Family Piknik Festival - Montpellier

Armand Van Helden

New York DJ and producer known for massive 90s house anthems like 'You Don't Know Me' and the influential remixes for Tori Amos and others.

BLOND:ISH

Her eclectic talents and abilities as a musician allow her to bridge gaps unlike any other artist in the world. As a DJ, whether she's operating in afro house, 80s disco, psychedelic or straight techno mode, her expert selections are always fun, positive & beautifully rhythmic. As an entrepreneur, she helms a Web3 investment fund and is on the cutting edge of the space. As a philanthropist, she has spearheaded the launch of Bye Bye Plastic, a charity dedicated to eliminating plastic waste at festivals and venues. As a human, BLOND:ISH is dedicated to loving all and creating inclusive atmospheres that take people to Happy Happy World.

Trym

French producer based in Berlin known for brutal, high-energy industrial and schranz techno.

Kevin de Vries

In the ever-evolving electronic music landscape, Kevin de Vries stands out as a luminary, crafting melodic techno masterpieces that echo through clubs and festivals worldwide. With a unique talent for melding musical intricacies, he has carved out a prominent place in the industry. Kevin utilises the mesmerising and often transcendent potency of loops to captivate the dance floor. His close affiliation with Afterlife, where he has been a core artist since 2018, has provided a key platform to showcase his creative talent. Since his first release, Kevin has been part of the brand’s story, one which has unfolded to encompass a vast global community and a progressive ethos based on connection. Cuts such as ‘Dance With Me’ and ‘Metro’ have showcased his production abilities and distinctive style. Kevin’s relationship with the label and event series also inspired the progression of his musical approach. The connection to his audience is the driving force behind his constant evolution. On stage, Kevin is a natural performer, matching the vibrancy of his music with his stage presence. Whether at larger scale productions, or more intimate settings, his aim is to form a symbiotic relationship with the audience - a mutual energy exchange that inspires Kevin, and the dance floor simultaneously. Elsewhere, Kevin has released with Drumcode, Experts Only and Cocoon. With each release, he injects emotionally charged energy, combined with mesmerising beats and rhythmic arrangements. His unique sound has been featured in some of the most notable clubs, including Brooklyn Mirage NYC, Space Miami, and Hï Ibiza, as well as at world renowned festivals like Coachella, EDC Las Vegas, Tomorrowland, Awakenings, and Time Warp. Kevin’s vision for the future upholds his community focused ethos - to connect with as many people as possible through his music, to keep finding new ways to communicate his message and, ultimately, to stay true to himself.

Space 92

Korolova

Hailing from Ukraine, Korolova stands as a breakout sensation in the melodic house and techno realms. Her rapid ascent in the electronic music landscape is nothing short of meteoric. Within a single year, she delivered over 100 performances across 20 countries, captivating audiences in person and online with over 100 million YouTube views, and amassing a staggering 80 million audio streams. Her melodious masterpieces have found homes with respected labels, such as Ultra Records, Armada, AFTR:HRS, Get Physical Music, and now with the imminent launch of her own record label - Captive Soul. Recent milestones include playing on Tomorrowland’s coveted mainstage, electrifying EDC Las Vegas, and collaborating with premium record labels like Tomorrowland Music, Insomniac, and Anjunabeats. She has also supported the likes of electronic music legends David Guetta, Armin Van Buuren, Above & Beyond and many more. Though "Korolova" might be a relatively new alias, the talent behind it has been nurturing her musical passion for over a decade. It's a culmination of ten years of experiences that makes her sets so uniquely transcendent. Her records are journeys – weaving tales of trance, exhilaration, and euphoria. Her collaborations, spanning artists like Jan Blomqvist, Spada, and Tube & Berger, are auditory testimonies to her genius. These tracks aren't just hits; they're embraced by industry titans such as Tiesto, Pete Tong, and Vintage Culture. Her footprints in the electronic dance music domain are seen in iconic clubs and venues from Space Miami to Green Valley Brazil and the buzzing beats of Hi Ibiza. Beyond live shows, her online prowess is unmatched. She constantly releases new live streams from dazzling locations like Miami, Israel, New York, and Kyiv to enthrall her massive online community. The origins of Korolova's infatuation with electronic beats trace back to 2004, when she felt captivated by legends like Gabriel & Dresden and Tiesto. A multifaceted talent, her roots lie in ballet, gracing stages in Ukraine's paramount venue, Beach Club 117, and marquee shows like Sensation White. A transformation from pursuing mathematics to immersing in music marked a pivotal turn in her life, and she hasn't glanced back since. At the core of Korolova's inspiration lies her daughter, her muse. It's this profound connection that compels her to consistently discover fresh rhythms and emotions. With an American co-headlining tour with Franky Wah on the horizon, the future is luminous for this unparalleled artist, as she continues to shine brighter with each beat.

Chelina Manuhutu

Living and breathing music since her childhood, surrounded by a family of musicians and artists wasn't until 2011 -after ten years of high level modeling- when Chelina and the music became professionally bound with each other. As it is said “true love never dies”. Since then, she has carved out her own space as top-notch DJ on the electronic industry moving to Ibiza where she is usual at some of the top clubs as Pacha Ibiza or Blue Marlin, alternating her summer appearances in the island with one of the craziest touring schedules worldwide lining up at some of the best festivals as Ultra musicfestival, elrow, and amazing and prestigious clubs all over the world. She has now evolved into a unique producer of her own right, and has already several highly quality tech-house tracks lined up for a host on some of the best labels worldwide. A talented, strong and exotic feminine force and one of the most promising artist on the underground music global scene. Purely self-made and unstoppably reaching always the next level, but in Chelina Manuhutu’s career the best is yet to be written.

ARODES

Spanish DJ and producer known for Afro-house and deep, melodic electronic music.

Alignment

Berlin-based Italian producer known for relentless, high-energy hard techno and trance-infused rave anthems.

Tini Gessler

Tini Gessler has established herself as a solid artist on the international tech-house circuit, with a constantly evolving career both in the DJ booth and in the studio. Her growth is reflected in a busy schedule and high-quality music. In recent months, she has performed at renowned venues such as Tomorrowland, Space Miami, UNVRS, E1 and elRow, reaffirming her presence on the global scene. Tini currently tours regularly across all continents, adapting her sets to contexts ranging from clubs to major festivals. On the production side, Tini Gessler continues to develop her role as a producer with releases on labels such as Experts Only. Her recent work has had a notable impact: her latest track reached #1 on Beatport's Tech House chart, confirming her strong and current creative momentum. In addition, her productions have been included in some of Spotify's most relevant editorial lists, such as Mint and Tech House Operator, expanding her digital reach. Artistically, she is distinguished by a balanced approach: sets built with attention to groove and dancefloor dynamics, and a sonic identity that moves between deep tech-house and groovy techno. Tini Gessler is a versatile and consistent artist with international experience, a direct connection with her audience and a growing profile. Her profile fits in equally well with underground club line-ups and large-scale productions, gradually establishing herself as a stable name on the global electronic scene.

De La Swing

Domingo Bellot, born in Madrid in the 80’s started his musical career at the age of 16. He is influenced by techno as well as Drum&bass.   His technical skills, ability to connect with the public and diverse musical style has made him one of the most versatile dj´s in Spain.  Over the past 5 years De La Swing has shared the turntables with a class dj´s such as: Marco Carola, Loco Dice , Richy Hawtin, Dubfire, Laurent Garnier, Joseph Capriati, Adam Beyer , Paul Ritch , Pac Osuna , Vitalic, etc .. and has played at festivals like Monegros Desert Festival (Spain), Eastern Electric Festival (London), Kingsday Madness (Holland) & Origin Festival (South Africa) being quickly a well-known and familiar dj name in Spain, France,Italy and Holland Since 2010 is one of the pillars resident dj´s of ElRow, the after hour that became in a glimpse, one of the best club of Europe and probably of the world. ElRow, based in the ever growing electronic hub of Barcelona, is the brainchild of the organisers of Europe's only desert festival, Monegros, and owners of the acclaimed techno club Florida 135. Attracting stellar line ups and captivating the hearts of the world's greatest DJs. Every Sunday morning more than 5000 clubbers religiously attend ElRow where these 7 residents keep everyone dancing until the last second that the club is open In the study De la Swing is a solid and fertile mind having produced and remixed for labels like Elrow music, music Florida, Drakos Recordings and Amazing Lab Its more underground side we can enjoy with your aka "Smoke Signal", participating as a resident in Ker Club (Barcelona) where every Friday and Saturday the most exquisite clubbers attending the most recognized club Barcelona, ​​sharing his talent with artists such as Martinez Brothers, Art Department, Maceo Plex, Maya Jane Coles, Seth Troxler, Scuba, Los Suruba etc ... De la Swing in a continuous evolution of the sound, where the depth, darkness and fun are always present in his sets and throughout which, he shows his creativity and innovation on stage, driving his passion and vibrancy to create a different story every time, while establishing a unique connection with the crowd.

Roman Flügel

It all started with one of these Chicago Trax compilations on DM/STREETSOUNDS. As a reaction to his thirsting for more of these crazed beats from overseas and with a view to his tight budget, the greatest hits of these expensive imported 12” singles were soon released in the form of a compendium. This opened Pandora’s box, for very young Roman Flügel, too. Innocently given to him by his elder brother as a present (“He probably had no idea what he was about to unleash and just wanted to give me some new music”), the dazzle of the unrefined and feverish dance music, furnished with just a few drum machines and inexpensive synthesizers, turned the whole world upside down for the cultivated music pupil from Darmstadt. After several evenings at Sven Väth’s renowned Omen club, few kilometres further up north, and his mind was made up. Memories of the atmosphere at the legendary Warp or Underground Resistance label nights has put a smile on Flügel’s delicate face ever since – a man who would also make a fine figure as a literature lecturer, poet or thinker. “LFO’s bass, once they had set up their massive range of equipment, was unbelievable,” he says laughing. It didn’t take long before the well-trained ear tried out more than just classical melodies. Little by little, he collected a vast array of equipment, bringing forth his first sound experiments and enough courage to give a demo tape to indie fan (that’s what music magazines like Zillo used to call people like that back then) Jörn Elling Wuttke. The latter was a well-known face in Darmstadt’s music scene and often enthused about new electronic music. In him he had found the right partner and Wuttke could hardly believe his spellbound ears. DJs und Delirium record sellers Ata and Heiko MSO from Frankfurt felt the same. At first they thought someone was making fun of them. It sounded too authentic and unique. The music Flügel and Wuttke had presented to their label Ongaku and Klang Elektronik as Acid Jesus or, rather, Alter Ego, couldn’t possibly come from the little neighbouring town Darmstadt. In Frankfurt, that kind of sound made people think of Detroit. The rest is history and forged an almost holy alliance. Speaking of holy: a humid summer’s day, a crate of beer and a studio in a garage sufficed to found a new label by the name of Playhouse for Holy Garage and to create that certain “surprise” which still excites house clubs today. Comrades-in-arms such as Isolée, Don Disco alias Losoul and Ricardo Villalobos made the label the number one address. So they went on, history was written and the nineties flew by in a jiffy. His degree course in music was in the way: “It seemed obsolete somehow, just to be analyzing church sonatas all day when there were so many interesting things going on around me. When, on top of that, the only semester on modern music was cancelled that year, I decided to leave the university.” Luckily for us all, actually. The electronic intellectual’s productivity is virtually unparalleled and Roman Flügel, the producer, DJ and label co-owner of Ongaku/Klang/Playhouse has meanwhile become a gentle giant in the German electro scene. With his own personal style and the privilege of being independent from the usual constraints of the music industry. A free spirit instead of a sheep. His solo project as Soylent Green (see the latest “La Forca Del Destino” compendium) is just as much of a must as his Alter Ego project with Wuttke, rigorously affirming techno down to the very last detail. He and Wuttke also count as techno Teuton Sven Väth’s favourite producers, who booked the team to produce a series of his own music. Roman’s work as Eight Miles High and Ro 70 show his quieter side, while the remixes (e.g. for Daft Punk, The Human League, Primal Scream, Pet Shop Boys, Kylie Minogue) and tracks under his own name (just think of the Arcade rave of “Geht’s Noch”) are light dancefloor affirmations. Roman also champions the cause of this in his job as an entertainer. Tried and tested by the stadium and pop hit “Rocker”, Flügel and Wuttke can be proud of being able to set any auditorium in the world on fire with their live set. DJ Roman Flügel can say the same of himself. Be it his sets at Offenbach’s Robert-Johnson, Amnesia on Ibiza or Berlin’s Tollhaus Berghain/Panorama Bar: instead of disappearing in trivial and meaningless elevator clicks, he prefers to make his way through 20 years of “rave”. Contemporary music that includes bleeping house or quirky techno meets futuristic Italo-disco and electronica devoid of all provenance. There was a time when you’d call that kind of sound acid house, released cheaper by the dozen on compilations. It all turns full circle again. Gerd Janson 2009

Erol Alkan

British DJ and producer, founder of Phantasy Sound and the iconic Trash nightclub in London.

Oliver Huntemann

Hamburg-based DJ and producer known for hard techno and his Senso Sounds imprint.

Etienne De Crecy

Brina Knauss

Present in the music realm since 2014, Brina Knauss is a Slovenian-born artist who, after growing in the most renowned Milanese clubs, achieved a worldwide notoriety and recognition in today’s electronic music scene. Catching the attention and support of Luciano and Damian Lazarus early in her career, Brina Knauss can translate her classical training into contemporary sonorities rich in harmony, melodies and grooves, distinguishing herself for the ability of understanding the crowd’s response on her deep sets. Evey year she confirms her presence in high-end festivals like Afterlife, Zamna, Tomorrowland, Awakenings, Cercle, Extrema and many more. Her extreme versatility brings Brina Knauss to perform also in crossover events like Soundstorm in Riyadh, EDC Las Vegas and ULTRA Miami, showing her capability to share the stage with artists of the caliber of Carl Cox and Solomun, whilst exploring other genres through performances with Lost Frequences and Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike in Ibiza. Dived into production since 2019, starting from Crosstown Rebel’s sub-label Rebellion by dropping the track “Sledi Toku” featuring Brina’s own vocals, she has in her background collaborations with labels such as Armada Music, Zamna and Cercle Records, all confirming her ability to create emotionally rich tracks destinated to be spread both in clubs and in more relaxed environment. 2023 marks her debut with her own label “EMPATH”, having its first release in “WE KNOW” EP, a project that explores deep and immersive sounds around house and techno accompanied by transcendent vocals, sweet melodies and pulsing beats, resulting to a groovy music journey that leads the listener both to dance and just enjoy the vibe. Whether producing or Djing, Brina Knauss is an accomplished, determined and exceptional artist, who has already reached high-profile achievement but still aiming for evolving herself in different electronic music panoramas.

Chus & Ceballos

Yubik

Yubik is Based in Munich and conceptualized in 2018, the Yubik project has achieved measurable success in relatively short order. Initial releases courtesy of MoBlack and Stil Vor Talent set the course for well received projects via Atlant, Oddity and Radikon. Seemingly in constant evolution, the German artist‘s ingenious scope has continued to grow and mature as 2021 reaches its second quarter, opening up endless creative avenues and furthering his boundless appeal. With his latest Atlant vehicle ‚The Veil‘ getting the year underway in style and forthcoming music signed to Adana Twins‘ TAU imprint, Yubik continues his explorative path with his Afterlife debut ‚The Runner‘. On his musical journey Yubik has been travelling off the beaten path. Cabalistic and groovy at the same time, his raw, feral and most of all irresistibly danceable sound effortlessly crosses borders. Wether it‘s in the studio or in the club, he continues his trip by pushing limits/exploring new turf. This is only the beginning.

Abstraal

Kate Zubok

HVOB

Austrian electronic duo known for emotive, dark-pop-tinged house and techno with live vocals.

Tom Pooks

Kiko

Siavash

LESSSS

OMAKS

Originally from Paris, OMAKS started mixing in 2019, then naturally started to produce music of his own two years later. His track “Back Street Bass” allowed him to make a place for himself on the techno scene. His first EP “5AM”, released in 2022, later confirmed his legitimacy. Throughout 2023, he independently carried out the project of releasing 1 track per month, further affirming his certain talent as a producer. We can cite 'Crowd Control', 'Make Your Transition' or even 'Something Like This' among many others. He is regularly found on stages in France, Europe and South America; with collectives such as Verknipt, Doom and Teletech. His goal: to destroy dancefloors with his energy and make you sweat during his unforgettable sets. OMAKS’s key word: energy. He’ll play loud, you’ll dance fast.

MALIKK