Get ready for a sonic assault when CLOSER Festival returns with an exciting, Melbourne-exclusive, F2F performance from Slin & Tarkno. This dynamic duo are setting the techno underground ablaze with raw, funk-laden, vinyl-only sets.

In an age of homogenised DJ sets, Slin & Tarkno are a breath of fresh air, turning heads across Europe with amazing performances paying homage to techno’s rich history whilst pushing the genre forward. Hard groove, tribal techno, samba techno—call it what you want, this groove duo will blow our minds at the iconic Northcote Theatre in October.

The two artists will play facing one another, each with their own vinyl turntables and mixer, staged in the middle of the venue with a 360° sound system and dance floor, ‘boiler room style’.

Ruiz OSC1 completes the double bill with her hard-edged grooves from techno’s golden era. Her ‘Groovecore’ sound blends high-speed, Latin techno with 90s nostalgia, captivating dance floors worldwide.

Warg Records, recognised globally for bringing electronic music lover a string of forefront artists to Melbourne, has worked tirelessly this year to curate and secure this year’s headliners.

In the heart of Australia’s techno scene, CLOSER creates unique lineups and experiences. They aim to make lifelong memories. CLOSER is dedicated to the true essence of underground music.