Bart Skils: Mastering the Art of Pure Techno Energy

For decades the Netherlands has purported a reputation for techno excellence, and Bart Skils is one of the DJs who is maintaining that reputation beyond reproach. Even in a nation filled to the brim with top-notch artists, he continues to stand out.

As a frequent contributor to Adam Beyer’s revered label, Drumcode, Skils stands among some of the best artists in the world including Alan Fitzpatrick, Joseph Capriati, Nicole Moudaber, Luigi Madonna, and Sam Paganini. These artists are building the landscape for the next generation of techno acts.

Skils release schedule outside of Drumcode only matches or surpasses the already legendary force in music. His catalog includes music on Sven Vath’s Cocoon Recordings, Reiner Zonneveld’s Filth on Acid, and more. Not to mention his remixes of famed talents like Moby, Joris Voorn, Nicole Moudaber, Kaiserdisco, Johannes Heil, and Kollektiv Turmstrasse.

On the live front, Skils focuses just as much on giving back to his native Holland as he does to touring the world. His event series Voltt is regarded as one of the best in Amsterdam, and he even has his own outdoor festival through Voltt called “Voltt Loves Summer” which welcomes over 15,000 people to a shipyard in Amsterdam for an unforgettable day of dance music.

Beyond his own events, his list of past venues includes all of the global favorites like Awakenings Amsterdam, Berghain Berlin, Fabric London, Cocorico Italy, Rex Paris, and Wire festival Tokyo.

Bart Skils has hit so many of the benchmarks in techno that young artists strive for, and he shows absolutely no signs of stopping. With this kind of passion and drive, there is little doubt he will soon be on the same status as Adam Beyer, running his own version of Drumcode and holding space for the younger versions of Bart Skils.

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deep minimal techno

minimal techno

Bart Skils

United States

Crossbow

Adam Meliani

PAGODA

Weska

Superior Ingredients Roof

Bart Skils & Guests

Sweden

dark techno

raw techno

schranz

swedish electronic

swedish techno

techno

Adam Beyer

brazilian techno

electra

ANNA

Denmark

danish electronic

danish techno

deep euro house

melodic techno

Kölsch

nyc club

Layton Giordani

Germany

swiss techno

Lilly Palmer

Ireland

irish electronic

Rebūke

Spain

Amnesia Ibiza

Drumcode Amnesia

999999999

Tunisia

Cera Khin

Italy

Deborah de Luca

Australia

I Hate Models

France

Space 92

Anfisa Letyago

Joris Voorn

Mind Against

Ukraine

Miss Monique

Ellen Allien

Hadone

François X

Joseph Capriati

Andres Campo

Enrico Sangiuliano

Belgium

Joyhauser

8Kays

United Kingdom

Argy

CamelPhat

Giorgia Angiuli

Kevin de Vries

Grace Dahl

MARRØN

Richie Hawtin

Rødhåd

Dax J

Kobosil

Perc

Helena Hauff

Speedy J

Airrica

Fleur Shore

Franky Rizardo

Michel De Hey

Paco Osuna

Brazil

Vintage Culture

DJ Gigola

DJ HEARTSTRING

Partiboi69

Remy Unger

Secret Cinema

Amelie Lens

Indira Paganotto

Russia

Nina Kraviz

Pan-Pot

Switzerland

Adriatique

Alan Fitzpatrick

Ilario Alicante

Stephan Bodzin

Tale of Us

FJAAK

Len Faki

Marcel Dettman

Clara Cuvé

Farrago

Fatima Hajji

Adiel

Anetha

Patrick Mason

Benin

AMÉMÉ

Chloé Caillet

Chris Stussy

HoneyLuv

Hot Since 82

Mochakk

Barry Can't Swim

New Zealand

Chaos In The CBD

Honey Dijon

Sally C

Gene On Earth

tINI

 is one of the world's most prestigious techno music festivals, held annually near Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Since its inception in 1997, the festival has grown tremendously in popularity and scale, drawing techno enthusiasts from across the globe.

The festival occurs over two days and is typically held during the last weekend of June. The event takes place in Hilvarenbeek, a scenic area nestled between Haarlem and Amsterdam, providing a picturesque backdrop for festival-lovers.

Awakenings Festival is not just about music; it's a comprehensive sensory experience. The festival grounds boast impressive stage designs, which are a hallmark of the event. Each stage is meticulously crafted to create immersive environments with state-of-the-art sound systems and spectacular light shows. This attention to detail ensures an unparalleled audio-visual experience that captivates the audience.

The lineup at Awakenings consistently features a blend of established techno titans and emerging talents, maintaining its reputation as a platform that promotes the full spectrum of techno music.

Apart from the main summer event, Awakenings also organizes several indoor events and special one-offs throughout the year, further cementing its status as a key player in the global techno scene.

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Hilvarenbeek

italian techno

deep disco house

melodic house

swiss house

acid techno

french techno

AIROD

house

hard techno

Alignment

belgian techno

afro house

Ben Böhmer

german techno

Ben Klock

float house

jazz house

nz electronic

frankfurt electronic

Chris Liebing

dutch tech house

minimal dub

dutch experimental electronic

De Sluwe Vos

lo-fi house

DJ Seinfeld

DVS1

electronica

microhouse

minimal tech house

uk house

Enzo Siragusa

garage house

industrial techno

Joëlla Jackson

Klangkuenstler

latin tech house

Maceo Plex

deep techno

russian electronic

russian techno

Patrick Topping

dark minimal techno

spanish techno

Regal

Reinier Zonneveld

acid house

canadian electronic

detroit techno

dark disco

Robert Hood

Sam Paganini

deep house

detroit house

Seth Troxler

Silvie Loto

intelligent dance music

TSHA

Beekse Bergen

Awakenings 2023

Canada

bassline

Nostalgix

Rose Ringed

Portugal

Sara de Araújo

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