Herbert & Momoko Gill | James Holden & Wacław Zimpel | Polygonia: Dream Horizons live | Young Marco & John Moods: Dead Sound live

Over the past decade, Dekmantel Festival has become synonymous with electronic music’s most adventurous realms. Following Wednesday’s opening concert and prior to the multitude of live and DJ sets in the weekend, Thursday night features performances on various locations alongside the IJ river, with acts that influence the current dance and DJ culture. Our stage hosts crossovers between various genres. Check the complete program of the five-day festival here.

Herbert & Momoko
For Matthew Herbert, the world is an instrument. The legendary electronic producer returns to his house alias with a jazz-infused show featuring percussion and vocals from improviser Momoko Gill. Departing from fresh dancefloor tracks alongside classics they explore uncharted territories.

James Holden & Wacław Zimpel
British DJ/producer James Holden and Polish multi-instrumentalist Wacław Zimpel explore the improvisational intersection between electronic and acoustic music. Handmade modular synths meet expressive alto clarinet and various other instruments, often with hypnotic and trance-inducing effects.

Polygonia presents Dream Horizons (Live)
The alter ego of Munich-based multidisciplinary artist Lindsey Wang, Polygonia seamlessly blends elements of techno, downtempo and ambient. Rooted in the natural world and a deep understanding of music theory and instrumentation, her soundworks have an organic and mystical feel.

Young Marco & John Moods present Dead Sound
Dead Sound is a collaboration between DJ/producer Marco Sterk AKA Young Marco and pop auteur John Moods. Through dream-like, emotionally charged music they explore themes such as vulnerability, healing, and transformation, not unlike a psychedelic experience embracing light and darkness in equal measure.

Herbert & Momoko Gill
James Holden & Wacław Zimpel
Polygonia: Dream Horizons live
Young Marco & John Moods: Dead Sound live