Chica Chica
Psychedelic cumbia, desert-like film scores, and danceable tropical grooves form the basis for Chica Chica’s exciting sound. Born from a desire to travel, this trio takes you on a road trip back in time. Expect funky melodic bass lines, boisterous guitars, and South American percussion, which are organic and gritty, sunny and full of life. Like the analog photo on your favorite LP, it’s the perfect music to dream or dance to. For fans of La Lom, Hermanos Gutierrez, and Khruangbin.
Curated by Durum Records
Durum Records is a home for boundary-breaking music, where East and West collide to create something fresh, exciting and unmistakably original. Where roots ignite new sounds.
DJ Baba Ganouche
Baba Ganouche’s sound signature doesn’t limit itself to one genre. The French dj likes to embark the audience on a sonic journey through decades of world-infused groovy music with the sole goal of making you dance.
Curated by Durum Records
Durum Records is a home for boundary-breaking music, where East and West collide to create something fresh, exciting and unmistakably original. Where roots ignite new sounds.
Arabella Memdouh
Amsterdam-based dj and producer Arabelle Memdouh brings a fresh sound to every stage she steps on. Raised in a musical family, her childhood was immersed in the enchanting melodies of psychedelic rock and Arabic pop. Besides that, she is the creative force behind ATAY collective: a club night series celebrating the rich diversity of the SWANA music landscape, blending fresh talent with provocative artistic concepts.
Curated by Durum Records
Durum Records is a home for boundary-breaking music, where East and West collide to create something fresh, exciting and unmistakably original. Where roots ignite new sounds.
Kit Sebastian (DJ set)
London-based duo Kit Sebastian captivate audiences with a mesmerising blend of pure pop euphoria, timeless nostalgia and seductive complexity. Their distinctive sound weaves together global influences, vintage synth textures and melancholic elegance, tracing a psychedelic journey from the beaches of Bahia to the streets of Istanbul and Paris. Fueled by vibrant grooves, sophisticated lyricism and euphoric energy, Kit Sebastian create a hypnotic sonic universe that transcends borders, cultures and conventions with effortless charm.
Curated by Durum Records
Durum Records is a home for boundary-breaking music, where East and West collide to create something fresh, exciting and unmistakably original. Where roots ignite new sounds.
DJ support sets
At Hit The City, those in-between and after moments are also soundtracked. A handpicked selection of DJs steps in to bridge the gaps between and after concerts, turning transitions into afterparties and waiting time into dancing time. Expect unexpected blends, aftershow energy, and late-night vibes in daylight hours.
Altstadt
Dj Quick Fade
Club Alt met DJ Sharon en DJ Bob
Effenaar Grote Zaal
DJ Iris
Effenaar Kleine Zaal
Kaas FM
Bandgurl666
DJ Sjaak
Ketelhuisplein
Dynamo DJ team
Effenaar DJ team
Altstadt DJ team
Hit The City DJ team
ALTERITY by Jacco Gardner
Multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer, and media archaeologist Jacco Gardner has been connecting music, technology, and visual art since his HKU education (2007–2011). Gardner's artistic practice is characterized by his collection of rare synthesizers, light machines, and historical electronic instruments with unique technology. His technical expertise with analog synthesizers, legacy studio hardware, and MAX/MSP reflects his ongoing interest in the dialogue between human creativity and technological innovation. He is currently undertaking a doctoral research path into the spirit of that early digital era and the role of AI in creative practice, of which ALTERITY is a central artistic output.
With ALTERITY he excavates a forgotten moment in the history of human-machine collaboration. The piece's narration, written and researched by art historian María Pandiello, traces humanity's recurring desire to build thinking companions; against it, sound, light, and image are synthesized live, each element responsive to the others, in a format closer to improvisation against a silent film, except the film is audio narration and the improvised response is audiovisual.
See ALTERITY at 16:00-16:45 and 20:45-21:30.
Credits:
- Creator: Jacco Gardner
- Performance by: Jacco Gardner
- Narration & Research: Maria Pandiello
- Research and historic-futuristic design: Edwin Gardner
- Video & Animation: Lucas Laujedo
- Producer: Floris Smit | UPscaleXR
- Supported by: Stimuleringsfonds voor de creatieve industrie
Julia Sabaté
The half Spanish, half Dutch Julia Sabaté grew up with two cultures and found that it has its advantages, but it can also lead to inner conflicts. Questions like who are you, how do you identify yourself and what values align with you? This balance came naturally when Julia began to express her thoughts in Spanish. With her third single ‘Hipocresia’ she opens the world of her upcoming album ‘Egoísta’: a collection of twelve songs, each representing a different coping mechanism on the path toward gradually reclaiming yourself.
K.ZIA
K.ZIA blends soul and alternative R&B in a sound that is as intimate as it is empowering. The Afro-European singer, actor, and creative director seamlessly blends raw emotion, captivating storytelling, and striking visuals into a unique artistic experience. With over 23 million streams, acclaimed releases including her debut album Genesis, and features on HBO, Disney+, and international media outlets, K.ZIA continues to leave her mark worldwide. From major festival stages across Europe and Africa to collaborations with global brands and film projects, she continues to expand her creative universe and connect with audiences across borders.
KAGAMI (DJ set)
The Netherlands-based cosmic funk duo KAGAMI started with a shared love for 80s Japanese City Pop, French Touch, Italo Disco and Brazilian MPB. Inspired by artists like Daft Punk and Casiopea, their music blends live instrumentation with synth-centered production into a sound which is both nostalgic and forward-looking. On stage, they present a hybrid duo set layering synthesizers, vocoder, and DJing while reshaping their tracks into direct, dance-focused sets.
Curated by Durum Records
Durum Records is a home for boundary-breaking music, where East and West collide to create something fresh, exciting and unmistakably original. Where roots ignite new sounds.
KAGAMI
The Netherlands-based cosmic funk duo KAGAMI started with a shared love for 80s Japanese City Pop, French Touch, Italo Disco and Brazilian MPB. Inspired by artists like Daft Punk and Casiopea, their music blends live instrumentation with synth-centered production into a sound which is both nostalgic and forward-looking. On stage, they present a hybrid duo set layering synthesizers, vocoder, and DJing while reshaping their tracks into direct, dance-focused sets.
Curated by Durum Records
Durum Records is a home for boundary-breaking music, where East and West collide to create something fresh, exciting and unmistakably original. Where roots ignite new sounds.