WARSAW DANCE EVENT (WDE) An inclusive underground dance party promoting quality electronic music. After a successful debut in 2024, WDE returns with a Belgium-themed edition, celebrating one of Europe’s most vibrant electronic music hubs. This year, the Belgian scene will be represented by two outstanding artists, leading figures of the Brussels club scene: AZO and STEL-R (Acid City). ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ORIGINS & GENRES Experience the raw energy of pivotal electronic music genres: - Techno - Electro - Electronica - Drum’n Bass United by cutting-edge music technology — samplers, synthesizers, and drum machines — creating sounds and rhythms beyond traditional instruments. Most importantly, they thrive within the inclusive club and rave culture, with the dance floor as their centerpoint. Techno: Born in Detroit in the 1980s, inspired by European electronic music, Kraftwerk, and American funk and disco. Electro: Emerged in New York and Detroit, blending Kraftwerk’s influence with funk and hip-hop. Drum’n Bass: Originated from the British rave and jungle scene of the early 1990s, drawing from reggae, dub, and breakbeat. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ BELGIAN ELECTRONIC MUSIC Belgium has played a pivotal role in shaping the sound of European electronic music. From the early 1990s, Brussels became a hub for techno, electro, house and new beat — a genre born in Belgian clubs in the 80s that influenced rave culture across the continent. Legendary venues like Fuse and artists such as CJ Bolland, Marco Bailey, and Peter Van Hoesen helped define the raw, hypnotic energy of Belgian techno. The country’s scene has always embraced innovation, blending Detroit influences with acid, industrial, and experimental sounds. Today, Brussels continues to thrive with labels like Token, promotors like Acid City and artists like AZO and STEL-R pushing boundaries and connecting past and future. Founded in Ghent in 1983, R&S Records became one of Europe’s most influential techno labels, helping launch the careers of artists like CJ Bolland, Joey Beltram, Aphex Twin, and Juan Atkins, and the label continues to push boundaries today with artists like James Blake, Lone, and Blawan. Join us for a night dedicated to the legacy and future of Belgian electronic music. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ LINE-UP: - AZO (BE) - techno, acid, rave, electro, DJ set - STEL-R (BE) - techno, electro, acid, DJ set - Michael Knight aka Soul Beat Runner (UK) - drum'n bass, vinyl-only DJ set - Klar Kinelis (PL) - hypnotic modular techno, live set - MDMS (PL/BE) – hybrid techno live set - VJ Visual Vector A – immersive visuals Artist bios below! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ VENUE Piekło nad Niebem – ul. Nowy Świat 21C, Warsaw One of the city’s epicenters of electronic music ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🎟️ TICKETS - Limited Early Bird - 40 zł: presale on Resident Advisor or at the door for FB list & students, valid student ID required - General Admission - 60 zł: presale on Resident Advisor or at the door - cash, card, or BLIK - Morning Bird - 30 zł: after 4:00 a.m. on November 22, 2025 (at the door only - cash, card, or BLIK) ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ PARTNERS The event is a part of Belgian Week in Warsaw and is organized in cooperation with the Belgian Business Chamber in Poland ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ RULES - 18+ only - Rules and regulations apply. Participants not adhering to the rules may be asked to leave. - The organizer reserves the right to refuse entry without giving reason. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ RESPECT & SAFETY NO RACISM • NO SEXISM • NO HOMOPHOBIA • NO TRANSPHOBIA • NO XENOPHOBIA • NO ABLEISM • NO AGEISM • NO CLASSISM • NO FATPHOBIA • NO HATE ENJOY THE PARTY!!! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ARTIST BIOS: AZO (techno - acid - electro - rave / Brussels - BE) One of the craziest girls on the block and thriving force behind tasteful parties in Brussels such as “Queer Future Club”, and resident at Kiosk Radio. A multi-faced artist who makes a heavy and modern fusion of Acid, Techno, Trance, inherited from the UK hardcore and the Detroit techno era. Her unlimited “power of love” brings the partygoers into an incredible trip through music. Producer, keyboardist, DJ, and sound engineer, Azo has performed in the best international venues like: Boiler Room, Dour Festival, Nuits Sonores, Tomorrowland, Sonar Off, Positive Education, Macki Festival, Astropolis, Watergate, Concrete, Rex Club, C12, Horst, Couleur Café, Hoer, Listen Festival, Km 25, la Gaité lyrique, Transbordeur, Fuse, Renate, Paradise City Festival, Rinse France, The Lot radio, N10, Phoque off Festival. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ STEL-R (Electro – Techno - Acid City / Brussels - BE) An outstanding DJ, vinyl collector, music promotor and educator from Brussels, an Acid City label founder with over 20 years of experience on Belgian and European electronic scene. Stel-R is known for his eclectic sets, capable of switching from Detroit techno to electro and from acid to raw Chicago, always with the right dose of elegance. He has performed alongside artists such as Legowelt, Ken Ishii, Mark Flash, Ultradyne, Alexander Robotnick, The Hacker, Dynarec, ADULT., Egyptian Lover, Arabian Prince, Cosmic Force, Luke Eargoggle. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Michael Knight aka Soul Beat Runner (Jungle - Drum’n Bass / London - UK) Michael Knight, also known as Soul Beat Runner, is an expert and specialist in the history of Jungle / Drum & Bass music. He grew up in London and has been a vinyl collector and DJ of quality atmospheric D&B since the early 90’s. He attended classic parties like Metalheadz at the Blue Note and DJ Fabio’s club night Swerve. He worked in iconic record shops and record companies, gaining exclusive access to the greatest music pressed on vinyl. He still buys new music on vinyl and cuts dubplates at Planet Wax records in London. Has DJ’d with artists like Goldie, DJ Flight, Fracture, DJ Krust, and Presha across Europe. He previously performed in Warsaw with DJ Swan-e and is half Polish. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Klar Kinelis (hypnotic modular techno live / Warsaw - PL) A producer and performer of electronic music, known for live modular synthesizer sets recorded in single takes. Active in Warsaw's independent scene, his music blends deep/dub sounds with strong analogue techno. In 2023 he released the album 'Sulphur' under Trofika Records. He has been a resident of Live Act Bar, Świetlica, and Tea With Electricity. Since 2023, he runs the LoveAct series at Teatr Powszechny. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ MDMS (hybrid live techno / Warsaw – Brussels) DJ, live performer, producer and event promotor based in Warsaw & Brussels. He explores techno and beyond in hybrid sets, blending his productions with genre classics, contemporaries, sounds, effects, live interventions, and visuals. MDMS pushes the limits of live manipulation, creating evolving, improvised performances that blur the lines between DJing and live electronics. MDMS, also known as Mark Deadmus or Musiol, has experimented with genres from electroacoustic and concrete to industrial, dark electro, synth pop, and techno. He has released seven albums and toured across Europe. He has performed at festivals like Electronic Beats, Mayday, Wave Gotik Treffen, Castle Party, and Heineken Open’er. He has shared the stage with Westbam, Squarepusher, James Blake, Jazzanova, Front Line Assembly, Psychic TV, and remixed tracks by Eugeniusz Rudnik and Carl Craig. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ VJ Visual Vector A (immersive visuals) The visual storyteller who takes music to a whole new level! An experienced visual creator whose passion for music transcends the digital realm. With deep empathy and sensitivity to sound, he creates visual narratives that reflect the emotions of the artists and transport the audience into the heart of the music. His performances are improvised spectacles, full of beauty and darkness, merging music and visuals into one immersive experience. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Poster artwork by: offenbarung ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ WARSAW DANCE EVENT is an inclusive dance party promoting quality electronic music, organized by the Art and Progress Foundation (FAP), a non-profit organization and music label, based in Warsaw, established in 2008. The proceeds from ticket sales are used for the Foundation's statutory activities, that is, supporting independent culture, music, artists and event creations. (C) & (P) 2024 FUNDACJA ART AND PROGRESS / UNFOLDED (KRS 0000312943) Warsaw Dance Event and Unfolded are the labels of FAP Contact: [email protected] T. +48 22 637 30 38
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