Adam Beyer’s music is synonymous with all that is exciting about techno. Many advocates of the genre came before him, but few have held a presence within the world of techno as respected and long serving. Having emerged as the figurehead of the hugely prolific Swedish techno scene, Beyer’s focused and considered approach to his craft has worked to confirm his position as a globally recognized DJ and producer headlining cutting edge clubs and festivals week-in-week-out. It comes as no surprise that Adam Beyer is an integral part of Time Warp and its unprecedented success story for the global electronic music festival circuit.

Both living in Zurich, each regularly performing as DJ's, and both named Adrian S. - perhaps it was destiny that Adrian Shala and Adrian Schweizer would meet in 2008 and form a near instant friendship. The two men carved out a career as one of the most consistently delivering DJ/producer duos in the house and techno scene: Adriatique. Adriatique’s DJ performances are long, meditative, relentlessly building affairs, ever challenging the listener with subtle twists interrupting their hypnotic groove. Is there a better place to get lost in their dreamy soundscape than on our otherworldly dance floors?

Frank Wiedemann is a man with the mind and the creative engine of a composer. As one of the two heads behind Âme - the live part - he stand for a Detroit-influenced deep house combined with soul influences from legends like Stevie Wonder. You wonder how that sounds like? It sounds like Âme.

After her Time Warp debut at our Brazil edition in 2018, techno phenomenon Amelie Lens will unleash her all-enveloping sound in our Mannheim mothership for the very first time. With the skill and sheer emotional engagement of someone who lives and breathes techno she embodies the Time Warp spirit like very few contemporary artists. Last year saw Amelie manifesting her stellar career, with a massive tour schedule that took her from Fabric to DC-10, by way of Sonus Festival and a myriad of stops in between. This year, she’s bringing her fierce, acid-leaning techno to our 25-year celebration. If you haven’t seen her already, make sure she’s at the top of your to-see list for Time Warp 2019.

Hailing from Sweden and actively producing music for more than a decade now, Baba Stiltz is a rising star in the electronic music scene. With his music rooted in house, yet transcending many genres such as synth funk, downtempo and disco, Baba’s style is as hard to describe as his sets are soulful and groovy. Gigs in the legendary Berghain club and the release of his massive track “Can’t Help It” on the Cocoon label are a direct result of his fearlessness to step outside of a scene’s conventions and to follow his own musical journey. Playing for the first time at Time Warp, there is no better person other than the man himself to describe what awaits you: “Please expect old and new and some out of the order feelings.”

Berghain resident since 2005, "Klockwork" label owner and an ever-present symbol of Berlin’s vast musical landscape: Ben Klock has established himself at the forefront of the international techno scene. Those who have witnessed him perform not only praise the diversity in his track selection, but also his ability to create a room rather than just play to it. His ability to create an intricate narrative and sense of flow in his sets makes him a perfect addition to our stellar line-up 25YRS of Time Warp. Though intense and powerful, his DJ output reflects a certain kind of fervour, capturing an artistry and emotion that can often appear absent from the Techno genre. We are very much looking forward to Ben Klock's return to the Time Warp stage.

After making his spectacular Time Warp debut in 2018, Germany's electronic music powerhouse Boris Brejcha brings back his High Tech Minimal to Mannheim. During the last years, his pure, unadulterated groove swept through clubs and festivals across the world, including a debut set at Sonus Festival 2018, winning armies of fans along the way. Boris will be part of our spectacular 25-year celebration – do not miss out on this one and let your ears feast on a spectacle of dark and heavy beats.

Oh Yes Oh Yes. How could Time Warp celebrate 25 amazing years without long-time companion, cornerstone of the scene and dear friend Carl Cox? A musical ambassador and a veteran of acid house, a champion of techno, a dance music pioneer, label owner, King of Ibiza. With sets that never fail to blow our collective mind, Carl has been with us since the very beginning and we’re sure to make unforgettable memories once again.

If there’s one DJ about to take the world by storm, it’s Charlotte de Witte. Despite being considered relatively fresh on the scene, the Belgian DJ and producer has been scorching through a myriad of uncompromising techno sets across Europe every single weekend. Few DJs belong to the group that can work on that level - from the biggest stages to the sweatiest basement raves. While championing her own style of uncompromising and headstrong techno, she steers her career and music the way she envisions it – and her trajectory is leading her right to her Time Warp debut.

No doubt – Chris Liebing is one of the reasons why heavy techno is as successful as it is today. Chris always stood and still stands for solid Techno on the deeper side of the musical spectrum while his DJ sets continue at full tilt - sonic journeys between darkness and light, always far from the beaten tracks of the musical mainstream. His sets move the crowd through tension and release, telling a captivating story through his track selection and the contrasts between the sounds. A long-time friend and musical companion, we’re excited to once again dance to Chris Liebing’s eclectic and atmospheric compositions at our 25th anniversary.

Craig Richards has been immersed in nightlife for decades – as a visual artist, producer, record collector, gentleman of the night and mind-altering selector. A disc jockey who refuses to be restricted by genre, his sets range from dub reggae, soul and disco to the finest house and techno. The musical identity of Fabric is based around his former, two-decade long residency. His sets are legendary - challenging, tripped out, quirky and never the same - an ever-changing soundtrack that has defined the musical identity of the underground. We are honoured to welcome Craig to the Time Warp decks for the very first time.

Innervisions label boss Dixon is sure to turn Time Warp into a long-lasting memory again. His sets are clearly schooled on the stylistic and technical versatility and skills, attitude, stamina and experience gained from countless nights honing ways to direct a loyal crowd on the dance floor at will. Just like Time Warp itself, Dixon is not averse to using bold colours – in both a musical and visual sense. It’s a unique combination that has helped to create intimate, compelling and above all lasting memories on and off the dance floor.

A real Frankfurt veteran, spinning for over 25 years, his trustful taste in music made Robert Johnson Resident Dorian Paic a regular fixture on global line-ups. Blending minimal or classy modern tech house, Dorian Paic always plays with precision, passion and a sense of free-flowing energy that keeps dance floors around the globe mesmerized. For 25YRS of Time Warp, Dorian will once again be hitting the deck with a choice of his finest black gold.

From global success in the commercial domain, to equal accomplishments within the underground scene, Dubfire is an artist whose drive, talent and intuition have placed him within the top tier of electronic music artists in the world. He maintains this position within the industry with an unrelenting work ethic and a focused determination to innovate, evolve, and entertain. Whether it’s his involvement with Deep Dish, his solo performances at an extensive list of the world’s most influential clubs and festivals, running his label SCI+TEC, or his new live audio and visual exploration HYBRID, Dubfire is in a class of his own and is resolute in his forward-thinking ethos.

Mannheims very own Fabe is a familiar face in the local electronic music scene. The „Salty Nuts“ label founder and BE9 resident seamlessly incoorporates both irresistible grooves of old school house and powerful techno kicks into his sets, moving the crowd every step of the way. Born in Berlin and inspired by 90s hip-hop, Fabes music is strongly influenced by his roots, his dynamic style continuously impressing. Joining us for the very first time at Time Warp, his vision of bringing Mannheims sound to the world is now one step closer.

As the Co-Founder of Hot Creations, Jamie Jones became a leader in the field of super-hot and sexy house grooves. His deeply melodic sets paved the way for a warmer, more groovy and deeper side of electronic music to emerge. Whether it’s his more trademark deep and sexy sound or the naughty techno tracks he seamlessly fuses together, he remains in control of the room, all the while sporting a huge smile on his face that is always mirrored on the face of everyone in the room. After a massive set in 2018, Jamie Jones is set to return to Mannheim for 25 years of Time Warp – bringing his infectious groove to the dance floor.

In 25 years of Time Warp, we’ve had some unforgettable sets by Joseph Capriati. Whether it was his closing set in 2018 or his spectacular back2back with Carl Cox in 2016, Capriati's brand of slick and emotive techno, has become a staple highlight of Time Warp. With his powerful sets, delivered with precision, flair and infectious energy, he has become a fan favourite and an ever-captivating performer, ready to bring the crowd onto the next level. Now over a decade into his career as a globally touring DJ and revered producer, Joseph Capriati remains amongst the most in-demand, well-respected and exciting artists in dance music.

Over the past decade, Joy Orbison has emerged as an icon of London’s electronic music scene. There is no way around his releases on Hotflush, From Music and Hessle Audio, as well as those on his own imprints (Doldrums, SunkLo, Hinge Finger, Toss Portal). They are an established trademark of British electronic music.

Mesmerizing the Time Warp crowd year on year, bridging distances that have been created between DJ booth and dancefloor, Karotte has simply stayed true to the spirit of what DJs used to be decades ago. Showcasing a more than unique talent to pick the best records for the moment, Karotte never fails to combine the best of both worlds; enjoying the party as well as creating the soundtrack for it. No words needed - this guy knows how to pull even the most persistent non-dancers onto the dance floor.

Rune Reilly Kölsch is a phenomenon: Well known for his productions, he has sold millions of records all over the world under his many different monikers and production work. With his natural flair for making music that makes people move, deeply rooted in the inspiring Chicago and Detroit scenes, Kölsch offered his exemplary remix abilities to London Grammar‘s 2017 hit ‘Hell To The Liars’, turning it into an emotive masterpiece. The Dane will bring back his beats to 25YRs of Time Warp, and you can catch his set right there, on our spectacular dance floor.

One of the most intriguing figures in electronic music, a man who is respected by so many in the scene and regarded as one of the best. He is a multi-faceted artist whose impact on the music scene is far-reaching. But above all he is a DJ, a true DJ: Transformed by music, passionate about the crowd. Laurent Garnier has been a loyal companion and true friend since the beginning. His early morning sets are a yearly highlight at Time Warp – there are few moments as iconic as when the sun rises over the glass-domed dance floor while Laurent spins his records.

Credited as one of the first residents at techno mecca Berghain and one of the most in-demand techno artists of a generation, Len Faki doesn’t need to be introduced. His sound is constantly evolving without ever losing its vibrant, unique energy and the passion and heart he puts into his sets. His past sets at Time Warp have been an audio-visual adventure where he not only plays for the crowd but rather performs for and with them. Make sure you bring enough energy with you when facing this techno mastermind.

Loco Dice, DJ, producer and Desolat record label co-founder, will bring yet another thunderous set to Time Warp. Whether you’re a dreamer or a 9-to-5er who just wants to lose everything in a moment of abandon on the dancefloor, you will click to Loco Dice. One of electronic music’s most enduring and respected artists, he’s always shown an uncanny ability to read the crowd and take them in an unexpected direction. His delicate sense for sounds and reflective atmospheres, underpinned with solid, physical grooves inspired by the hip hop that was his early sonic stomping ground in the mid- to late ‘90s, will have you lose control in no time.

Luciano directs the crowd with unparalleled sophistication and gets them exactly where he wants them - on the dancefloor! He draws the crowd in with raw energy, the thousands at his feet dancing to his expertly selected tunes. Luciano can handle all angles of the musical spectrum, blending from tech house beats into techno with ease, all the while keeping the room locked in a trance. Get ready to be held by the soundtrack and fixated by the visuals that make the Time Warp experience so unique.

Maceo Plex's unstoppable, genre-spanning sets always revolve around his dedication to crafting sounds that continue to devastate dance floors around the world. The DJ Award winner and label boss of Ellum Audio never fails to leave the Time Warp crowd astonished. For our 2019 edition, we’re nothing but excited to celebrate his deep and dark flavours against our futuristic visuals.

Magda transforms disjointed bleeps and psychedelic synth riffs into a living sound complex with addictive qualities. With incredibly deep bass and a good portion of groove Magda puts her fans under a hypnotic spell and does not let them go. One of her hallmarks is the extensive editing of her current favourite tracks, so that each of her sets is distinctively unique. Her multifaceted approach to art and her music has us excited to hear what she will contribute to our 25YRS celebration at Time Warp 2019.

Music On in the house! For techno lovers worldwide, Marco Carola is one of the most respected artists in the scene. An integral part to the development of Italy’s techno scene in the early 90s, he has since distinguished himself an ambassador of spitfire electro-dance beats. Famed for his energetic and impressive three-deck style of mixing and long journey sets, Marco has remained one of the most in demand DJs on the planet throughout the last two decades – and a regular guest at Time Warp.

Margaret Dygas has made an astonishing impression on the world of Techno over the last few years. Her sound, born in New York, ripened in London and refined in Berlin, possesses a true international resonance, making her a perfect addition to the Time Warp line-up. The electronic-tech vibe of her sets incorporates the deep and minimal sounds she loves, yet always retaining a driving funk. We’re excited to welcome Margaret Dygas to Time Warp for her debut performance.

Monika Kruse's talent and dedication has made her one of the world's most highly-respected DJs and producers. At Time Warp, Monika Kruse has been reigning supreme for two decades - she’s one of the festival’s most revered veterans and a fan favourite. Monika's DJ appearances spanned the globe, including a South American tour and gigs throughout Europe, UK, USA and Canada. Get ready for high energy & grooves when the grand dame of techno Monika Kruse takes control of the decks at Time Warp.

In its 25-year history, Time Warp never forgot to show its local roots – showcasing talent and newcomers from its hometown Mannheim. One of these local heroes is Nick Curly, who can look back on over a decade where he has been a permanent fixture at highest level of the game as DJ, producer and label owner. Ever since his memorable breakthrough in 2008, Nick Curly has established himself as one of the pre-eminent international acts in the modern era of house music and the embodiment of the “Sound of Mannheim”.

A Time Warp first: Two leading ladies of the techno scene, Nina Kraviz and Helena Hauff, get together for a massive back2back session. Nina Kraviz might be techno’s most divisive figure. A truly independent and musically fearless artist, her sets stand out from other DJs’ slickly synchronised, clinically pristine beats. Nina’s style is unkempt, never for a moment dull. Her sets are played fast and loose with ghetto house, old-school hardcore, footwork, trance, drum’n’bass and her favourite genre, acid. The queen of techno will be joined on the decks by Germany’s female techno figurehead Helena Hauff. In the five years since she began her career, Helena Hauff has become the embodiment of a noisy, neo-gothic imperative in techno. Her sets possess a sometimes-terrifying intensity that triangulates perfectly between acid house energy and industrial harshness. Get ready for a b2b session between two of techno’s most headstrong artists – we cannot wait.

Pan-Pot's uncompromisingly pumping techno opens awe-inspiring acoustic spaces, fuelled by rocking sequences, darkly euphoric synths and cascades of white noise. Unconstrained by boundaries, they traverse techno, house and everything in between with a master’s touch. Since their Time Warp debut in 2012 they have been family members and companions, ready to twist our festival crowd into rapturous fits with their colossal, haunting techno. Each year we have experienced Pan-Pot touching the writhing, euphoric, dancing seas of bodies at Time Warp – if you have not had the pleasure of experiencing them yet, put them on the top of your to-see list for our 25YRS celebration.

Peggy Gou has quite shaken house music to its core. Her sound situates somewhere between Detroit, London and Berlin - a kinetic combination of dark, pulsing house and techno, broken beats and abstract compositions. Rapidly emerging as one of the most important female figures in modern electronic music, she is already showing signs of becoming a highly unique and singular artist as she embarks on her journey into music.

A long-time collector of music, Recondite had his first experience with drum machines and hardware synths just a few years ago in a small studio next to the forest in lower Bavaria. It wasn’t long after that he moved to Berlin to build up Plangent Records, where the artist rapidly established a name in the scene. With releases on Innervisions and Dystopian, Recondite represents a more melancholic, inward looking side of techno. His album Daemmerlicht released in 2018 continues his ongoing streak of carefully crafted output.

Time Warp veteran, family member, minimal techno pioneer. With over 25 years of experience, Ricardo Villalobos is one of the most beloved DJs in the industry with regular appearance at the most revered clubs and festivals worldwide. Ricardo’s love for music can be felt in every note he plays. The amount of energy he uses, often dancing as hard as anyone in the crowd, has made him one of our festival fixtures and yearly highlights.

Richie Hawtin is a genuine original who left an indelible mark on the global techno scene. His critical acclaim spans the realm of the fine art community to the technological vanguard. During the span of his career, Hawtin created a unique techno sound, which is regarded as synonymous with the city of Detroit. His distinctive sound, electro house, has a minimal taste but is yet highly danceable. As a long-time member of the Time Warp family and an ever-iconic addition to our line-up, Richie will make his grand return to the TW stage for our 25YRS celebration.

A part of the legendary Club “Milk!” alongside Holger "Groover" Small and Kriss Dior, Sebastian "Seebase" Dresel is an essential part of Mannheim’s musical landscape. With Time Warp emerging from the rich soil of its hometown’s musical legacy, Seebase has been a long-time companion along our 25YRS of history. As a prolific author, writing for Groove and Spex magazine, and cultural ambassador, Seebase keeps on spreading the voice and musical identity of our hometown into the world.

Cultural commentator, art curator, restaurateur and entrepreneur – not to mention long-time Time Warp family member and exceptional DJ. Who better to paint the perfect musical backdrop to our 25th anniversary celebrations than Seth Troxler? With his expert blend of early Chicago house and minimal techno through to obscure indierock and ambient psychedelia, Seth Troxler will bring Time Warp to a boiling-point. With his unstoppable grooves and infectious party mood, there is no escaping the dancefloor during this set!

Solomun plays a major role in redefining European house music with productions, remixes and DJing by taking the very building blocks of House and deftly reconstructing them with a modern twist. A respected underground DJ, label boss and producer for a number of years, his stratospheric rise in popularity kicked off in 2012. His mastery in the art of musical storytelling, where vigour, deepness and emotion go hand in hand, is the essence of what 25YRS of Time Warp mean to us.

One of Mannheim's sure shot DJs and ambassador of the “Mannheim Sound” is back on the Time War stage for our 25YRS birthday celebrations. Whenever not on the road, Steffen shares his sublime mix of deep house tunes, techhouse, minimal and techno in weekly shows on „sunshine live“, and „Ibiza Global Radio“, two of the most renowned electronic music radio stations. And – of course - year on year, Steffen finds his well-deserved place in the line-up of Time Warp, where represents the sound of Mannheim in front of thousands of people from all over the world.

No Papa, no Party. The legend himself, cocoon mastermind, "papa" of the global techno scene, personification of "Gude Laune" and so much more. Sven Väth is a risk-taking visionary, an instigator, an innovator and indelible part of Time Warp history. With an unmatched passion for his craft, Sven shaped the advance and evolution of electronic music. Those who have witnessed him play, immediately felt connected by the sheer magic of his charisma. Sven’s set is something you simply must experience if you want to comprehend where techno comes from and where it is headed.

The Tale Of Us is one of the most exciting stories in electronic music and one that's by far not finished yet. The Berlin based duo's deep house and techno sound has captured the imagination of dance music fans worldwide. With multifaceted focus, Tale Of Us break poetic and emotional boundaries, bringing reverie and awe back to Time Warp for the sixth time in a row. Their mesmerising soundscapes and lush rhythms are set to set the tone for the most exciting night of the year. Join us for the celebrations.

The Martinez Brothers, the young, energetic siblings from The Bronx managed to skyrocket to fame throughout the underground music scene, making them one of the most in-demand duos of the current musical landscape. With an undeniable talent for melody, mixing beats and song selection as well as discipline and an ear for music, their style builds bridges between New York's house music legacy and a globalized deep house revival. We’re excited to welcome Chris and Steve and their famed energetic sound profile and electrifying style to the Time Warp stage.

Over the past decade, tINI has managed to strike the rare balance of being at home both in underground clubs like Berlin's Club der Visionäre as well as the big festival stages - both ideal places to absorb her brand of deep, groove-centred house music. Her wriggling strains of house and techno tick boxes with heads and festival crowds alike, making her a welcome addition to any line-up but Time Warp in particular.