If there’s one name dominating Tech House conversations right now, it’s Franky Rizardo. The Dutch don has been steadily building for years, but this season he’s stepped into proper ‘main character’ territory, with his four-date run at Pacha Ibiza.
What stands out isn’t just the weight of the lineups (and trust me, there’s plenty of that). Rizardo could comfortably sell the place out on his name alone. Instead, he’s using the platform properly, combining heavyweight comrades with the kind of rising talent that keeps the scene evolving. That’s the mark of someone who understands the culture.
Starting things as he means to go on, the opening party, Tuesday 28 April, Rizardo kicks things off alongside Brazilian powerhouse Vintage Culture. Even better, he’s spotlighting fresh blood with Jay de Lys b2b Nacho Scoppa, two unreal producers who Rizardo has been supporting over the years. Exactly the kind of pairing that keeps things interesting.
Tuesday 5 May, This one’s for the purists. Rizardo goes in for a mammoth five-hour set, the kind that really lets him stretch out and work a room properly. On warm-up duties is Grace Arribas, a rising force connected to Music On and definitely one to watch.
Tuesday 12 May, groove-heavy heat from East End Dubs, the ever-solid Toman, and Michele Tiberio, straight off a naughty EP on LTF Records last year. It’s a bill built for people who properly know the sound.
He wraps things up in style, Tuesday 19 May, with Italian favourite Ilario Alicante, the ever-energetic Mason Collective, plus Dutch risers Easttown b2b Rooléh. Easttown, of course, recently joined Rizardo at his sold-out show at Ziggo Dome, playing to 20,000 people, so expect serious closing-night energy.
Running 23:00 to 06:00 each week, seven hours of proper, groove-led, heads-down energy is guaranteed.
Big names, smart curation, and space for the next wave. That’s how you run a residency!
Tickets available now.
