The long awaited extended hour set at Front Republic 2022 is finally out! This was a special segment after the sunset for the last hour of the festival. We will never forget the vibe that night ... we were all one soul, one mind, one body dancing into the night!

Live Sets

Opposite DireKtion - Part 2 Live @ Front Republic 2022

So happy to share this mix for so many reasons. 

Front republic is where my journey all started three years ago. On that day, the founder and my friend Anthony Durbano went out on a limb a let me touch the big stage for the first time and since that day there has been no looking back. One of those life-changing moments to which I owe my life to. 

FRP is a microcosm for what accepting our inner beauty is all about. 
It is unapologetically it's self. 
It does is best, and it's best is far from perfect, and that what I love about it. All that really matters about it is that it comes from a place of love, passion and our intention. I hope to show up like this festival does to its participants. Doing my best and simply being myself. 

Coming straight from the burn to this campground was perfect. Most importantly, my creative juices were going crazy. This daytime mix represents my style in many ways. A smorgasbord of different styles and flavours tightly packed into a 90minute musical ride.  The sun came out then the rain & then the sun again, my brain and the weather synced up in a dance of confused bliss.  

Thank you to everyone who put their souls into putting this gathering together. Elle, Tony & Durbz you all rock. Longue vie à l'endroit en avant droite du dance floor ;)

SIMBASŌL LIVE @ FRONT REPUBLIC 24'

SimbaSōl is not just an artist—he is a conduit for emotion, rhythm, and release. Montreal-born and rooted in a life shaped by movement and sound, SimbaSōl creates electronic music that is meant to be felt, not just heard. Sonic experiences that blur the lines between club set and inner journey.

His lifelong connection to music and spirit now fuels a mission: to transform dance floors into spaces of presence, growth, and joy. His sound is marked by earth-driven grooves, expansive synthscapes, and a subtle emotionality that invites listeners to open, move, and let go.

Booking & Promos: play@simbasolsounds.com

Future Dates:
Sep 5th/2025- Stereo Afterhours, Mtl

Previous Dates:
August 1st-4th-Camp Summerdaze, Algonquin Ontario
July 25th/2025- Stereo Bar, Mtl All Night Long
July 13th/2025- Atmos Festival, Alfred, Ontario
May 17/2025-Nocturnal Groove 5, Velvet, Mtl
March 21st/2025- Stereo Bar, Mtl with Brian Cid
January 17th/2025, Stereo Bar, Mtl with Guy Mantzur
January 18th/2025, Hidden Heat, Speakeasy Ottawa, Ottawa
December 22nd/2024, Dimanches  Polaires
November 23rd/2024, Signal To Noise, Red Room, Mtl
November 9th/2024, Intentions Experience, the second symphony, place des arts, Mtl
September 7th/2024, Front Republic Festival, Quebec 
September 1st/2024-Atmos closing Pool party, lacité, Mtl
August 24th/2024-Atmos Festival, Saint Sylvestr, Qc
June 16th/2024- Les Beaux Dimanches, Stereo Bar with Maga 
June 9th/2024- Le Salon Daome, Mtl, Grandprix Weekend                                        June 1st/2024-Nocturnal Groove 4, Velvet Mtl
April 5th/2024- The Box With Armen Miran, Stereo Bar, Mtl
March 29th/2024- Nocturnal Groove 3, Velvet, Mtl
February 17th/2024- Le Salon Daome, Mtl
February 3rd/2024- The Box With Notre Dame, Stereo Bar, Mtl
January 12th/2024- Nocturnal Groove 2, Velvet Mtl
November 4th/2023- The Cave, Mtl
October 20th/2023- Salon Daomé, Mtl
September 16th/2023- ''Nocturnal Groove'', Velvet, Mtl
August 27th/2023- Stereo Bar, Mtl
July 15th/2023- Les Quais, SNDCHECK 0014, Mtl
June 16th/2023- Le Salon Daome, Mtl
May 12th/2023- Stereo Bar, Mtl
Jan 27th/2023- Hom Bar, Mtl 
Jan 19th/2023- Salon Daomé, Mtl
Dec 30th/2022- Catalina Hotel Rooftop- Cartagena, Colombia
Dec 28th/2022- Animal Nightclub, Tulum, Mexico
November 11th/2022- Rituals event with Davi 
October 28th/2022- Requiem event, Circus Afterhours, Mtl
September 29th/2022-Soubois, Mtl
September 1st/2022- Le Salon Daomé, Mtl
August 21st/2022-Front Republic Festival, st Ursul, Qc
August 13th/2022- YokoLuna, Mtl
July 22nd/2022- Nhau Bar, Old Port,Mtl
July 9th/2022- Aim Festival
july 1st/2022- Canada Day Special event, Mtl
June 23rd/2022- Newhaus, Mtl
June 17th/2022- Rituals event with Joep Mencke, Mtl
June 5th/2022- Le Backdoor, Old Port, Mtl
June 3rd/2022- Nhau Bar, Old Port, Mtl
May 22nd/2022- Newspeak, Mtl
May 6th/2022- Clandestino, Old Port, Mtl
April 15th/2022- Nhau Bar, Old Port, Mtl
March 25th/2022- Nhau Bar, Old Port, Mtl
March 12th/2022- Together Again #2, Durocher, Mtl
Feb 25th/2022- Chamber Of Secrets, Durocher, Mtl
Dec 17th/2021- Nhau Bar, old port, Mtl
Dec 11th/2021- Resto du village, Mtl
Dec 10th/2021- The Cave, Old Port, Qc (priv)
Dec 3rd/2021- Clandestino, Old port, Mtl
Nov 19th/2021- FRst Rave Back event, Mtl

Opposite Direktion’s mission is to be messengers of deep instrumental house music with groovy baselines. Both born in Lebanon, Elie & Roland have spent the last 5 years perfecting their sound and distinctive style from their studio in the heart of Montreal. With each having a unique personality, different schools of thought and musical backgrounds, they’ve created a dynamic melodic sound layered with elements of deep, minimal/deep tech and progressive music. 
Having started as DJs playing at private events, they made an impact on electronic music aficionados through their refined performances inspired by different genres including contemporary jazz, oriental percussions, and psychedelic rock. OD strives to create the perfect flow between acoustic & electronic sounds and take you on an emotive journey not bound by the constraints of time. With several shows under their belt, most recently in Cartagena/Colombia, Animal Nightclub Tulum/Mexico, AIM Festival Montreal, Front Republic festival, FRst Rave Back event and residencies at Clandestino and Nhau bar, they are making Opposite DireKtion a recognized name in the Montreal Night Life scene and electronic music industry. 
OD continues to explore different styles of sounds on each episode of their monthly podcast, “Shapes of Stories”. Stay tuned for more unique releases as they start creating their own productions in the coming months.

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