A BRAND NEW TECHNO FESTIVAL 'VERVE LAUNCHES IN SWITZERLAND

30+ DJ’s will perform over 24 hours of music, across two stages for 10,000 people
Ben Klock Innellea, Joris Voorn, Lilly Palmer, Oliver Huntemann,

Animal Trainer, Denis Horvat, Konstantin Sibold, Miss Monique, Øostil, Pig&Dan,

SHDW & Obscure Shape, The Element

Cattaree, Doma, Gean, Kaleiko, Marco Capone, Pazkal, Vanita

Verve is a brand new and historic techno festival coming to Lucerne's Allmend/Messe 1 arena in Switzerland. From May 20th - 22nd, it promises something new and supersized for the city, with cutting-edge artists in an innovative indoor space. The first wave of names includes Ben Klock, Innellea, Lilly Palmer, Oliver Huntemann, Joris Voorn, Animal Trainer, Denis Horvat, Konstantin Sibold, Miss Monique, Øostil, Pig&Dan, SHDW & Obscure Shape, The Element, Cattarre, Doma, Gean, Kaleiko, Marco Capone, Pazkal & Vanita with many more international techno tastemakers to come. For tickets, head to verve-festival.ch

Verve is a state-of-the-art venue packed with high-end technology. Laser displays take you into another dimension. The sound system is crystal clear up top and punchy down low. The overall style of the vast warehouse is futuristic. All of this makes it a perfect setting for a coming together of true music lovers and a celebration of avant-garde electronic music.

Across this special festival, which is easily accessible by a train that stops right outside, Verve will welcome 10,000 people, offer more than 24 hours of music and more than 30 of the world's most innovative techno DJs to play across two indoor stages. The first is a vast main room that will soak you in high end light and visuals, and the second is a slightly smaller space for more intimate but energetic sounds. As well as the music, there will be a culinary world tour that will take you through the best tastes on the planet, while an outdoor area will be a stylish place to catch your breath and chill with a cocktail or two.

Providing the soundtrack will be Berghain mainstay, techno pioneer and unrelenting DJ talent Ben Klock. His big, concrete funk sound is famous the world over and perfect for this sort of festival. German Innellea has the ability to transcend genre with his emotive sets and futuristic sounds. Lilly Palmer brings her contemporary techno sounds after big tunes on the likes of Drumcode and Spannung Records have established her right at the vanguard. On top this comes Dutch hero and Rejected label boss Joris Voorn, long time titan Oliver Huntemann, a special set from ØOSTIL b2b The Element, local Swiss stars Animal Trainer, stripped back and atmospheric techno from SHDW & OBSCURE SHAPE, plus more from techno talents Konstantin Sibold, Pig & Dan, Denis Horvat, Miss Monique, Cattarre, Doma, Gean, Kaleiko, Marco Capone, Pazkal, Vanita.

The festival comes from the Kopflos Agency, a respected, dynamic and dedicated events management agency based in Lucerne. The agency is very passionate about electronic music and has been at the heart of the local scene and now uses all its know-how to launch this much anticipated new event.

Founder of Verve Festival and Co-Founder of Kopflos Agency Omar A.Rahman says, “We have been facing many challenges while planning the festival and organizing all the little details due to the Pandemic. However, we believe it is the right time to announce our Verve Festival in Luzern. The whole industry is not tolerating the situation anymore, and we feel it is our duty to do something and back up the industry.”

Fellow Verve Festival and Kopflos Agency founder Jan Boesch says, ”We have to organize something for the city in Luzern. The whole nightlife suffers enormously from the corona pandemic and less organizers are daring to do something about it”

Verve is the largest festival in central Switzerland with an escapist techno atmosphere. Do not miss.

Early bird tickets are now sold out but for now general sale tickets remain available. But act fast, because after the announcement of the artists of Phase II they will sell out from verve-festival.ch

HEADLINERS (A-Z):

(Phase I)

Ben Klock || Innellea || Joris Voorn || Lilly Palmer || Oliver Huntemann || Animal Trainer

Denis Horvat || Konstantin Sibold || Miss Monique || Øostil b2b The Element || Pig&Dan

SHDW & Obscure Shape || Cattaree || Doma || Gean || Kaleiko || Marco Capone

Pazkal || Vanita

PIG&DAN’S DAN DUNCAN LAUNCHES COLLECTABLE NFT PLATFORM ‘CRYPTODJS’ WITH TEAM OF TECH SAVVY MUSIC ENTHUSIASTS

240 NFTS FROM PIG&DAN, CHRISTIAN SMITH, SIMINA GRIGORIU, VICTOR RUIZ, MARK REEVE, GREGOR TRESHER, WEHBBA AND KEN ISHII NOW AVAILABLE

CryptoDJs – the brand new NFT concept offering unique digital collectable cards of some of the world’s most respected electronic music artists – launches today, February 9, on the Polygon blockchain.

Created by a small group of DJs, music lovers and experts from across the music industry, CryptoDJs offers new ways for to fans to engage with their favourite artists, by opening up access to exclusive communities and content through collectable NFTs.

The platform launches with the ‘Genesis Drop’ sale of digital cards for eight internationally renowned techno artists – Pig&Dan, Christian Smith, Simina Grigoriu, Victor Ruiz, Gregor Tresher, Mark Reeve, Whebba and Ken Ishii.

Priced at $66 per card, there are a total of 30 unique NFT cards currently available for each artist (240 in total) with more cards to be added over the coming months. Fans can buy in USD using their credit card (without connecting a crypto wallet) or in cryptocurrency by connecting a MetaMask wallet.

Each card is totally unique and 10% of the cards (3 per artist) will feature an exclusive, unreleased audio track from the artist in question. Tracks will be hidden in the cards of the respective artist’s favourite colour.

Supporters can build their own dynamic CryptoDJs collection and gain access to exclusive experiences and content by accumulating special card combinations. Specific combinations will unlock specific opportunities; from access to unreleased music, backstage passes to a special gallery in Decentraland, artist meet and greets, AAA concert passes and more.

All cards are minted through the Polygon Blockchain, which was specifically chosen because of its incredibly low power consumption and its focus on leading the NFT world into a more carbon neutral society.

Following the initial launch, collectors will also be able to trade cards on Opensea – the world’s leading NFT marketplace.

Speaking about the concept and the Genesis Drop, CryptoDJs co-founder Dan Duncan commented:

“What really excites me about being part of CryptoDJs, is the fact it’s built on authenticity. It’s been created to provide opportunities for us as artists to engage with those who support us in new and innovate ways. A gateway to grow a genuine collectors community.” – Dan Duncan.

One of the eight artists to be involved in the Genesis drop, Berlin-based techno DJ and Kuukou Records label boss Simina Grigoriu, also commented:

“I’m honoured to be part of CryptoDJs and I look forward to this thrilling collaboration with some of my favourite artists. CryptoDJs is the perfect platform where music enthusiasts and collectors can come together it create a truly unique experience. Think of it like baseball cards, but digital and with DJs” – Simina Grigoriu

For more information about CryptoDJs, and to start collecting today, head to https://cryptodjs.co

KEVIN AND PERRY CELEBRATE 20 YEARS AT AMNESIA IBIZA THIS SUMMER

In 2000 a teen film was released which has since gone on to earn cult status amongst clubbers across the Globe largely for its soundtrack, humour, performances from Harry Enfield and Kathy Burke and its references to Ibiza’s rave culture.

It’s hard to believe that over two decades (and a pandemic!) have flown by so how better to celebrate Kevin & Perry’s 20th anniversary than to go back to where it all happened, Amnesia Ibiza.

Dancing and music are now back and 100% legal again in Ibiza so this certainly calls for a double-celebration. Join us on Monday June 6th and on Tuesday 27th September 2022 as we finally return to where the cult movie was filmed 20 years ago.

The pandemic sadly disrupted the initial celebration plans but Kevin & Perry are springing back bigger and better as they are set to host BOTH the Discotheque and Terrace arenas at Amnesia, Ibiza.

Performing in the famous Discotheque will be the DJ that originally played during the actual filming, Seb Fontaine, the curator of the iconic soundtrack, Judge Jules and “Follow Me” track producer and DJ, Lange.

The supercharged Amnesia terrace will be hosted by Ben Nicky’s Emotional Havoc and Paul Taylor’s Retro parties!

Expect a crowd packed full of Trance & classic lovers, old school Ibiza faces and a vibe pulled straight from the 90's/early 00's with lasers, strobes and smoke machines!

Judge Jules - “What’s astonished me about Kevin and Perry is that its appeal spans the generations. Each track from its soundtrack is familiar to everyone between the ages of 13 and 50. Having been involved in the movie’s soundtrack, and having been in Ibiza when it was filmed 20 years ago, I could never have imagined that K&P would have such enduring musical and cultural significance. There have been a number of films covering Ibiza club culture, but none has come close to Kevin and Perry, in terms of its everlasting popularity. Going back to where it all started for the 20th Anniversary in Amnesia will be a special occasion indeed.”

Seb Fontaine - “Every time I watch it gives me goose-bumps. Working with them on the club scenes was fantastic and it was actually me djing with Kevin and Perry on fake decks. One of those nights you just never forget and I can’t wait for the 20th Anniversary celebrations back at Amnesia Ibiza this summer.”

Event info:

Dates: Monday 6th June / Tuesday 27th September

Venue: Amnesia (Main Room and Terrace)

Opening Hours: 2300 - 0600

Limited Early Bird tickets: 33e

Tickets outlets:

Amnesia: www.amnesia.es

Ibiza Spotlight: www.ibiza-spotlight.com