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DIØN

DIØN heads to New York City on January 18th for a night built for the harder, faster edge of techno. He takes over The Roof at Superior Ingredients, a space that matches his intensity with its skyline views and retractable glass ceiling — perfect for crisp winter nights while still keeping the energy enclosed and charged.

Over the last few years, DIØN has become one of the most recognized figures in the new wave of high-pressure rave-influenced techno. His early releases on Autektone Dark, Eclipse Recordings, Tektones, and Kuda Audio put him firmly on the map, with tracks like “XTC” breaking into the Beatport Hardcore/Hardtechno charts and pulling global attention toward his sound.

In 2022 he launched his imprint Rough Material, which has since become the home for his releases, drops, and full creative output. His shows have only grown larger, including sold-out marathon sessions at Thuishaven and standout festival appearances across Europe. Support from Amelie Lens, Oliver Heldens, Fatima Hajji, and Sara Landry — who has also collaborated with him in the studio — has pushed his momentum even further.

This Brooklyn date marks another key moment following his explosive U.S. run. Expect speed, muscle, and unfiltered power from start to finish as DIØN brings his signature sound to the rooftop — shielded from the cold by glass but carrying the temperature you’d expect from one of techno’s most high-octane performers.

DIØN & Guests

afro house

afro tech

APACHE (FR)

OLAF

Kamcoco

latin house

Cameron Jack

Monobase

Apache with Cameron Jack & Monobase

melodic house

melodic techno

Rinzen

Otherwish

future bass

MYRNE

future house

Robby East

This Never Happened

This Never Happened New York

Germany

german techno

trance

uplifting trance

Paul van Dyk

Romania

Luzi Tudor

SunrYse

United Kingdom

progressive house

GRUM

Paul van Dyk: Sunday Sessions

disco house

diva house

tribal house

Roger Sanchez

Arturo Sanchez

Luna Mar

tech house

VLTRA (IT)

Merc

Roger Sanchez with VLTRA & Arturo Sanchez

Belgium

belgian techno

dark techno

raw techno

Joyhauser

YAZZ

Cryfxb

techno

Push

MEMORO

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Debut

Debut: MEMORO New York w/ Joyhauser, BEC, and Friends

France

Oden & Fatzo

Chesster

Cut & Sew

SHEK

Olive F

Oden & Fatzo with Chesster, Olive F, and Friends

Italy

Stephan Jolk

General Admission

DuNE

Robyn Balliet

minimal techno

German Brigante

Stephan Jolk with German Brigante

Konstantin Sibold

Konstantin Sibold & Guests

Romain Garcia

Romain Garcia & Guests

Omar+

Debut: Omar+ First New York Performance

HILLS & Guests

Denmark

danish electronic

danish techno

deep euro house

Kölsch

Kölsch & Guests

Ape Drums & Guests

bass house

house

Martin Ikin

Netherlands

dutch tech house

Chelina Manuhutu

Hyde (OFC)

Spain

Manu Gonzalez

Doubleheader

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DIØN & Guests

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