JUAN HANSEN SHARES LIVESET FROM GARDENS OF BABYLON, BODHI BEACH

The 90 minute set features a selection of exclusive material from Hansen’s forthcoming debut album Ultrasonido, arriving August 28

Argentine composer, producer and live artist Juan Hansen unveils his latest live recording from an unforgettable performance for Gardens of Babylon at Bodhi Beach near Zandvoort, Netherlands on August 1. Capturing the energy, emotion and spontaneity of his celebrated live show, the set offers listeners a glimpse into the sonic world of his forthcoming debut album Ultrasonido, due for worldwide release on August 28 via his own label Ultrasonido.

Captured in the atmospheric surroundings of Bodhi Beach, the performance showcases the full emotional and sonic landscape of Ultrasonido as Hansen intended it to be experienced: as a continuous, evolving journey. Blending electronic production, live instrumentation and spontaneous improvisation, the set brings the album’s narrative to life while highlighting the unique energy of Hansen’s celebrated live performances.

Ultrasonido represents Hansen’s exploration of sound as a physical and emotional experience. The album brings together his background as a composer with his instinctive approach to electronic music, creating a world where organic textures, hypnotic rhythms and cinematic atmospheres merge into a deeply personal expression of movement and connection. Following the release of the album’s first singles “Ninjas,” “Gambeta” and “Neon Maze,” the Gardens of Babylon performance marks a significant milestone in the evolution of the project, offering listeners an early opportunity to experience the album in a live setting.

Born in Buenos Aires, Juan Hansen is a composer, producer and live artist whose performances exist between electronic music, improvisation and contemporary composition. Built around Ableton Live and expanded through live guitars, vocals and synthesizers, his sets are fluid, expressive experiences where loops, melodies and textures continuously evolve in real time. Hansen studied classical music at the Conservatorio Juan José Castro and contemporary music at EMC (Escuela de Música Contemporánea) in Buenos Aires. Throughout his career, he has performed internationally at renowned festivals, clubs and cultural institutions, sharing stages with artists including Dixon, Hernán Cattáneo, Patrice Bäumel, Adriatique, Paul Kalkbrenner, Jan Blomqvist, Johannes Brecht and Giorgia Angiuli.

 

Juan Hansen’s Gardens of Babylon live set from Bodhi Beach is available now.

Juan Hansen’s debut album Ultrasonido will be released worldwide on August 28 via Ultrasonido.

FOLAMOUR, SETH TROXLER AND JAMIE 3:26 TO HEADLINE BALAGAN WORLD’S BIGGEST OPEN-AIR EVENT ON BRUSSELS CANALSIDE

The Brussels collective takes over a 5,000-capacity site at Quai de Heembeek on the Port of Brussels for a day of house music on Saturday 29 August 2026 - its largest production to date

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Brussels collective Balagan World has revealed the line-up for its largest event to date, a 5,000-capacity open-air on the Port of Brussels canalside at Quai de Heembeek on Saturday 29 August 2026, headlined by Folamour, Seth Troxler and Jamie 3:26.

Headlining is Folamour, one of the most distinctive and sought-after names in European house music following standout performances at Coachella, Glastonbury and Tomorrowland among many more. Seth Troxler, the Detroit-born party starter and Grammy-nominated producer for his collaboration with Diplo brings his characteristic deep knowledge and ability to move between underground sounds with equal authority. Completing the international headline trio is Jamie 3:26, a true legend of Chicago house whose roots in the music run as deep as anyone.

Two Belgian names complete the bill. TOOLATE Groove is a Brussels producer whose soulful, jazz-inflected house has picked up wide support in the industry, while Rozental, a Balagan World resident has become one of the more compelling figures in the country's current electronic landscape.

Quai de Heembeek is a working stretch of the Port of Brussels, industrial, waterside, and a long way from a conventional festival field. It is the kind of site Balagan World has built its reputation on, following the collective's first open air at the Silo in Brussels in 2025 and marking a significant step up in production scale. Founded by Brussels friends Johan Kirszner and Alon Zur, Balagan World has since expanded from Brussels to Paris, Milan and London.

Alon Zur, co-founder of Balagan World, said: "After a first successful open air at the Silo in Brussels in 2025, Balagan World is taking a new step with a larger-scale production in the heart of the Port of Brussels. Quai de Heembeek will offer a unique industrial setting by the water for a day dedicated to house music."

Tickets are available now via Xceed

ZAMNA RETURNS TO SINAI DESERT, EGYPT WITH SASHA AND JOHN DIGWEED, KOROLOVA, MIND AGAINST, SHIMZA AND MORE

Capacity increases to 20,000 as the festival builds on a landmark debut at one of the Middle East's most spectacular electronic music destinations

Zamna is set to return to Egypt's Khoroum Valley from the 20th - 22nd November, expanding the desert festival experience to a 20,000-capacity event. Set within one of the Middle East's most dramatic natural landscapes, the festival will feature a first wave lineup including Sasha, John Digweed, Mind Against, Korolova, MRAK, Mëstiza and SHIMZA.

Originating in Tulum, Mexico, Zamna has become one of the world's leading destination electronic music brands, staging immersive festivals in extraordinary natural locations across the globe. Its Egyptian edition takes place at Khoroum Valley, just outside Sharm El Sheikh, where a natural amphitheatre framed by towering granite rock formations creates one of the region's most spectacular festival settings. By day, the landscape offers hiking trails and Bedouin camps; after dark, it transforms into an open-air venue where lighting and production interact with the surrounding landscape. Following Zamna's debut there in 2025, Khoroum Valley is rapidly emerging as one of the Middle East's most distinctive electronic music destinations.

Leading the lineup for the second edition, Sasha and John Digweed reunite in the desert, bringing the progressive house sound they helped define in the 1990s. They are joined by Korolova, Mind Against, MRAK, Mëstiza and SHIMZA, with further artists to be announced in the coming weeks.

Building on the success of its inaugural edition, Zamna Khoroum Valley returns with increased capacity, expanded production and a wider international lineup, further cementing its place as one of the Middle East's standout electronic music experiences.

Amr Ismail of Khoroum Valley said: "From the beginning, we knew Khoroum Valley was a special place for Zamna. Last year's debut proved just how powerful that combination could be. For 2026, we're raising the bar again with more artists, more production and an even more immersive experience. This is another big step in the journey, and we're excited to share it with everyone."

As well as General Admission, VIP tickets are available, offering exclusive viewing areas, VIP bars, lounges and premium restrooms, alongside access to all general festival zones.

Tickets are available now at khoroumvalley.com.

Line up

Korolova, Mëstiza, Mind Against, MRAK, Sasha & John Digweed, SHIMZA.