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Hailing from Denmark, Rune Reilly Kölsch brings a little of the emotional and whimsical to the stereotypically dark, cavernous spaces that techno has been known to inhabit. A lighter, playful sound imbues all of his work, whether it’s seminal tracks like “Loreley,” from his breakout debut LP, ‘1977’ and “Grey,” from his second album, ‘1989’

or his extended remix of Coldplay’s classic ‘A Sky Full of Stars.’ Professionally known by just his surname, the DJ/producer has also released music under countless monikers. But despite this, each of his tracks undoubtedly possesses that special something which has subsequently defined elements of the genre and pushed other aspects forward.

Perhaps his sound is so unique because of his upbringing—which was anything but typical. Kölsch, who is half Irish and half German, spent his formative years in Copenhagen’s Freetown Christiania, an autonomous, anarchic commune, spending summers with his grandparents in Germany. His less-than-common experiences growing up became the fodder for his first album, and the inspiration for his second was drawn from the sounds, feelings, and climates he experienced during his extensive travels through Europe.

Now, Kölsch is a name of worldwide dance music acclaim. Currently signed to Kompakt, a label imprint based in Cologne, Germany, he’s a regular at legendary venues like Ibiza’s Ushuaia, Space, and Amnesia, and London’s fabric. Over the course of his career, he’s garnered support from the likes of Pete Tong and DJ Annie Mac at BBC Radio 1 and collaborated with artists including Antz, Gregor Schwellenbach, and Troels Abrahamsen. Kölsch has also graced the lineups of major festivals like Tomorrowland, Creamfields, and Coachella.

Denmark

Kölsch

United Kingdom

CamelPhat

Pete Tong

United States

Marshall Jefferson

Jaguar

Sweden

Ida Engberg

Layla Benitez

John "Jellybean" Benitez

TAAHLIAH

Andres Campo

De La Swing

Ewan McVicar

Germany

Melanie Ribbe

East End Dubs

elrow

Amnesia Ibiza

elrow Delusionville

Elrow

Italy

Tale of Us

Kevin de Vries

Colyn

Innellea

Chris Avantgarde

Kobosil

Ben Klock

Marcel Dettman

France

Anetha

Clara Cuvé

Hï Ibiza

Tale of Us present Afterlife Closing | Night

Afterlife

Fatboy Slim

Eats Everything

Bastian Bux

Tini Gessler

elrow Closing Party

Adam Beyer

Benin

AMÉMÉ

Anfisa Letyago

Ukraine

ARTBAT

South Africa

Black Coffee

Belgium

Charlotte de Witte

Chloé Caillet

Chris Liebing

Damian Lazarus

MATHAME

Paul Kalkbrenner

The Martinez Brothers

Ushuaïa Ibiza

Ushuaïa and Hï Ibiza Present: Better Together

ANNA

Bart Skils

Layton Giordani

Lilly Palmer

Ireland

Rebūke

Drumcode Amnesia

Amelie Lens

Andy C

Türkiye

Carlita

Dan Shake

Dax J

FJAAK

Australia

I Hate Models

Ilario Alicante

Indira Paganotto

Klangkuenstler

Juliet Fox

Michael Bibi

Brazil

Mochakk

Paco Osuna

Patrick Mason

Regal

Reinier Zonneveld

Seth Troxler

Sara Landry

Palestine

Sama’ Abdulhadi

Richie Hawtin

Vintage Culture

Monegros Desert

Monegros Desert Festival

Franky Rizardo

Melé

Technasia

Rafa Barrios

Toni Varga

elrow Rowcío

Adiel

Switzerland

Adriatique

AIROD

Alan Fitzpatrick

Alignment

Ben Böhmer

New Zealand

Chaos In The CBD

Chris Stussy

De Sluwe Vos

Deborah de Luca

DJ Seinfeld

DVS1

Ellen Allien

Enrico Sangiuliano

Enzo Siragusa

Hadone

Honey Dijon

Hot Since 82

Joëlla Jackson

Joris Voorn

Joseph Capriati

Joyhauser

Len Faki

Maceo Plex

Mind Against

Russia

Nina Kraviz

Pan-Pot

Patrick Topping

Perc

Robert Hood

Sam Paganini

Secret Cinema

Silvie Loto

Speedy J

Stephan Bodzin

TSHA

Beekse Bergen

Awakenings 2023

Mar-T

Luca Donzelli

Pyramid with Adam Beyer, Kölsch and Alan Fitzpatrick

Pyramid

Honey Bun

Nima Gorji

Manu Gonzalez

Bicep

Sonny Fodera

Amtrac

Gouryella

Caleb Dent

Bora Uzer

Croatia

Petar Dundov

Kölsch

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