ZAMNA FESTIVAL
Avant Gardner140 Stewart Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237 · Map
This night happened — Sat 17 Feb 2024
Press play
Who was billed11 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- Armonica
- The Element
- Bora Uzer
- Calussa
- next: Berghain in Berlin, Fri 23 OctJulya Karma
- ANII
- Kolsch
- next: Ritter Butzke in Berlin, Sat 14 NovMonkey Safari
- Stephan Jolk
- Tom & Collins
- Ruback
Set times were not published.
Most of these pairings were meeting for the first time that night.
the pairs that have met
52 of the 55 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Calussa and Stephan Jolk — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 5 Aug 2023.
- The Element and Stephan Jolk — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 5 Aug 2023.
- The Element and Calussa — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 5 Aug 2023.
Who they are
Last at Brooklyn Mirage in Sep 2023 · often with Tale Of Us, Fideles, none of them here that night
Recently at Brooklyn Mirage · often with Manimogo, Nog, LIGHTLEAK, none of them here that night
often with Julia Sandstorm, Lauren Murada, Rivka Ruth, none of them here that night
“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.Recently at Brooklyn Mirage · often with Malcolm Zeller, Mitta, Matt Martinez, none of them here that night
“Across diverse stages and platforms – from Coachella and Lost Village to Berghain, Cercle, Space, The Brooklyn Mirage, DGTL, Time Warp, Audio Obscura, Tomorrowland, and within the orbit of Innervisions – Julya’s performances reflect a commitment to exploration over formula, earning recognition from artists like Laurent Garnier, Dixon, Âme, Adriatique, and Rüfüs Du Sol.”
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Across diverse stages and platforms – from Coachella and Lost Village to Berghain, Cercle, Space, The Brooklyn Mirage, DGTL, Time Warp, Audio Obscura, Tomorrowland, and within the orbit of Innervisions – Julya’s performances reflect a commitment to exploration over formula, earning recognition from artists like Laurent Garnier, Dixon, Âme, Adriatique, and Rüfüs Du Sol. Her musical foundation began with classical piano at six and early explorations of rhythm and movement, alongside influences from indie and psychedelic rock, jazz, and traditional Arabic music. These experiences inform her approach, allowing her to shape sets and productions that encourage reflection, connecting us to the textures of being alive.Last at Brooklyn Mirage in Sep 2023 · often with Âme, Jimi Jules, Trikk, none of them here that night
Last at Avant Gardner in Dec 2023 · often with Hunter/Game, SunrYse, Fideles, none of them here that night
“For Danish Native Rune Reilly Kölsch, Kompakt is the “perfect label” to call “home.””
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For Danish Native Rune Reilly Kölsch, Kompakt is the “perfect label” to call “home.” The much-‐ revered Cologne-‐based imprint released Kölsch’s seminal LP ‘1977’ in 2013, continuing a tradition of providing ground breaking and genre-‐defining cuts. Kölsch’s work proved to rewrite the rulebook on techno production, setting it on a melodic, emotion-‐induced course. Kölsch returns to Kompakt this year with his long-‐awaited album ‘1983,’ a veritable master class from one of techno’s very best. Kölsch, Rune’s primary and personal project, is a medium for the narration of his life through sonic soundscapes. Rune’s first critically acclaimed album release, ‘1977’, which is full of timeless tracks such as Loreley, Opa, Oma and Goldfisch, signifies the year of his birth and draws inspiration from his culturally diverse upbringing. Rune himself notes, “being half Irish, half German and living in Denmark – it was all one big messy period of my life.” Living in Christiania, an anarchic hippie commune in Copenhagen while spending school summers in Germany with his grandparents, Rune recalls how ‘1977’ was a product of “reminiscing about what shaped me as a kid” and “the weird ideas and concepts I had on my mind at the time.” While Rune attributes the emotion of ‘1977’ to the “solace” and “imaginary world that I would spend days in,” he describes ‘1983’ as a “travel album,” sound tracking the first year he travelled through Europe aged six. The sentimentality is clear; the journey is vibrant and picturesque. Rune describes the experience of traveling from Denmark through Europe to the South of France as driving from “cold northern winter through the spring into the summer.” Kölsch continues to perform to the highest calibre, serving an acclaimed Essential Mix for Pete Tong to the BBC Radio 1 listeners, setting the Fabric main room alight with his sound, playing Space Terrace – in his words “a boyhood dream since I started going to Ibiza in 1999” and opening Ushuaia in 2015. Kölsch has continued this run of global domination with his Australian Tour, South American Tour and also the Ibiza commitments in 2015, where he’s also playing Space and Amnesia + closing Ushuaia with Antz. Radio 1 DJ Annie Mac has shown her undying support, noting 'that man is sort of King when it comes to pianos and House music. He’s got a way of wrenching your emotions.' Continuing his exploration of the complete musical spectrum, Kölsch has also given Coldplay’s “A Sky Full of Stars”, a characteristically extended remix that improves upon the original in every conceivable way. Rune describes how ‘1983’ has been over two years in the making. The result is an elegant, anthemic, transcendent soundtrack, which engulfs the listener from the outset. A sonic coupling of classical composition and contemporary production, the addition of Gregor Schwellenbach's emotive orchestral strings blend in harmony with the beat-‐laden percussion, offering a symphony of sound unheard in the techno spectrum. The final track ‘Papageno,’ taking its name from the main character in the play the ‘Magic Flute,’ is about Rune’s revelation while watching that very play. It dawned on him that “the whole higher establishment of the German upper-‐middle class” were instead of watching the stage, looking at him, “this little hippie kid, and they did not approve of me being a part of their society.” With Waa Industry supplying the melancholic vocals, the track serves as a plaintive end to the cathartic experience that is ‘1983.’Their RA profile lists Kompakt, Green, FM X, Sound Of Copenhagen and 1 more.Last at Brooklyn Mirage in Oct 2023 · often with Oktave, Francis Mercier, Kimonos, none of them here that night
“2015 saw the brothers swinging to new trees, retiring their previous labels to focus on their new label 'Hommage.' It was the year of transformation for the German producers, developing and tailoring a sound suited perfectly for the unique club nuances while still keeping the core elements of melodic chords and grooves synonymous with the duos productions.”
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2015 saw the brothers swinging to new trees, retiring their previous labels to focus on their new label 'Hommage.' It was the year of transformation for the German producers, developing and tailoring a sound suited perfectly for the unique club nuances while still keeping the core elements of melodic chords and grooves synonymous with the duos productions. 2015 unveiled Monkey Safari’s remix for Marc Houle’s “Pepper” on Richie Hawtin’s label Minus and their hugely successful “Cranes” and “Walls“ EPs that presented opportunities for Monkey Safari to work with some exciting musicians, such as Wolf + Lamb and Kölsch, techno heavy weights Guy Gerber and Josh Wink, as well as one of dance music’s most iconic producers, Moby. 2016 followed in a similar fashion with a series of EPs and remixes released throughout the year showcasing the developed and matured sound apparent in the brothers' latest movements. At the start of the year, Monkey Safari’s remix for Moby & The Void Pacific Choir was the pick of the bunch, returning the favor after Moby’s successful rework of the duo’s track “Walls” last year. Their first EP of 2016, “On”, featured remixes from Techno legend Paco Osuna alongside French producer Chloé, followed by a second EP in June, “Bernstein”, with remixes by John Digweed & Nick Muir and Spanish DJ and producer UNER. August saw the release of their most recent 4- track EP, “Boris”, with remixes by Tel Aviv-based producer Guy Mantzur and Brazilian producer Victor Ruiz, reaching Beatport’s Tech House Top 10. After the successful “Woo” and “Woo Remixes” EPs, Monkey Safari were able to sign amazing Blond:ish, legendary John Tajada, and newcomer Marino Canal for a four track EP on their Hommage imprint. The duo’s efforts in the studio have transcended to their DJ sets with stand out shows at Time Warp USA & Germany. Summer 2016 saw the brothers testing their evolving sound once again to new crowds with a slot at Awakenings Festival as the stand out attraction. On top of a heavy touring schedule at world renowned clubs and headlining slots at festivals, the duo rekindle their love for party promotion since their tender years in their hometown of Halle, Germany, where they own the infamous and recently remodeled “Charles Bronson” club. 2017 has been yet another impressive year for the duo to with releases on the likes of UNER’s Solar Distance and their own Hommage imprint. Their most recent release ‘Oxy’ featured as part of John Digweed’s ‘Bedrock Frequencies’ compilation which included 31 exclusive tracks from some of the labels favourite artists, reaching #2 in Beatport’s Progressive House chart. With a new album scheduled for the late months, expect the rest of the year to be equally as impressive as the duo aim to make it their biggest to date. The German outfit has been on an incredible run of form with promising developments in all of their endeavors and exciting news still to come. Be it a fresh remix or EP drop, DJ set or party, Monkey Safari will be sure to touch all scopes of dance culture with no signs of deceleration on the horizon. Their mandate remains the same, sending sunny vibes to make even the darkest dance floors smile. Connect with Monkey Safari: Web: http://www.monkeysafari.de Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/monkeysafari Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/monkeysafari Twitter: https://twitter.com/monkeysafari Management: carsten@jm-mgmt.com Booking: daniel@jackmode.de Press: will@dispersionpr.comTheir RA profile lists Made To Play, What! What! Records, Tenampa, Jackmode Music and 4 more.Last at Kings Hall - Avant Gardner in Sep 2023 · often with Katzengold, Daniel Neuland, Mona Moore, none of them here that night
Recently at Musica Club NYC, Brooklyn Mirage · often with General Admission, German Brigante, Robyn Balliet, none of them here that night
often with Pietro, James Wyler, Chesster, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Dune1 with Kolsch and 1 with Stephan Jolk
- Fideles1 with ANII and 1 with Armonica
- Nacho Isa1 with Stephan Jolk and 1 with Tom & Collins
- NURAN1 with ANII and 1 with Bora Uzer
- Âme5 with Julya Karma
- Jimi Jules4 with Julya Karma
- Trikk4 with Julya Karma
- Dixon3 with Julya Karma
122 said they were going — much busier than a usual Saturday at Avant Gardner.
how this compares
- Median final count, Saturdays at Avant Gardner33
- Middle half finished between11 and 73
- Past Saturdays at this venue counted40
The room
Avant Gardner — 99 events and 321 distinct artists since Sep 2023.
Holds about 6,000.