Philippa Pacho

Techno

HEADLINER

Born in Stockholm and currently based in Berlin, Philippa Pacho is a DJ and label head known for her hypnotic, groove-driven approach to techno. She first honed her craft in the Swedish underground before securing a formative residency at the Stockholm club Under Bron in 2012. Her sound balances deep rolling rhythms with bright rave accents and expressive textures, a style she regularly brings to institutions like Berghain, FOLD, Basement, and Bassiani. Alongside her solo performances, she frequently plays back-to-back sets with artists like Fadi Mohem and Ogazón, and she co-founded the positivesource imprint with Blue Hour to release modern techno and trance. Recent milestones include delivering Resident Advisor podcast 980 and performing at Dekmantel Festival. Pacho stands out in the contemporary techno landscape through her sharp technical precision and her ability to weave complex club histories into propulsive dancefloor narratives.

Newa

Techno

Based in Tbilisi, Georgia, Newa is a DJ, producer, and label curator recognized for her driving, experimental approach to techno. A resident of the legendary Bassiani club and co-founder of the Icontrax label, she’s a central figure in Georgia’s vibrant underground scene. Her productions, textured, hypnotic, and emotionally raw, have been released on labels such as Semantica and ODD EVEN, earning her international acclaim. Known for her cerebral yet physical DJ sets, Newa weaves experimental techno with dark atmospherics and layered intensity, creating immersive, late-night journeys that push the boundaries of rhythm and structure.

Holden Federico

Techno

Holden Federico is a New York City based producer and DJ who crafts techno defined by driving low end energy, dub detailing, and a foundation of grit and soul. His production approach emphasizes essential elements and emotional depth, often drawing from the aesthetics of techno's formative nineties era. Notable releases include the Deliverance EP on SK_eleven in 2021 and the Inner Order EP on the same imprint in 2023. Beyond his studio work, he curates the 90s Techno Redux project, which spotlights archival tracks and fosters interest in the genre's history. He performs internationally at major festivals and clubs, maintaining a sound that balances physical intensity with melodic guidance.