up/or is an event series that oscillates around political articulations, sonic experimentations and dynamic movements in relation to club music oriented settings and its surroundings. It is located within the broader social context and is influenced by current discourses. The dance floor, like every other space, holds the potential for encounters and dedications (in many different forms), therefore up/or wants to facilitate an atmosphere where music can create agency – a space where through movements and sounds new perceptions can emerge. “up” stands for any change of direction while “or” suggests that transformation is a state of being which broadens experiences. Moreover, 'upor' is a Slovenian word (an official, albeit marginalised, language in Austria) meaning 'resistance'. Thus, the event takes on an additional meaning in a Slavic language, symbolising the desire for new beginnings, changes and upheavals. The dance floor as a space for transitions, motions and political expressions. NEXUS is a duo project between B4mba and Mooki6, drawing cultural and sonic inspirations from their ancestral heritage, fusing it with an incredibly wide palette of musical styles— from metal and punk to dubstep and trap — as well as some of the most experimental electronic club sounds informed by many years of playing as well as organising parties. The result is the hybridity that truly embodies who they are - raw but simultaneously sophisticated, and most importantly, real. The Bristol-based DJ, k means, finds themselves ebbing and flowing elegantly between the rush of the club and more experimental spirals, drawn deep into the amphibian ooze of the most lysergic and cacophonous corners of the musical spectrum - constantly keeping you at a simmer, burbling between unease ＆ release, throbbing tension and low-slung sleaze, finding delicate balance between the dark, the disorientating, the steamy and the sweat-slicked. SAMI is a Berlin-based music producer and DJ b
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Short explanations of what to expect at this event.
A theatrical production combining spoken dialogue, original songs, and often dance to tell a story, performed by a cast of singers and actors.
A UK-born electronic genre defined by syncopated half-time rhythms, deep sub-bass, and heavy low-frequency sound design. The original Bristol/London style differs significantly from the later American variant.
A DJ event features one or more disc jockeys mixing and playing recorded music live for the audience, creating a continuous flow of sound tailored to the dancefloor or setting.
An event centred on dance — either as a performance to watch or as a social event to participate in yourself, depending on the format.
Music that defies conventional genre boundaries, prioritising sonic exploration and creative risk over established forms. Expect the unexpected.
