FIRST TIME’S A CHARM

There’s a bunch of them on the line-up every single year: artists who have never set foot on the Holy Grounds before. Just imagine what it feels like: being a DJ and facing crowds as massive as the ones here at Tomorrowland, for the first time in your career, perhaps having only recently graduated from the Tomorrowland Academy... scary! But once the nerves are shaken off, a fresh, hyped-up DJ entertaining an equally thrilled bunch of ravers from all the corners of the world, how good is that? What unites these DJs and what sets them apart from each other? Let’s find out.

Anyma is the latest alter ego of Matteo Milleri, one half of illustrious Italian techno duo Tale of Us, who run the Afterlife label together. For this project, Matteo mixes his melodic techno with cutting-edge animations created with NFTs. Expect to see and hear something radically new.

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With a discography crossing over into a variety of genres including soul, triphop, and electronica, Australian singer-songwriter Chet Faker is a jack of all trades. Tomorrowland has booked him to work the decks this Sunday, and history tells us that his DJ sets are even more energetic than his live shows.

With a name that resonates like a love anthem, it’s clear that Folamour knows exactly what the people crave! Hailing from France, this talented DJ infuses vibrant disco with an ample dose of house grooves, resulting in laid-back but propulsive club tracks. If you’re in the mood for an infusion of good vibes, Folamour is your ultimate sonic cupid.

LF System is here with their refreshing blend of modernist disco vibes and soulful vocals. This Scottish duo has skyrocketed to fame, fueled by their hit track ‘Afraid to Feel’. Get ready to witness their electrifying performance at at the Crystal Garden, where they will bring the dancefloor to life with their infectious energy.

Working as the UK label manager for Armin van Buuren’s Armada Music, and as One World Radio host, Ben Malone naturally comes across lots of new great music: an excellent position for a DJ! Besides trance, Ben also plays out the best of house and smooth techno – he’s a great, influential tastemaker, in other words.

Jan Berendsen aka Jengi is a creative whirlwind when it comes to DJ’ing. Despite still being young, it is plain to see that Jengi draws from a wide range of influences for his ever-entertaining DJ sets. Expect danceable house cuts, spiced up with incredibly sexy vocals.

One of the fastest rising heroes within the tech house scene is Dutchborn Mau P, who grew up in a groove-loving family who inspired him to take on multiple musical instruments. Mau’s debut single ‘Drugs from Amsterdam’ received a rework from Reinier Zonneveld. What a way to start a career!

Amapiano is one of the breakthrough club genres of the moment and Unruly Phoenix, who participated in last year’s Tomorrowland Academy, is one of the key ambassadors of this steamy, suspenseful sound that first came to prominence on South African dance floors. Catch her play at the magical CORE stage.

Levi Weidmann aka Cryex started producing raw hardstyle at the tender age of 12. His first release came out in 2020, before he got picked up by Q-dance Records, who released his track ‘Why Always Me’, and he also remixed Act of Rage’s ‘Gangster for Life’. Things are looking great for Cryex!

Belgian artist Maze plays dark and heavy breaks that will impress anyone who is into the more heavy and intense side of electronic music. Nothing like standard drum & bass, what Maze does is close to apocalyptic... but it’s a good, liberating, sweat-it-all-out and feel reborn kind of apocalypse.

One of the most exciting and prolific producers in the raw hardstyle scene, Boray has been hyping up his performance tomorrow at Youphoria for a while now. Check out his recent cuts ‘Get Loose’ and ‘Rave Zone’, two absolute belters that are set to smash up the psychedelic mushroom-themed Youphoria stage.

One of the bigger first-timers this year, HoneyLuv will play anything from deep, vocal house to driving, heady techno. She started the year well, being announced as Future Star of 2023 on BBC Radio 1 by Danny Howard. Having remixed Seth Troxler, Annie Mac and Melle Brown, HoneyLuv certainly is one to watch.

Korolova’s smooth and rolling sets are unlike anyone else’s. Always absorbed in the music she plays, her mix of techno and progressive beats is irresistible. Add to that a sparse but powerful use of mesmerising vocals, and you’ve got the Korolova sound in a nutshell right there.