With acts like Lyra Pramuk, Moin, TOCCORORO, Lucia Kagramanyan, and TETO PRETO (to name just a few), the former industrial kitchen was transformed into a dance floor and audiovisual spectacle.
„Hello, can you hear me?
Can you hear me?
You don’t know me
But I know you
I sure as fuck know you“
(Lyrics excerpt from the song Melon by Moin)
Moin is a trio from London, comprising Joe Andrews, Tom Halstead, and Valentina Magaletti, known for their distinctive blend of experimental electronics, post-hardcore, and hypnotic rhythms. Their live set gradually escalated into sonic ecstasy: even louder, even denser, and even more intense. I lost myself completely in the moment – dancing, staring, and feeling – and didn’t even notice that a familiar face had been standing right behind me for longer.
Right after that, Bobby Beethoven b2b Salt Server on the “bottom” floor and Teto Preto on the “top” floor. I had FOMO because I couldn’t be everywhere at once. Bobby Beethoven has been breaking down classic DJ sets for over ten years to redefine the dancefloor – and you can hear and feel it.
At the same time, Teto Preto were going at it upstairs: Their music is a wild mix of electronic punk, jazz, techno, house, and darkwave, with driving beats, complex percussion rhythms, and melodies that are instantly catchy. Mega danceable, totally intoxicating. I didn’t know both before – now I’m a fan.
The party has kicked into high gear, and the line-up? A perfect mix of quality and variety that goes far beyond the usual sound. The evening: exuberant, intense, full of energy – little light, but all the more deep bass. HYPERREALITY clearly shows how bold and exciting electronic music can be in Vienna.
Full line-up: Bobby Beethoven b2b Salt Server, Cashu, Cities Aviv (live), DJ Diamond, DJ g2g, DJ Terror b2b Katia Curie, Emma DJ (live), Evelyn Plaschg (live), Jung an Tagen: Revenge of the Speaker People (live), Lakuti & Tama Sumo, Lesbian Bar, Lucia Kagramanyan, Lyra Pramuk: Hymnal (live), Mamba Negra Showcase, Moin (live), Olgica, Rojin Sharafi (live), Teto Preto (live), Thao, TOCCORORO, Upsammy, Valentina Magaletti (live), Whatever the Weather (aka Lorain James) (live) www.hyperreality.at/timetable
HYPERREALITY took place from May 23rd to May 24th in Vienna. You can find more information about the festival here: www.hyperreality.at
Code of Conduct: Hyperreality is dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, mental illness, neurotype, physical appearance, body, age, race, ethnicity, nationality, language, or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of participants in any form. We acknowledge that no space can ever be 100% safe, be it due to lack of accessibility, sensory issues (light, sound), or potential conflicts. But the goal is to reduce harm to a minimum and de-escalate as much as possible to provide a sense of safety within the spaces we participate in. Everyone participating in the Hyperreality community – including, but not limited to, the Festival – is required to agree to the following Code of Conduct. This includes all attendees, performers, volunteers, and staff. Furthermore, this code of conduct applies to all Hyperreality spaces, including the festival, the workshops, and social media, both on- and offline. Anyone who violates this code of conduct may be sanctioned or expelled from these spaces at the discretion of the Hyperreality Team.
