The DJ, producer and mastering engineer is a stable force in every line-up and the core definer for our sound vision. Don't miss to witness his experience and high class mixing one more. Alba's energetic sets at FOLD and other venues highlight her technical prowess and passion for underground sounds. Discover the depth of her musical exploration this year in Essen.
Our good friend Alarico will once more enrich one of our productions with his return to STF Having established his versatile, highly-intensive, quality sound over the years, the Berlin-based artist is not only an outstanding creative but one of the most demanded names in our lineup every year. There is presumably only a few techno sets from the last couple years that do not include tracks from Altinbas. His intelligent and high quality procutions convince with intricate rhythmic arrangements and hazy atmosphere, reflecting all possible emotions and make the FUSE imprint co-curator one of the most forming artists in present techno.
After his banging contribution for STF24, it was a no brainer to bring him back this year. The Spanish-born and London-based DJ and producer is a true crowd whisperer that perfected to maintain tension and excitement during her vital techno sets. Anika Kunst can be described as a defining figure in Spanish techno that merges raw intensity with a distinct minimalist touch. Being deeply connected with the legendary Tresor, her sound resonates with audiences globally. Our good friend and outstanding artist Arthur Robert will make his return to STF25 with his profound and deep approach to high quality techno.
After his incredible concept EP "Particle Accelerator" on our in house label and sountracking a rainy summer day with his opening at last years STF, we can not wait to see him play live in July. The Mutual Dreaming founder manages like no other to find the sweet spot between light and meaningful, uplifting and melancholic in her genre-crossing sets and productions. You are not ready for this mystic day trip.
We are thrilled to welcome Bashkka to Essen for the first time who's pumping and sassy uplifting grooves are highly influenced by her time within the New York trans scene. The Blitz resident and Panorama Bar regular is an internationally recognized act that offeres the highly likeable combination of high class sound that's giving "brat" and a strong political voice. Ben Klock is undoubtedly a cornerstone of Berlin's techno scene and renowned for both, his legendary tracks that infected a whole generation of ravers and his precision-crafted sets that blend deep, rolling basslines with hypnotic grooves.
