Draaimolen Festival 2022

Draaimolen Festival 2023

Draaimolen Podcast

Draaimolen Festival 2024

From the early hours to the closing moments, these sets show different corners of the music that moves through Draaimolen. Together, they offer over ten hours of listening pleasure. Enjoy!

Before the drop

When two of the technically most gifted DJs of our generation decide to give a masterclass with 2 mixers and 6 decks you know there is something special happening. We are thrilled to share a 90-minute excerpt of this exceptional set from 2021 that will always remain one of the most legendary moments on our dancefloor...

Thanks to @DVS1 @Oscarmulero

This Is Not Draaimolen Festival: DVS1 & Oscar Mulero (11.09.2021)

Recording of Martinou live at Draaimolen Festival 2022

Martinou live at Draaimolen Festival 2022

Recording of Blawan b2b JASSS at Draaimolen Festival 2022.

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Blawan b2b JASSS at Draaimolen Festival 2022

Recording of C.FRIM at Draaimolen Festival 2022

C.FRIM at Draaimolen Festival 2022

Recording of Luc Mast at Draaimolen Festival 2022

Luc Mast at Draaimolen Festival 2022

Recording of MCMLXXXV b2b UMEK at Draaimolen Festival 2022

MCMLXXXV b2b UMEK at Draaimolen Festival 2022

Recording of Mattheis live at Draaimolen Festival

Mattheis live at Draaimolen Festival 2022

Recording of Evian Christ & Torus at Strangelove, Draaimolen Festival 2023, Day 1.

Evian Christ & Torus at Draaimolen Festival 2023

Recording of Chuckie B2B De Schuurman at Strangelove, Draaimolen Festival 2023, Day 2.

Chuckie B2B De Schuurman at Draaimolen Festival 2023

Recording of Batu B2B Donato Dozzy (the secret B2B) at Aura, Draaimolen Festival 2023, Day 1.

Batu B2B Donato Dozzy at Draaimolen Festival 2023

Recording of Akua B2B Luke Slater at The Tunnel, Draaimolen Festival 2023, Day 2.

Akua B2B Luke Slater at Draaimolen Festival 2023

Recording of Carista at Forest Rave, Draaimolen Festival 2023, Day 2.

Carista at Draaimolen Festival 2023

Recording of dBridge B2B Ehua at Forest Rave, Draaimolen Festival 2023, Day 1.

dBridge B2B Ehua at Draaimolen Festival 2023

Recording of Angel D'lite B2B ketia, Draaimolen Festival 2023, Day 2.

Angel D'lite B2B ketia at Draaimolen Festival 2023

Recording of Marina Herlop live at The Chapel, Draaimolen Festival 2023, Day 2.

Day 2

Marina Herlop live at Draaimolen Festival 2023

Over the coming weeks, we'll be talking to different artists who are co-curating the 2024 edition of the festival. We dive into their creative process and explore their inspirations, all in honest conversations straight from the heart.

The first episode is out today with Draaimolen's Forest Rave stage curators, Eris Drew & Octo Octa. Listen to the episode to find out more about their approach to stage curation, the importance of sound systems, some highlights from this year's line-up and special memories from past years ♥️

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The host of this podcast is Chanel Kadir, Draaimolen’s external PR officer who has been working with the team since 2023. Outside of that, she works across many different creative platforms within the music sphere including editorial-led platforms such as Untitled 909 and wav.world. She's also the co-curator of the F1-focused mix series G-FORCE and host of radio residencies across Netil Radio and Refuge Worldwide.

This podcast is edited and composed by Tilburg music producer Ramses3000, also known as multidisciplinary artist Yannick Verhoeven. Incorporating ambient, jazz, new age and psychedelic music, the classical and digital worlds meet in Yannick's sonic world. He has recently released his new album 'Thalamus' on Intercept Records, for which he spent three months in a monastery with the aim of composing music that helps the listener to relax and process the stimuli of everyday life.

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Featured tracks in this episode:
Aphrodite ft. Amazon II - Booyaaa! (Open your mind)
DJ Nex aka Mark Archer - Fluid (remastered)
Ruff Rider / Shaggy Riddims EP - You And Me

In conversation with Eris Drew & Octo Octa

We continue our podcast conversations with Kikelomo & A Song For You, who bring their collaborative debut to our forest on Friday 6th September!  

Electronic and choral music will mix as 8 vocalists line up around the booth to put on a show that will unite us across the dance floor. You'll be carrying this experience with you for the rest of the weekend.  

We talk to Kike, Noah and Danesh about the origins of singing and how it's as ingrained in humanity as music and rhythm. We also speak about how A Song For You came to be, how Kike got involved and what to expect during their performance at Draaimolen.  

We can't wait, and we're pretty sure you won't either, after listening to this episode.  

Love,  
Team Draaimolen ❤️  

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The host of this podcast is Chanel Kadir, Draaimolen’s external PR officer who has been working with the team since 2023. Outside of that, she works across many different creative platforms within the music sphere including editorial-led platforms such as Untitled 909 and wav.world. She's also the co-curator of the F1-focused mix series G-FORCE and host of radio residencies across Netil Radio and Refuge Worldwide.

This podcast is edited and composed by Tilburg music producer Ramses3000, also known as multidisciplinary artist Yannick Verhoeven. Incorporating ambient, jazz, new age and psychedelic music, the classical and digital worlds meet in Yannick's sonic world. He has recently released his new album 'Thalamus' on Intercept Records, for which he spent three months in a monastery with the aim of composing music that helps the listener to relax and process the stimuli of everyday life.

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Featured tracks in this episode:
Home - A Song For You

Watch A Song For You's documentary via:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIkXHw3tR8M&t=982s

In Conversation with Kikelomo & A Song For You

Over the coming weeks, we'll be talking to different artists who are co-curating the 2024 edition of the festival. We dive into their creative process and explore their inspirations, all in honest conversations straight from the heart.

We continue our podcast series with Blawan & Pariah, who are back to curate The Pit for the second year in a row!

In a wide-open conversation, they share their experiences of the past and highlights of the future, giving an insight into what makes The Pit unique.

As chaotic as the stage itself, we go from heel to branch as we dive into a lively conversation, touching on their careers, how Draaimolen fits into the mix, and the fragility of being in the programmer's seat.

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The host of this podcast is Chanel Kadir, Draaimolen’s external PR officer who has been working with the team since 2023. Outside of that, she works across many different creative platforms within the music sphere including editorial-led platforms such as Untitled 909 and wav.world. She's also the co-curator of the F1-focused mix series G-FORCE and host of radio residencies across Netil Radio and Refuge Worldwide.

This podcast is edited and composed by Tilburg music producer Ramses3000, also known as multidisciplinary artist Yannick Verhoeven. Incorporating ambient, jazz, new age and psychedelic music, the classical and digital worlds meet in Yannick's sonic world. He has recently released his new album 'Thalamus' on Intercept Records, for which he spent three months in a monastery with the aim of composing music that helps the listener to relax and process the stimuli of everyday life.

In conversation with Blawan And Pariah

Over the coming weeks, we'll be talking to different artists who are co-curating the 2024 edition of the festival. We dive into their creative process and explore their inspirations, all in honest conversations straight from the heart.

We’re very happy to share a new podcast episode, this time with Mama Snake and Martinou who open up about their upcoming and debut b2b set at our Aura next week. 

Though you might notice some contrast in their musical output, their connection to the hypnotic Nordic sound unites them, with both seeking those spine-tingling moments in music. They share personal stories about their close bond with the Draaimolen and Nous'klaer Audio teams, and how the festival's atmosphere will shape their performance. 

There were a few audio glitches, but the conversation was too heartfelt to cut.

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The host of this podcast is Chanel Kadir, Draaimolen’s external PR officer who has been working with the team since 2023. Outside of that, she works across many different creative platforms within the music sphere including editorial-led platforms such as Untitled 909 and wav.world. She's also the co-curator of the F1-focused mix series G-FORCE and host of radio residencies across Netil Radio and Refuge Worldwide.

This podcast is edited and composed by Tilburg music producer Ramses3000, also known as multidisciplinary artist Yannick Verhoeven. Incorporating ambient, jazz, new age and psychedelic music, the classical and digital worlds meet in Yannick's sonic world. He has recently released his new album 'Thalamus' on Intercept Records, for which he spent three months in a monastery with the aim of composing music that helps the listener to relax and process the stimuli of everyday life.

In conversation with Mama Snake & Martinou

Over the coming weeks, we'll be talking to different artists who are co-curating the 2024 edition of the festival. We dive into their creative process and explore their inspirations, all in honest conversations straight from the heart.

With just two days left until Draaimolen Festival 2024, we’re excited to bring you the final episode of our podcast series. In this episode, we chat with Satyajit Das, the visionary behind Architecture Social Club.

The team first joined us in 2022, gracing our forest with two innovative installations that blended perfectly with the backdrop of our MOB complex. This year they're back with a brand new design, as 360 individually controllable analogue lights will envelop the largest dance floor in our forest.

Our conversation explores the foundations of the studio as Satyajid shares insights into their creative processes. We discuss the experience of immersing yourself in a work of art, rather than observing it from a distance, and how to evoke deep emotion by creating a powerful context.

This episode offers a glimpse of the magic they'll be bringing to our forest, and it's sure to leave you breathless.

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The host of this podcast is Chanel Kadir, Draaimolen’s external PR officer who has been working with the team since 2023. Outside of that, she works across many different creative platforms within the music sphere including editorial-led platforms such as Untitled 909 and wav.world. She's also the co-curator of the F1-focused mix series G-FORCE and host of radio residencies across Netil Radio and Refuge Worldwide.

This podcast is edited and composed by Tilburg music producer Ramses3000, also known as multidisciplinary artist Yannick Verhoeven. Incorporating ambient, jazz, new age and psychedelic music, the classical and digital worlds meet in Yannick's sonic world. He has recently released his new album 'Thalamus' on Intercept Records, for which he spent three months in a monastery with the aim of composing music that helps the listener to relax and process the stimuli of everyday life.

In conversation with Architecture Social Club

Aaron J B2B Oberman at Draaimolen Festival 2024

In late 2023 I was chatting with a musician friend about labels, and whether they're really all that necessary these days. As someone mainly focused on self-releasing my music through Bandcamp, I think for the most part the answer is no. One should focus on passionately creating things and being involved in their local music community. Over time, label or not, things will hopefully start to take care of themselves on their own. I did however mention that there was one label I thought was really cool, and would definitely be interested in working with: it was Nous'klaer Audio. Incredibly, the next day I received an email from Sjoerd Oberman, who runs Nous'klaer, inviting me to join for a release and performance at Draaimolen. Of course, I was delighted to be involved. This would be my first show in the EU. I spent about 3 months preparing a new set. Having grown rather bored of CDJs and DJ mixers, I opted to prepare a live set, in which I control 8 channels of audio tracks along with drum machines and FX. This setup gives me a lot of freedom to explore new arrangements of my catalog, and better command the dynamic energy on the dance floor, pushing and pulling things forwards to capture the mood of the crowd. To prepare for Draaimolen, I organized several shows across Japan (where I live), further refining the setup after each performance, and deciding what tracks would be the best fit for the 60 minute peak time set I was scheduled to perform. I was very nervous about how my set would be received, but it ended up working very well, and was the highlight of my year. From the very start, the positive reaction from the crowd put me at ease, and Draaimolen's focus on sound and stage design gave me peace of mind, knowing that every frequency was being perfectly reproduced on the floor. I'm so grateful for the opportunity Nous'klaer and Draaimolen provided me. Long live Nous'klaer and long live Draaimolen. Thank you Sjoerd and Milo and Kani and Hannah! 
- Erik Luebs

Erik Luebs live at Draaimolen Festival 2024

"For our set at the festival this year, we challenged ourselves to play tracks with a Scandinavian connection—whether through the artist, remixer, or label. These tracks also echoed the music that first inspired our love for clubbing and DJ’ing. This recording captures a sunny Saturday afternoon at the Aura stage, where the vibe was truly impeccable.” - Martinou

Mama Snake b2b Martinou at Draaimolen Festival 2024

DJ Babatr b2b Hyperaktivist at Draaimolen Festival 2024

Philippa Pacho b2b Sandrien at Draaimolen Festival 2024

Kancheli at Draaimolen Festival 2024

DJ Travella live at Draaimolen Festival 2024

Ben Sims b2b CARISTA at Draaimolen Festival 2024

The tunnel is a magical stage and im very grateful to have been asked to play the Saturday late afternoon set, before one of my biggest electronic-music inspirations, voices from the lake. I took the opportunity, considering the impeccable programming, open minded crowd, and perfect soundsystem to play a more slow building, delicate festival set - which felt very true to my real taste, and an homage to many of my deepest and longest standing inspirations. Thank you so much to the entire Draaimolen team for the trust.. and for the other worldly reality you have created in this very special festival. - Kia

Kia at Draaimolen Festival 2024

Cio D'Or at Draaimolen Festival 2024

"The forest is such a special place because it is simultaneously rowdy and psychedelic. The timing of my afternoon set, leading from day to night, meant I wanted to play a set that moved from deep and dreamy to joyful and riotous, the momentum and energy building and blooming like a flower. I think it very much turned out as I intended, and it was totally so so special to play as I did in front of this incredibly giving and open-minded audience. Thank you Draaimolen for the incredible opportunity." - Ciel

Ciel at Draaimolen Festival 2024

Voices from The Lake hybrid live at Draaimolen Festival 2024

Dasha Rush b2b Jakojako at Draaimolen Festival 2024

The Darkraver at Draaimolen Festival 2024

Octo Octa b2b Tim Reaper at Draaimolen Festival 2024

TRACKLIST

Syclops - New Bro's In NYC
Koreless - Seven (Drumhell)
Kreggo - Pheeroan
Rhyw - Calippo
Unknown Untitled - uu011 - a1
Marcel Dettmann - Cycling Bits
DJ Patrick R ft. MC KVN & DJ Pikeno MPC - Vai no Chão
Deft - It's Made of Shine
Andy Martin - Electric Blue
Pump Media Unlimited - Bobo 500
Identified Patient - My Way (Hilton Mix)
Harmon Eyes - Tension
DJ Doomscroll - Doomscroll
STEYA - Fast Life
Cirkle - Lunar Orbit
Dead Man’s Chest x King Kutlass - Ananda Tandava
Boris Noiz - Inceptive Point
E-Unity - E-Ternity
DE GRANDI - I Can Relate
Aulic Veil - A-V_001.2 (Bonus Track)
G Jones - Help! I Can't Find My Way Out
Meat Beat Manifesto - Into The Sun (Pts 1 / 2)
Dom & Roland - Interstellar Subs
CCL & Ciel - Spiral Drive (Objekt edit)
gyrofield - Occam's Razor
Shxcxchcxsh - DO 3
Uneak - Bless Dem
DJ Trace & HLZ - Raptor
DJ Phiene - Bass Fanactiks
Marco Maldarella - Buio Omega
solar-x - bionic man
Carrier - FATHOM
Stingray313 - Sentiment
Otto - Hazer
AceMo - Jungle Storm
Objekt - Ganzfeld (Djrum Remix - short edit)
CCL - Strange Attractor
Sonic - Taxi Driver
Instra:mental - Photograph

Objekt at Draaimolen Festival 2024

Draaimolen ‘24, start of the day two, midday 35 degrees, the poison sun in the Pitt. No shade. 
Best sound, Best ppl, Best festival, thank you to Pariah and Blawan.
Playing bass session, now on Soundcloud 🤟😎

Pandora's Jukebox at Draaimolen Festival 2024

Dj Maria. b2b Oceanic at Draaimolen Festival 2024

LYZZA b2b SHYBOI at Draaimolen Festival 2024

While traversing a realm of appearances many truths are heard and not seen. An audio representation of a moment in time captured and preserved - a sonic photograph. This recording is one such artifact, one that for me illustrates a fine line bordering cosmos and chaos. Something that can not be duplicated during a controlled studio session which is absent of collective effervescence. So far from a quiet game of solitaire, but more a test of faith where reckless abandon embraces instantaneous risk. The evening was a spiritual conversation that embraced us all through the magical forces of music set beneath a canopy of trees, sprouting from the grounds of an enchanted forest. Evidence of the artist’s hand and thought process is unforgivingly present while creating a range of possibilities for spontaneous storytelling surrounded by an atmosphere of ecstatic energy. This memory will live with me forever.

- Justin Aulis Long

Justin Aulis Long at Draaimolen Festival 2024

Bobby Beethoven b2b CRYSTALLMESS at Draaimolen Festival 2024

It was my first Draaimolen and no one knew it which was great. 
It was also my first encounter with Addit Audio and their sound system installed for the first time in its full glory. I can't recall being brought to tears during one soundcheck.
So there were no news, no algorithms, no expectations to be disappointed. The pit was not announced. It felt like a curious manifestation of something paranormal.
Wonderful sound system, records and sweetest weather.  
Those who found us in the small pit in the middle of the forest most likely didn't know what was going on. 
For the most part of the first 5 hours I figured out that it would be great to play for and with the sound guy, playing right and wrong records and figuring out which one sound good. Research and development mission for Addit Audio.
After 5 hours ISAbella joined for a brief back to back session. Everything can happen in the realm of paranormal. Luckily she stayed and we played together for the next 3 hours until the last song, the one for the deceased. Probably as close as it gets to transcendence. 

Thank you all. You know who you are. 

Vladimir Ivkovic

Vladimir Ivkovic at Draaimolen Festival 2024

Anthony Linell & Mattheis live at Draaimolen Festival 2024

Jane Fitz B2B Konduku at Draaimolen Festival 2023

Annebel at Draaimolen Island X Sustain-Release 2024

DJ SWISHA b2b OK Williams at Draaimolen Island X Sustain-Release 2024

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