  
CLUJ-NAPOCA, TRANSYLVANIA, ROMANIA
9-12 September 2021
UNTOLD Festival
Stages
MAIN STAGE
AFROJACK
One of the world’s most innovative and sought-after artists, Grammy Award-winning producer/ songwriter/DJ Afrojack, continues to shatter boundaries that push music into bold new directions. Since making his breakthrough with the multi-platinum-selling
single ‘Take Over Control’, the Dutch-born genre-bending musician has lent his production skills to tracks including David Guetta’s number one smash ‘Titanium (feat. Sia)’ and co-created major hits for such artists as Beyoncé, Pitbull, and will.i.am.
ALOK
Fast-forward to 15 years later, Alok relentlessly dedicates his time to music and has become one of the most prominent artists on the Brazilian scene, with both honors and awards. He was the first Brazilian to reach more than 1 billion plays on Spotify, the main music platform in the world; he was elected the 11th best DJ in the world by the British magazine “DJ Mag” in 2019; he is the only Brazilian to join Billboard’s unprecedented list of the 100 best DJs in the world, the Billboard Dance 100; he was considered the “best DJ in Brazil” twice in a row by the Brazilian publication House Mag, in addition to being currently considered in a survey conducted by IBOPE, the 6th leading Brazilian male artist with the most credibility in the country and 2nd most credible in the male musician category.
BENNY BENASSI
With a career spanning more than 20 years, Benny Benassi is one of the most successful and influential record producers and djs of all time. Any short biography of Benny is bound to leave a lot out, bike tours, accolades, awards and more. But here are some highlights for the curious! Satisfaction released in 2002 is a ground-breaking, genre-defining hit that changed the sound of dance music. In 2008, Benny won a Grammy Award for his remix of Public Enemy’s Bring The Noise, among the first tracks ever to combine Euro house beats with American hiphop vocals, confirming Benny's status as a pioneer.
DAVID GUETTA
Over the decade since, Guetta’s success has been off the charts. Globally, he’s racked up over 50 million record sales, whereashis total number of streams is over 10 billion. He has received numerous Platinum and Gold certifications and was voted the world’s #1 DJ twice, he was named ‘EDM Power Player’ by Billboard, and won two Grammy Awards out of six nominations.
DIMITRI VEGAS & LIKE MIKE
Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike’s path from celebrated DJs to dominating the global electronic music scene has been on a constant, upward trajectory leading them to once again become the World toppling No.1 DJs. Having won the 2019 edition DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs poll the pioneering duo return to the top spot following their debut back in 2015, that saw them become the first-ever duo to win the No.1 DJ’s crown. Their unique live shows have propelled them into global stars and enabled them to become two of the most prominent dance music figures of the modern era. The anointed ‘King of Tomorrowland’ set the world stage on fire with countless headline performances for festivals such as EDC Las Vegas, EXIT festival, Parookaville, UNTOLD, Sensation and Creamfields. As well as led to the duo becoming a fixture on stages normally reserved for pop and rock stars, of which have included the UEFA Champions League Final in Madrid and Lollapalooza South America.
DJ SNAKE
• Fastest video in history to reach 1 billion views • 4 X Latin Billboard awards • #1 worldwide on spotify & youtube • Making Cardi B the First female rapper at #1 • First #1 for Selena gomez and Ozuna • Second #1 for DJ Snake • Taki Taki received Gold & Platinum certifications
LOST FREQUENCIES
Felix De Laet, better known by his moniker Lost Frequencies, has soared to success in the international music industry over the past half-decade. Releasing his global smash hit ‘Are You With Me’ back in 2014 with the track rapidly ascended by hitting multi-platinum status, taking the #1 spot in 18 countries and becoming the first Belgian artist to hit #1 in the UK. Proving that he is no one-trick pony in the studio, ‘Reality’ evidenced as another major smash hit from that, and flew to platinum status in no less than 7 territories, before the release of his debut album ‘Less Is More’ (2016), and sophomore follow-up ‘Alive And Feeling Fine’ (2019), showcased his enthusiasm, dedication to craft and sheer skill all whilst playing the long game. Most recently throughout a crazy 2020, he also released his genre-straddling ‘Cup Of Beats’ EP featuring progressive, deeper strokes of house and country takes on self-proclaimed “Indie dance” including the Gold-awarded-in-Belgium single ‘Don’t Leave Me’, followed by his Sony Music debut ‘Rise’ in 2021.
MARTIN GARRIX
Martin Garrix - the name that belongs to one of the youngest and most successful DJ’s/producers championing the pop and electronic scene. Garrix has taken his expertise across the globe, by headlining festivals, breaking through territories and collaborating with
major stars including Dua Lipa, Khalid and Macklemore. Climbing yet another rung of his ladder to stardom, the hitmaker is now a founder of his very own label (STMPD RCRDS), an owner of a studio complex in Amsterdam and a mentor to upcoming artists.
MARTIN SOLVEIG
Martin Solveig continues to reinvent himself. Be it through his new music, on point fashion and inventive styling he creates for himself, the world of Solveig is an ever-changing environment that is instilled with fun and vitality.
PAROV STELAR
Marcus Fuereder, better known by his stage name Parov Stelar, is one of Austria’s internationally most successful artists. He is a pioneer of the genre ‘Electro Swing’ and his band, the Parov Stelar Band, is in heavy request all over the world. His music is the soundtrack for numerous movies, TV shows and ads.
QUINTINO
After conquering the Dutch club scene, the young DJ started making big steps. In 2011, Quintino released ‘Epic’ with Sandro Silva which became platinum and one of the most played club tracks of the year. In the past three years, Quintino released major hits like ‘Freak’ (150mln streams) and ‘I Just Can’t’ (100mln streams) together with fellow Dutchman R3hab, followed up by great collaborations with Cheat Codes and Nervo. 2017 was a great year for Quintino. He dominated the dancefloors with his solo club tracks ‘Underground’, ‘Carnival’ and his GO HARDER EP series. He also dropped an exciting new tune with his solo release ‘Good Vibes’, which already has
reached over 30mln streams.
STEVE AOKI
Steven Hiroyuki Aoki is an American musician, DJ, record producer and music executive. He is widely known for his acrobatic crowd surfing stunts, throwing cake at fans, spraying champagne bottles, and riding rafts on the dance floor. He has made appearances in the media, notably in video games, television, and music videos.
THE SCRIPT
After 6 billionstreams, 30 millionsingle sales, 10.8millionalbum sales,over12 millionmonthlySpotifylisteners and 1.8 millionticket sales,Irish alt-pop trio The Scriptembark upon a new chapter with the November 8threlease of their new album ‘Sunsets & Full Moons’.
TYGA
GALAXY STAGE
The techno stage unveils the underground sides of techno, house and tech-house music, featuring some of the most representative names in the worldwide festival scene, well curated by UNTOLD Galaxy's soulful community.
AMELIE LENS
Amelie Lens is a self-confessed control freak. Every step of her journey as a DJ so far has been the result of her own obsessive attention to detail and laser-focussed determination which permeates everything she does. Nothing is left to chance. The often-referred to 'explosion' with which the Antwerp native made her way into the global techno scene has been the result of a long-standing love affair with dance music, ignited by her first outing to Belgium's Dour Festival at just 15 years old. Techno had Amelie at ‘hello’, and she spent the rest of her teenage years crossing Belgium by train to attend gigs, hypnotised by the new world that was opening up to her.
JAMIE JONES
A globally respected and highly accomplished artist, label boss at the seminal Hot Creations, founder and curator of the worldwide Paradise event series and member of cross-genre band Hot Natured, Jamie Jones has achieved iconic status in the electronic music world.
LOCO DICE
Loco Dice is a larger than life personality with a sound to match. He's an effervescent creative on many different fronts; someone with a unique perspective and the ability to get his message across in various ways from beat making to soundtrack design, clothing lines to DJ sets. His music, like the man himself, bristles with character. It is informed by his rich personal history and comes coloured with a world of
influences that stretch into fashion and film.
NINA KRAVIZ
Nina Kraviz is a Russian DJ, producer, songwriter and vocalist. Since 2014 she has been running the трип record label.
PAN-POT
Tassilo and Thomas met at Berlin’s renowned School of Audio Engineering, better known as the SAE Institute, and were drawn together as they were the only two in their studies who had their sights set on the sound of techno. Their initial musical efforts placed a primacy on integrating electronic experimentation with minimal stylings while simultaneously establishing the ominous, murky sounds that have since become synonymous with their name.
PAUL KALKBRENNER
Following his eighth and most personal album, Parts Of Life, Paul Kalkbrenner has been in perpetual motion; his sold-out Parts of Life Tour saw him sell over 100,000 tickets across Europe in 2019, and become a fixture on festival mainstages normally reserved for rockstars.
RARESH
One of Romania’s top electronic ambassadors, Raresh is the kind of DJ that doesn’t ever play the same kind of music. Hundred of parties, his passion for the mixer and his hunger for old and new helped him gain respect from an early age.
He’s been involved with like-minded citizens Pedro and Rhadoo for quite a while now, rocking the floors and releasing quality underground grooves on their [a:rpia:r] imprint. As this was not enough, he also has sonic plans involving Praslea in a project simply named Praslesh. And, that’s not all! His Metereze label is set to release the finest house found in these lands and the 3 releases so far prove it. The ever smiling wonder boy is our hero!
RHADOO
Romanian electronic music DJ, producer & remixer. Rhadoo has long been regarded as a pioneer within Romania’s electronic music scene, with a passion for DJ performances that he started feeding back in 1995 and that helped him earn a worldwide reputation.
The power of his work is developing with time, refining an individual sensibility and a sound which is rigorously and irreducibly his own. He proved to be an artist with a unique and expansive vision.
TALE OF US
This tale dawns in Milan, where Karm and Matteo met at a very young age. The Lombardic capital will turn out to be the preface of their success story as they now reside in Berlin, their inspirational verge.
ALCHEMY STAGE
The Alchemy music lab endeavors to keep alive the hip-hop and drum&bass cultures while pushing forward the dubstep phenomenon and the new waves in trap, grime and electronic bassmusic. This is more than a stage. It is a bass lovers gang.
CAMO & KROOKED
Cited by peers and press as one of the most important and vital acts in drum & bass this generation; since 2007 Reinhard Camo Rietsch and Markus Krooked Wagner have thrown every corner of their souls into the music that brought them together and drives them.
CHASE & STATUS DJ SET
As one of the most successful British bands of the last decade Chase & Status have achieved widespread notoriety and universal respect for their achievements. Consummate professionals as both selectors and producers, Will Kennard and Saul Milton, along with MC Rage, epitomise all that’s great about UK electronic music. Together they’ve channeled their passion for the nation’s hugely influential rave culture into four highly-acclaimed, best-selling albums, an incendiary live show and a wide range of endeavours that have established them as an unstoppable force. Their fifth album, ‘RTRN II JUNGLE’ marks their 16-year milestone and cements their position as one of the UK’s most electrifying bands.
DIRTYPHONICS DJ SET
Parisian electronic duo Dirtyphonics (Charly Barranger and Julien ‘Pitchin’ Corrales) are true legends of Bass Music. Over the last decade they have shaped the sound of French Bass Music. Dirtyphonics have taken their boundless creativity and the explosive show all across the world, from Coachella to Tomorrowland. After countless releases on many labels, and remixes for Skrillex, The Chainsmokers, Marylin Manson, Linking Park, Kaskade and many others, Dirtyphonics have joined the Monstercat and Disciple records families to release a string of heavy music going from the iconic “Vantablack EP” and “Scars EP” to the intense "Evil Inside” as well as many collaborations.
DUB FX
Few artists embody the term “one-man show” better than Benjamin Stanford, aka Dub FX. For those not familiar with his work, Dub FX is a street performer, recording artist and producer famous for creating intricate and impressive tracks entirely on his own. Using various vocal methods and recording them into devices used for looping and effecting sound, Dub FX can manipulate his voice in incredible ways, creating a layered soundscape in front of the audience.
NETSKY
Despite its radiant energy—and the upbeat feel of lead single “Téquila Limonada”— the roots of Palmtrees & Powerlines trace back to a life-changing tragedy for Netsky: the death of his beloved father in early 2017. “My Dad had always been a huge inspiration for me with my music,” says Netsky, otherwise known as Boris Daenen. “He loved collecting records, and I fell in love with soul and jazz and funk through his record collection. When he passed away, I decided to step away from music for a while to travel and try to clear my mind.”
RUDIMENTAL DJ
Rudimental kicked off 2018 with the release of ‘These Days’ ft. Jess Glynne, Macklemore & Dan Caplen, which now ranks as one of the band’s biggest and most successful singles ever. Claiming their third UK #1 single, amassing 800 million global streams and going Double-Platinum in the UK, as well as Platinum in Australia and Canada, ‘These Days’ is also currently the UK’s biggest-selling song of 2018.
WILKINSON DJ SET & MC AD-APT
Hailing from the leafy suburbs of South West London is one of the UK’s best known electronic artists… Wilkinson. His first insight into making music came aged of 9 when his parents bought him a drum kit. Mark ‘Wilkinson’ joined a few bands playing at venues as far as the Birmingham NEC and as close as the local old people’s home. This swiftly ended at the age of 14 when Wilkinson discovered his passion for dance music. In his final year at college, he tried his hand at making beats, leading him to buy his first bits of production gear and turning his bed- room into a studio. A few years and part time jobs later, after driving his family mad with large amounts of bass loosening the brickwork of his house, Mark secured himself a studio not far from his home.
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