Ecstatic Dance Sets

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Was an incredible experience this time around playing on the energising ED Melbourne dancefloor

I traversed through a few different genres with this set; downtempo, world bass, hip hop, drum & bass, tech/afro/melodic house, all with the intention to get those juices flowing and that body moving!

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Big Love
Mike

Ecstatic Dance Melbourne - March 2023

This was THE single most powerful ecstatic dance sets I have ever experienced, as either a music facilitator or as a dancer.

All because I arrived in Hawaii while the deadliest wildfires seen on US soil in over a century raged across the island of Maui, destroying the old capital city of Lahaina, leaving in its wake immense loss, pain, grief, anger, and sadness across the community.

I was extremely apprehensive about proceeding with this EDance as scheduled, because I felt ashamed that my role was non-essential in a time of crisis, and that there were more important things that could be prioritised. However the organisers and other dancers from the community reaffirmed with me in the lead up that this Dance was important, even amidst a crisis like this. 

They advised that even though many dancers in the community may need to attend to other priorities, those that were drawn to the sacred space would be there, as it has been cultivated as a space where the community can gather to process trauma, to express their grief, and to support each other.

We decided to proceed with the dance, and give the powerful intention of Strength & Resilience, to honour these attributes within the survivors and the community. 

All throughout the dance, there was a heavy grief in the air, a communal sense of loss and sadness that I saw expressed in waves of different human emotions. I witnessed a wide spectrum of responses - singing, crying, yelling, hugging, and more, amidst a sea of beautiful humans coming together in this space, dancing to music, just like we have done for thousands of years.  

When the dance was over, amidst the sea of sadness and grief, there was a notable feeling of relief, as the time and space given to express themselves through movement had been cathartic, and it was an honour to hear words of gratitude and love reflected back to me for facilitating this extremely raw, and powerful container. The power of this dance is a testament to the strength of the Maui dance community that I feel lucky to have witnessed.

I am extremely grateful to the Hulahula Kai community for having me there for the dance, especially during this difficult time, and I honour those that passed, and the strength and resilience of the survivors of this tragedy. 

With love and respect,
HAFNER

Ecstatic Dance @ Hulahula Kai, Maui 13-8-23

I hope you enjoy the live recording of this special ecstatic dance set, played at Kalanimua, the heart of the ecstatic dance movement born on Big Island back in the early 2000s.

One of the themes of this mix was to bring forth the transformative power of the water element, weaving lyrics, soundscapes and an invocation of 'agua de estralis' beautifully sung by local musician Gabby Holt throughout the journey.

Alongside this theme i chose to play some renditions of Vivaldis four seasons throughout the mix (reimagined by Max Richter)- 'Spring' to open up the floor with excitement and wonder, 'Winter' in the middle to challenge the dancers and transition to a more moody vibe, and 'Autumn' at the end to finish with a sense of beauty and gratitude.

The Kalani dancefloor is one of my favourites in the world. 
It is such an electric and incredible container for movement and connection, held by a beautiful and diverse range of dedicated local dancers, and throughout this set I felt the vibrancy of each and every individual on the dancefloor, which made for an ecstatic experience of my own behind the decks. 

Please enjoy and share the love <3
HAFNER

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Ecstatic Dance @ Kalani, Big Island Hawai'i 20-08-23

This is probably the most fun ecstatic dance set I have played in Melbourne to date! 

This set includes 20 minutes of warm up music before the invocation and dancing - and traverses through a wide range of genres; downtempo, classical, global bass, trap, glitch hop, drum & bass, world, afro/latin/organic house, arabesque, breaks & techno. 

I even teased in a 90s throwback i never thought i would play on the EDance-floor, ended up playing the whole song and it was one of the most memorable moments of the night.

If you you are keen for a journey, strap in and enjoy :)

Ecstatic Dance MELBOURNE - 9.2.24

This set was an absolute delight to perform, the second edition of seven, focusing on the Sacral Chakra & the water element - intending to evoke sensuality, creativity, sexuality, self-expression, bliss and flow. 

This is a super special journey that begins and ends with a beautiful poem centered around the journey of a raindrop from the skies to the ocean, created by the equally beautiful Emina Ashman. 

Was a privilege to work with the team at Centre Of You in Prahran, my first time at the venue and it felt like an embrace from an old friend.

Please enjoy and feel free to share this with anyone who may enjoy this musical and poetic creative expression.

<3 
HAFNER

Ecstatic Dance: Sacral Chakra Activation @ Energy in Motion

Progressive and melodic house set performed on the Flying Dutchman on Saturday Night 01-3:30 AM. Thank you to all the team to bring the LED sail boat on the playa for the 3rd times.

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The 2024 edition was so rich in new art projects and art cars, what an amazing trip, my annual meeting with the desert of Karoo.

AfrikaBurn 2024

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Live @ Flying Dutchman // AfrikaBurn 2024

Landjuweel Festival // Wereldpodium Stage

Thanks to @Ahau for the invitation to play at sunset at Wrongtown during Burning Man 2024. Starting off with groovy, sexy, and evocative downtempo and building to minimal to hopefully offer a journey that is curiouser and curiouser.

Tracklist:
Moe Guitar - Lui Mafuta
Se Essa Rua Fosse Minha - Goyanu, XAXIM, reple, Iria
In My Dream - Viken Arman
Rosas - Viken Arman
Ayahuasca - Sanoi
Constructions - Ninze & Okaxy, Chris Schwarzwalder remix
Amor - Seba Campos & Fida
Puerto Del Sol - J. Pool & Yemanjo, Mollono Bass remix 
New Day - Maratus
The Smooth Gardens - Parallells, Joe Finch, KMLN remix 
Levante - Ayala 
The Shahoor's Palace - HAFT, Hrag Mikkel & Pambouk remix
El Fuego - Stoilku 
The White Rabbit - Crowd Controlol, Ukulore

Hazelwood- Burning Man Sunset @ Wrongtown 2024

From the heart of Christiania Operaen- here is Al Lindrum, Club NAMNAM. Wonderful evening in the legendary venue of coziness. Don’t miss the next NAMNAM party.

Beyhude - Alabora (Foxall Pale Blue Mix), Wayu Records
Laaar - Mind (Jonas Fasching Remix), Down 
Matija,Ricard Elcox – Glitter Mecanics, Baikal Nomads
Axon (RU) – Slow Dancing, KataHaifisch
Laaar – Matter (Deisen Remix), Down
Victor Norman - Woodwork, WhoWeAre
Evelynka & Jean Vayat - My Soul,  Pretiosum Records
Niki Sadecki - March of the Living, (Mira & Christopher Schwarzwälder Remix) Kamai Music
Max Delta – Palerme, Family Piknik
Søren Laga – Crow Over (Original Mix) MoBlack Records
Tez Cadey – Seve 2.0 (Luch Rework) Egoist Records
Jimmi Nevis Feat. Kaien Cruz & Hanna – Levels (Nico de Andrea Extended Remix),  Madorasindahouse
Tebra & Arkaya – At night (Extended Mix), EXIT Soundscape
Deflee, Margaryan – Tribe, Bunny Tiger Records
Kasper Koman, Shai T – Islander (Original Mix), Organic Soul
Auguste – Terre (Original Mix,) Madorasindahouse
Foozak – Aria (Extended Mix)  Indo Warehouse
Julian Jewel – Midi (Original Mix), Form Music
Sydka – Good Times, Sounds of Khemit
Philipp Wolf – Renegade, Places Music
Wild Dark, Ariaano – Special Thinks, Sounds of Khemit
Propellar – Carp (Original Mix)  Family Piknik 

Freetown forever

https://on.soundcloud.com/fxDgNuQFgomKyM4Q7

Al Lindrum 💫 NAMNAMCLUB | Operaen, Christiania Freetown

“Dreamscape” takes you on a deep house journey through smooth grooves, lush melodies, and hypnotic rhythms. Perfect to chill or focus. 

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Live broadcasted @michel-piccaya on Shouting Fire Radio For the Kosmozoo Downtempo Sessions nr. 104 (16/03/2025). Shouting Fire is a global burning radio network, with year-round programs from Burns all over the world as well as weekly shows.

Artists featured in this set: King Ben, Ali Farahani, 4Moon Music, Heard Right, Deviu, Yonsh, Franco Camiolo, Rauschhaus, The Wash, Marga Sol, Darles Flow, Heard Right, Paul Angelo, Don Argento, Anber, Sebastián Castellano, Fernando Olaya, Gorkiz, Dowden, Ucha, Massane, Return To Saturn, Chris Sterio, Stan Seba, Sanula, Bedouin, Flemming Bassedow, Rimbu(CH), Cafe De Anatolia, Romain Garcia, DMTunes.

👉 Linktr.ee/kosmozoo

Session #104 - Dreamscape [Piccaya]

- The Goldcast 118 - 

Celebrating the 5 year anniversary of The Vision Train.
https://www.visiontrain.org/

The Goldcast 118 (Mar 28, 2025) The Vision Train

I had the privilege of being asked to play once again at the second Energy in Motion 'Spiritual Compass' Ecstatic Dance series for the Masculine themed evening, hosted at the beautiful Centre of You studio in Melbourne.

I was absolutely delighted to be able to work alongside some beautiful masculine energies on the night - with the theme of the evening being facilitated by Jason Seeman - a fellow father and close friend i met in the Melbourne Handpan community.

This musical journey begins with a bit more strength than i usually start my Ecstatic Dance sets as I felt it was important to carry forth the energy that was culminating in the room from the physically demanding activities that were artfully set to engage the inner masculine. 

Enjoy this recording of the musical journey

Energy in Motion - Spiritual Compass: Masculine

- The Goldcast 130 - 

Part 1 - Recorded live on June 25th, 2022 from the annual Sbcltr organized birthday celebration in Los Angeles. This year involved an 8 hour open to close performance in a beautiful open air space. Where hundreds of smiling faces danced well into the morning to a gorgeous sunrise.

The Goldcast 130 (Jun 20, 2025) live at Sbcltr 2022 pt. 1

My second Friends Club and my 5th Higher Eduction event, these folks have been so good to me. This time they slotted me at 1am, after Henry Pope absolutely crushed the dance floor. It was quite the scene to walk into. I was hella nervous. The collection of people at this event was divine. The perfect combination of kind, open-hearted, beautiful, sexy, connected and fully self-expressed – and chomping at the bit for more. When I started I barely looked up from behind the decks, but I felt nothing but love and support oozing from my family of friends and by the 4th track we were rolling. The time flew by and then I got to hand the decks off to the world-class, and one of my favourites: Just Emma. They played a divine set that carried us into the wee hours of the morning. It was all pure magic. Thank you Higher Ed xx 

Ladyboss – Friends Club 2025

- The Goldcast 137 -

Goldcap tracklist:

1) Rema x Wizkid Type Beat - Woju
2) KRAUT - Genesis - Seed of life (Beat Version 432hz) 
3) Urbs & Cutex - Lament 
4) Eclectic Mik - Dark Days
5) Narcisse (Mex) - Thought Loser
6) Gonz Cabrera & Ayala (IT) - Paraiso
7) Rodrigo Gallardo & Elektrompe - Sikumug
8) Von Sada Sat Kaur - Adi Shakti
9) El‐P  - Up All Night
10) Kolja - Eukrasie
11) Farhot - YA SAGHIRA
12) Ha:arp - Goodbye My Love


Shawna guestmix tracklist:
https://soundcloud.com/dj-shawna

1) Yaarohs - BabyCrane
2) Yushh & Facta - Fairy Liquor
3) Happy Cycling - Boards of Canada
4) Flying Lotus- Camel
5) U9LIFT - Oizo Done Eazy
6) Aphex Twin - Alberto Balsam
7) For Kennedy - A.A.L.
8) Lou Reed - Walk On The Wild Side (Rango Jones Spacey-Latin Edit)
9) Mytron & Ofofo - Ceremony (Jonny Rock Remix)
10) Junior Boys - No Kinda Man
11) The Clown feat. Pedestrian - Maribou State (Axel Boman Remix)
12) Nick Drake - Cello Song (Moscoman Edit)
13) Pillow Talk - Love Makes Parks
14) Kiasmos - Orgoned (Shawna’s Little Dragon Edit)
15) Radiohead - little by little (caribou remix)
16) Chris Isaak - Wicked Game (ÜNAM Edit)

The Goldcast 137 (Aug 8, 2025) with guestmix by Shawna

I love to play emotive, energizing electronic dance music, often drawn towards deep, downtempo electronica influenced from instrumental and organic soundscapes from the many cultures of this world. 

My intent is to create meaningful musical journeys suited to anything from a meditative state of reflection, hypnotic movements, and all the way through to ecstatic dance. 

Creating, or shifting the vibe of a space with intention and style is the core element of my sets, using an ebb and flow of musical moods to mold that of the listener, and to move the heart, the body and the soul.

Energy in Motion - Spiritual Compass: Masculine

HAFNER

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