UPCLOSE ANNOUNCES LINEUP FOR THEIR RETURN
Upclose is coming back to Spaarnwoude-Park on May 17 and 18 for its highly anticipated second addition. As the newest festival by Awakenings, Upclose will dive into the niche edges of techno, creating an unforgettable experience and connecting the crowd with live performances and innovative b2b’s.
This year’s line-up brings together global icons and exclusive collaborations like Jeff Mills, EZ, DJ Rush, Kobosil, Berlin powerhouse, Thunderstorm KI/KI, Donato Dozzy, one of last year’s highlights, returns alongside Jane Fitz for the very first time for a weave of deep ambient and hypnotic techno.
999999999 presents a special acid set, DJ Fuckoff delivers an eclectic mix of house, breaks, and techno. Atsuo the Pineapple Donkey (live), a Dutch debut, showcases an eccentric techno performance from Japan. Luigi Tozzi (live) enchants with deep, hypnotic techno and immersive soundscapes, while Stigmata (live) marks the return of Andre Walter’s iconic project. Expect early 2000s techno grooves, reimagined for today’s dance floor. Cristian Varela x Marco Bailey face off in a thrilling 6-deck battle setup. Traumer (live) presents an exclusive debut performance, blending minimal perfection with a touch of French finesse, and Zisko (hybrid live) surprises with a genre-defying hybrid performance.
Dynamic pairings shape this year’s line-up, with explosive collaborations like Ben Klock x Ignez, Philippa Pacho x JakoJako, blending melodic subtleties with raw beats and Surgeon x Rrose on stage together for the first time with an exclusive liveset. Marrøn x Rødhåd deliver groove in its most danceable forms while Chris Stussy x Sally C bring house excellence to the forefront. Other highlights include Adiel x Ogazon, Yanamaste x Beste Hira, Anetha x Patrick Mason, Shoal x Loek Frey, Mac Declos x Akua and Benwal x Janis Zielinski, Cynthia Spiering, and Benny Rodrigues, and Moody Mehran x Ineffekt . Other names like Stef Mendesidis, Nelly, Hitam, Tekna, Cybersex, Grace Dahl, Lobster, Isaiah, Client x Shoob, Genex, Vromo and Thoms Traxx prove the underground thrives locally as much as globally.
Community and culture take center stage at Upclose, refining its progressive soundscape and amplifying the connection between music, collective movement, and the moment.
Tickets are be available via Awakenings.
