Close to 15 years after meeting in a Zurich nightclub to start their joint musical journey, Adrian Shala and Adrian Schweizer have firmly made their mark on the industry they once envied. Since 2008, the pair has been inseparable, both in friendship as well as in artistry. Connected by a shared vision, energy and boundless creativity, they united to become the iconic duo known as Adriatique.

Former resident of the Possession evenings, Anetha is the queen of the French scene who has EBM for breakfast, trance for lunch, electro as a snack and techno 90's for dinner. Be ready, she will put you directly in the Doureuuuh mood. Mama Told Ya!

As much unique as avant garde, ascendant vierge continues its momentum in shaping the music of tomorrow, accessible to all through productions blending pop essences and frenetic rhythms, as well as lyrics that oscillate between apocalyptic visions, capturing the issues and fears of our current generations, and unifying, exhilarating messages. They'll be performing an exclusive date in Belgium in 2025 at the Dour Festival on 19 July !

Originally from Arizona, Avalon Emerson made a stop in San Francisco, but finally put her suitcases down in Berlin. She was originally destined for a brilliant career in web development. This was without taking into account her undeniable talent for producing and mixing hard, compressed and fast techno with old school accents. The American shares her daily life between the lines of code and a mystical, narrative, complex, futuristic approach to music from which a multitude of EPs has grown into existence.

Hailing from the north-west of England, dj and producer Azyr has developed a unique style exploring the sub-genres of techno: acid, schranz, rave, hard dance and psytrance. Azyr's energetic sounds take audiences on a journey through fast-paced, full-throttle, relentlessly hard-hitting techno.

Bad Boombox, an explosive Bulgarian-American DJ, arrives on the techno scene with an irreverence that shakes everything in his path. Between his delirious dance moves (such as Air-fisting and Queen GlizzyTM) and his unique style, he quickly becomes a must-see figure. Find him on the mythical De Balzaal stage during the opening of the festival. It will be programmed by Nico Moreno.

Founder of the genius label Hessle Audio and figurehead of Rinse FM, Ben UFO explored almost every electronic genre since the birth of his career. Dubstep, directly coming from his early years in London's en Leeds' finest clubs, house, grime or even techno. His sets are true melting-pots of the best sounds !

German DJ and producer Boris Brejcha exclusively plays music he produces himself. With a unique and unmistakable musical style, his sets blend powerful techno elements, catchy melodies, and trancy sounds.

Raised on Motown and reggae, Bru-C released his first single at the age of 14 before establishing himself as the new must-have MC delivering UK bass bangers by the bucketload. The little prince of Nottingham.

The meeting of gabber and post-punk, Berlin style. Dark and powerful. Deutsche qualität.

Pioneering figures of the dubstep scene, Caspa and Rusko's collaboration is iconic. From Caspa's dark, minimalist atmosphere to Rusko's more energetic, melodic rhythms, these two have together transformed the dance music scene.

Step into the high-octane universe of techno’s undisputed titan, Charlotte de Witte. An unstoppable force at the helm of a global movement, de Witte is not just a DJ; she is an icon in a category of her own, overhauling the very fabric of the electronic music scene with unparalleled influence.

Confidence Man, masters of crazy rave-pop, are back with "3AM (LA LA LA)": a distillation of euphoria, devastating beats and insolence. Combining techno, breakbeat and acid-laced pop, they unleash chaos on the dancefloor in style. Get ready to lose control.

British producer Danny L Harle is the man behind the hits of Charli XCX, Caroline Polachek, Clairo and even Lil Uzi Vert. Remixer for Ed Sheeran, Perfume Genius and 100 Gecs, Danny L Harle is one of the pillars of the prestigious PC Music label which has been delivering the best hyperpop bombs for 10 years now. He is the author of the album 'Harlecore' (2021), which redefines the concept of rave music.

Ranked among the 100 best DJs according to Resident Advisor, the last three appearances from Dax J at the Dour Festival have made an impression. The London-born producer settled in Berlin where he manages his label Monnom Black and his studio, offers a dark, industrial and slightly acid techno. He will be back this year on Nico Moreno's take over.

Grammy nominated Australian DOM DOLLA is experiencing a meteoric rise, his signature style of house music is connecting with global audiences, and he is recognised as one of the most exciting producers in electronic music.

Elisa do Brasil, an emblematic figure of the French drum & bass scene, established herself in 1999 after discovering electronic culture in free parties. Co-organizer of the legendary MASSIVE evening at the Rex Club, she continues to make her mark at the biggest events of the genre.

Folamour has quickly become one of the best known French DJs of the moment. Just as comfortable behind the decks and remixing the largest interplanetary hits, the multi-talented producer has nothing left to prove. Folamour has already toured all the biggest festivals in the world. His DJ sets vary between disco, house and dance music and have not stopped making the whole planet dance.

Hedex has become a flagbearer for a new generation of hi-energy, jump up drum & bass that has captured the imagination of dancefloors all over the world over the last two years.

Jacidorex, DJ and producer, is a key Brussels artist on the techno scene. Founder of the Neoacid and Unfaced labels, he has imposed his bold vision mixing acid, industrial techno and rave. With flagship tracks such as "Acid Flashback", "Trave" and "Two Minded" and performances on iconic stages, he has forged international recognition. In search of constant innovation, Jacidorex pushes the boundaries of techno and affirms his role as a pioneer on the underground scene.

Virtuoso DJ since the age of 13, propelled onto the post-dubstep scene after spending his teenage years ingesting the entirety of UK club culture (jungle, grime, UK garage) and having produced an excellent debut EP Hyph Mngo on Hotflush Recordings in 2009, Joy Orbison returns to Dour Festival, with twenty singles and EPs under his belt and a first album "Still Slipping Vol. 1", a snippet of the full extent of his talent, appearing on the excellent XL Recordings label in the summer of 2021.

Kelly Lee Owens, a British producer and DJ, blends ethereal techno with dreamlike pop. Inspired by her native Wales, she transforms her emotions into hypnotic sounds. With "Dreamstate," she explores healing and spiritual elevation, cementing her place among the leading figures in techno.

KI/KI is one of those artists who do not lock themselves into a style and who transport their audience beyond the well-trodden eras and paths. Known for her residency at SPIELRAUM in Amsterdam, KI/KI breaks down the boundaries between trance, techno and hardcore and is a true virtuoso of the turntables, from which she delivers sets of rare energy.

KOMPROMAT is back! The duo founded by Vitalic & Rebeka Warrior navigates between electronic body music, cold wave, new wave and radical techno. They have just shared a new video ""I Let Myself Go Blind"". Five years after the release of their first album ""Traum Und Existenz"" which had surprised everyone, the formula has changed somewhat and offers a Berlin postcard atmosphere, hints of electroclash, the voice of Rebeka Warrior ultra-transformed and the characteristic beats of Vitalic.

From Boomtown to Glastonbury via the Fusion festival, Mandidextrous infuses its drum & bass, bass house and jungle to all four corners of Europe. As founder of the Amen4Tekno label, she delivers high-energy mixes which also happens to be the most relevant adjective to describe My Bad Sister, twins from East London who sing, dance and string punchlines.

Marion Di Napoli, producer, DJ and performer with a captivating voice, stands out with her Mystical Techno, a mixture of darkness and light. After a first EP in collaboration with Charlotte de Witte on her label KNTXT, she quickly rose to the biggest techno stages at Boomtown, Fusion and soon at Dour Festival.

Being a daddy is hard work. So is being a fan of Daddy Trance. Keeping up with Marlon Hoffstadt's pace takes dedication. Judging by the number of hits the Berliner has up his sleeve and judging by the reactions at shows around the globe, he's not running out of ideas that move the masses. Some say it's trance, some say it's hard house. Others say it's dad noises. Whatever you call it, you heard his productions in every other DJ set this year - with each new release getting millions of plays.

Max Cooper is a melancholic composer whose abstract sets raise the roof on dance floors around the world. With a reputation as an emotional and original artist, he is considered one of the greatest talents of recent years.

Murdock has been igniting the biggest festivals for over 20 years, from Tomorrowland to EDC Las Vegas. Head of the Rampage Recordings and Radar Records labels, he shapes the future of drum and bass while delivering explosive sets, fueled by exclusives and classics.

Did you know it was possible to surf in Normandy? Nico Moreno proves it by riding the industrial techno wave like no other. With his kicks, he shows that Orelsan isn't the only one from Caen to hold a 20,000-strong stage.

Imagine the De Balzaal stage, vibrating with beats mixing acid, indus', psy-trance and techno. Imagine an Antwerp DJ with solid achievements, boosting your spirits on a summer's evening. Imagine hearts in unison with hard-techno darting from all sides like an electrifying symphony. You know what? There's no need to imagine. This is what NOVAH will be offering this summer on the Balzaal stage.

Mastering techno, trance, dark wave and EBM, this turntable virtuoso adeptly strikes a balance between these diverse musical styles, captivating their audience and synchronising their hearts' beats. Odymel will enchant you this summer on De Balzaal stage.

Even though less known than Flume or Chet Faker, Partiboi69 is a worthy representative of the Australian underground music scene as he decompartmentalises electronic music and unlocks it with lots of indirect imagery and multi-genre productions. From G-house to techno, classic New York hip-hop to rave vibes, don't try to predict Partiboi69: let yourself be blown away.

With its deep basslines and wild melodies, Pegassi gets the crowd buzzing! An ultra-technical DJ, he's already rocked the stages of Elrow Town, Balaton, and Sunrise Festival.

Pendulum, one of the most iconic drum and bass bands of all time, are back. Marking the end of their hiatus with their ‘Elemental’ EP and a headline tour, Australia's Pendulum return with their brand new ‘Anima’ EP, featuring Matt Tuck of Bullet For MyValentine and trap metal artist Scarlxrd. A date not to be missed on the De Balzaal on Thursday 17 July !

Hear ye, hear ye, damoiselles and damoiseaux of Dour Festival! Who said medieval music and trance music didn't mix well? Roland Cristal, the troubadour of the lands of the Med, combines these two universes in his own way. Proof of this is with "C'est génial", his latest album, which is a complete crossover !

salute fuses speed and emotion, between soulful house, UK garage and French Touch. From his beginnings on a pirated version of FL Studio to "True Magic" (2024), he has left his mark on electronic music. Nominated for the MOBO Awards and on the cover of DJ Mag, he is campaigning for a more inclusive scene. salute is pure energy channeled to fuel the groove.

A leading figure of hard techno, a sonic alchemist transforming hard techno sounds into transcendent experiences, Sara Landry is an explosive force captivating global obsession and overhauling the scene through her dark and driving lens.

Between drum and bass and deep-tech, between day and night, there is only one step: a latent duality harnessed by Nadjet and Rababe, the two sisters who form the duo Shawiya Tribe. These limitless sisters will be bringing a constellation-like set to the Balzaal stage.

Sisley & BenOneShot is the meeting of two players of the drum and bass scene who set out to conquer Fuse and other Tomorrowland by offering up an endless B2B that never fails to surprise us. Be to be.

The collaboration between Skream and Benga embodied the genesis of dubstep in the 2000s, becoming a reference that shaped the modern electronic scene. The prolific Skream and the innovative Benga laid the foundations of their genre that continues to this day.

In a scene that is consistently changing, Bay Area native Danny Howland, better known as SVDDEN DEATH. He has taken a spot at the forefront in this new age of dubstep. Finding inspiration through legends within bass such as Noisia, 16BIT, and Skrillex and turns everything upside down on the dancefloor.

TOCCORORO, a Madrid-based Cuban DJ with ballroom, techno, hardstyle and jersey club influences, is coming back to Dour Festival after an epic dj set in 2023. We all know that she will crank up the thermostat.

ØTTA merges old-school trance, Brazilian groove and touches of UK garage to create a vibrant and enchanting universe. Her latest EP, "In My 2024 Era", extends this evolution, mixing Brazilian and Latin influences with a groovy and solar trance. ØTTA, she is a meteoric climb and a sound signature as irresistible as unexpected.

Two Shell, an enigmatic duo, fuse hyper-dance and pop music to shape a hybrid sound, between digital nostalgia and frenetic energy. With unpredictable sets and an avant-garde aesthetic, they push the boundaries between jungle, drum'n'bass, and breakbeat, reinventing the dancefloor experience.

A key figure in the underground, ¥ØU$UK€ ¥ UK1MAT$U deconstructs the codes of club music with rare freedom. Based in Tokyo, this Japanese DJ, a master of the CDJ, pushes the boundaries of sound with sets that are as smooth as they are unexpected. From free jazz to gabber, no genre escapes him. A regular at legendary clubs and festivals. A regular at avant-garde clubs and festivals, he shapes a perfectly controlled sonic chaos, blurring the lines between experimentation and ecstasy on the dancefloor.

Everyone imagines that being a multi-instrumentalist and singing on your own drum and bass productions while remixing Justin Bieber and playing in front of 20,000+ people would wear out. But that's not the case, Used is here to prove to us that he's not second-hand.

Von Bikräv is controlled chaos: a DJ from the Parisian suburbs, boss of Frapcore, an explosive cocktail between rap and hardcore techno. A former member of Casual Gabberz, founder of the label 20CONTRE1, and a talented remixer (shoutout to Mélenchon & Alkpote), he delivers sets that shake up clubs and festivals across the globe. The only rule: smash it, with style.