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melodic techno

afro house

melodic house

Zamna Soundsystem

South Africa

progressive house

PAGODA

United Kingdom

indie dance

Redfreya

Miss Hazard

 on July 12 for a day-into-night session in Brooklyn. Joining them is South-African star Jono Stephenson, UK-based Redfreya, local talent PAGODA and South-African DJ Miss Hazard! 


Born from the globally recognized Zamna Festival, the collective brings together artists with Italian and Maltese roots, shaping a sound that moves fluidly across techno, house, and wider electronic influences. Their sets are built on pacing and cohesion, focusing on long-form storytelling rather than quick transitions.

Since debuting on Zamna Records, Zamna Soundsystem has become a regular presence on international stages, with appearances at SXM Festival, Brunch Electronik, ANTS Ibiza, and Joseph Capriati’s Metamorfosi, alongside their own events in Tulum, Thailand, and beyond. Across each setting, they translate the Zamna identity into immersive, open-ended performances.

Joining Zamna Soundsystem for the Brooklyn day-into-night session is Jono Stephenson, a multidisciplinary artist and producer whose work sits at the intersection of club culture and visual design. Originally from South Africa, Stephenson has developed a sound shaped by influences far beyond the dancefloor, pulling inspiration from architecture, fashion, film, and street art to create productions rooted in texture and emotion. 

Following the breakout success of “I Can’t Save You,” which surpassed one million streams, he has continued building momentum through releases on Zamna Records, Purified, Impressum, and Siona. His recent output, including “Lose Myself” and “Memory Leak” alongside Henri Bergmann and Layla Benitez, has earned support from Pete Tong on BBC Radio 1, Virgin Radio, and KISS FM, while drawing attention from outlets like Dancing Astronaut, Ibiza Spotlight, and FAZEmag. 

With collaborations alongside artists such as Korolova and Sevenn on the horizon, Stephenson arrives in Brooklyn amid a strong run of international touring and new releases.

Also joining the lineup is Redfreya, a UK and US-based electronic artist whose productions have earned support from influential names including Dixon, Jimi Jules, Marcus Worgull, Frankey & Sandrino, John Digweed, and Hernan Cattaneo.

Rounding up the lineup is Miss Hazard, the South African-born DJ whose sound blends deep house, melodic elements, and globally inspired rhythms into immersive club-focused sets. Since beginning her career in Calgary in 2011, she has become a respected figure within the local electronic scene through performances at venues and collectives including BassBus, Habitat Living Sound, and HiFi Club.

Esette (Isis Graham) B2B Miss Hazard is my new favourite Dj. 
Call us what you will: "The Golden Girls", "Free Beer" or "My Favourite Dj". 
It's fun, it's real, it's adventurous and it's friendship.

Miss Hazard & Esette Live At Zen Garden 2024 by Miss Hazard

At Superior Ingredients Roof, the daytime setting provides room for a full arc, where energy builds gradually and transitions are given time to land. Expect a set that unfolds with intention, prioritizing flow and cohesion across the full duration.

United States

ZSS - Zamna Soundsystem with Jono Stephenson & Guests

trance

progressive trance

Cosmic Gate

organic house

deep house

Sinca

Derya Zor

big room

4YÛ

Cosmic Gate w. Sinca & Guests

house

Cam Stockman

Tommy Phillips

Doubleheader

DOUBLEHEADER: Tommy Phillips x Cam Stockman

stutter house

Twin Diplomacy

Twin Diplomacy & Guests

hard techno

acid techno

techno

tekno

ØTTA

Øtta (Hotties) & Guests

soulful house

Coco & Breezy

Lincoln Jesser

REFUGE

Coco & Breezy with Lincoln Jesser

lo-fi house

rally house

Prunk

Kellie Allen

tech house

MADVILLA

m.O.N.R.O.E.

Kiyoshi909

Jayside

Armii1n

Lauren Ritter

Bea Trinidad

H0L0

PIV Records w. Prunk + Kellie Allen, Madvilla, & More

dutch house

Shermanology

RAYZIR

Dennis Free

D'Eaupe

Shermanology Presents D'EAUPE

italian techno

Adiel

electronica

german house

german techno

microhouse

minimal tech house

minimal techno

Âme

french techno

minimal dub

Anetha

ChaseWest

Chlär

deep disco house

italian electronica

DJ Tennis

float house

Red Axes

DVS1

circuit

dutch tech house

Franky Rizardo

Indira Paganotto

Julya Karma

dark techno

deep euro house

raw techno

Klangkuenstler

Kyruh

Novah

Rose Kourts

Silvie Loto

frankfurt electronic

Sven Väth

VTSS

Brunello

Time Warp

Duggal Greenhouse

Time Warp NYC 2026

uk tech house

Joshwa

99 Scott

Joshwa *Open To Close*

Ms. Mada

Slugg

Méssous

Justin Rabin

PNK Records Showcase with Ms. Mada b2b Slugg

Space 92

Charles D

Medina

Space92 & Guests

Linska

Linska & Guests

bass house

J. Worra

latin house

Marco Tropeano

Slaycey

J. Worra [Extended Set] w. Marco Tropeano

Oden & Fatzo

Chesster

Gio Lucca

Oden & Fatzo LIVE

fidget house

Kyle Watson

Kyle Watson & Guests

Mason Collective

Shahar

Calussa

MVSON

Mason Collective, Calussa, Shahar

deep deep house

Pablo Fierro

Luna Mar

KASSIN

ASMOT

Unveiled

Pablo Fierro w. Luna Mar, ASMOT, & KASSIN

GRAVEDGR

Firebunny

GRAVEDGR & Guests

Patrick Topping

Patrick Topping Open-To-Close

Omar+

Knockdown Center

OMAR+

DANNY AVILA

Danny Avila & Guests

ZSS - Zamna Soundsystem with Jono Stephenson & Guests

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