James Holden & Surgeon Live (opening ceremony)

Two techno sorcerers of the highest degree – we couldn’t imagine a more fitting duo to open Dekmantel at Dawn. James Holden: world-renowned DJ and producer, Border Community label boss, electronic experimentalist, trance revivalist, improv enthusiast, and in-demand remixer (with credits ranging from Plastikman to Britney Spears). And then there’s that other Dekmantel favourite: Surgeon – UK techno pioneer, industrial architect, Dynamic Tension label founder, ambient composer, and one half of British Murder Boys (yes, that’s also just a fraction of his decades-spanning body of work). Hosting our opening ceremony in the forest, this is the kind of mystical link-up you don’t want to miss.

Please note that this act is part of Dekmantel at Dawn, which is exclusively accessible to weekend ticket holders.