Ziongate

Ziongate is a futuristic club night guided by electronic riddims from the motherland. In a world where people are overexposed to media, politics, and social pressure, Ziongate creates an alternative future. A world where the connection of the community rises above the individual. Zion is the last place where humans are truly free.

LINE-UP

Que DJ https://open.spotify.com/artist/6ZKszbUwWSNSc0VydBBAka?autoplay=true Que is a young and talented Gqom producer, DJ and performer better known as the one half of the multi-award winning Gqom duo Distruction Boyz. He is a self-taught producer born and raised in KwaMashu a township in Durban, South Africa. And as a part of Distruction Boyz – renowned as the pioneers of the Gqom genre and hitmakers of their breakout single titled “Omunye” - his contribution to Gqom includes working with artists such as DJ Maphorisa, Babes Wodumo, Busiswa, Rude Boyz and DJ Tira. Having coined the popular term “We Don’t Play The Same Gqom” which has inspired the sound he plays & produces – Umkhunkulu. Umkhunkulu best described as a sub genre of Gqom, having hard core, hypnotic, heavy bass sounds. Lemon & Herb https://open.spotify.com/album/6uMofJiIVFis1U11zX9n8m?utm_medium=share&utm_source=linktree https://soundcloud.com/lemonnherb Lemon & Herb is a music production hub comprising of Skhumbuzo Radebe and Don Sithole. Afrobeats, Techy Sounds, Futuristic melodies and lush soundscapes is what the group is about. Fusing South African rhythms with world club appealing nuances is a trademark in their sound. "Lemon & Herb" is what they dub themselves to try and reflect a sense of ease and a nestling in a clever musical space. Wes Lee https://soundcloud.com/listentowax/wes-lee-sound-of-22 Wes Lee is the musical alter-ego of WaxFiend, one of Europe’s most sought after and respected DJs. Combining music from genres like hip-hop, danchehall, Afrobeat, house, soul, R&B and more, his unique sound and impressive career spans opening arena shows for artists inlcuding Rihanna, Young Thug, Kaytranada, SBTRKT, Kehlani & Sean Paul, alongside his residency at Encore, Holland's biggest weekly club night. Behind the scenes, he is an active driving force behind 2 of Holland’s most respected platforms: Jamrock and Encore, alongside programming shows and nightlife events at Paradiso since 2020. Attuned to what’s next, he is currently curating a larger platform for South African electronic music in Amsterdam, with his Tribes and Ziongate events bringing some of SA’s most prolific artist’s to Amsterdam already. Rebelle

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