As the day two arrived, we were even more excited about what was to come. The lineup was as impressive as day one with several acts that we were looking forward to. Dublin based producer Matador blew the main stage. His live set was packed with hard techno that kept the crowd fully engaged.
At the Red Bull stage Black Madonna was doing her thing, pumping some funky disco into the air like Musique’s “Keep On Jumpin’” and “Let Me See You (Clap Your Hands)” by Michele Chiavarini. There was a genuine fun feel to her set that brought smiles to the crowd.
The Beatport stage had one of the most exiting lineups of day two with female artists Heidi and Magda setting the tone. While we enjoyed the view of our neighbor country, Heidi was in her usual mood playing some hot house tunes like Rejected Records’ latest remix of “Brown Paper.” A fully immersed crowd was dancing into the sunny afternoon full of warm vibes. She finished her set paying tribute to Prince with a remix of “Controversy.” Next on deck was Polish born and Detroit raised Magda whose set featured top Acid house sounds with variants of minimal techno to tech house, all with a clinical flow. We spotted a few acid tunes like S:Vt “Re-Werk” of “Werk” and “Departure” by Etcher while the wind gave us a chance to cool down. Near the stage there was renowned Italian street artist 2501. He was working on piece during the whole weekend. It was a nice touch by the organizers to blend a visual artistic element into the festival.
Back to the main stage was the driving techno style of Loco Dice playing his classic tune “Carthago,” which was also celebrating an anniversary – ten years since its release on Cocoon Records. Constantly rising their hands, the crowd was bursting in climax under Dice’s club style techno. Tracks like Jimmy Edgar’s “iPhone” on Ultramajic and “Hiquike” remix by Silvestro S. on Supervision Recs were part of his repertoire.
The energy was high as Loco Dice finished his set. It was time for techno master Adam Beyer to make things fly. To us it was probably one of the top 3 sets of the festival. Beyer played an intense session with powerful baselines and dry hats showcasing true German techno. His closing with Draft Punk’s “Alive” speaks loudly about this proven veteran who still keeps us on the edge after many years in the circuit.
During Beyer’s set, Âme was also delivering the goodies at the Beatport stage. His DJ set was enhanced by the festivals’ top “light guy” (we’re missing his name). They created perfect synergy showcasing a blend of true techno and lightning design. Check out the video below where he plays one of our favorite tunes of the set.
Closing duties on the main stage were in the hands of Dubfire with his Live Hybrid showcase. He started this performance at Amsterdam’s ADE during its 2014 edition. A mind-bending show where music, video, and technology exposed the true complexity and limits of dance music performance. The stage had multiple screens and the projection formed a 3D effect while the music created a sensory symmetry.
