Belgian techno queen Amelie Lens, known for her raw, uncompromising sets, returns to push the limits again with a signature high-energy performance. Meanwhile, after last year’s unforgettable B2B set with Indira Paganotto, Nina Kraviz is back to electrify the legendary mts Dance Arena! Joining them is Japanese musical visionary Yousuke Yukimatsu, one of the hottest names in the underground scene. This summer, he’s embarking on his first major European tour, following a viral Boiler Room set in Tokyo, which has racked up nearly six million views in just one month!
Alongside the previously announced B2B set from techno powerhouses Dyen and Nico Moreno, this Techno Thursday lineup also features Reblok, one of the region’s top DJs and producers, as well as the rising star Muhi from Novi Sad. And the surprises don’t stop there – stay tuned for more names that will solidify mts Dance Arena as the ultimate must-see destination of the summer!
For years, Nina Kraviz has been synonymous with cutting-edge sound and groundbreaking DJ sets, but her closing performances at mts Dance Arena cemented her legendary status in EXIT Festival history! From her first closing set in 2016, through 2017, 2018, and 2021, when her four-hour-long set brought the festival to an unforgettable close, Nina has created some of EXIT’s most iconic moments. Reflecting on the experience, she said, “The essence of EXIT Festival is freedom!” And that very sense of freedom – captivating and impossible to replicate – has been documented by the world’s leading media outlets.
Known for her fearless approach to music selection, Kraviz constantly experiments, delivering tracks rarely heard at major festivals. Her closing sets are legendary, reserved for only the most prestigious events, and talked about worldwide. EXIT Festival audiences have had the pleasure to experience this, and her opening performance this year promises to be yet another historic moment for mts Dance Arena!
On the other hand, Amelie Lens, the undisputed techno queen, has been redefining the festival experience for years. With unrelenting energy and surgical precision behind the decks, she’s become one of the most in-demand artists in the global electronic scene. Every time she has taken the stage at EXIT Festival, it has been a highlight of the night – and her return to mts Dance Arena guarantees another adrenaline-fueled, high-voltage performance!
When Amelie Lens takes control of the decks, the crowd knows they’re in for a relentless, intense, and mind-blowing ride!
But that’s not all – mts Dance Arena is also set to welcome one of the most intriguing figures on the global music scene, Japanese DJ and producer Yousuke Yukimatsu! His style is unpredictable, eclectic, and hypnotic – seamlessly blending trance euphoria, raw gabber, dark industrial, and experimental noise, leaving audiences in a complete trance. Born in Osaka and now based in Tokyo, Yukimatsu has built a cult following in Japan’s underground scene and dazzles audiences worldwide with his uncompromising performances.
Tickets can be purchased via the official festival website.
