Upclose Festival Announces Lineup For Their Highly Anticipated Return

As one of the newest festivals in the world Upclose has already made an impact having sold out on their debut. This year on May 17^th  and 18^th they’re making their return to Spaarnwoude Park in The Netherlands for their second edition with a tantalizing techno lineup.

Upclose is Awakenings newest festival which successfully captured the raw essence of dance floor culture right from the start with their debut last year. For 2025 they’re diving even deeper into the world of techno as they explore the outer regions of the genre with a focus on the more progressive and niche parts of techno. The types of sets available to see also spark excitement and intrigue with a mixture of DJ sets, live sets, back 2 backs, and 6 deck sets.

From fresh faces to longstanding icons, the lineup is a display of techno’s finest talents across a range of its sub-genres. Featuring the likes of Donato Dozzy, Jane Fitz, Jeff Mills, KI/KI, Ben Klock, Ignez, Marrøn, Rødhåd, Luigi Tozzi, Chris Stussy, Sally C and many more it’s heaven for any techno fan. Upclose is also fielding plenty of local legends including Cynthia Spiering, Benny Rodrigues, Moody Mehran, Ineffekt, and Stef Mendesidis who will be flying the Dutch flag high.

Community and culture are another focus of Upclose as they break the barrier between the DJ booth and the dance floor through their intimate scale. Connection is a key word as people connect with the music, connect with each other, and connect with the moment.

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