Stone Techno Festival
Stone Techno Festival
Stone Techno Festival
08 – 09 July 2023
08 – 09 July 2023
08 – 09 July 2023
UNESCO World Heritage Zollverein Essen
UNESCO World Heritage Zollverein Essen
UNESCO World Heritage Zollverein Essen
Line-up
Barcelona based techno purist and skill icon Adriana Lopez will set the whole place on fire with her inspiring representation of raw but driving sound colours. The Colombian DJ, producer, and label head has been a scene-wide inspiration for over two decades now and creates an exceptional, atmospheric momentum with every performance.
Our very own sound asthetics will again be represented by The Third Room Founder Ahmet Sisman. In his sets, sound concepts gained from decades within the scene fuse with contemporary aspects of electronic underground music to create the virtous foundation Stone Techno Festivals DNA.
When talking about the thriving music scene in the Ruhr Area, Alice & Bob are definitely a part of the new movement. The Dortmund based art and DJ duo impresses with a remarkably distinctive audible approach. Fast and trancy groove sound from all over the rave timeline will incessantly wind your head and energize your bones.
Driven by her non-conformity and urge to extend consistent frames, Anastasia Kristensen achieved to be named as one of technos top selectors at all. The Copenhagen located pioneer shows constant curiosity to find inspiration outside the common trails which leads to a superb, unpredictable sound picture, promising inspiration at every point. Be prepared for another magnificent T3R performance.
Anetha is arguably one of the most exhilarating guest at STF23. With translating the 90's sound aesthetic into her very own definition of new rave music, the french DJ, producer and label manger acknowledges old school impressions while setting the bar for their futuristic creative use. The Mama Told Ya founder provides an impressively high, superior output, making her one of the most eminent faces of modern techno.
Multifaceted talent Caiva is one of the quickest ascending artists in recent years. The Munich based DJ and producer shows undisputed competence in both – the art of producing and presenting music. While making herself a name using her own voice and instrumental skills for her productions, her sets deliver eccentric peak-time energy and a bit of everything unexpected.
Mala Junta resident D.Dan is widely known for causing mass excitement with his raw, hard, but groove-based definition of sound. After enjoying his energetic performance and track contribution for the Stone Techno Series in 2022, we are more than looking forward to get some more ear-candy from one of Berlin's finest´s again.
Dasha Rush's style-transcending, sophisticated productions earned her global recognition and acknowledgement. Seeing genre as a starting point rather than a destination, Dasha can be illustrated as a mood creator, making it impossible to just listen to her genuine techno, blended with elements of ambient and electronica. We can't wait for this very special voyage under her guidance.
Knowing that no illustration can be valid enough to describe the Rotterdam legend David Vunk, we insistently invite you to convince yourselves of his boundary-breaking track selection and contagious charisma. The Moustache Records founder is fracturing the techno cliché of being overly serious and therefore notorious to surprise and energize dance floors with his performative positivity.
DJ Gigola's approach to music is as versatile as her noticeable influences. Whether providing thrilling and delightful productions or including a bit of everything fancy in her percussive sound-frame while DJing, the Live From Earth resident can be described as one of the most unpredictable and entertaining artists out there.
We are blessed awaiting Eerste Communie Collective to host the Werkschwimmbad Floor on Sunday. In tradition of their name, referring to a catholic tradition practiced Sundays, the crew from Amsterdam is widely known for their excessive day raves on the last bit of the week. Bringing along their roster loaded with incredible talent, it is perfectly set that the Sunday tradition will be maintained at STF23.
Fadi Mohem's music is speaking a crystal clear and thrilling language. The Berghain resident brings back dubby chords and patterns from techno's golden age to include them into his very own floor of rhythm and groove. Definitely don't miss his brilliant executed live performance including sounds that enchanted the first generation of ravers decades ago.
There might be only a few artists with comparable experience but foresight at the same time as Freddy K within the techno scene. With his mindset calibrated to non-negotiable continuity and always strictly playing vinyl, Alessio can be specified as one of Berlin's true and inspiring originals.
Words can't describe how pumped we are about longstay Héctor Oaks, as one of techno's most wanted, returning to STF23 after his virtuous performance last year. His name speaks for himself, so there is nothing more to say then: be prepared for another outstanding vinyl-set, containing a high class track selection mixed together in excellence.
Helena Hauff is one of Germanys most formative IDM artists of the last decade. Producing and Djing analogue, her sound perfectly hits the spot between nostalgic sound memories and contemporary futuristic ideas. With her innovative approach to give minimalistic electro/breakbeat elements a new purpose applied in techno sets, Helena created nothing less than an entirely new perception of intelligent dance music.
Always on full drive, Holden Federico´s sets are the result of technos crucial components emerging to undiscovered novelties in a vertiginous pace. Convince yourselves of his indisputable ability to bring an entire floor to several exceptional conditions between insanity and trance with his sound heavily influenced by Detroit Techno from the golden era.
Berlin based Venezuelan DJ and producer Hyperaktivist will bring a mix of established and innovative fast grooves to Essen. Noticeably influenced by percussion-heavy rave classics and old school 90's Techno, the Mala Junta member merges genres like no other.
Bringing a very unique form of bass-heavy UK techno to the table, the London based DJ and producer IMOGEN is without a doubt insanely fast rising within our subculture. Her disruptive and dystopian sound identity is captivating innovative and raises the curiosity of ravers all around the world.
We are more than ready to see multitalented JakoJako behind the decks at STF23. Always delivering something to feel, she most definitely is one of only a few artists that seem to have such an easy and influential access to their listeners emotions. Apart from a high-quality track selection, we absolutely don't know what to expect from the true musician's DJ set. Convince yourselves of the Berghain resident's ability in creating curiosity and heat.
Julian Muller is setting bar after bar with his forward thinking approach to music. The NALI label owner's productions and collaborations clearly show his very own, distinctive sound DNA and DJ-wise, he is clearly one of the most skilled turntablist out there. After his thrilling closing at Tresor.West in December, it is about time for him to return to STF23.
Let's dive deep into secret spheres of utopian and raw tones with french artist Justine Perry. The Kalt resident made herself a name for her unconventional, hypnotic soundscape based on rhythms and grooves. In addition to that, Justine's social activities and newcomer support make her an admirable mentor in subculture.
Dutch born and Berlin based DJ Laure Croft can be named as an ambassador of the physical and harder side of old school influenced techno grooves. Her vinyl-sets proof her outstanding quality as a selector and shake bodies to the peak and beyond. After having her playing on our stage at Intercell in February, we firmly invite you to witness another one of her spectacular performances for us.
Enlightened audible output implemented in activism and social engagement makes Lea Occhi a very special one out there. The Spectrum co-founder´s organic but driving tribal sound captures hearts by storm while her social commitment makes her an absolute role model within the scene. In both directions, Lea is a formative pioneer and protagonist, delighting us to have her playing at STF23.
Vault Sessions resident Lobster is definitely one to watch with his style-crossing DJ sets. The Amsterdam based artist loves to surprise the dance-floors with his high-energy track selection, blending different paces, genres and decades to an always fulminant and moving mix.
Marcel Dettmann is undisputed one of the absolute highlights of STF23. His sets and productions influence ravers and artists since decades and leave no doubt why he holds his Berghain residency since the clubs opening in 2004. With that being said, it is impossible to appropriately describe Marcels sound in a few words – just be there and witness history to be written at the UNESCO World Heritage Zollverein!
Mola Mola is a key contributor for the Ruhr Areas subculture since years. With his constantly developing sound vision, the now London based artist has been heavily touring around - with more destinations to come since starting his project Fassade. Expect groovy and percussive sounds, roughly categorized as techno and influenced by house, dub and breakbeat elements.
There is no way to not consider MRD when speaking about so called "New Trance" sound. The Norwegian DJ and producer is one of the genres most hyped artists, impressing with his sets and tracks equally. After his incredible gig at Tresor.West in December last year, we can't wait to have him back to present his musical repertoire ranging from old classics to modern bangers.
Machine whisperer and composer Nadia Struiwigh will be performing live at STF23. The truly gifted sound designer gives birth to a whole universe of melodies and noises, emerging to something almost supernatural while resonating with the crowd. From the warmest, peaceful sky full of stars to dystopic, apocalyptic thunderstorms, Struighwigh's endless innovation, accompanied by her intuitive capabilities, will leave you behind deeply astonished.
Everybody's darling Narciss is known for an unmatched sound when it comes to positive and energetic uptempo grooves. With a never-ending output so unforeseeable but immensely recognizable at the same time, we can just lean back and let them do their thing. Expect a wild and catchy mix, putting a permanent smile on your faces.
Berlin based Georgian DJ Neux convinces with her top notch music selection ranging from 90's groove hits to new school electro bangers with multiple secret weapons in between. The Khidi resident knows how to please a crowd and maintain a peak intensity hence we are looking forward to her T3R debut.
Nur Jaber's excessive sound makes her a no-brainer booking when high energy escalation is required. With her roots in Lebanon, the Berlin based DJ and producer wisely uses oriental influences to complete an overall picture of music always coming from a bigger meaning or intention. With being regular at the most legendary clubs and festivals, her set at STF23 is a certain don't miss.
We simply had no other choice than bringing back Patrick Mason after his absolute epic show last year. The allround-entertainer will light up the whole place again with his miraculous aura. Like last year, we don't exactly know what to expect but it is guaranteed that a wave of positive energy will enchant the crowd once again.
The uprising artist and Vault Sessions resident Phil Berg accomplishes to cause both - ecstatic, shaky escalation and obscure, dreamy daze with his iconic mix of fast grooves and hypnotic patterns. Percussive always on point, his sound is neither missing spice nor being annoyingly intrusive but simply perfectly present. This absolute skill to be right on the spot makes us await Phil's set with impatience and curiosity.
Rødhåd is without a doubt the endboss of hypnotic techno. As one of the genres most formative innovators within the last decade and arguably being ahead of his time, his creative output mostly build the foundation for the popularity and nowadays redefinition of deep and melancholic, raw sounds. We can't wait for his performance to perfectly match the post-industrial atmosphere of the UNESCO World Heritage Zollverein.
Get ready for Salome's reinvention of heavy hitting electro. The Herrensauna resident combines defining genre elements such as intrusive synths or slamming drums with techno, acid or the well-considered use of melodies and vocals. The rhythmic variety between 2 and 4 on the floor completes her very unique style and leads ravers to a hard dancing trance from the first to the last beat.
Just in case you've been missing hardness and hedonism until now, SPFDJ will surely sort you out. The sassy Herrensauna resident is one of Berlin's hottest names at the moment and transports the cities vibes like no other to the dance floor. Let her brutal techno abduct and control you - enjoyment assured
Unimpressed by all the different trends techno was undergoing throughout the years, Stephanie Sykes has successfully managed to promote and celebrate her unique craft for many years now. With a nonchalant attitude towards all the short-living tendencies around her, the Berlin resident developed her recognizable own, dark and mystical music, oscillating between different sounds and moods.
Breathing music knowledge and history, the Rotterdam DJ and producer Stranger aka Tafkamp can be described as a nowadays embodiment of underground rave culture. The Self Reflektion founder comes with a mysterious aura and delivers true, massively old school influenced techno in his widely acknowledged mixes and production.
With his cutting edge productions and futuristic approach on rhythms and soundscapes, Talismann is with no doubt one of the most exiting artists out there and literally on everyone's lips. Setting the tone for rave enthusiasts afield from big rooms or trend-hunters, he clearly is one of our favorites within the T3R circle too.
No prisoners will be taken with UFO95's live performance at STF23. The Mama Told Ya member has accomplished to make hard dance elements not only appreciated but sometimes even required or missed in techno and is therefore transcending boundary after boundary. With his influences widely spread across genres and timelines, UFO95's hard and fast sound never misses to surprise.
Advanced, raw soundscapes, perfectly chosen and mixed will please your ears once again with our very own crew member Verschwender returning behind the decks. The Seelen resident has been around quite a lot so far, playing notorious venues and releasing on promising labels. His performance on this years STF will be another certain stop in his successful journey.
Local hero Vlizz is one of the most magnificent protagonists in our region. Contagious energetic vibes, absolute music knowledge and a supreme sound idea make her highlight line-up after line-up in her city Cologne, the Ruhr Area and beyond. A toolbox packed with weapons across groove techno, breakbeat and fast house will be fired at you with highest ecstasy.
Absolutely indispensable, not only for T3R's sound vision but the project itself, our resident VNNN. is a glowing figure. Selecting the hottest driving, hypnotic tunes with unmatched enthusiasm before mixing and delivering them highly skilled and powerful, the likable energy bundle will with no doubt win your hearts and ears.
Wallis is simply impressive. The Berlin based producer and sound designer made herself a name for her recognizable special style being mostly sinister and distorted without failing to surprise regularly. See the true talent perform a live-set at STF23.
Our very own sound asthetics will again be represented by The Third Room Founder Ahmet Sisman. In his sets, sound concepts gained from decades within the scene fuse with contemporary aspects of electronic underground music to create the virtous foundation Stone Techno Festivals DNA.
Anetha is arguably one of the most exhilarating guest at STF23. With translating the 90's sound aesthetic into her very own definition of new rave music, the french DJ, producer and label manger acknowledges old school impressions while setting the bar for their futuristic creative use. The Mama Told Ya founder provides an impressively high, superior output, making her one of the most eminent faces of modern techno.
Mala Junta resident D.Dan is widely known for causing mass excitement with his raw, hard, but groove-based definition of sound. After enjoying his energetic performance and track contribution for the Stone Techno Series in 2022, we are more than looking forward to get some more ear-candy from one of Berlin's finest´s again.
DJ Gigola's approach to music is as versatile as her noticeable influences. Whether providing thrilling and delightful productions or including a bit of everything fancy in her percussive sound-frame while DJing, the Live From Earth resident can be described as one of the most unpredictable and entertaining artists out there.
Fadi Mohem's music is speaking a crystal clear and thrilling language. The Berghain resident brings back dubby chords and patterns from techno's golden age to include them into his very own floor of rhythm and groove. Definitely don't miss his brilliant executed live performance including sounds that enchanted the first generation of ravers decades ago.
There might be only a few artists with comparable experience but foresight at the same time as Freddy K within the techno scene. With his mindset calibrated to non-negotiable continuity and always strictly playing vinyl, Alessio can be specified as one of Berlin's true and inspiring originals.
Bringing a very unique form of bass-heavy UK techno to the table, the London based DJ and producer IMOGEN is without a doubt insanely fast rising within our subculture. Her disruptive and dystopian sound identity is captivating innovative and raises the curiosity of ravers all around the world.
We are more than ready to see multitalented JakoJako behind the decks at STF23. Always delivering something to feel, she most definitely is one of only a few artists that seem to have such an easy and influential access to their listeners emotions. Apart from a high-quality track selection, we absolutely don't know what to expect from the true musician's DJ set. Convince yourselves of the Berghain resident's ability in creating curiosity and heat.
Julian Muller is setting bar after bar with his forward thinking approach to music. The NALI label owner's productions and collaborations clearly show his very own, distinctive sound DNA and DJ-wise, he is clearly one of the most skilled turntablist out there. After his thrilling closing at Tresor.West in December, it is about time for him to return to STF23.
Let's dive deep into secret spheres of utopian and raw tones with french artist Justine Perry. The Kalt resident made herself a name for her unconventional, hypnotic soundscape based on rhythms and grooves. In addition to that, Justine's social activities and newcomer support make her an admirable mentor in subculture.
Enlightened audible output implemented in activism and social engagement makes Lea Occhi a very special one out there. The Spectrum co-founder´s organic but driving tribal sound captures hearts by storm while her social commitment makes her an absolute role model within the scene. In both directions, Lea is a formative pioneer and protagonist, delighting us to have her playing at STF23.
Vault Sessions resident Lobster is definitely one to watch with his style-crossing DJ sets. The Amsterdam based artist loves to surprise the dance-floors with his high-energy track selection, blending different paces, genres and decades to an always fulminant and moving mix.
Mola Mola is a key contributor for the Ruhr Areas subculture since years. With his constantly developing sound vision, the now London based artist has been heavily touring around - with more destinations to come since starting his project Fassade. Expect groovy and percussive sounds, roughly categorized as techno and influenced by house, dub and breakbeat elements.
There is no way to not consider MRD when speaking about so called "New Trance" sound. The Norwegian DJ and producer is one of the genres most hyped artists, impressing with his sets and tracks equally. After his incredible gig at Tresor.West in December last year, we can't wait to have him back to present his musical repertoire ranging from old classics to modern bangers.
Nur Jaber's excessive sound makes her a no-brainer booking when high energy escalation is required. With her roots in Lebanon, the Berlin based DJ and producer wisely uses oriental influences to complete an overall picture of music always coming from a bigger meaning or intention. With being regular at the most legendary clubs and festivals, her set at STF23 is a certain don't miss.
We simply had no other choice than bringing back Patrick Mason after his absolute epic show last year. The allround-entertainer will light up the whole place again with his miraculous aura. Like last year, we don't exactly know what to expect but it is guaranteed that a wave of positive energy will enchant the crowd once again.
The uprising artist and Vault Sessions resident Phil Berg accomplishes to cause both - ecstatic, shaky escalation and obscure, dreamy daze with his iconic mix of fast grooves and hypnotic patterns. Percussive always on point, his sound is neither missing spice nor being annoyingly intrusive but simply perfectly present. This absolute skill to be right on the spot makes us await Phil's set with impatience and curiosity.
Rødhåd is without a doubt the endboss of hypnotic techno. As one of the genres most formative innovators within the last decade and arguably being ahead of his time, his creative output mostly build the foundation for the popularity and nowadays redefinition of deep and melancholic, raw sounds. We can't wait for his performance to perfectly match the post-industrial atmosphere of the UNESCO World Heritage Zollverein.
Get ready for Salome's reinvention of heavy hitting electro. The Herrensauna resident combines defining genre elements such as intrusive synths or slamming drums with techno, acid or the well-considered use of melodies and vocals. The rhythmic variety between 2 and 4 on the floor completes her very unique style and leads ravers to a hard dancing trance from the first to the last beat.
Unimpressed by all the different trends techno was undergoing throughout the years, Stephanie Sykes has successfully managed to promote and celebrate her unique craft for many years now. With a nonchalant attitude towards all the short-living tendencies around her, the Berlin resident developed her recognizable own, dark and mystical music, oscillating between different sounds and moods.
Breathing music knowledge and history, the Rotterdam DJ and producer Stranger aka Tafkamp can be described as a nowadays embodiment of underground rave culture. The Self Reflektion founder comes with a mysterious aura and delivers true, massively old school influenced techno in his widely acknowledged mixes and production.
With his cutting edge productions and futuristic approach on rhythms and soundscapes, Talismann is with no doubt one of the most exiting artists out there and literally on everyone's lips. Setting the tone for rave enthusiasts afield from big rooms or trend-hunters, he clearly is one of our favorites within the T3R circle too.
No prisoners will be taken with UFO95's live performance at STF23. The Mama Told Ya member has accomplished to make hard dance elements not only appreciated but sometimes even required or missed in techno and is therefore transcending boundary after boundary. With his influences widely spread across genres and timelines, UFO95's hard and fast sound never misses to surprise.
Advanced, raw soundscapes, perfectly chosen and mixed will please your ears once again with our very own crew member Verschwender returning behind the decks. The Seelen resident has been around quite a lot so far, playing notorious venues and releasing on promising labels. His performance on this years STF will be another certain stop in his successful journey.
Local hero Vlizz is one of the most magnificent protagonists in our region. Contagious energetic vibes, absolute music knowledge and a supreme sound idea make her highlight line-up after line-up in her city Cologne, the Ruhr Area and beyond. A toolbox packed with weapons across groove techno, breakbeat and fast house will be fired at you with highest ecstasy.
Absolutely indispensable, not only for T3R's sound vision but the project itself, our resident VNNN. is a glowing figure. Selecting the hottest driving, hypnotic tunes with unmatched enthusiasm before mixing and delivering them highly skilled and powerful, the likable energy bundle will with no doubt win your hearts and ears.
Barcelona based techno purist and skill icon Adriana Lopez will set the whole place on fire with her inspiring representation of raw but driving sound colours. The Colombian DJ, producer, and label head has been a scene-wide inspiration for over two decades now and creates an exceptional, atmospheric momentum with every performance.
When talking about the thriving music scene in the Ruhr Area, Alice & Bob are definitely a part of the new movement. The Dortmund based art and DJ duo impresses with a remarkably distinctive audible approach. Fast and trancy groove sound from all over the rave timeline will incessantly wind your head and energize your bones.
Driven by her non-conformity and urge to extend consistent frames, Anastasia Kristensen achieved to be named as one of technos top selectors at all. The Copenhagen located pioneer shows constant curiosity to find inspiration outside the common trails which leads to a superb, unpredictable sound picture, promising inspiration at every point. Be prepared for another magnificent T3R performance.
Multifaceted talent Caiva is one of the quickest ascending artists in recent years. The Munich based DJ and producer shows undisputed competence in both – the art of producing and presenting music. While making herself a name using her own voice and instrumental skills for her productions, her sets deliver eccentric peak-time energy and a bit of everything unexpected.
Dasha Rush's style-transcending, sophisticated productions earned her global recognition and acknowledgement. Seeing genre as a starting point rather than a destination, Dasha can be illustrated as a mood creator, making it impossible to just listen to her genuine techno, blended with elements of ambient and electronica. We can't wait for this very special voyage under her guidance.
Knowing that no illustration can be valid enough to describe the Rotterdam legend David Vunk, we insistently invite you to convince yourselves of his boundary-breaking track selection and contagious charisma. The Moustache Records founder is fracturing the techno cliché of being overly serious and therefore notorious to surprise and energize dance floors with his performative positivity.
We are blessed awaiting Eerste Communie Collective to host the Werkschwimmbad Floor on Sunday. In tradition of their name, referring to a catholic tradition practiced Sundays, the crew from Amsterdam is widely known for their excessive day raves on the last bit of the week. Bringing along their roster loaded with incredible talent, it is perfectly set that the Sunday tradition will be maintained at STF23.
Words can't describe how pumped we are about longstay Héctor Oaks, as one of techno's most wanted, returning to STF23 after his virtuous performance last year. His name speaks for himself, so there is nothing more to say then: be prepared for another outstanding vinyl-set, containing a high class track selection mixed together in excellence.
Helena Hauff is one of Germanys most formative IDM artists of the last decade. Producing and Djing analogue, her sound perfectly hits the spot between nostalgic sound memories and contemporary futuristic ideas. With her innovative approach to give minimalistic electro/breakbeat elements a new purpose applied in techno sets, Helena created nothing less than an entirely new perception of intelligent dance music.
Always on full drive, Holden Federico´s sets are the result of technos crucial components emerging to undiscovered novelties in a vertiginous pace. Convince yourselves of his indisputable ability to bring an entire floor to several exceptional conditions between insanity and trance with his sound heavily influenced by Detroit Techno from the golden era.
Berlin based Venezuelan DJ and producer Hyperaktivist will bring a mix of established and innovative fast grooves to Essen. Noticeably influenced by percussion-heavy rave classics and old school 90's Techno, the Mala Junta member merges genres like no other.
Dutch born and Berlin based DJ Laure Croft can be named as an ambassador of the physical and harder side of old school influenced techno grooves. Her vinyl-sets proof her outstanding quality as a selector and shake bodies to the peak and beyond. After having her playing on our stage at Intercell in February, we firmly invite you to witness another one of her spectacular performances for us.
Marcel Dettmann is undisputed one of the absolute highlights of STF23. His sets and productions influence ravers and artists since decades and leave no doubt why he holds his Berghain residency since the clubs opening in 2004. With that being said, it is impossible to appropriately describe Marcels sound in a few words – just be there and witness history to be written at the UNESCO World Heritage Zollverein!
Machine whisperer and composer Nadia Struiwigh will be performing live at STF23. The truly gifted sound designer gives birth to a whole universe of melodies and noises, emerging to something almost supernatural while resonating with the crowd. From the warmest, peaceful sky full of stars to dystopic, apocalyptic thunderstorms, Struighwigh's endless innovation, accompanied by her intuitive capabilities, will leave you behind deeply astonished.
Everybody's darling Narciss is known for an unmatched sound when it comes to positive and energetic uptempo grooves. With a never-ending output so unforeseeable but immensely recognizable at the same time, we can just lean back and let them do their thing. Expect a wild and catchy mix, putting a permanent smile on your faces.
Berlin based Georgian DJ Neux convinces with her top notch music selection ranging from 90's groove hits to new school electro bangers with multiple secret weapons in between. The Khidi resident knows how to please a crowd and maintain a peak intensity hence we are looking forward to her T3R debut.
Just in case you've been missing hardness and hedonism until now, SPFDJ will surely sort you out. The sassy Herrensauna resident is one of Berlin's hottest names at the moment and transports the cities vibes like no other to the dance floor. Let her brutal techno abduct and control you - enjoyment assured
Wallis is simply impressive. The Berlin based producer and sound designer made herself a name for her recognizable special style being mostly sinister and distorted without failing to surprise regularly. See the true talent perform a live-set at STF23.
Barcelona based techno purist and skill icon Adriana Lopez will set the whole place on fire with her inspiring representation of raw but driving sound colours. The Colombian DJ, producer, and label head has been a scene-wide inspiration for over two decades now and creates an exceptional, atmospheric momentum with every performance.
Our very own sound asthetics will again be represented by The Third Room Founder Ahmet Sisman. In his sets, sound concepts gained from decades within the scene fuse with contemporary aspects of electronic underground music to create the virtous foundation Stone Techno Festivals DNA.
When talking about the thriving music scene in the Ruhr Area, Alice & Bob are definitely a part of the new movement. The Dortmund based art and DJ duo impresses with a remarkably distinctive audible approach. Fast and trancy groove sound from all over the rave timeline will incessantly wind your head and energize your bones.
Driven by her non-conformity and urge to extend consistent frames, Anastasia Kristensen achieved to be named as one of technos top selectors at all. The Copenhagen located pioneer shows constant curiosity to find inspiration outside the common trails which leads to a superb, unpredictable sound picture, promising inspiration at every point. Be prepared for another magnificent T3R performance.
Anetha is arguably one of the most exhilarating guest at STF23. With translating the 90's sound aesthetic into her very own definition of new rave music, the french DJ, producer and label manger acknowledges old school impressions while setting the bar for their futuristic creative use. The Mama Told Ya founder provides an impressively high, superior output, making her one of the most eminent faces of modern techno.
Multifaceted talent Caiva is one of the quickest ascending artists in recent years. The Munich based DJ and producer shows undisputed competence in both – the art of producing and presenting music. While making herself a name using her own voice and instrumental skills for her productions, her sets deliver eccentric peak-time energy and a bit of everything unexpected.
Mala Junta resident D.Dan is widely known for causing mass excitement with his raw, hard, but groove-based definition of sound. After enjoying his energetic performance and track contribution for the Stone Techno Series in 2022, we are more than looking forward to get some more ear-candy from one of Berlin's finest´s again.
Dasha Rush's style-transcending, sophisticated productions earned her global recognition and acknowledgement. Seeing genre as a starting point rather than a destination, Dasha can be illustrated as a mood creator, making it impossible to just listen to her genuine techno, blended with elements of ambient and electronica. We can't wait for this very special voyage under her guidance.
Knowing that no illustration can be valid enough to describe the Rotterdam legend David Vunk, we insistently invite you to convince yourselves of his boundary-breaking track selection and contagious charisma. The Moustache Records founder is fracturing the techno cliché of being overly serious and therefore notorious to surprise and energize dance floors with his performative positivity.
DJ Gigola's approach to music is as versatile as her noticeable influences. Whether providing thrilling and delightful productions or including a bit of everything fancy in her percussive sound-frame while DJing, the Live From Earth resident can be described as one of the most unpredictable and entertaining artists out there.
We are blessed awaiting Eerste Communie Collective to host the Werkschwimmbad Floor on Sunday. In tradition of their name, referring to a catholic tradition practiced Sundays, the crew from Amsterdam is widely known for their excessive day raves on the last bit of the week. Bringing along their roster loaded with incredible talent, it is perfectly set that the Sunday tradition will be maintained at STF23.
Fadi Mohem's music is speaking a crystal clear and thrilling language. The Berghain resident brings back dubby chords and patterns from techno's golden age to include them into his very own floor of rhythm and groove. Definitely don't miss his brilliant executed live performance including sounds that enchanted the first generation of ravers decades ago.
There might be only a few artists with comparable experience but foresight at the same time as Freddy K within the techno scene. With his mindset calibrated to non-negotiable continuity and always strictly playing vinyl, Alessio can be specified as one of Berlin's true and inspiring originals.
Words can't describe how pumped we are about longstay Héctor Oaks, as one of techno's most wanted, returning to STF23 after his virtuous performance last year. His name speaks for himself, so there is nothing more to say then: be prepared for another outstanding vinyl-set, containing a high class track selection mixed together in excellence.
Helena Hauff is one of Germanys most formative IDM artists of the last decade. Producing and Djing analogue, her sound perfectly hits the spot between nostalgic sound memories and contemporary futuristic ideas. With her innovative approach to give minimalistic electro/breakbeat elements a new purpose applied in techno sets, Helena created nothing less than an entirely new perception of intelligent dance music.
Always on full drive, Holden Federico´s sets are the result of technos crucial components emerging to undiscovered novelties in a vertiginous pace. Convince yourselves of his indisputable ability to bring an entire floor to several exceptional conditions between insanity and trance with his sound heavily influenced by Detroit Techno from the golden era.
Berlin based Venezuelan DJ and producer Hyperaktivist will bring a mix of established and innovative fast grooves to Essen. Noticeably influenced by percussion-heavy rave classics and old school 90's Techno, the Mala Junta member merges genres like no other.
Bringing a very unique form of bass-heavy UK techno to the table, the London based DJ and producer IMOGEN is without a doubt insanely fast rising within our subculture. Her disruptive and dystopian sound identity is captivating innovative and raises the curiosity of ravers all around the world.
We are more than ready to see multitalented JakoJako behind the decks at STF23. Always delivering something to feel, she most definitely is one of only a few artists that seem to have such an easy and influential access to their listeners emotions. Apart from a high-quality track selection, we absolutely don't know what to expect from the true musician's DJ set. Convince yourselves of the Berghain resident's ability in creating curiosity and heat.
Julian Muller is setting bar after bar with his forward thinking approach to music. The NALI label owner's productions and collaborations clearly show his very own, distinctive sound DNA and DJ-wise, he is clearly one of the most skilled turntablist out there. After his thrilling closing at Tresor.West in December, it is about time for him to return to STF23.
Let's dive deep into secret spheres of utopian and raw tones with french artist Justine Perry. The Kalt resident made herself a name for her unconventional, hypnotic soundscape based on rhythms and grooves. In addition to that, Justine's social activities and newcomer support make her an admirable mentor in subculture.
Dutch born and Berlin based DJ Laure Croft can be named as an ambassador of the physical and harder side of old school influenced techno grooves. Her vinyl-sets proof her outstanding quality as a selector and shake bodies to the peak and beyond. After having her playing on our stage at Intercell in February, we firmly invite you to witness another one of her spectacular performances for us.
Enlightened audible output implemented in activism and social engagement makes Lea Occhi a very special one out there. The Spectrum co-founder´s organic but driving tribal sound captures hearts by storm while her social commitment makes her an absolute role model within the scene. In both directions, Lea is a formative pioneer and protagonist, delighting us to have her playing at STF23.
Vault Sessions resident Lobster is definitely one to watch with his style-crossing DJ sets. The Amsterdam based artist loves to surprise the dance-floors with his high-energy track selection, blending different paces, genres and decades to an always fulminant and moving mix.
Marcel Dettmann is undisputed one of the absolute highlights of STF23. His sets and productions influence ravers and artists since decades and leave no doubt why he holds his Berghain residency since the clubs opening in 2004. With that being said, it is impossible to appropriately describe Marcels sound in a few words – just be there and witness history to be written at the UNESCO World Heritage Zollverein!
Mola Mola is a key contributor for the Ruhr Areas subculture since years. With his constantly developing sound vision, the now London based artist has been heavily touring around - with more destinations to come since starting his project Fassade. Expect groovy and percussive sounds, roughly categorized as techno and influenced by house, dub and breakbeat elements.
There is no way to not consider MRD when speaking about so called "New Trance" sound. The Norwegian DJ and producer is one of the genres most hyped artists, impressing with his sets and tracks equally. After his incredible gig at Tresor.West in December last year, we can't wait to have him back to present his musical repertoire ranging from old classics to modern bangers.
Machine whisperer and composer Nadia Struiwigh will be performing live at STF23. The truly gifted sound designer gives birth to a whole universe of melodies and noises, emerging to something almost supernatural while resonating with the crowd. From the warmest, peaceful sky full of stars to dystopic, apocalyptic thunderstorms, Struighwigh's endless innovation, accompanied by her intuitive capabilities, will leave you behind deeply astonished.
Everybody's darling Narciss is known for an unmatched sound when it comes to positive and energetic uptempo grooves. With a never-ending output so unforeseeable but immensely recognizable at the same time, we can just lean back and let them do their thing. Expect a wild and catchy mix, putting a permanent smile on your faces.
Berlin based Georgian DJ Neux convinces with her top notch music selection ranging from 90's groove hits to new school electro bangers with multiple secret weapons in between. The Khidi resident knows how to please a crowd and maintain a peak intensity hence we are looking forward to her T3R debut.
Nur Jaber's excessive sound makes her a no-brainer booking when high energy escalation is required. With her roots in Lebanon, the Berlin based DJ and producer wisely uses oriental influences to complete an overall picture of music always coming from a bigger meaning or intention. With being regular at the most legendary clubs and festivals, her set at STF23 is a certain don't miss.
We simply had no other choice than bringing back Patrick Mason after his absolute epic show last year. The allround-entertainer will light up the whole place again with his miraculous aura. Like last year, we don't exactly know what to expect but it is guaranteed that a wave of positive energy will enchant the crowd once again.
The uprising artist and Vault Sessions resident Phil Berg accomplishes to cause both - ecstatic, shaky escalation and obscure, dreamy daze with his iconic mix of fast grooves and hypnotic patterns. Percussive always on point, his sound is neither missing spice nor being annoyingly intrusive but simply perfectly present. This absolute skill to be right on the spot makes us await Phil's set with impatience and curiosity.
Rødhåd is without a doubt the endboss of hypnotic techno. As one of the genres most formative innovators within the last decade and arguably being ahead of his time, his creative output mostly build the foundation for the popularity and nowadays redefinition of deep and melancholic, raw sounds. We can't wait for his performance to perfectly match the post-industrial atmosphere of the UNESCO World Heritage Zollverein.
Get ready for Salome's reinvention of heavy hitting electro. The Herrensauna resident combines defining genre elements such as intrusive synths or slamming drums with techno, acid or the well-considered use of melodies and vocals. The rhythmic variety between 2 and 4 on the floor completes her very unique style and leads ravers to a hard dancing trance from the first to the last beat.
Just in case you've been missing hardness and hedonism until now, SPFDJ will surely sort you out. The sassy Herrensauna resident is one of Berlin's hottest names at the moment and transports the cities vibes like no other to the dance floor. Let her brutal techno abduct and control you - enjoyment assured
Unimpressed by all the different trends techno was undergoing throughout the years, Stephanie Sykes has successfully managed to promote and celebrate her unique craft for many years now. With a nonchalant attitude towards all the short-living tendencies around her, the Berlin resident developed her recognizable own, dark and mystical music, oscillating between different sounds and moods.
Breathing music knowledge and history, the Rotterdam DJ and producer Stranger aka Tafkamp can be described as a nowadays embodiment of underground rave culture. The Self Reflektion founder comes with a mysterious aura and delivers true, massively old school influenced techno in his widely acknowledged mixes and production.
With his cutting edge productions and futuristic approach on rhythms and soundscapes, Talismann is with no doubt one of the most exiting artists out there and literally on everyone's lips. Setting the tone for rave enthusiasts afield from big rooms or trend-hunters, he clearly is one of our favorites within the T3R circle too.
No prisoners will be taken with UFO95's live performance at STF23. The Mama Told Ya member has accomplished to make hard dance elements not only appreciated but sometimes even required or missed in techno and is therefore transcending boundary after boundary. With his influences widely spread across genres and timelines, UFO95's hard and fast sound never misses to surprise.
Advanced, raw soundscapes, perfectly chosen and mixed will please your ears once again with our very own crew member Verschwender returning behind the decks. The Seelen resident has been around quite a lot so far, playing notorious venues and releasing on promising labels. His performance on this years STF will be another certain stop in his successful journey.
Local hero Vlizz is one of the most magnificent protagonists in our region. Contagious energetic vibes, absolute music knowledge and a supreme sound idea make her highlight line-up after line-up in her city Cologne, the Ruhr Area and beyond. A toolbox packed with weapons across groove techno, breakbeat and fast house will be fired at you with highest ecstasy.
Absolutely indispensable, not only for T3R's sound vision but the project itself, our resident VNNN. is a glowing figure. Selecting the hottest driving, hypnotic tunes with unmatched enthusiasm before mixing and delivering them highly skilled and powerful, the likable energy bundle will with no doubt win your hearts and ears.
Wallis is simply impressive. The Berlin based producer and sound designer made herself a name for her recognizable special style being mostly sinister and distorted without failing to surprise regularly. See the true talent perform a live-set at STF23.
Our very own sound asthetics will again be represented by The Third Room Founder Ahmet Sisman. In his sets, sound concepts gained from decades within the scene fuse with contemporary aspects of electronic underground music to create the virtous foundation Stone Techno Festivals DNA.
Anetha is arguably one of the most exhilarating guest at STF23. With translating the 90's sound aesthetic into her very own definition of new rave music, the french DJ, producer and label manger acknowledges old school impressions while setting the bar for their futuristic creative use. The Mama Told Ya founder provides an impressively high, superior output, making her one of the most eminent faces of modern techno.
Mala Junta resident D.Dan is widely known for causing mass excitement with his raw, hard, but groove-based definition of sound. After enjoying his energetic performance and track contribution for the Stone Techno Series in 2022, we are more than looking forward to get some more ear-candy from one of Berlin's finest´s again.
DJ Gigola's approach to music is as versatile as her noticeable influences. Whether providing thrilling and delightful productions or including a bit of everything fancy in her percussive sound-frame while DJing, the Live From Earth resident can be described as one of the most unpredictable and entertaining artists out there.
Fadi Mohem's music is speaking a crystal clear and thrilling language. The Berghain resident brings back dubby chords and patterns from techno's golden age to include them into his very own floor of rhythm and groove. Definitely don't miss his brilliant executed live performance including sounds that enchanted the first generation of ravers decades ago.
There might be only a few artists with comparable experience but foresight at the same time as Freddy K within the techno scene. With his mindset calibrated to non-negotiable continuity and always strictly playing vinyl, Alessio can be specified as one of Berlin's true and inspiring originals.
Bringing a very unique form of bass-heavy UK techno to the table, the London based DJ and producer IMOGEN is without a doubt insanely fast rising within our subculture. Her disruptive and dystopian sound identity is captivating innovative and raises the curiosity of ravers all around the world.
We are more than ready to see multitalented JakoJako behind the decks at STF23. Always delivering something to feel, she most definitely is one of only a few artists that seem to have such an easy and influential access to their listeners emotions. Apart from a high-quality track selection, we absolutely don't know what to expect from the true musician's DJ set. Convince yourselves of the Berghain resident's ability in creating curiosity and heat.
Julian Muller is setting bar after bar with his forward thinking approach to music. The NALI label owner's productions and collaborations clearly show his very own, distinctive sound DNA and DJ-wise, he is clearly one of the most skilled turntablist out there. After his thrilling closing at Tresor.West in December, it is about time for him to return to STF23.
Let's dive deep into secret spheres of utopian and raw tones with french artist Justine Perry. The Kalt resident made herself a name for her unconventional, hypnotic soundscape based on rhythms and grooves. In addition to that, Justine's social activities and newcomer support make her an admirable mentor in subculture.
Enlightened audible output implemented in activism and social engagement makes Lea Occhi a very special one out there. The Spectrum co-founder´s organic but driving tribal sound captures hearts by storm while her social commitment makes her an absolute role model within the scene. In both directions, Lea is a formative pioneer and protagonist, delighting us to have her playing at STF23.
Vault Sessions resident Lobster is definitely one to watch with his style-crossing DJ sets. The Amsterdam based artist loves to surprise the dance-floors with his high-energy track selection, blending different paces, genres and decades to an always fulminant and moving mix.
Mola Mola is a key contributor for the Ruhr Areas subculture since years. With his constantly developing sound vision, the now London based artist has been heavily touring around - with more destinations to come since starting his project Fassade. Expect groovy and percussive sounds, roughly categorized as techno and influenced by house, dub and breakbeat elements.
There is no way to not consider MRD when speaking about so called "New Trance" sound. The Norwegian DJ and producer is one of the genres most hyped artists, impressing with his sets and tracks equally. After his incredible gig at Tresor.West in December last year, we can't wait to have him back to present his musical repertoire ranging from old classics to modern bangers.
Nur Jaber's excessive sound makes her a no-brainer booking when high energy escalation is required. With her roots in Lebanon, the Berlin based DJ and producer wisely uses oriental influences to complete an overall picture of music always coming from a bigger meaning or intention. With being regular at the most legendary clubs and festivals, her set at STF23 is a certain don't miss.
We simply had no other choice than bringing back Patrick Mason after his absolute epic show last year. The allround-entertainer will light up the whole place again with his miraculous aura. Like last year, we don't exactly know what to expect but it is guaranteed that a wave of positive energy will enchant the crowd once again.
The uprising artist and Vault Sessions resident Phil Berg accomplishes to cause both - ecstatic, shaky escalation and obscure, dreamy daze with his iconic mix of fast grooves and hypnotic patterns. Percussive always on point, his sound is neither missing spice nor being annoyingly intrusive but simply perfectly present. This absolute skill to be right on the spot makes us await Phil's set with impatience and curiosity.
Rødhåd is without a doubt the endboss of hypnotic techno. As one of the genres most formative innovators within the last decade and arguably being ahead of his time, his creative output mostly build the foundation for the popularity and nowadays redefinition of deep and melancholic, raw sounds. We can't wait for his performance to perfectly match the post-industrial atmosphere of the UNESCO World Heritage Zollverein.
Get ready for Salome's reinvention of heavy hitting electro. The Herrensauna resident combines defining genre elements such as intrusive synths or slamming drums with techno, acid or the well-considered use of melodies and vocals. The rhythmic variety between 2 and 4 on the floor completes her very unique style and leads ravers to a hard dancing trance from the first to the last beat.
Unimpressed by all the different trends techno was undergoing throughout the years, Stephanie Sykes has successfully managed to promote and celebrate her unique craft for many years now. With a nonchalant attitude towards all the short-living tendencies around her, the Berlin resident developed her recognizable own, dark and mystical music, oscillating between different sounds and moods.
Breathing music knowledge and history, the Rotterdam DJ and producer Stranger aka Tafkamp can be described as a nowadays embodiment of underground rave culture. The Self Reflektion founder comes with a mysterious aura and delivers true, massively old school influenced techno in his widely acknowledged mixes and production.
With his cutting edge productions and futuristic approach on rhythms and soundscapes, Talismann is with no doubt one of the most exiting artists out there and literally on everyone's lips. Setting the tone for rave enthusiasts afield from big rooms or trend-hunters, he clearly is one of our favorites within the T3R circle too.
No prisoners will be taken with UFO95's live performance at STF23. The Mama Told Ya member has accomplished to make hard dance elements not only appreciated but sometimes even required or missed in techno and is therefore transcending boundary after boundary. With his influences widely spread across genres and timelines, UFO95's hard and fast sound never misses to surprise.
Advanced, raw soundscapes, perfectly chosen and mixed will please your ears once again with our very own crew member Verschwender returning behind the decks. The Seelen resident has been around quite a lot so far, playing notorious venues and releasing on promising labels. His performance on this years STF will be another certain stop in his successful journey.
Local hero Vlizz is one of the most magnificent protagonists in our region. Contagious energetic vibes, absolute music knowledge and a supreme sound idea make her highlight line-up after line-up in her city Cologne, the Ruhr Area and beyond. A toolbox packed with weapons across groove techno, breakbeat and fast house will be fired at you with highest ecstasy.
Absolutely indispensable, not only for T3R's sound vision but the project itself, our resident VNNN. is a glowing figure. Selecting the hottest driving, hypnotic tunes with unmatched enthusiasm before mixing and delivering them highly skilled and powerful, the likable energy bundle will with no doubt win your hearts and ears.
Barcelona based techno purist and skill icon Adriana Lopez will set the whole place on fire with her inspiring representation of raw but driving sound colours. The Colombian DJ, producer, and label head has been a scene-wide inspiration for over two decades now and creates an exceptional, atmospheric momentum with every performance.
When talking about the thriving music scene in the Ruhr Area, Alice & Bob are definitely a part of the new movement. The Dortmund based art and DJ duo impresses with a remarkably distinctive audible approach. Fast and trancy groove sound from all over the rave timeline will incessantly wind your head and energize your bones.
Driven by her non-conformity and urge to extend consistent frames, Anastasia Kristensen achieved to be named as one of technos top selectors at all. The Copenhagen located pioneer shows constant curiosity to find inspiration outside the common trails which leads to a superb, unpredictable sound picture, promising inspiration at every point. Be prepared for another magnificent T3R performance.
Multifaceted talent Caiva is one of the quickest ascending artists in recent years. The Munich based DJ and producer shows undisputed competence in both – the art of producing and presenting music. While making herself a name using her own voice and instrumental skills for her productions, her sets deliver eccentric peak-time energy and a bit of everything unexpected.
Dasha Rush's style-transcending, sophisticated productions earned her global recognition and acknowledgement. Seeing genre as a starting point rather than a destination, Dasha can be illustrated as a mood creator, making it impossible to just listen to her genuine techno, blended with elements of ambient and electronica. We can't wait for this very special voyage under her guidance.
Knowing that no illustration can be valid enough to describe the Rotterdam legend David Vunk, we insistently invite you to convince yourselves of his boundary-breaking track selection and contagious charisma. The Moustache Records founder is fracturing the techno cliché of being overly serious and therefore notorious to surprise and energize dance floors with his performative positivity.
We are blessed awaiting Eerste Communie Collective to host the Werkschwimmbad Floor on Sunday. In tradition of their name, referring to a catholic tradition practiced Sundays, the crew from Amsterdam is widely known for their excessive day raves on the last bit of the week. Bringing along their roster loaded with incredible talent, it is perfectly set that the Sunday tradition will be maintained at STF23.
Words can't describe how pumped we are about longstay Héctor Oaks, as one of techno's most wanted, returning to STF23 after his virtuous performance last year. His name speaks for himself, so there is nothing more to say then: be prepared for another outstanding vinyl-set, containing a high class track selection mixed together in excellence.
Helena Hauff is one of Germanys most formative IDM artists of the last decade. Producing and Djing analogue, her sound perfectly hits the spot between nostalgic sound memories and contemporary futuristic ideas. With her innovative approach to give minimalistic electro/breakbeat elements a new purpose applied in techno sets, Helena created nothing less than an entirely new perception of intelligent dance music.
Always on full drive, Holden Federico´s sets are the result of technos crucial components emerging to undiscovered novelties in a vertiginous pace. Convince yourselves of his indisputable ability to bring an entire floor to several exceptional conditions between insanity and trance with his sound heavily influenced by Detroit Techno from the golden era.
Berlin based Venezuelan DJ and producer Hyperaktivist will bring a mix of established and innovative fast grooves to Essen. Noticeably influenced by percussion-heavy rave classics and old school 90's Techno, the Mala Junta member merges genres like no other.
Dutch born and Berlin based DJ Laure Croft can be named as an ambassador of the physical and harder side of old school influenced techno grooves. Her vinyl-sets proof her outstanding quality as a selector and shake bodies to the peak and beyond. After having her playing on our stage at Intercell in February, we firmly invite you to witness another one of her spectacular performances for us.
Marcel Dettmann is undisputed one of the absolute highlights of STF23. His sets and productions influence ravers and artists since decades and leave no doubt why he holds his Berghain residency since the clubs opening in 2004. With that being said, it is impossible to appropriately describe Marcels sound in a few words – just be there and witness history to be written at the UNESCO World Heritage Zollverein!
Machine whisperer and composer Nadia Struiwigh will be performing live at STF23. The truly gifted sound designer gives birth to a whole universe of melodies and noises, emerging to something almost supernatural while resonating with the crowd. From the warmest, peaceful sky full of stars to dystopic, apocalyptic thunderstorms, Struighwigh's endless innovation, accompanied by her intuitive capabilities, will leave you behind deeply astonished.
Everybody's darling Narciss is known for an unmatched sound when it comes to positive and energetic uptempo grooves. With a never-ending output so unforeseeable but immensely recognizable at the same time, we can just lean back and let them do their thing. Expect a wild and catchy mix, putting a permanent smile on your faces.
Berlin based Georgian DJ Neux convinces with her top notch music selection ranging from 90's groove hits to new school electro bangers with multiple secret weapons in between. The Khidi resident knows how to please a crowd and maintain a peak intensity hence we are looking forward to her T3R debut.
Just in case you've been missing hardness and hedonism until now, SPFDJ will surely sort you out. The sassy Herrensauna resident is one of Berlin's hottest names at the moment and transports the cities vibes like no other to the dance floor. Let her brutal techno abduct and control you - enjoyment assured
Wallis is simply impressive. The Berlin based producer and sound designer made herself a name for her recognizable special style being mostly sinister and distorted without failing to surprise regularly. See the true talent perform a live-set at STF23.
Info
Entrance
- Entrance 18+
- Bring your ID and ticket (digital or printed) with you.
- Important for the student/trainee ticket holder: Make sure to have a valid student/trainee ID with you at the entrance. Otherwise you will have to pay the difference at the entrance. The name on the ticket must be the same as on the ID.
- The open air goes from 12:00 till 23:59, four floors.
- We recommend you to come early to avoid very long waiting times.
Drinks, Food & Merch
- You can buy your drinks with a pre-paid card. We accept cash, card payments and PayPal.
- We are working with a deposit system regarding the sales of drinks. We want to keep our events as garbage-free as possible.
- We have some delicious food for you. Also suited for vegans and vegetarians! (Cash only)
- We have a sufficient wardrobe but kindly ask you to avoid bringing larger belongings with you.
- We a have fine selection of The Third Room and Stone Techno Merch.
- The water on the toilets is not suited for drinking!
House Rules
- The re-entrance fee is 5€. Zollverein is an UNESCO World Heritage and we want to avoid unnecessary garbage and especially vandalism. Please handle your surrounding with care and respect. Any damage to the property will cause a criminal prosecution.
- We do not tolerate any form of discrimination!
- Be respectful to each other, bring your best mood and dancing shoes with you.
Awareness
- We have set up our own awareness team that you can contact at any time if you or another person is not feeling well.
- During the festival you can always contact them at their own stand. They will also move around the site to be quickly available for you.
- We have enough paramedics on the site as well.
- Alcohol & other drugs – know your limit
- Watch your ears
- Pay attention to each other
- Take it easy – Take breaks
- Consensual sex: respect people’s boundaries and reflect your own behavoir
- Get home safe – Take a ride
Additional info
- All tickets include admission to the Ruhr Museum starting from 10:00 CET as early check-in, allowing visitors to enter the festival ground directly without waiting in line from 12:00 CET.
- The whole open air site is barrier-free.
- A little guide how to reach the Zollverein Area: Link
- If you want to purchase a ticket from third parties, we recommend to only use the resale platform of our official partner Ticketswap. This way you can be sure that you will not fall victim to any scammers.
- If you have any further questions, please contact us: info@thethirdroom.de
About
Stone Techno
At Zeche Zollverein, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Ruhr Museum and The Third Room have brought together the past, the present, and the future in an unconventional project called Stone Techno.
Moving mountains and sampling, following in the footsteps of 150 years of the highly industrialized mining of 300-million-year-old black coal. The mining history in Germany’s Ruhr District goes back a long way and now presents Generations Z and Alpha with tasks for a lifetime.
Techno Music stands for upheaval and modernity, while coal is the symbol of the Ruhr Area. We will lend with this unique project audibility to the ongoing process of transformation in the cultural and natural history of this region. Science and museums crossing paths with contemporary music culture.
Stone Techno is a collaborative project of the Ruhr Museum and The Third Room. Its curators are Dr. Achim G. Reisdorf and Ahmet Sisman.
Arte Concert
In 2022 Arte Concert has caught eight sets from the very first Stone Techno Festival at UNESCO World Heritage Zollverein on video and released it via their channels. Furthermore, a five-hour Stone Techno concert was recorded at the Ruhr Museum also for Arte Concert in 2021 and has set new standards in the matter of combining music, art and science for a wider audience.
News
Releases
The Stone Techno Series & Festival is a new kind of multidisciplinary experiment and brings different aspects together. Sampling, creating and releasing music made out of stones and initiating a new festival at the biggest coal mine in Europe. The first Stone Techno Series 2021 consists of 16 internationally renowned and upcoming artists split up into four EPs (limited 180gr marbled vinyl).
For the 2022 Series we have recorded and produced a new sample library created by no-one else than the sampling-king himself: Matthew Herbert. Stay tuned for the next series of releases with a fine selection of pioneering, emerging and boundary pushing artists.
