House music prime mover Defected has just revealed the full line-up for its new season at Chinois Ibiza. Late last year, the brand announced it will be taking over Thursday nights from 7 May to 8 October.
The 23-week residency brings together House music pioneers and a new generation of talent who are shaping the future of the genre. A proper party for the people who have grown up with the brand and continue to find each other on its dancefloors year after yea
This year, Defected bears the tagline ‘Defected Forever’, celebrating over 25 years of togetherness on dancefloors around the world, honouring its enduring legacy in doing so. True to Defected’s ethos, the programme balances brand heritage with forward-thinking programming, embracing the next round of House music icons.
From Chicago originator Lil' Louis and Detroit visionary Carl Craig, to future stars such as Olive F, Ella Knight, Paisley Jensen, D Stone and Joëlla Jackson, right through to scene-defining figures Kerri Chandler, Kevin Saunderson and Armand Van Helden, all levels are accounted for.
Alongside them are contemporary heavyweights and guests regularly invited to Defected.
They include Dennis Ferrer, Eats Everything, Jayda G and Jonas Blue, who will each bring peak-time energy to Chinois. Furthermore, the likes of TSHA, Eliza Rose, Cinthie and KILIMANJARO reflect the breadth of today's House landscape.
Defected's own family remains central to the story, with label mainstays and residents including Sam Divine, Monki and Low Steppa joined by a new wave of artists close to the label, such as Melé, Oden & Fatzo, Deetron, Riva Starr, Arielle Free and Shermanology.
Defected is proper party for the people who have grown up with the brand and continue to find each other on its dancefloors night after night, year after year.
Weekly line-ups will to be revealed across the pre-season, so keep your eyes peeled in the coming weeks. Frankly, every week is guaranteed to be blockbuster, so why not take advantage of the first release prices by securing your ticket today? Cancellation insurance available.
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