ZAMNA FESTIVAL
Brooklyn Mirage140 Stewart Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 · Map
This night happened — Sat 5 Aug 2023
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Who was billed13 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- Calussa
- GHEIST
- Giolì & Assia
- next: Ritter Butzke in Berlin, Sat 7 NovHenri Bergmann
- Magit Cacoon
- next: Knockdown Center, Fri 23 OctMassano
- Øostil
- Recondite
- Stephan Jolk
- TACHES
- The Element
- Toto Chiavetta
- next: Signal, Fri 23 OctLauren Ritter
Set times were not published.
Most of these pairings were meeting for the first time that night.
the pairs that have met
68 of the 78 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Magit Cacoon and Recondite — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 5 Aug 2023.
- Henri Bergmann and Magit Cacoon — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 5 Aug 2023.
- Magit Cacoon and Massano — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 5 Aug 2023.
- Henri Bergmann and Massano — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 5 Aug 2023.
- Stephan Jolk and The Element — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 5 Aug 2023.
- Calussa and Stephan Jolk — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 5 Aug 2023.
- Calussa and The Element — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 5 Aug 2023.
- Giolì & Assia and Recondite — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 5 Aug 2023.
- Giolì & Assia and Massano — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 5 Aug 2023.
- Massano and Recondite — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 5 Aug 2023.
Who they are
“Calussa, composed of Miami natives Andrew and Gino Gomez, is an electronic music duo known for their talent and distinctive Afro Tech sound, which has led to consistent global chart success.”
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Calussa, composed of Miami natives Andrew and Gino Gomez, is an electronic music duo known for their talent and distinctive Afro Tech sound, which has led to consistent global chart success. Calussa has showcased their music on prestigious labels such as the legendary Defected Records, Diplo’s Higher Ground, Saved Records, Get Physical, their own imprint, Hurry up Slowly, among many more. Calussa's talent, passion, and dedication to their craft have earned them support from acclaimed artists such as Black Coffee, Carl Cox, Nic Fanciulli, Vintage Culture, Diplo, Dennis Cruz, John Summit, Pete Tong, Blondish, Gorgon City, and many more, further solidifying their status as rising stars. Their track "Fell in Luv," a collaboration with Carlita released on Diplo's Higher Ground label, climbed the charts in the Dance Electronic genre. "Fell in Luv" was featured on Billboard and other notable press, along with being added to Spotify’s MINT editorial. It continues to captivate listeners with its infectious energy. In more recent news, Calussa teamed up with Nic Fanciulli on ‘Vente,’ a contagious Latin crossover house track released on the UK’s legendary label; Defected Records. Keep an eye out for Calussa as they shape the future of electronic music with their exciting releases and boundary-pushing creativityTheir RA profile lists Defected Records, Get Physical Music, Saved Records, Human by Default and 1 more.often with Malcolm Zeller, Mitta, Matt Martinez, none of them here that night
often with DANGEL TWINS, Hedda Stenberg, ALADAG, none of them here that night
“Giolì plays the piano, cello, drums, guitar, and handpan, and Assia handles lead vocal duties as well as the guitar.”
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Giolì plays the piano, cello, drums, guitar, and handpan, and Assia handles lead vocal duties as well as the guitar. Although their relationship started as manager and artist, the creative partnership developed into a production and songwriting duo in 2016. Later that year, they founded their own record label imprint to distribute their music, Diesis Records. The artists started their career in 2017 with their first single “Stay Closer,” followed by “Endless”, “Paradise to Share,” and ”How Can I.” In March of 2018, they released their debut album, Istantanee, with lead single “Starry Nights” getting its debut in front of TimeOut72, a massive Indian music festival. In May of 2018, the duo released the single “Something Special” with Spinnin’ Records, which garnered them enough attention for their first residency in Ibiza at Privilege. Not ones to rest on their accomplishments, Giolì & Assia were so inspired by their time in Ibiza that they released their second album of 2018, Night Experience, on their own Diesis Records. “Mad in Love” was the first single, and with it the duo honed in on their unique blend of melodic techno. 2019 has seen a flurry of creative output, with the release of the singles “Feel Good,” “Blame On Me,” and “Inside Your Head,” as well as their own creative covers of “These Boots Are Made for Walking” by Nancy Sinatra and “Fever” by Peggy Lee. In April of 2019, Giolì & Assia launched #DiesisLive, a live stream on Youtube and Facebook of their explosive live show, blending electronic music with live instrumentation and singing, in Milazzo, Sicily. Since then, the video has racked up over six million views. Always ones to outdo themselves, in May they launched the second edition of #DiesisLive on top of a live volcano in the Aeolian Islands, which quickly garnered legions of new fans and over three million views. The latest edition of #DiesisLive launched on the Isola Delle Femmine, in their hometown of Palermo, Italy.Their RA profile lists Spinnin' Records.often with Eli Brown, Kaskade, AVA Irandoost, none of them here that night
“Henri Bergmann is a fast rising star.”
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Henri Bergmann is a fast rising star. Having a breakthrough year with releases, gigs & major support from some key players. Over the last year Bergmann has really gone from strength to strength. Mention the Dodi Palese Remix remix of her track ‘Protection’ to any clued-up melodic house fan and you’re likely to be met with a blissed-out response, her follow up single 'Higher Dimension' received an equally positive response, followed by her critically acclaimed Mind Control EP on Watergate which featured remixes by Stephan Jolk & Echonomist. 2022 was a busy year with shows in the UK, Germany, Italy, Ibiza, Netherlands, Colombia, Turkey and India. She had debuts in the main room at Pacha, two ADE shows, as well as festival shows at Glastonbury, Noisily, Wilderness & Secret Garden Party, while 2023 has started with in Lebanon at The Grand Factory, a show at the Grammy's, and a hometown show in London with Fideles. Already lined up include standout shows at Zamna Tulum & Dubai, a tour to Vietnam, debut at Nordstern, with festival bookings for Noisily, Rituals, Lost Village & Vibrancy Open Air already confirmed. Keep an eye out for her Automatik label celebrating the one year anniversary of her breakout tune 'Higher Dimension', with a series of superb new remixes from Hernan Cattaneo & Soundexile, Bergmann, Thodoris Triantafillou and Human Rias.Their RA profile lists Ultra Records, Stil vor Talent, Anjunadeep, Watergate Records and 2 more.often with Ninsa *hybrid, Frida Darko, Rachel Raw, none of them here that night
often with @Aziz, @EYAL, @Arielle Marra, none of them here that night
“After the release of his breakout hit, “The Feeling”, Massano’s demand increased by the day, and new music was released, including his debut Afterlife EP ‘In My System’.”
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After the release of his breakout hit, “The Feeling”, Massano’s demand increased by the day, and new music was released, including his debut Afterlife EP ‘In My System’. The EP received huge live support and performed incredibly well on Beatport, going #1 on the Releases Chart, “Drown” going Top 10 on the overall Top 100 chart, and each of the 4-track offering hitting the Top 5 of the Melodic House & Techno chart. Massano’s music has proven to have widespread appeal by gaining continuous support from A-list DJs across all genres of electronic music including the likes of Tale of Us, Calvin Harris, Adam Beyer, Adriatique, Artbat, David Guetta, Camelphat, Fisher, HI-LO, Vintage Culture, Pete Tong, and many more. Strong radio support has also been there from the start, with Massano’s releases getting played frequently by the likes of BBC Radio 1, Capital FM, Kiss FM, and Sirius XM. He’s also proven his DJ skills match his wizkid production abilities by being booked at some of the biggest events, festivals, and venues the world has to offer, including The FIFA World Cup, Wembley Arena, Tomorrowland, Sziget, Ultra, Kappa Futur Festival, The Warehouse Project, Time Warp, Electric Zoo, Creamfields, HI / Ushuaia / Pacha Ibiza, Brooklyn Mirage, Printworks and more! 2023 started with Massano ranking as the #3 best-selling Melodic Techno artist over the last 12 months! With several stand out releases to his name on Tale of Us’ uber credible and tastemaker label, Afterlife, Adam Beyer’s iconic Drumcode Records, widely renowned remixes for Depeche Mode and Royksopp, and a critically acclaimed BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix, Massano took the next step in his career by launching his own label, Simulate. Simulate serves as a platform for some of Massano’s own releases but also a place where he can nurture the next generation of artists. Embracing the idea that life is a simulation, Massano envisions a future where technology reigns supreme, shaping our world into the unimaginable. With Simulate Massano combines music, technology, and philosophical exploration into a mesmerizing sonic experience that challenges our perception of reality and takes you on a transcendent journey, where the possibilities of a technologically advanced world two centuries from now come to life through audio and visual art. As an artist-driven label, Massano curates a roster of forward-thinking musicians who dare to push the boundaries of electronic music, inviting listeners to ponder the intricacies of our simulated universe. After playing over 120 shows and releasing 12 songs in 2023, 2024 will be Massano’s biggest year to date! From bigger shows and productions to new music, remixes, merch, fan clubs and more Massano’s world domination is on a steady, yet rapid, ascension upwards and the best is still yet to come!Their RA profile lists Be Free, Afterlife, Eleatics Records, Eternity Sounds and 3 more.often with Caleesi, Konstantin Sibold, Leon, none of them here that night
often with Geminis, Darin Epsilon, Unseen., none of them here that night
- Their RA profile lists Ghostly International, Hotflush Recordings, Absurd Recordings, Life and Death and 6 more.
often with Jessamine, Barbara Hofmann, Lena Brumby, none of them here that night
often with General Admission, German Brigante, Robyn Balliet, none of them here that night
often with Manimogo, Nog, LIGHTLEAK, none of them here that night
often with album debut, U.S. debut, Mateo, none of them here that night
“NYC-based producer and DJ Lauren Ritter (All Day I Dream, ReSolute, Rift Vision) traffics in personal, groove-driven, minimal, melodic house, and tech house.”
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NYC-based producer and DJ Lauren Ritter (All Day I Dream, ReSolute, Rift Vision) traffics in personal, groove-driven, minimal, melodic house, and tech house. Her 2015 and 2016 All Day I Dream releases quickly became favorites among fans and critics, being described as “hypnotic,” “mesmerizing,” and “a bittersweet headrush.” Swoon, and title track, Lark, have since been featured on several BBC Radio 1 Essential Mixes, expanding her reach well beyond the underground. Lauren unveiled her own imprint Rift Vision in 2020 during lockdown and has since released three emotive EPs encompassing her own solo compositions, collaborative works with Oakland-based poet Tenesha The Wordsmith (On The Corner), and remixes by lauded talent such as Octo Octa, Lawrence, Jenifa Mayanja, and Rrao. Ritter has also been back DJing in full force, with appearances incl the Zamna festival NYC & Miami, Do Not Sit Miami, Shameless Seattle, ReSolute NYC, and Public Records NYC, Robot Heart California, All Day I Dream Ibiza, and more. 2024 & 2025 saw a long-awaited return to Lee Burridge’s All Day I Dream label, with Ritter being featured in their winter compilation.2025 started off with a bang, with Ritter making her Chilean debut at Piknic Electronik. She will be returning to production full-force, with multiple releases on her Rift Vision label planned for throughout the year.Deep House on 7, Tech House on 6, House on 3 and Progressive House on 2. styles on their catalogued releasesTheir RA profile lists ReSolute Label and All Day I Dream.often with Nabila, Bea Trinidad, Mr. Murray, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Mateo1 with Øostil and 1 with Toto Chiavetta
- Nabila6 with Lauren Ritter
- Maksim4 with Lauren Ritter
- Asha Jasz3 with Lauren Ritter
- Kiyoshi3 with Lauren Ritter
- Mr. Murray3 with Lauren Ritter
- Vivian Wang3 with Lauren Ritter
- AG2 with Lauren Ritter
28 said they were going — quieter than a usual Saturday at Brooklyn Mirage.
how this compares
- Median final count, Saturdays at Brooklyn Mirage52
- Middle half finished between12 and 134
- Past Saturdays at this venue counted38
The room
Brooklyn Mirage — 93 events and 412 distinct artists since Aug 2023.
Who put it on
Avant Gardner — 243 events and 777 artists since Aug 2023.