BARONS OF TECHNO, PSYCHOACOUSTIC PHENOMENA & LOCAL LEGENDS – ELECTRUM UP TO DATE PRESENTS THE FULL MUSIC LINE-UP FOR THE 16TH EDITION OF THE FESTIVAL.
From May 29–31, 2025, Białystok will once again become the meeting point for fans of cutting-edge sounds and bold artistic expression.
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The Electrum Up To Date 2025 festival program dives deep into the rich world of electronic sounds – from high-energy dance music, through bold experimental forms, to innovative genre-bending fusions. The line-up brings together legends and pioneers alongside emerging artists who are boldly paving new paths for the future of the scene. This thoughtfully curated program has earned international recognition, with Resident Advisor naming the festival one of the ten most important music events in Europe this May – reaffirming its strong presence on the continental cultural map.
It was a sensitivity to sound and an openness to unrestricted exploration that led Jędrzej Dondziło, aka Dtekk, to invite a curatorial team to help shape this year’s edition of the festival. The team includes a diverse group of Polish electronic scene representatives – artists, DJs, and promoters – each contributing their unique perspective, experience, and aesthetic. This year’s curators are: Jędrzej Dondziło (Dtekk), Szymon Baczyński (Glassz), Cezary Chwicewski, Sylwia Gozdowska (gummi), Błażej Malinowski, Tacca Neri, Mateusz Skiba (Mateusz S.A), Joanna Piórczyńska (blank), Tosia Ulatowska (daisy cutter), and Paulina Żaczek (Granko Agency). Thanks to their input, Electrum Up To Date has taken on an even richer and more multidimensional form, reflecting the diversity and dynamism of contemporary electronic music.
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Joining the 43 artists announced earlier in March is none other than Dave Clarke, dubbed the “Baron of Techno” by John Peel himself. The British DJ and producer – and formerly a music journalist – was present at the birth of European electronic music culture. He reviewed Aphex Twin’s debut EP, released music on the legendary XL Recordings, and remixed icons such as The Chemical Brothers and New Order. And that was just the beginning. Clarke’s style has evolved over the years, absorbing elements of breakbeat, electro, electroclash, and EBM – consistently showcasing the very best of techno. His performance at this year’s festival is a tribute to the loyal Electrum Up To Date
audience, who had to accept his absence in 2022 despite his scheduled appearance. This time, his long-awaited return promises a powerful reunion with fans.
Also considered veterans of their respective scenes are Barker, Batu, and Varg2™. Barker, deeply rooted in Berlin’s underground, was a long-time Berghain resident, recording and performing with Andy Baumecker. Today, he’s known for spacious, abstract electronic music – firmly anchored in techno, yet progressive and boundary-pushing. Batu represents the vibrant eclecticism of the Bristol scene. His DJ sets, productions, and the output of his label Timedance are a thrilling fusion of techno and bass music. Meanwhile, Varg2™ embodies the cultural melting pot of Stockholm. Affiliated with the icy aesthetics of Northern Electronics and the enigmatic, post-rap world of Drain Gang, he stands as a key figure of the contemporary avant-garde.
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Błażej Malinowski will present „Nocturnal Shadows” – an immersive audiovisual spectacle created in collaboration with Cosmodernism, a visual artist known for crafting innovative works that blur the line between microscopic precision and psychedelic explosions of color. His signature style – built detail by detail like under a laboratory lens – has captivated hundreds of thousands of fans around the world.In this unique project, Cosmodernism’s intense visuals merge with Malinowski’s hypnotic, dark techno, forming a sensory experience that transcends perception and sound.Guiding us further into the realm of hypnotic techno is D-Leria, the Italian artist returning to the festival after his unforgettable live set two years ago – a performance still vividly remembered by the festival’s devoted crowd.Berlin’s raw, gritty aesthetic at the intersection of techno and electro will be brought by L.F.T. And since we’re talking electro, we couldn’t go without local genre specialist Mifi77. For lighter, more eclectic sounds, Feelaz b2b Kosmalski will offer a meeting of two vital forces in the Polish club scene: Poznań’s Vinylgate and Gdańsk’s Drugi Dom, alongside Facheroia, representing the performative and queer-forward collective KEM. Completing the 4×4 lineup is Viikatory, a Berlin-based DJ and producer who will enrich the Electrum Up To Date Festival lineup with house-infused selections.
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The already announced Miły ATZ, in addition to performing with DJ Slimzee, will also take the stage as Szklany Pogodyn – a bass music expert. He’ll be joined by k.i.o.s.k., a young producer and the mind behind the label 00effort, who will take us into the farthest, broken and deconstructed corners of bass music.
The ambient music program is also expanding. Composer Sarah Davachi, affiliated with Canada’s National Music Centre, will visit Białystok. She specializes in exploring musical textures, examining the effects of prolonged sounds and psychoacoustic phenomena on perception. Also preparing a performance is Pleq, an ambient artist who in recent years has found a strong footing in theater. Productions featuring his music have twice won the Grand Prix at the Divine Comedy Festival in Kraków.
Of course, the people responsible for curating the festival couldn’t be left out. Performing their own selections will be the artistic director of Electrum Up To Date Festival, Jędrzej Dondziło aka Dtekk, along with DJ Czarek and Glassz. DJ Czarek is a legendary figure on the local scene – his sets radiate energy and sincerity that have drawn a loyal following for years. Representing a younger generation of DJs, Glassz combines a fresh approach with deep musical sensitivity, becoming one of the most intriguing voices of the new wave of Polish electronic music. Dtekk, known for his sharp curatorial instinct and passion for all forms of electronic music, surprises audiences every year with sets that balance between classic and cutting-edge sounds.
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The dark and unsettling aesthetic of electronic music is embodied by a new label founded by Jędrzej Dondziło and Tacca Neri. Operating under the name FOMO — a nod to the legendary Białystok club known for its uncompromising bookings and the best club acoustics in the country — the project now takes the form of a mobile stage housed in a shipping container. Its mission is to support peripheral music scenes and increase visibility for local artists. The label’s first release comes from none other than ASC — one of the key figures in global techno. Excerpts from the release, which is set to debut in May, can be heard here: https://fomomusic.bandcamp.com/album/asc-sigma-detection
Alongside events like Unsound, Avant Art, Sanatorium Dźwięku, Lado w Mieście, Ad Libitum, and many other initiatives in the fields of alternative, electronic, and interdisciplinary music, our festival has become one of the leading voices protesting the controversial results of the “Music” grant program. In response to the wave of criticism, Minister of Culture Hanna Wróblewska met with representatives of the cultural community and pledged to establish an advisory group. The goal is to prevent similar situations in the future and to support a fairer, more transparent system for cultural funding. More about the petition that sparked this process can be read at the following link:
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Electrum Up To Date Festival 2025
29.05-31.05.2025
Białystok, Polska
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