CRITICALZ 15Y ANNIVERSARY
Brace yourselves for the return of The Executioner!
We’ve invited 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐲 𝐂 for a massive collaboration to headline our 𝟏𝟓-𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 with an 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝟐-𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐭 at the iconic '𝐃𝐞 𝐕𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭'. It’s been 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞 since he’s rocked this venue, and he’s joined by an 𝐀-𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐩 to keep you moving all night. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬!
ANDY C
Andy C’s career has been nothing short of a phenomenon. An underground icon, he sold out both Wembley Arena in a few days, and a second 13 week residency at one of London’s most iconic contemporary clubs, XOYO, in less than 2 hours. He’s collected over 40 awards to date, with 2018 plaudits including DJ Mag (Best British DJ), DNBA (Best DJ), Top 100 DJs
Poll (Highest Drum & Bass DJ), and the Ibiza DJ Awards (Best Bass DJ).
TONN PIPER
Born and raised in Manchester one of the most celebrated musical cities in the world, Tonn Piper has been blazing a path through the drum n bass scene for many years. He is renowned for his versatile and unique ability to adapt to many different music genres. Backing it up with his huge stage presence high-energy and relentless style captivating and elevating any audience that lies before him.
BASSTRIPPER
Basstripper, hailing from Belgium, is swiftly emerging as a powerhouse in the drum and bass scene. Renowned for his seamless blend of infectious basslines and captivating melodies, Basstripper’s unique sound marries raw energy with refined craftsmanship. His dedication to pushing the genre’s boundaries is evident in his innovative productions.
BLOOOM
From a rural German town to playing stages around the world, Blooom has had a meteoric rise. The diversity of his sound mixed with his underlying penchant for pop music as well as a love for an enigmatic atmosphere has gained him considerable attention. Besides winning a remix competition for Koven’s anthem “Gold” and thus releasing on labels such as Monstercat, NCS and Liquicity, he is already heralded by the likes of Andy C, Camo & Krooked, Friction, Holy Goof, Kanine, Fox Stevenson and many more.
CIRCADIAN
Chris Garvey is a UK-based music producer and DJ, best known as one-half of the drum and
bass duo The Prototypes. Now embarking on a fresh musical journey with his solo project,
Circadian, Garvey will be truly showcasing his sonic versatility and prowess, delving into
previously unexplored territories whilst staying true to the sound and culture that has
enamoured him for decades.
DJ LIMITED
Norfolk born-and-bred DJ Limited is a name synonymous with drum and bass. Pick ten playlists by ten DJs across the genre and you can guarantee his music would feature in most.
Trusted to reinvent the all-time classic ‘System Check’, his remix stormed into the Beatport Top 10 and is regularly heard in DJ sets to this day. Meanwhile, previous releases like his summer anthem Sun’ have racked up over a million plays on Spotify alone, soundtracking the evolution of drum and bass across 2017-20.
MAZE
Maze’s journey is a blend of high-energy tunes, dark soundscapes, and his own vocal performances. A defining moment came with his self-produced track "Born," which earned recognition on Belgian national news. Both behind the decks and in the studio, Maze embodies passion, humility, and creativity, promising a bright future where his music continues to inspire and connect deeply with audiences.
EKSDREAM
Jasper Valcke, aka Eksdream, has been shaking up the bass scene. What started as a hobby in his attic - with some parental annoyance - evolved into a lifelong dedication to drum & bass. Eksdream quickly rose from a promising talent to a staple in Belgian bass music, performing on stages across Belgium and beyond, with successful gigs in the Netherlands and France. As the visionary behind Criticalz, one of Belgium’s longest-running and most iconic drum & bass events, Eksdream knows exactly how to bring a crowd to life.
MC MOTA
In only a few years, Belgium-based lyrical spitfire MC Mota has become a steady and welcomed stage presence at all the finest bass events throughout Europe and beyond. Combining the ability to sing and spit bars across a broad vocal spectrum with the knowledge of when to speak and when not to, has made him one of the most sought-after MC’s in the game. Andy C, Netsky, Sigma, Wilkinson, Noisia, Camo & Krooked and Dub FX are just a tiny fraction of the hundreds of artists Mota has already performed with.
MC SKYWALKER
MC Skywalker is most know as a high-energy master of ceremony. Having performed all around the globe, he’s developed his very own style of crowd control. He mixes that with lyricism, crowd chants and a multitude of flows to offer a powerful experience to the public.