Modular Festival
- Date
- 31 August 2019
- Location
- Keile District, Rotterdam
Line-up
David Vunk
David Vunk, a Rotterdam icon and Moustache Records founder, showcases his own productions and those of like-minded artists. With decades of experience and a vast record collection, he delivers dynamic sets across Europe, making him a versatile and in-demand DJ.
Tom Trago
Trago, driven by a daily need to create music, balances studio work, DJing, and live performances. His journey began in Amsterdam's coffee shops, evolving from experimental hip-hop and soul-infused beats to a vibrant, synthesizer-driven style influenced by house and techno. His 2006 debut on Rush Hour, "Live With The BBQ," launched a career of club-ready tracks. Acclaimed albums like "Voyage Direct" and "Bergen" showcase his expansive musical vision and collaborative spirit. A respected DJ, he's known for his versatility, and remains deeply passionate about music, always exploring new sounds and projects.
Courtesy
Courtesy, a Danish artist and Berlin-based DJ, is known for her global DJ tours, including performances at renowned venues like Berghain and festivals such as Sonar and Primavera. She hosts a residency on NTS Radio and founded Against Interpretation Club, an interdisciplinary arts platform. Her work, which spans DJing, composing, performing, and visual art, focuses on fostering connection. She has exhibited and performed at various art institutions, and released her second studio album, "intimate yell," in October 2024.
JEANS
JEANS - Gino van Dam, is a Dutch DJ specializing in electro and techno. He has also performed under the alias Gisberto and is a member of the District DJ's. Originally from Spain but residing in the Netherlands, he is closely associated with Meanwhile.
EDB
EDB is a Rotterdam-based DJ active in the electronic music scene. He has performed at the Modular Festival and plays soulful dance styles.
Jetti
Jetti is a rising Dutch DJ making waves in the electronic music scene. Born and raised in Rotterdam, she's always had a deep passion for music. Her unique style blends elements of house, techno, and electro. Jetti has become a prominent figure in Rotterdam's underground scene, performing at iconic clubs like Perron and BAR. She is also the co-founder of BAR Records, a label supporting local talent. Jetti has performed at renowned festivals like Paradigm and in clubs across Europe.
Post
Sjoerd Post has been active in the Rotterdam nightlife for years. He is responsible for the music program of Bar Rotterdam.
Modular DJ's
Modular DJ's - Nico van Meurs, Niels Trotsenburg en Eelco Dane.
Pohon
Pohon's DJ sets, spanning powerful, electronic beats to subtle, experimental sounds, consistently evoke a sense of discovery. He presents a striking, electric sound within a smooth, natural framework, akin to an electric eel's stealthy approach.
KAUW
KAUW, a duo consisting of Boye Ingwersen and Dali Hermes, offers a unique live electronic experience, moving away from traditional DJ sets. Their performances blend house, techno, electro, and experimental elements, creating a dynamic and danceable soundscape with analog synths and live drums.
Lövestad
Lövestad, initially a duo of Sjors Lammertink and Jørgen Hvirring, gained recognition for their dynamic live electronic performances, blending futuristic disco and emotional house with analog synths and drum machines. Their unique shows led to performances at venues like Panorama Bar, the Royal Concert Hall, and Fusion Festival. After Jørgen's departure in 2020, Sjors continued Lövestad as a solo act, aiming to evolve their sound. He now performs energetic live sets, maintaining the funky spirit of their original style.
Nino from the Woods
Rumor has it, this artist hails from a distant, otherworldly realm, characterized by a blend of darkness and joy. Unconstrained by genre or convention, he operates on pure personal preference.
Oceanic
Oceanic broke through as a DJ and producer during the final days of club Trouw. After growing up in Goes and studying in Amsterdam, he spent a year in Berlin, where he fell head over heels for the dancefloor. Upon returning, he joined Trouw’s resident crew alongside Job Jobse, Elias Mazian, and Tom Trago, who later transitioned to Amsterdam’s most talked-about club, De School. Oceanic quickly gained a reputation as an original, creative DJ capable of handling both large venues and intimate clubs. He primarily released music on Nous’Klaer, the connoisseur label run by his brother Sjoerd Oberman. Just this fall, the label hosted a stage at Draaimolen, where Oceanic teamed up with Avalon Emerson. And hosting a stage at Draaimolen also means building and carrying things yourself. Oceanic joined in enthusiastically, spending an entire day running electrical cables to all the bars on the festival grounds.
Or:la
Or:la, a DJ and producer from Derry and founder of Céad Records, has experienced a significant ascent, moving from organizing underground raves to performing at prestigious international venues. In a conversation with Katherine Rodgers, coinciding with her DJ Mag Best of British Award for Best DJ, she discusses the life events, her first album, and the role of dreams that have shaped her career.
Pablo Discobar Soundsystem
Pablo Discobar Soundsystem delivers feel-good music, seamlessly blending vintage tracks with contemporary disco and house influences. Their constant search for new and old music drives their daily expansion of their collection. In addition to their active touring schedule, they are now focused on creating original music in the studio.
The Mauskovic Dance Band
The Mauskovic Dance Band, formed by Nicola Mauskovic, blends Cumbia, Afro-Caribbean rhythms, and psychedelia into a hypnotic groove, becoming a fixture on European festival stages and clubs since 2016. Nicola's studio experiments, following years of touring as a drummer, led to the band's formation with collaborators Donnie, Em Nix, and Mano Mauskovic. Cumbia producer Juan Hundred later joined on drums. After extensive touring, they are preparing to release their first EP in 2018.
upsammy
upsammy, real name Thessa Torsing, is a rising Dutch DJ and producer known for her experimental electronic sound, blending dreamy soundscapes, techno, and electro. Inspired by nature, particularly the forests around Amsterdam, she began DJing in Utrecht, gaining recognition for her unconventional sets. She moved to playing at renowned clubs like De School, BAR, and Panorama Bar. Her productions, starting in 2017, have been released on labels like Nous'klaer Audio, Die Orakel, and Whities, showcasing her diverse style from robust electro to ambient pieces. She released two albums in 2019 and continues to focus on creating unique music and DJ sets influenced by her natural surroundings.
WAOWAO
WAOWAO is recognized for their diverse DJ sets and radio broadcasts, where they seamlessly blend a variety of genres, including arab house and zouk.
Yør Kultura
Yør Kultura explores uncharted sonic territories, seeking sounds that resonate with shared human experience. Their music transitions between intense emotional states, blending psychedelic rhythms with traditional elements and captivating bass. This creates a sense of familiar disorientation, where new experiences are framed by echoes of the past.