A night of warm bass and sharp snares, bringing together an international line up of UK, Swiss and Greek DJs presenting a cross-section of bass styles from drum’n’bass, jungle, tribal, neuro all the way to dubstep, proving that bass culture survives beyond dance music’s hypes and cycles. From the bass cradle Bristol all the way to Athens, enjoy adventurous sets on Romantso’s Funktion One system in the bass-ement, something not to be missed! Klinical (Overview Music) - DJ set Klinical, the alias of Dan Paget, is a British drum and bass producer and DJ hailing from Melksham, Wiltshire. He began his musical journey in 2015 while studying film production at university in Southampton, where he also co-promoted drum and bass nights alongside fellow artist Kanine. Initially producing jump-up tracks, Klinical’s exposure to minimal drum and bass artists like Arkaik, Amoss, and Fre4knc in 2014 inspired him to explore deeper, more minimalistic sounds within the genre. Over the years, Klinical has developed a distinctive style characterised by deep, sub-loaded basslines and stripped-back constructions. His productions have been released on respected labels such as Lifestyle Music, Overview Music, and Context Audio. Klinical’s relocation to Bristol, a city renowned for its vibrant bass music scene, has further influenced his musical trajectory. Immersed in an environment pulsating with musical diversity, he has collaborated with artists like Spektiv and Killa P, expanding his repertoire to include explorations into 140 bpm dubstep. As a DJ, Klinical has performed at various events and venues, captivating audiences with his deep and minimalistic sets. His commitment to pushing the boundaries of drum and bass, combined with his innovative approach to production, continues to solidify his reputation as a forward-thinking artist within the electronic music landscape. Insomniac (Revoltekk) - DJ set Insomniac aka honnez rvtk is a jungle – drum & bass DJ and curator of the Italian Alps based collective named Revoltekk [RVTK]. He’s a lifetime music lover and his set spirit crosses many genres from 140, deep, tribal, to neuro and tech influenced bass music. As a local promoter he developed different party series like the TINNITUS, SQUARE or BASSILIKUM projects and was one of few to ignite the South Tyrolean scene. The last 10 years honnez developed an urban hub with a proper club venue, shared spaces and apartments in an former fascist military barack named BASIS Vinschgau Venosta and KASINO. Together with his team and passionate friends he hosts local, regional and international artists for music exchange, inspiration and incubation. In the idyllic alpine landscape of Venosta valley people love the quality of nature, food and the focus-retreat aspect. From the early 2000s till today he met a lot of true friends in the international circus and his signature selection achieved a worthwhile reputation! Cryogenics (Audio Theory/Evill Audio) - DJ set Cryogenics is a Greek electronic music artist exploring the darker, deeper and more atmospheric sides of drum & bass. Rooted in the energy of oldschool jungle and the raw character of 90s drum & bass, his sound moves between deep, dark and atmospheric territories, blending weighty basslines, intricate breakbeats and immersive soundscapes. His approach is driven by a fascination with texture, rhythm and atmosphere — creating music that feels both powerful and cinematic, where tension and movement coexist with space and emotion. With a sound that draws from jungle, drum & bass and leftfield electronic music, Cryogenics continues to develop a distinctive sonic identity, balancing the rawness of the underground with a more experimental and atmospheric edge. -------------------------------------------------- SONOTOPIA - The Soundtrack to Bautopia Festival This years’ seventh edition of ECHN’s annual BAUTOPIA event is the largest to date. It is a culture and creativity festival in the true sense of the word, with numerous programs across different venues, including exhibitions, guided tours, book launches and special activities. It is only logical that it also presents its own music programming, across the venues Bios, Romantso, Latraac and Plex.