badtime
Born as a visual art collaboration in The Hague a few years ago, badtime quickly grew into a multi-disciplinary universe of its own. With electronic drumbeats, pulsating basslines, hypnotic synth and punky guitars, duo Kevin Schuitland and Ioana Ciora will make sure you won’t leave the dancefloor.
KIRARA
Get ready for an electrifying journey with KIRARA. Inspired by 1990s British dance music and 2000s Japanese electronica, the South Korean producer KIRARA crafts euphoric yet melancholic tracks using her computer and MIDI controllers. Entirely self-composed. Since 2014 she has carved out a shimmering universe of sound, releasing five full-length albums and numerous projects that blend delicate, emotional melodies with surging, dancefloor-driven energy. A seasoned live performer with 30+ shows a year, she has graced stages from SXSW to Ultra Korea and the Venice Biennale. Eight-time Korean Music Awards nominee and winner, her acclaimed album is essential listening for electronic music lovers.
Jack Shore
Mixing nostalgic electronic influences with personal feelings that inspired his journey, Jack Shore found an unique method of performing with synthesizers and loopers. Creating music on the spot while reading the audience in real-time, he already left a big impression on us with his JACK IN THE MIDDLE TOUR.
Niels Orens
Niels Orens is an electronic music producer with a knack for blending acoustic and electronic textures into a soundscape that feels deeply human. With deep basslines, warm cello harmonies, and a classical heart beating beneath rich electronic layers, Orens invites you into a sonic world where emotion takes the lead. His introspective yet dynamic live sets blur the lines between acoustic and electronic, calm and chaos. Following the release of his 2024 EP s/low nights, Orens continues to carve out space for reflection in a fast-paced scene. Fresh from collaborations with Max Cooper and performances across Europe, his AV live show will be featured at Hit The City.
Nymfo
With a career spanning legendary labels like Metalheadz, RAM Records, and Dispatch, Amsterdam-based Nymfo has earned his stripes as one of Drum & Bass’s most respected names. Whether lighting up massive festivals or bringing heat to the clubs where it all began, his DJ sets are a masterclass in tough, dancefloor-ready energy. Now running his own label, Love For Low Frequencies, and still pushing boundaries with every drop, Nymfo is proof that deep bass and sharp instincts never go out of style.
Charlie Avalon
Charlie Avalon is the DJ duo that derails your night in the best way possible. Chaos, curated to perfection. Charlie Rombach and Avalon Peters spin anything that gets the floor moving. From alternative bangers to electronic slammers, pop anthems to indie gems. Their only rule? No rules. After sharing the stage with icons like The Dare, 2manydjs, and LYNKS, and performing at festivals such as Best Kept Secret, Lowlands, Down The Rabbit Hole, and Into The Great Wide Open, as well as venues like Paradiso, Tivoli, and Melkweg, there’s no escaping them. Not that you’d want to. Expect chaos, sweat, and pure dancefloor euphoria during their set at Hit The City.
SUPERSTRINGS
SUPERSTRINGS is a dynamic group of five emerging artists redefining the trance scene. Drawing inspiration from the golden era of emotional trance anthems, they mix nostalgic vibes with a playful twist, featuring all-white outfits, their 'Show your emotions'- motto, all-caps captions, and a neon green dolphin mascot. While their approach is light-hearted, their DJ sets are deeply skilled, blending iconic 90s and 2000s trance classics with modern sounds. SUPERSTRINGS is also known for sold-out parties across the country, creating massive, euphoric events that attract new generations of trance fans. Their rise culminated in a collaboration with Armin van Buuren, remixing Prototype’s ‘Soundpiercing,’ paying tribute to the emotional core of trance. Don't miss the chance to be part of this stirring movement.
Buunshin
Step into a world where sound becomes emotion, and bass tells stories. Buunshin, the Dutch prodigy, is the genre-defying force behind some of the most forward-thinking bass music of our time. Mentored by legends like Noisia and championed by global icons such as Skrillex, Flume, Porter Robinson, and Chris Lake, Buunshin's rise has been nothing short of meteoric. Drawing inspiration from the fragility of life, the light that exists in the dark, and the suffering inherent in the human experience, Buunshin translates musical ideas in a way that reminds us of the vastness of the universe. He studies relentlessly, experiments with new technologies, embraces enchanting vocals, maximizes bass sounds, and evokes nostalgia; all to tell stories that explore our deepest thoughts.
CaitC
Straight out of Breda, CaitC is lighting up the scene as one of the most exciting new talents in electronic music. Known for her vibrant energy and fearless style, she blends crowd-favourite bangers, hidden gems, and her own explosive productions into every set. A CaitC performance is a full-on journey; colourful, uplifting, and impossible to stand still to. With a magnetic presence behind the decks, she’s already made waves across Europe, smashing stages at heavyweights like NOX, Rampage, and Liquicity. But CaitC isn’t just a DJ, she’s also a rising producer, with releases on respected labels such as Ridmic Records and Viper. Fueled by passion and driven by pure determination, CaitC is only just getting started.