Oh it squiggles alright. Talking about Angel D’lite’s music that is. Does it break your senses into pieces and form them back up again? Moooost def.

If we had to picture a rave on a field in Sheffield during the late 80’s / early 90’s crAaAazy days, Angel D’lite is pretty much what comes up in the mind's eye. Though she is from this day and age. Deeelightful.

Angel D’lite, the breakbeat bestie, the rave o’ raver. Pitch it up, move it around and get some pink prosecco to wash it down… with.

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This Parisian is what we’d call a low-key superstar. Which is an oxymoron but hey, we’re morons. Thrilling UK techno and ecstatic tribal beats laced with weirdo electronic fragrances. Bambi’s got you by your feet (and mind).

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Producer, DJ, singer and fashion designer. Maria Korkeila aka emkay is a wizard in her fields, whether it’s stiching together sounds or fabric.

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NYC born, NYC raised.

From The Loft to Love Parade.

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Hanna Ojanen cut her teeth while living in Japan, undoubtedly scouring the bins of local record shops. Her immaculate taste in disco, house and funk is becoming better known to the general public weekend after weekend as she regurlarly plays at Helsinki's distintictive dance venues Post Bar, Kaiku and Siltanen.

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Powerful London force Josey Rebelle is great at channeling what’s musically interesting about the UK, blending fun(ky) with murky, vibes with strong and distinct rhythms. Forget your bells. Forget your whistles. Just bring that hot stuff and work it.

Josey Rebelle got her education at legendary, now defunct London club Plastic People. A pinnacle among a generation. What tickled our senses was one time when she played at a certain American festival (in the woods). We weren’t actually on the dance floor but as the hazy mist of a campsite noon cleared out, we could hear her work it. And we mean, truly work it. And of course, the roar from the crowd. The rest was left up to our imaginations.

Now at Solstice 2023, we get to hear and see Josey bring it on the Peak. Oh, ain’t that sweet 🌲

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A tour de force of back-to-backs and a showcase of taste.

It’s actually a bit difficult to write about Lena Willikens. She’s been one of the most sought-after DJs for so many years now and it feels like it has become blatantly obvious why. So few make oddball grooves sound like the most natural thing in the world.

Cutting her teeth at cultural institute and renowned Düsseldorf hangout Salon des Amateurs, Lena’s style of deejaying is patient and tasteful yet fun through passionate track selections.

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An exciting and relatively new name in Finland. Something tells us Mora has a lot to offer in the years coming.

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Winner Totality — UK's top guy.

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Paula Koski is on the up-n-up cause she makes people get down-n-down.

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Roi Perez earned his chops in Tel Aviv’s queer scene in the early 2010s.

Within a few years he unexpectedly ended up becoming a resident at Panorama Bar by being a last minute schedule replacement. The rest is history.

His time-stretching and feet soaking musical deliveries have become a globe-wide phenomenon since then due to his ability to mix together jacking house, cosmic techno, lustful disco, and thick muggy breakbeat in a seamless, mind expanding manner.

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Here in Finland we’ve known Sansibar got the juice, the good juice. And it seems the rest of the globe is now picking up on that. Perhaps his recent sophmore LP for Kalahari Oyster Cult finally and well-deservedly did it, though accolades such as having a track featured on a Fabric mix by MCDE ain’t nothing to sneeze at either. Add to that a string of releases on Darknet, Warning, Émotsiya, Radiant Love, Natural Sciences, and Avoidance and you see how it all adds up.

Sansibar has been quietly honing his craft tucked away in studio spaces around Helsinki, starting off in indie and post-punk bands in his early teens. It seems the path was laid out ages ago. Nowadays he’s a resident at Helsinki clubs Post Bar and Kaiku and a frequent performer at venues and festivals all over Europe. One of the hardest working Finns in showbiz.

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Many DJs are just the same ol’ same ol’. But fortunately Samo DJ ain’t. He’s got the chops to entertain the block.

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Hailing from the mountains of Bergen, Norway, Bård Aasen aka Skatebård has been a favourite of many people for over three decades and it seems that day after day his reign runs even more supreme.

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They came up with the term "hypnotic techno" because of Wata Igarashi. Facts.

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You know him, you love him.

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Spend a memorable nightless night and meet the king of the forest in close distance.

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Ruka is home to some of the most beautiful nature Finland has to offer, making it a hiker's paradise. From whitewater rivers to Lappish fells and dense natural forests. Pack some grub and head out to the relaxing woods and stunning hills of the north.

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Ruka-Kuusamo’s pure nature and the diverse repertoire of trails make the biking conditions invincible. Some trails require technical expertise, some are suitable for beginners.

Just jump on a bike and let it roll!

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Kuusamo and its roaring rivers are perfect for river rafting. From easier shorter routes to difficult and long ones.

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Need for speed? Ruka's summer sled track takes you down the hill at up to 60km/h.

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A relaxing way to explore the waters around Ruka.

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Glide through the skies, over the Ruka fell with Finland's longest zipline as you marvel at the breathtaking scenery around and beneath you. Starting at Ruka’s peak, you slide to the crest at the Gondola Lift Station.

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Up with a lift, down by bike. Ruka-Kuusamo offers mountain biking in stunning landscapes for beginners and pros with ready made courses. Bikes are available to rent from Ruka Bikes.

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