BOOTSHAUS COLOGNE ANNOUNCES ACTION-PACKED AUTUMN AND WINTER EVENTS SCHEDULE

Events including Meduza, Above & Beyond, Unreal WKND, elrow, Nibirii w. Oguz, Kevin de Fries, Kölsch, Blacklist Festival and more

Dates: September - December
Location: Cologne, Germany
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Germany’s world-renowned Bootshaus is gearing up for a typically fiery Autumn/Winter season packed with genre-defying sounds and boundary-pushing lineups. Across multiple sounds and scenes from melodic house to techno, hardstyle, bass, dubstep and more, Bootshaus continues its legacy of delivering unmatched and uncompromising energy and cutting-edge artists in an industrial-chic setting.

Since its rebirth in 2005 after originally being founded in 1991 as Warehouse, Bootshaus has become celebrated not just as a nightclub, but as an electronic music institution. There are no VIPs, no bottle service, no posers and no nonsense but affordable tickets and a powerhouse roster of in-house brands like Loonyland, Blacklist, Unreal, and Nibirii. 

The venue consistently delivers immersive experiences that blur the lines between club night and theatrical production, all housed in a converted shipyard warehouse with three distinct spaces: the cavernous main room, the gritty BLCKBX and the intimate Dreherei, each outfitted with state-of-the-art sound systems from Funktion-One to Seeburg Audio and spectacular visual effects, including strobes, lasers, flamethrowers and more.

Highlights of the new season include 19 September with chart topping Italian house outfit Meduza and 26 and 27 September when Unreal WKND offers two back-to-back nights of relentless hard techno. 

Into October, Marten Lou (112) x Solar offer more crossover dance sounds,  two genre legends Hakke & Paul Elstak invite you to dive deep into high-impact hardstyle. On the 17th of October, Hardstyle returns with Hardbrake's high-voltage rhythms to rev up your weekend, the 18th is Nibirii featuring Oguz for a dark, atmospheric hard techno showcase featuring one of the most intriguing names in the scene. 

14th November is Chrome, a night inspired by the raw, unfiltered energy of Berghain-style techno, 15th is Wonderful Days, a throwback event revisiting acts and anthems for retro lovers.

On 5th December, global legends Above & Beyond mark a spectacular shift to melodic, euphoric techno and on 12th December, Elrow brings a crazy, immersive and colourful carnival to town then on 13th Kevin de Vries and Kölsch serve up emotive house and tech-house magic.

Bootshaus’s fearless approach has earned it unparalleled acclaim and it continues to rank among the world’s top clubs

Events List
19.09 Meduza
26.09 Unreal WKND

27.09 Unreal WKND
02.10 Marten Lou (112) x (Solar)

04.10 Tchami b2b AC Slater

10.10 Hakke & Paul Elstak

11.10 Blacklist Festival
17.10 Hardbrake

18.10.Nibirii w. Oguz
14.11 Chrome
15.11 Wonderful Days
05.12 Above & Beyond
12.12 Elrow
13.12 Kevin de Vries / Kölsch

PEAK MOODS ANNOUNCES FREE COURTYARD PARTY WITH PLAY PIEM, BETTER LISTENING AND WING STOP AT MINISTRY OF SOUND

The London Social, Loud Mouth London, and Cent will also collaborate at the event

Thursday 18 September

Ministry of Sound, 6pm-10pm, Free Entry

Sign up for free tickets here; https://itspeakatministry.london/

Ministry of Sound has teamed up with Peak, the game-changing new ‘Mood Drink’ brand that’s fuelling a new generation of artists, thinkers and makers, to create a one-of-a-kind party with two different experiences reflecting the two different drinks, Hype and Calm. Together, they are blending music, art, nightlife, wellness and innovation to showcase some of London’s most exciting cultural elements, bringing them under one roof in a truly multi-faceted collaboration. 

Following Ministry adding a fresh no/lo option by putting Peak Hype and Calm behind all four bars and in the Green Room, the event series collaboration launches with a free and immersive “Choose Your Mood” Courtyard Party during Freshers' Week on Thursday 18 September. The unique experience brings together a fresh lineup of DJs, food, fashion, and art to celebrate individuality, mood expression and creativity. 

Says Joe (Head of Marketing) at Ministry of Sound, “Ministry has always been about pushing culture forward and creating spaces where music, creativity and community collide. Partnering with Peak allows us to explore that in fresh ways, bringing music, creativity and individuality together under one roof. We were particularly drawn to Peak due to its positioning as a  “Mood Drink” -  with the two signatures ‘Hype’ and ‘Calm’. This launch party will explore both of these and is just the start of what promises to be a really exciting journey…There’s plenty more to come.”

Set across two rooms at Ministry of Sound, the event is designed to reflect Peak’s two signature drinks: Hype and Calm. Far from your average energy drink, Peak is a "Mood Drink" designed to support and heighten your state of mind and wellbeing. Whether you’re in the studio, the gym or getting ready for a night out, Peak lets you choose your mood with Hype for dopamine-driven focus and lift, and Calm for serotonin chill and clarity. Both function as stand-alone drinks or as the base for the perfect cocktail and are backed by real science.

Says Louie from Peak, “We created Peak to give people a choice in how they feel - whether you want to dial up with Hype or dial down with Calm. It’s for people who want to have fun and party without sacrificing their health, a drink that fits the studio, the gym or a night out. Teaming up with Ministry lets us bring that idea to life in a way people can actually experience.”

Hype in the Courtyard is for Peak party vibes hosted by Play Piem, who bring their full sound system and since launching in 2022 have been a driving force in the new era of Black British nightlife known for platforming exciting new talent in Paris, London and NYC. Adding extra levels and vibes in the Courtyard will be Wingstop who will serve up their legendary chicken wings free of charge, exclusive tattoos by The London Social and custom grillz by Loud Mouth. The first 100 attendees will also receive a free glass of Champeak plus more exclusive giveaways throughout the night.

Calm in The Box, meanwhile, is a bold and never done before transformation of a world renowned club environment into a cosy and intimate candle-lit listening space. This unique listening experience is for introspection and laid-back grooves from Better Listening, which was created by David, co-founder of No Signal And Recess, and has an obsession for high quality and focused listening sessions in soulful spaces. Special guests Channel One will be putting the legendary 6-point Martin Audio sound system through its paces with a fine curation of seriously heavyweight roots and rare dubs. Add in luxury candles by Cent and visuals by Kino Studios and you have a seductive sensory experience like no other. 

The Ministry of Sound × Peak partnership continues with a string of creative moments through Autumn 2025 including a Peckham Cornershop takeover and VIP Takeover at the Mak 10 Show at Ministry of Sound. 

Sign up now for free entry at https://itspeakatministry.london/

BLACKLIST FESTIVAL UNVEILS FULL LINEUP FOR 2025 EDITION AT TURBINENHALLE, OBERHAUSEN

New Additions Include Whales, Bou B2B Hedex, Flowidus, Holy Goof, Koven, VISSA’s floor takeover and more

Date: 11th October, 2025

Location: Turbinenhalle in Oberhausen 

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Germany’s Blacklist Festival cements its place as the premier bass event of the year, unveiling the full lineup for its highly anticipated return to Turbinenhalle in Oberhausen on October 11, 2025. Following an already explosive phase one reveal, the final additions bring even more global firepower across dubstep, trap, drum and bass, bass house and beyond. In all, over 50 acts will serve up 12 hours of music across four high-production stages for 7,000 bass fans from across the world. It's an unmissable day of immersive production, heavyweight sets and unmatched atmosphere in an industrial temple of sound.

Newly announced highlights include Whales bringing his melodic-meets-heavy bass sound to the Blacklist stage, Bou B2B Hedex, who are two of the most in-demand DnB producers and team up for an explosive b2b, while high-octane energy comes from Australian / New Zealand drum & bass duo Flowidus, marking their only announced European date of the year so far.

Elsewhere, multi-genre maverick Holy Goof promises his signature bassline and UKG hybrid sounds, Koven is a cinematic UK powerhouse known for electric live sets that collide trap, bass, house and drum & bass, and Mozey, Used and Murdock represent the cutting edge of the drum & bass underground.

There will also be a special floor takeover by ultimate rave practitioners VISSA featuring a genre-blurring mix of talent and collectives including Autodrive, Hammerhead, Explorers of the Internet, EH!DE, Terminite, Gladde Palling, Different Heaven, Dubtendo and STVG.

These names join a stacked lineup that already features Black Tiger Sex Machine, Sullivan King, DJ Snake presents: The Outlaw, Habstrakt, Code: Pandorum, Reaper, Modestep (Classics Set) and many more.

Known for championing both mainstage heavy-hitters and forward-thinking underground artists, Blacklist has grown into a cultural movement for the European bass community. Each year it transforms Turbinenhalle into a true bass haven with smart curation and mind-bending lights and visuals on a scale that cannot be experienced anywhere else.

Tickets are now available, starting from 45€, with VIP options also on offer. For the full lineup, travel info, and more visit https://blacklist-festival.com