By refracting the array of light lengths into a rainbow of colors, latent in the pure white light of the sun,

the prism becomes an intermediary,

whereby we glimpse the complexity of what is otherwise beyond our immediate comprehension.

Our physical form and the boundaries of our morality.

We are the universe experiencing itself.

Through our ears, the universe is listening to its harmonies. Through our eyes, we are perceiving the reflection of ourself.
We are the witnesses through which the universe becomes conscious.

When we reach the end of our physical lives -
When the structure of the prism decays,
this light within the prism transcends.

We are all eternal beings… journeying a physical experience.

Prism

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Michael "SHMIKESSS" Veltman is a Cape Town–based cinematographer, DJ, live performer, and producer whose sophisticated sound creates immersive narratives. Drawing from themes of collective consciousness, his sound blends dub, melodic, atmospheric, and psychedelic textures with progressive house, minimal, and deep techno.

As co-founder of Tomorrow's Monday Records (@tmrwsmdy), one half of @thelostboysza duo and creative director and curator of @pandorafestival , SHMIKESSS is building a community that bridges Cape Town’s underground with a global network - hosting transformative events and fusing music with cinema, photography, and visual art.

His rapid rise has already seen releases on Berlin’s iconic Katermukke and its sister label MUKKE, alongside South African imprints Back To Funk and Imprint, as well as his own Tomorrow’s Monday. With a growing catalogue of unreleased tracks tested exclusively in his live sets, SHMIKESSS is gearing up for multiple EPs and an album on the horizon.

Known for boundary-pushing performances, SHMIKESSS weaves storytelling, deep emotional resonance, and unconventional methods into his sets - including his innovative use of mushrooms to trigger sound through wired biofeedback frequency. 

Bookings and collaborations: 
International: kb@sanctuarysessions.co (Katie)
South Africa: michaelsveltman@gmail.com

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