggest labels in the world. He produced for grime MCs such as Crazy Titch and Ghetto, before concentrating his output on dubstep in 2005. Since then he’s had releases on electronic stables Planet Mu and Hotflush, self released his own CD and become a respected DJ in his own right, playing throughout Europe and Australasia. He's also one third of Magnetic Man, produced songs for Katy B and writing his new album out in 2012.

Aline Umber

Aline Umber, the French duo composed by Aline Brooklyn and Aman Umber, represents a groundbreaking live project that is different from most act in our music scene. Their performances are different every time since they invite musician from the city they play in and compose a special live for them by embracing the local culture and musical influences of their venues. From guitarists and vocalists to string players and percussionists, Aline Umber seamlessly integrates various artists to create a rich, multi-dimensional auditory and visual experience. Whether in an intimate club setting or a big room stage, Aline Umber adapts and thrives, promising an unforgettable experience that resonates with and celebrates the local musical heritage. Their versatility allows for a vast range of collaborations, making each performance an unpredictable and exhilarating adventure.

CARISTA

Utrecht-based DJ and United Identities boss, known for her unmatched energy and electric selections spanning broken beat, house, and soul.

Dante

Born and raised in Teramo Italy, Dante (ITA) AKA Alessandro Ardente, got involved in playing the bass guitar at 12 years old. After two years, Dante was heavily influenced by electronic music and techno from the first party and that was where he started his musical journey. It was at this moment that Alessandro Ardente knew he wanted to be part of 'The Scene’. In 2005, aged 14, he bought his first set of CDjs and got to doing what he was born to do. At the age of 18, he was already performing around Teramo (Italy). He did various warm up sets before the doors opened in clubs hosting major names such as Marco Faraone, Mass Prod, Silvie Loto and DJ Wild (before his trip to Dubai). In 2013, he achieved his big break when he moved to the Emirates. In the United Arab Emirates, Dante decided to carry on his dream of throwing the best event and enriching the scene with his vision. He then founded his project Original Sound in Dubai that has gained local and international recognition and respect among music industry professional and music enthusiasts. His Grandi EP released on March 2017 on Amazing Lab hit the TOP Minimal Deep Tech Release on Beatport and in the following months he has released with labels as Playgroove, Ole Records, Datagroove Music, Substrate Music, Unnamed and Unknown, Pild Records, Ride Music, Sweet Milk Records, Natural Rhythm, Klaphouse Records supported and played Marco Carola, Leon, Neverdogs, Stacey Pullen, Stefano Noferini and many more. Throughout his stay in Dubai, Dante has played alongside Marco Carola, Luciano, Joey Daniel, Rossi, wAFF, Paul Ritch, Pan Pot, Sam Paganini, Martin Buttrich, Fabio Florido, Leon, Steve Bug, Lee Van Dowsky, Toni Varga, Subb-an, Gescu, Dan Andrei, Barac, Sit, Priku, Nick Curly, NTFO, Sebastian Leger and many more. In February 2019 he also recorded a set for its all about the music (Music On) and it was broadcasted through Ibiza Global Radio, In 2021 he become Resident DJ at B018 DXB and in 2022 at Soho Garden in Dubai.

GNMR

His love for music grows since the early days making him become a musically sensitive individual and teaching him to manipulate sound in all its forms. Listening to a limitless range of genres from an early age transforms him into a versatile DJ, able to adapt to any type of musical environment and audience, always willing to make the most of his passion for the art of DJing. He combines his profession as a DJ with a career as a producer, developing both disciplines with his stage name, with which he’s recognised in the music industry: GNMR. His productions entail an accurate musical research, bringing together expertise for various arrangement techniques, using both analog and digital gear, with a striking taste and an innate feeling for the ‘Groove’. After releasing music for various prominent labels he decides -in 2022- to launch his own imprint called Dubblack, which becomes an emanation of his experimental spirit as musician, listener, A&R and wherewith he wants to forge a dark, mysterious, different sound without any genre limit. He is represented by the Berlin based agency Roof Booking.

ISAbella

From intimate underground gatherings to packed main rooms, ISAbella has become a leading figure in today’s global electronic scene. As co-founder of the celebrated LGBTQ+ party, platform and collective MARICAS, she has crafted inclusive spaces that celebrate queer culture and foster connection both on and off the dancefloor. Her impact, however, extends far beyond the city – ISAbella is now a powerful presence on the international electronic music circuit, known for emotionally charged sets that blend house and techno into deeply transformative dancefloor journeys. Originally from Cali, Colombia, ISAbella found her creative home in Barcelona, where she co-founded MARICAS in 2018—a party that quickly evolved into a multidisciplinary platform and record label. In 2020, she released her debut EP Audio Exótica on MARICAS Records and launched the livestream series The Art of Staying at Home, which offered a lifeline of connection and joy during lockdown. As a producer, ISAbella continues to explore hypnotic and percussive sonic landscapes that reflect her Latin American roots and club sensibilities. Her music has been featured on respected imprints like Peach Discs and MARICAS Records, with tracks that balance raw emotional intensity and bold rhythmic energy—further solidifying her voice as a singular artist in the global scene. Her reach has since gone global, with standout performances at world-renowned festivals like Primavera Sound, Glastonbury, Sónar, Dekmantel, Dimensions and Lentekabinet. On the club circuit, she’s brought her distinctive sound to iconic, legendary venues including Berghain, Fabric, Nitsa and Fold. Beyond the decks, ISAbella continues to push for visibility and liberation within the scene—championing a vision of club culture that is radical, joyful and deeply human.

IRIDE

Giancarlino

Jazzanova

German DJ/producer collective known for their broken beat, nu-jazz, and soulful electronic music.

Wayne Snow

Despite his frosty surname, Wayne Snow encapsulates the word “warmth” in every dimension of his being, both personally and creatively. Taking early inspiration from legends such as Fela Kuti and King Sunny Ade, he has united a global audience from his new home in Berlin, developing a contemporary take on the sun kissed, soulful vibes of his homeland Nigeria. You can feel this warmth blooming in abundance through every song and performance. Wayne began to experiment with instruments at a very young age after being given a synthesiser by his mother. His first musical breakthrough came in the form of the "Red Runner" EP, released on Tartelet Records in 2014. Working with the widely praised producer Max Graef, the pair wrote both “Under the Moon” and “Red Runner”, which put him firmly on the map of the emerging future soul / jazz scene at the time. Shortly after they dropped the stunning “Rosie” EP as well as the highlight of Max’s album “Running”. These influential first productions led up to the release of his his debut LP “Freedom TV" which was loudly applauded by the music press with glowing reviews from Clash, Mojo, The Fader, VICE, Boiler Room, Vinyl Factory and championed heavily by influential tastemakers like Gilles Peterson. Wayne is also responsible for the “Nightbirds” project which he joined together with globetrotting superstar FKJ and regular collaborator Darius (with whom he wrote the stunning “Helios” and “Lost In A Moment” for France’s Roche Musique). You can find his sublime vocal performances on productions with artists like Folamour, Neue Graffik, Noah Slee and the Circle Of Live collective, or via imprints like Brownswood, Dekmantel, Rhythm Section. He was recently shortlisted by both Crack and Clash magazines as the next artist to breakthrough, something soon to be validated by a stellar, new album in the pipeline.

Lefto Early Bird

Underneath the warm sun that hangs over Brussels, a tiny three-by-three metre shack pumps out tunes day and night to a dancing crowd of onlookers. LeFtO is at the controls of Kiosk Radio, a perfectly placed wooden hut in the centre of Parc De Bruxelles. “Good day to you all outside the Kiosk, live from the park. Thank you for coming through,” says the soothing voice of LeFtO. The chatroom pings with hundreds of messages from around the globe as the crowds gradually tune in for another session out of leftfield from the Belgian music connoisseur. Lefto Early Bird fuels a hub of listeners with an appetite for new sounds, week in, week out. Becoming a household name at Kiosk Radio, as well as mainstay station Studio Brussel, LeFtO always has his finger on the pulse. A quick peek at the DJ’s Mixcloud reveals a hearty range of genres - with everything from house to rap to jazz and more. Fusing sounds from Belgium’s melting pot of musical talent with his relentless passion for new sounds, LeFtO has gone on to work with major names and labels including Gilles Peterson’s Brownswood Recordings, Blue Note, BBE, Universal Music, SDBAN and many more. Cutting his teeth on jazz and new beat, a genre that moulded the shape of electronic music in 80s Belgium, LeFtO formed his early tastemaker know-how via his dad’s record collection. “My father mostly played jazz at home, he had a serious collection which I still own myself. I was probably 14 years old when I asked him for money to buy some records,” he says. “With a certain pride, most of what I liked was made in Belgium”. More a selector than anything else, LeFtO continues Belgium’s tireless musical legacy through his extensive palate, brimming with flavour. https://linktr.ee/lefto

Paranoid London

Session Victim

German duo known for sample-heavy, deeply funky, and warm deep house.

Sugar Free

Sugar Free can be defined by her constant musical exploration and a refusal to be confined by genre. Raised in a musical family where records and instruments were part of everyday life, her passion for sound soon translated into DJing. She quickly became a key figure in Madrid’s electronic scene, and in 2014 caught the attention of DJ Hell, who booked her for her first international shows. In 2016 she relocated to Berlin, where she further developed as an artist. During those years she not only refined her eclectic style but also began organizing her own parties and contributing to several collectives that shaped the city’s musical landscape. Her reputation soon grew beyond Germany, leading her to perform at clubs and festivals around the world. In 2025 she released Disociando on Icelab, a record that reflects her eclectic approach: detailed, unexpected and always aiming to create a strong emotional connection with the crowd. Sugar Free is recognized for her ability to craft sets that adapt naturally to their environment, whether in intimate clubs or on festival stages, while maintaining a strong artistic identity that is unmistakably her own.

Ti Es

From his early encounters, "ti es" was captivated by the world of electronic music and expressed a clear intention to actively participate in it. His vinyl record collection became a testament to his dedication, and his talent as a DJ found expression in sets performed at some of Milan's most iconic venues, including Plastic, Magazzini Generali, Apollo, and Apophis in addition to some of the most iconic international music festivals like Houghton in UK and Movement in Detroit, US. His career took a significant turn when he became involved in organizing events and festivals, including the noteworthy "I Want To Like You But I Find It Difficult" at the Fondazione Prada. This experience forged a connection with the renowned Craig Richards, who "ti es" considers both a friend and mentor. In addition to Craig Richards, the artists who have most influenced his journey include the legends Ricardo Villalobos, Richie Hawtin, Nicolas Lutz, Binh and Francesco del Garda. "ti es" music is a celebration of electronic culture, a blend of electrifying sounds and emotional connections. His story is intertwined with the Milanese scene, and he continues to explore new artistic frontiers to share his passion with an international audience. His music is a message of dedication and commitment, with each performance representing a chapter in his evolving electronic narrative.

Tiger & Woods

Yu Su

Vancouver-based Chinese-Canadian producer known for dreamy, ambient world-music-infused electronics.