Music

In addition to competitions and other activity requiring you to be creative, we also have some interesting musicians to entertain you and make you dance. Please see Schedule for more information about performance times.

Friday 24th October
Front 242   website
Belgian masters/inventors of EBM that have been in the music business since the early '80s should need no introduction. They have used both Atari and Amiga in their music and video work and they are also known from their still visual art. At Alternative Party they will throw a full concert with a live drummer, VJ and special emphasis on the synchronisation of images and sound. They will play an intelligent, dancable set of inspiring pieces of soundscapes with a strong physical presence. » read more.

Saturday 25th October
Desert Planet feat. Koelse   website
The legendary bitpunk band from the arctic Lapland. They are known for their costumes from outer space, but also their enthusiastic approach to the whole genre of retro electronic music. They have put a lot of effort in creating their unique sound and the accompanying visuals. Expect memorable melodies and dancable beats with a happy twist. Accompanying Desert Planet is Kokeellisen elektroniikan seura, producing out-of-this-world sounds.

Friday 24th October
UX   website
Originally formed in 1996 by Kris Kylven and Pete Martin, UX has explored the boundaries of psychedelic trance and thrown in also some industrial and rock influences. This is their comeback gig - the first live appearance in eleven years! Joining Kris on the stage is Jan Rechberger (also from Amorphis) on electric drums. Their newest album will be released by Dragonfly Records in a few months time.

Friday 24th October
DJ Proteus   website
Continuing the party after Front 242 on the Friday night, DJ Proteus plays soft and hard beats during a journey into industrial and techno music. With titles like "Best Hard Dance DJ in the World" (in 2004 and 2005) and having been listed at DJmag's Top 100 list, Proteus is no stranger to dance music fans, but at Alternative Party he has the chance to experiment with different styles - expect an alternative selection of masterhits.

Saturday 24th October
Kosmoplovci   website
The Serbian group's first venture to Northern Europe. Painting dark ambient soundscapes and creating disturbing visuals Kosmoplovci might not be your first choice for singing lullaby songs for your little children, but you will probably be unable to forget their work once you have experienced it. The atmosphere is thick and harsh while mind-boggling. In addition to a live music set, they will give a presentation about their aesthetics and work methods.

Friday 24th October
DJ Thomas
Continuing the party night on the smaller stage, Thomas plays mixed styles without forgetting occasional hit tracks. While governing the dancefloor, he keeps the records straight and throws heavy retro influences into his set.

Friday 24th October
DJ Pasik
Pasik has not forgotten his roots. When the demoscene was young and psychedelic trance was still from Goa, some of the tracks he plays were recorded. While not completely retro style, Pasik's set combines elements from two millennia. Does that make him a time traveller?

Saturday 25th October
DJ Malakai   website
Can 8-bit sounds and modern Japanese industrial and techno be combined? Malakai is crazy enough to try. You listen to it and then you liek it. Success!

Will there be more? Maybe, but you will have to come back and see.