BLITZ with BASHKKA, Jonas Yamer, Sam Paganini [Start: 22:00]

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The art of DJing is harder to dissect than other forms of musical live performance: it takes more than a glance to understand what's happening and to evaluate a DJ's skill. It's not just about beatmatching; it's about reading a crowd, a room, the timing, the setting, and much more. Track selection can be more than just choosing one's favorite beats-it's an art form in itself. Evaluating a good DJ set often involves reading between the lines. Tonight, we have two DJs with strong stances on dance music culture: where it comes from, how it should be played, and with what kind of respect-Sam Paganini, Bashkka and Jonas Yamer.

Sam Paganini tries to combine broad success with underground values. The CV of this Modern Techno paragon (just think of the monumental hits Rave, Hypnotize, or Pulse!) is filled with stamps from the most discerning clubs. Recently, he made a statement under a post titled #pleasebringbacktherealclubculture, criticizing the lack of > moral responsibility < among some of today’s big names when it comes to track selection and acknowledging the history and unwritten rules of DJing and dance music culture. He expressed concern over the prevalence of > Euro Dance Pop Tunes < at major festivals, lamenting a lack of recognition for the great innovators who have shaped the history and culture of our music. Whatever your stance on this, it's clear that the esteemed Sam Paganini still cares deeply about the art and culture of DJing and clubs, and we're delighted to welcome him back to Blitz this September for a night of classy grooves and driving beats-the old-school way!

Joining him is our resident Bashkka, another highly skilled and creative artist with a similar dedication to preserving the memory of dance music, highlighting that the roots of club culture were laid by queer and trans people of color. Aphrodisiac and spicy, colorful grooves are her forte! She exemplifies how, in this day and age, it's not only about musical talent but also about having a well-informed stance, a sociocultural position, and an attitude towards music. Bashkka ticks all these boxes with ease.

Adding final touches to the night is the Molten Moods head Jonas Yamer, spinning thrilling Techno with a nonconformist, underground approach shaped by his background and experiences from Doom Metal to Soundart and many more.

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DJing is more difficult to judge than other forms of live musical performance. It takes more than a cursory glance to understand what's really happening and to recognize a DJ's skills. It's not just about beatmatching; it's about reading the audience, understanding the space and timing, and knowing and understanding the setting. Track selection can be much more than just picking your favorite beats - it's an art form in itself. Evaluating a good DJ set often requires reading between the lines, understanding context and recognizing the vibe. Tonight we welcome two DJs who have a clear stance on dance music culture: Where it comes from, how it should be played and with what respect - Sam Paganini, Bashkka and Jonas Yamer.

Sam Paganini tries to combine great success with the musical values of the underground. The modern techno icon's CV (just think of the monumental hits "Rave", "Hypnotize" or "Pulse") is peppered with sets in the scene's most demanding clubs. Recently, under the hashtag #pleasebringbacktherealclubculture, he expressed concern about the > moral responsibility < einiger heutiger großer Namen bei der Trackauswahl und kritisierte den Mangel an Anerkennung der Geschichte und ungeschriebenen Regeln der DJ- und Dance-Music-Kultur. Besonders besorgt zeigte er sich über die Vorherrschaft von > Euro dance pop tunes < at major festivals and the lack of respect for the pioneers who shaped the history and culture of this music.
No matter how you feel about these statements, one thing is clear: Sam Paganini is still deeply rooted in the art and culture of DJing and the club scene. We are delighted to welcome him back to Blitz this September for a night of driving grooves in the spirit of the old school!

Accompanying him will be our resident DJ Bashkka, another highly talented and creative artist who also shows a strong dedication to preserving the memory of dance music culture, especially the roots of club culture laid down by queer and trans people of color. Bashkka plays colorful and aphrodisiac grooves with style that packs a powerful punch. She shows that in today's world, it's not just about musical talent, but also about a well-founded socio-cultural position and a thoughtful attitude towards music. Bashkka fulfills all these criteria effortlessly.
Molten Moods mastermind Jonas Yamer puts the finishing touches to the night. He plays techno with a non-conformist, underground-oriented approach, which is also influenced by his background in doom metal and sound art.