Breakage aka James Boyle is never been one to be pigeonholed. Moving effortlessly through styles from drum and bass to dubstep, Breakage has proved himself to be one of the most versatile operators in either scene to date. A prodigious talent, he already has a number of classic releases under his belt but continues to develop his sound. Combining rich tones and a sense of spaciousness in the mix, Breakage’s music is both subtle yet devastatingly effective. Never afraid to make an impact, he burst onto the drum and bass scene back in 2000, announcing his arrival with a raucous remix of a hardcore classic, Nasty Habit’s ‘Here Come the Drums’ on Reinforced.
A trailblazing musical polymath, NikNak has carved a niche for herself in the music industry with her distinctive turntablism, immersive compositions, and captivating improvised performances. Heralded by the likes of DJ Mag, Clash, The Wire and Resident Advisor, her debut album Bashi garnered critical acclaim, positioning her as one to watch in the experimental electronic music scene. Her fourth studio album Ireti was released on Matthew Herbert's label Accidental Records in 2024 and was named one of the year's best albums by Mixmag and Bandcamp.
Breakage aka James Boyle is never been one to be pigeonholed. Moving effortlessly through styles from drum and bass to dubstep, Breakage has proved himself to be one of the most versatile operators in either scene to date. A prodigious talent, he already has a number of classic releases under his belt but continues to develop his sound. Combining rich tones and a sense of spaciousness in the mix, Breakage’s music is both subtle yet devastatingly effective. Never afraid to make an impact, he burst onto the drum and bass scene back in 2000, announcing his arrival with a raucous remix of a hardcore classic, Nasty Habit’s ‘Here Come the Drums’ on Reinforced.
Halogenix, also known as Laurence Reading, is a prominent electronic music producer and DJ hailing from the United Kingdom. With a deep-rooted passion for drum and bass music, Halogenix has made a significant impact on the genre's landscape. He initially gained recognition as a member of the critically acclaimed drum and bass trio Ivy Lab.
Halogenix's distinctive sound is characterized by its intricate rhythms, lush melodies, and meticulous attention to detail. Over the years, he has garnered a reputation for pushing boundaries and exploring new sonic territories within the drum and bass spectrum. His solo work and collaborations have received widespread praise from both fans and fellow artists, solidifying his position as a key figure in the electronic music scene.
Arthur is one of the most exciting up-and-coming selectors on the Berlin club horizon. Dub-wise and street-smart with an ear for the unusual, his needle lies on the vinyl like a nurse's fingers taking the pulse of the sonic situation w/ his straightaway instinct for the moment to deliver bass and energy to the dance.“ Atonal Berlin, 2019 Arthur made a name for himself in his expertise, dub wise selection across all genres, keeping dances going in a universal rhythm style & fashion.
Co-operator and representative of ACTING PRESS, a project engineering audiovisual works since 2015. AP is home to solo [PLO’] and collaborative music [with C3D-E, INTe*ra, Globex, CC Not].
In-game DJ experience [Europe, N.A, Asia, Oceania]: ballpark 15 years. Currently based in Berlin.
One-time host of PLO Radio, aired on the now defunct Berlin Community Radio from 2013 – 2019. Transmission has since come by way of Lot Radio, Refuge Worldwide, Rinse.fm, IDA, NTS, etc.
For DJ recordings, kindly refer to sessions archived and distributed on tape [most recently Cav Empt, CESAR35, CESAR08], CD [ACTING PRESS, Terraforma], and Web [Youtube].
The Tottenham London born-and-bred selector grew up on soul and reggae, later becoming a dedicated junglist. First as a resident DJ at the legendary London club Plastic People, she’s built a rep as one of the most effective and interesting DJs around. Playing shape-shifting, genre-bending sets that effortlessly move from classic rare groove and disco records to upfront house and techno, via garage, jungle and whatever else she feels like. With no social media presence, Josey’s reputation is based on selection, passion and authenticity.
From ambient soundscapes to advanced drum & bass via multiple spheres of electronica. Tempos rising from 8pm till 7am.
Freifeld:
Elke
Breakage
Nik Nak
Breakage
Halogenix
Breakage will play DJ two sets both looking to subvert and surprise Open Ground’s Soundsystem. Moving effortlessly through dub wise styles from drum and bass to dubstep.
Award-winning turntablist NikNak set’s are expansive, unique, ambitious. Cutting and scratching field recordings and samples into ambient tracks then mixing hip-hop, dubstep and d&b into high-def club music.
Halogenix’s loves to explores new sonic territories within the drum and bass spectrum. With an ability to blend genres with the evolution of drum and bass music, Characterised by its intricate rhythms, lush melodies.
Opening and closing the Freifeld is our resident DJ Elke. Chasing vibes across genres and tempos, Elke unearths delicate floaters and bold rollers. Expect multiple spheres of UK-influenced sounds.
Annex:
Cav Empt at Open Ground
Arthur
DJ Trystero
Josey Rebelle
PLO Man
Rezzett (live)
Will Bankhead
The Annex welcomes Cav Empt https://www.cavempt.com. Toby Feltwell co-founded Cav Empt alongside Sk8thing and Yutaka Hishiyama in 2011. The name comes from the latin phrase Caveat Emptor translating to "let the buyer beware,"
Toby's music background remained integral to C.E's lookbooks featuring grime artists, techno producers, and legendary cassette tapes series giving a nod to subcultural roots over commercial appeal.
The night will showcase both established Cav Empt affiliates and emerging talents promising to deliver the kind of boundary-pushing experience that both the clothing label and artists are renowned for.
A sonic palette where texture, atmosphere, and unpredictability reign supreme. Blurring the boundaries between experimental electronics, Ama piano excursions to dubbed-out, abstracted techno, house and fractured rhythms till 7am.
Please note - Unfortunately dBridge can no longer make this date. Breakage will replace and will play two sets.
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