999999999, FANTASM, LEE ANN ROBERTS, BAD BOOMBOX ARE PART OF THE FINAL LINE UP OF SOUND WAVES WINTER EDITION

 Sound Waves Winter Edition Festival in Portugal has announced its line up with 999999999, Bad Boombox, Fantasm, Hades, Lee Ann Roberts and Ornella.

After another successful summer edition in 2024 in the city of Esmoriz, and the debut of the Sound Waves Winter Edition in Lisbon in 2023, Sound Waves has revealed the line up for the second winter edition in the capital of Portugal for 2025. The event will take place at Pavilhão Carlos Lopes, on Saturday, February 8th. It begins at 8pm and doors close on Sunday at 6am. The line up features big names in techno such as: 999999999, Bad Boombox, Fantasm, Hades, Lee Ann Roberts and Ornella.

With a line up of over 10 hours, ravers will be thrilled to the sounds of the most renowned artists on the techno and hard techno scene. The Italian duo 999999999, also known as Techno Duo From Other Space, will shake the floor of the Pavilhão Carlos Lopes with their hard and acid techno.

For the first time in Portugal, Bad Boombox will be performing a mix of captivating genres such as Groovy Rave, Hardgroove and Booty Trance. Industrial techno will be highlighted by the American Fantasm, who will join the line up as one of the most sought-after names worldwide. The virtuoso Colombian talent Hades will take control of the booth to elevate the audience's soul with dark and heavy sounds.

The Dutch Lee Ann Roberts will show off her energetic and contagious drive at the event. One of the Sound Waves residents, Ornella, will be representing Portugal and showing why she is already considered one of the strongest names within Schranz.

The Sound Waves brand continues to give opportunities and highlights to emerging and current artists, being a visionary project in the world of electronic music. Its identity and charisma, since 2005, have made Sound Waves an emblematic festival worldwide - bringing several events to different cities in Portugal throughout the year.

Sound Waves XMAS Edition will return to Porto on December 21st, confirming its historic Sold Out with an enviable line up with: Azyr, Callush, Karah and Ornella. To close the year, on December 27th, the last rave of 2024, with the debut of Sound Waves Invites in the center of the country, in one of the most renowned national clubs - the electronic room of NB Club Coimbra - with the artists: Nikolina, Ornella and the debut in Portugal of the Dutch duo Toxic Machinery

2025 begins with the Winter Edition, for the second time in the city of Lisbon, Sound Waves Invites on March 3rd at Hard Club in Porto and to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the iconic summer event, the city of Esmoriz welcomes thousands of ravers from all over the world on July 5th.

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MICHAEL CANITROT LIGHTS UP NOTRE-DAME CATHEDRAL IN PARIS FOR ITS REOPENING

DJ, producer and founder of the Monumental Tour project, Michael Canitrot, brought the reopening ceremony of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris to a brilliant close with a breathtaking show featuring his musical productions and a breathtaking visual performance.

With over millions of people watching the show on French TV channel mondovision, the event helped people rediscover the cathedral's unique architecture, while spreading a message of inspiration, sharing and celebration across the world.

Passionate about heritage and an ambassador for French electronic music, Michael Canitrot presented a ‘Monumental’ sequence combining his latest compositions, digital art and light design, celebrating the magnificence of Notre-Dame in a new light. He comments about the historical performance: "I drew inspiration, both musically and visually, from elements unique to the cathedral: the sound of the bells, the artworks inside, the voices of the Maîtrise Notre-Dame choir, and the classical style." Canitrot adds: "I want to convey a universal message, so that everyone can connect with my music and feel inspired to say, 'I want to come back and visit Notre-Dame."

Through his ‘Monumental Tour’ concept, he fuses electronic music and heritage to offer unique immersive experiences. Having thrilled audiences in iconic locations such as the Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel, the top of the Eiffel Tower for Gustave Eiffel's centenary, and most recently in front of the Basilica del Pilar in Zaragoza, where he drew a crowd of over 45,000, his art continues to make an impact around the world, with videos and social media broadcasts reaching tens of millions of views.

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VERKNIPT ARENA RETURNS IN 2025 WITH GROUNDBREAKING 360-DEGREE STAGE, UNITING 40.000 HARD TECHNO FANS FOR AN UNPARALLELED IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE

The 360-degree stage in an arena is the first of its kind for the hard techno scene, set to host epic b2b sets with the world’s top hard techno artists.

Following its record-breaking debut in 2024 as the largest hard techno rave on the planet, Verknipt ArenA is set to make history once again in 2025, this time featuring the world's first hard techno arena show with a 360-degree stage. Verknipt ArenA’s unique stage setup will transform the Johan Cruijff ArenA into an immersive rave that amplifies the synergy between DJs and the crowd to create an entirely new kind of rave experience. 

Last year’s inaugural Verknipt ArenA show set a new standard for hard techno events by hosting 40.000 ravers as well as an immersive 10-minute experience show. Now, the 2025 edition promises an even more immersive atmosphere, with Verknipt dedicating itself to creating an experience that isn’t just innovative but transformative. The 360-degree stage design breaks down traditional boundaries, allowing every fan in the ArenA to connect directly with the impressive lineup of DJs, ensuring that no one is far from the action and that the collective energy resonates across the entire venue. 

“The 360-degree stage is our way of reimagining how hard techno is felt and shared,” says Mer Hajbarati, co-founder of Verknipt. “It’s designed to bring fans closer to the music and to one another, creating a powerful energy loop that pulses through everyone in the ArenA. This setup isn’t just about doing something new — it’s about uniting people in an unforgettable, heart-pounding and dynamic celebration of sound and connection.”

A Lineup That Defines Hard Techno Excellence
This year’s edition boasts an electrifying lineup featuring both global heavyweights and rising stars, showcasing the diversity and depth of the hard techno scene. The night will feature spine-tingling performances from artists like Nico Moreno who is sure to bring his heavy basslines and pounding kicks to the show. 

The ArenA show will also feature a series of killer back-to-backs like Cloudy b2b NOVAH who will deliver hard driving techno, while the DYEN b2b Fantasm will bring raw, industrial energy to the stage. The CARV b2b Holy Priest and Basswell b2b Onlynumbers promises pulsating, all-out rave anthems to keep the crowd moving into the early hours. The lineup also features cutting-edge performances from acts like APHØTIC b2b NYCO b2b XRTN, and Karah b2b KLOFAMA, as well as hardcore legend Paul Elstak b2b Cynthia Spearing and the visually stunning experience show. This lineup is truly a testament to Verknipt’s unparalleled curation of hard techno talent.

Established in 2012 in the Netherlands, Verknipt has spent over a decade cultivating its reputation in the dance music industry. Initially focusing on techno and house music, Verknipt later evolved into a trailblazer in the hard techno events space. By embracing a new sound and employing an exceptional social media strategy, Verknipt swiftly ascended to the forefront of one of the industry's fastest-growing genres.

Since 2020, Verknipt has witnessed a consistent increase in visitor numbers, reaching an impressive peak of 155.000 in 2023, with expectations of nearly doubling in 2024. The organisation has hosted numerous events in its native Netherlands and beyond, including flagship events such as Verknipt Festival and Verknipt AFAS, as well as monumental events during Amsterdam Dance Event over the years.  In July 2024, Verknipt ArenA marked the world’s largest hard techno event to date with approximately 40.000 visitors.

In alignment with its exponential growth, Verknipt is expanding its footprint internationally, venturing into countries such as Spain, Colombia, Germany, Poland, and Hungary, amongst others. Verknipt’s global impact is another testament to the movement the organisation has managed to create. In under four years, Verknipt has managed to expand across borders and even continents, reaching tens of thousands of international fans.

But, Verknipt isn’t stopping there. With the launch of Verknipt Records, the organisation aims to expand the reach of hard techno even further, filling a crucial gap in the genre's record label landscape by offering an extensive platform for emerging artists.