On Monday afternoon my camp Rise and I headed out for the first time on our artcar. Driving all across Burning Man for five hours was the perfect way to get a sense of the magnitude of this incredible spectacle. Besides my fellow Rise family more and more people hopped on the artcar. The vibe was incredible! And this ended up being one of my favourite memories of the week.

At one point we were cruising deep playa while the sun was setting. The artcar was super packed. Everything is covered in a smooth golden light. People dancing. People holding on to the car on their boards. People cruising along on their bikes. This was such a surreal and magical scene to experience. And int he back of our minds we were all realizing that this was only the first day. This was only the beginning of one of the most special weeks of our lives.

As it all happened very spontaneously, nothing was recorded, and so I decided to re-record part of this memorable journey and share it with you.

Special thanks to Rise for hosting me and for bringing the most incredible art experience to the playa.

Much Love
Joep


Photocredits: Arjen van Eijk and Xinix Films

Burning Man 2022 | Rise

JOEP MENCKE - TULPA - Friday Night @ AFRIKABURN 2024

The Gardens Of Babylon ADE '24

“A burst from a very special moment. It was a true pleasure to play my live set on the new Mayan Warrior mutant car, Galaxyer at sunrise on Saturday. You know, there are always stories behind moments like these; funny, bitter, exciting and interesting. But sometimes words aren’t necessary, in this case I’d like for the music to speak for me. 

Many of the songs in this set are taken from my upcoming album « In Mind » out in February on @dafnerecords. I can’t wait to share them with you.

Thanks to all of you that were there, my heart is still warm..

Very special thanks to Pablo for the invitation and all the crew for everything. 

Also thanks to my brother Matti for your endless support

Roderic”

Roderic (live) - Mayan Warrior - Burning Man 2024

Joep Mencke - Mix for Sharamania Tribe Experience [ACT II]

🌞 Homage to the Sun – @Hedone-world Pink Glory Pool Party | Sunset Set at Naïade 🌞

This is more than a sunset set, it's a sonic story of light, devotion, and transformation.

From the first golden rays to her final glow as she dips below the horizon, it’s a journey we crave every day: radiant, strong, raw, and full of vibrant energy. Her return feels like a prayer answered, a moment of praise and awakening, not just for the world around us, but for the fire within ourselves.

She rises without hesitation, giving warmth, light, and love freely — never asking for anything in return. The sun is more than a star — she’s a symbol of YOU, of your power to rise, shine, and ignite every moment, even through the shadows.

Every track in this set pulses with that same cosmic rhythm, rising steadily with the light, reminding us that after the darkest night, we always rise. And like the sun, you don’t need permission to shine.

With beats starting at 122.22 BPM and building to 127.77, this set flows into a blazing peak of sound and energy. A true celebration of the solar force burning within us all.

Join the circle. Embrace your strength, your beauty, your light.
Don’t hide.
Shine ✨.

Hedoné Pool Party 2025 | Homage to the Sun 🌞

Huge thanks to Shawn Grijalva and the Rabbit Whole Productions family for having me. Raleigh was unforgettable, the energy, the crowd, the people… truly special. Grateful to be a part of it.


Artwork by: Ernesto Cardenas | Dimensions of being | Silent Duality

Catamine Therapy | La Veladora @ William & CO | Raleigh 2025

HAPPY MONDAY!!!

Time to enjoy another masterpiece, family! 

Joep Mencke entered The Dunes of Babylon like the superstar  he is and graced us once again with an absolutely mindblowing performance. This magical human recreated an energy and vibe that teleported us straight back to his set at The Monastery. 

Relive an absolutely stunning set on your speakers now and make sure to leave some love in the comments below! 

All the love

Joep Mencke @The Dunes of Babylon

Dark Matter Deligh

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Solaris crafts deep house and melodic techno journeys inspired by Burning Man and Cologne’s techno scene, evoking freedom and connection.

Hedoné Pool Party 2025 | Homage to the Sun 🌞

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