District X Festival 2026

Chris Stussy

Dutch DJ and producer known for slick, jazz-influenced minimal house and global tech-house hits.

Azyr

UK hard techno producer known for breakneck, aggressive, and relentless rave music.

blk.

The force of blk. is not to be reckoned with. Since joining Irish based reboot agency at the end of 2021 this young aspiring artist has made groundbreaking achievements such as selling out Belfast’s iconic telegraph building in record timing , selling out a long list of shows across Ireland , Scotland , UK and further afield ranging from 1-12k capacity, booked as a headliner for the both Emerge & Life Festival , Australian Tour and is even pushing boundaries with his music with his own platforms amassing a huge 28+ million plays across some of his tracks and having his own monthly fan base of 200k+ listeners on Spotify the best is still yet to come. Already this year alone (2023) blk. is set to close out Boiler Room Berlin for UK based techno promoters Teletech , Headliner for Irish based Longitude , Life and Emerge festivals as well as a lengthy list of Club shows across the globe all TBA including an all night long tour across Scotland in February and much much more to come With previous releases on labels such as Clipp.art , Mainmase , Reboot Records IRE , No Mercy and a string of self releases his production value is second to none and 2023 is looking huge for this incredible young DJ/producer,

Chloé Caillet

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

DJ Heartstring

Berlin-based duo known for their fast-paced, euphoria-inducing trance and Eurodance-inspired techno.

EMA (1)

Founder of Woozy, Rinse FM resident,Co-Founder of Skin&Blister & Booker/Manager Yamamori Tengu Dublin, Ireland.

Ewan McVicar

Gaskin

Bass Jamz co-founder

JWY (1)

Jowy is a DJ and curator with roots in Ghana, India, and Surinam, born in Amsterdam. With over three years of experience behind the decks, Jowy has quickly built a name for herself in the music scene. She has graced the stages of respected festivals such as Project 6, Open Ear, AVA Festival, Croílar, Fuinneamh, Electric Picnic, and All Together Now, and has curated lineups for events like Electric Picnic, All Together Now, and Live Collision Festival. She’s also performed across Ireland, from Limerick to Kildare, Galway, and Cork, and internationally in Glasgow, Berlin, London, and Edinburgh, continually expanding her presence both locally and abroad. As a neurodivergent woman of colour, Jowy is driven by a passion for creating inclusive spaces. This led her to found foxgluv, a collective dedicated to elevating female, non-binary, and trans creatives. She also co-founded AMPM, a collective focused on UKG, bass, and 140, with a strong emphasis on community-building through workshops, gatherings, and events. Through both collectives, Jowy has developed impactful initiatives, such as free DJ workshops for FLINTA individuals in collaboration with Honeypot and production workshops for emerging producers under AMPM, providing a platform for new talent to develop their skills and gain exposure. She has been recognised by DJ Mag as one of the best upcoming artists and featured in The Irish Times and Lovin Dublinas one of the women shaping Ireland’s music scene. Four Four Magazine has described her as “Dublin’s leading light.” Jowy has supported a wide range of artists including Jeff Mills, Jayda G, Conducta, Bakey, Todd Edwards, Amor Satyr, Karen Nyame KG, Yemz, Soul Mass Transit System, Window Kid, Motor City Drum Ensemble (MCDE), and Yung Singh. She regularly curates FLINTA-focused lineups for events, including store openings for Schuh, her foxgluv residencies at Pawnshop and Lucky’s, and the 50 First Skates roller skate disco. She’s also hosted Foxgluv takeovers, such as a St. Patrick’s Day event at the Open Gate Brewery for Guinness. She organised a successful Women’s Aid fundraiser with the Collective Instinct, raising over €700 for charity, and has been involved in multiple charity events, including those raising funds for Palestinian aid. Jowy continues to build momentum, having performed at AVA Belfast, held a residency with the Rathaus Collective. She also co-organised the first WOC art market in Dublin with Women of Colour Belfast — a milestone event highlighting the creative contributions of women of colour across Ireland. She launched free production workshops, closed the Alternating Current Festival for Dublin Digital Radio, returned to Live Collision Festival, and played Foxgluv’s first international event in London. She also performed on standout stages like Rave in the Woods at Electric Picnic and Arcadia at All Together Now, marking major highlights in her journey so far. Outside of her DJ and curatorial work, Jowy has been a panellist for Herset, a platform connecting women in the music industry, and for Dublin Modular, where she discussed the challenges of starting and running a collective.

KI/KI

Dutch DJ and producer known for her energetic, euphoric trance and fast-paced rave sets.

L.P. Rhythm

Mall Grab

Australian producer who pioneered lo-fi house before pivoting to high-energy, rave-ready techno and electro.

MAV666

MPH (1)

Nina Kraviz

Russian DJ, producer, and Trip label boss known for eccentric, acid-heavy, and unpredictable techno and trance sets.

Oppidan

Route 94

Sammy Virji

UK producer and DJ at the forefront of the UK Garage revival, known for bouncy, infectious 2-step rhythms.

Saoirse

Irish DJ and BBC Radio 1 resident known for versatile, bass-heavy sets spanning jungle, techno, and breaks.

Yasmin Gardezi

Yasmin Gardezi, a native of Kerry, has been crafting her sound into a racing, energetic industrial techno set, with splashes of trance, psy, and acid. Her musical energy creates a unique style of set that takes listeners on a journey through her broad catalogue of new and old music. She is a resident of MOTZ Berlin, a techno events label and webzine run by Irish girls in Berlin, London and Ireland. An ever-present name on some of the biggest shows in the country – Life festival, Boxed Off, Electric Picnic and multiple headline club shows north, south, east and west of the island. Hotly tipped as one of Irelands ‘next big things’ Yasmin is a glimpse into what the future of Irish dance music will look like.” She has continued to be booked by the best in clubbing, including the iconic Sub Club in Glasgow, and Ireland's leading venue The Telegraph Building. Focusing on developing her own productions, she has relaunched her career with more stamina than ever as she is set to play major festival slots and shows across Ireland, Europe, and Canada. The future looks bright for this rising star.