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Sunny Hill, Uran B, and Vegim Among the Region’s Best

  Kosovo Representatives Nominated for the 2025 Ambassador Electronic Music Awards The nominations for the 9th edition of the Ambassador Electronic Music Awards have been announced, and the jury and public voting are now officially open. Across 29 categories covering Croatia and the wider region, three names from Kosovo’s electronic scene stand out prominently: Sunny Hill Festival — nominated for Best Regional Festival , Uran B. — nominated for Best Regional DJ , Vegim — nominated for Remix of the Year in the Region for his track “What’s This All About (Vegim Remix)” by Nicko Shuo, released on Alhena Records . The Sunny Hill Festival was held from August 1–3, 2025 , at the Sunny Hill Festival Park in Prishtina (Bërnicë e Poshtme). Founded by Dua Lipa and her father Dukagjin Lipa , the festival has, for years, positioned Prishtina as a serious destination on the European festival map. Uran B , a Prishtina-based DJ, is already recognized as one of the key figure...

25 Years of M.I.M. – A Journey Through Sound and the Passion of Electronic Music

 Prishtina-based DJ M.I.M. , one of the pioneers of Kosovo’s electronic music scene, celebrates an impressive 25 years of career this year. Over two and a half decades, M.I.M. has remained true to his recognizable and pure tech-house sound , always bringing to the Kosovar audience the authentic taste of real underground music — from classic vinyl sets to cutting-edge modern productions. The anniversary celebration will take place on October 18th at NOYA , under the title “25 Years of M.I.M. — A Journey Through Sound,” where the past meets the future. Behind the decks, alongside M.I.M., several outstanding guests will perform: 🎧 @hishamzahran (Egypt) – known for his unique, emotional, and deep sound that has earned him global recognition. 🎧 Sir Fix – a veteran of the underground movement, representing the raw edge of tech-house that connects Kosovo, North Macedonia, and the wider region. 🎧 @kreshatech – one of the most active and dynamic producers and DJs in the region,...

Ninth Edition of the Croatian “Ambasador” Awards Announced

The ninth edition of the Ambasador Awards — one of the most important regional recognitions for electronic music — will take place on November 19, 2025 , at Zagreb’s Boogaloo Club , featuring a rich musical, artistic, and educational program. Over the past nine years, Ambasador has become a key meeting point for the regional electronic music industry, recognized as a platform that values artistic contribution and strengthens collaboration across regional scenes. Last year, one of the festival’s most memorable moments was the award given to Zone , a Prishtina-based club, named the Best Regional Club of the Year . As the only venue of its kind in Kosovo, Zone has been actively contributing to the preservation and development of electronic music culture for 14 years through a diverse music program, support for local and international artists, and commitment to strengthening the club community. The founder of the Ambasador Awards, Goran Tomašević , emphasized the importance of collabo...

Euphoria XIV Set for December 5 at AMC Hall

After a phenomenal last edition that lit up the Prishtina nightlife scene, Euphoria is gearing up for one final chapter in 2025 — and it promises to be massive. The upcoming Euphoria XIV will take place on December 5, 2025 , at AMC Hall , one of the city’s new venues for large-scale electronic events. Over the years, Euphoria has built a reputation as one of Kosovo’s most forward-thinking hard core electronic music events, known for its immersive atmosphere, top-tier production. 🎵 The Lineup So Far This year’s edition will feature a strong mix of international and regional artists: 🚨 ONLYNUMBERS 🚨 JOWI 🚨 BSLS [LIVE] 🚨 NIKI ISTREFI [LIVE] 🚨 PENCIL 🚨 LOREN 🚨 ALKASIS 🚨 SATYR Each of these acts brings energy, making Euphoria XIV a diverse and dynamic celebration of the region’s evolving electronic soundscape. With an event title that’s become synonymous with quality and community, Euphoria continues to set new standards for electronic culture in Ko...

Recovery After an Electronic Music Weekend: How to Get Back in Balance

After a weekend filled with dancing, euphoria, and the pulse of electronic music, Sunday becomes the perfect day to slow down. Your body and mind need to recharge, and with the right choices, you can recover faster and feel ready for a new week — and of course, the next party. 🎧 Chill with Music Music is the best way to relax. Choose ambient , downtempo , or chill-out playlists to help ease your transition from nightlife energy to calm Sunday vibes. Tune in to Urban FM Radio or drop by Servis Fantazie — with the right sound, Sunday becomes therapy. 🥗 Brunch with Friends Recharging with friends from the party is a must. Organize a light brunch or picnic — fresh fruit, chocolate, and healthy snacks paired with stories from the night before make the perfect recovery combo. 🌿 Time in Nature Head to a park, forest, or beach. Fresh air and gentle movement reduce stress and help your body recover after long hours of dancing. 🧘‍♀️ Yoga and Meditation For those seeking deeper balan...

Carl Cox Coming to Croatia Next Summer?!

Croatian city Pula announces its return to the global music map with 15 major events and an extended concert season at the Arena. After a lackluster concert season, the city of Pula has big ambitions for next summer — aiming to bring the world’s biggest music names back to the iconic Arena, including the legendary Carl Cox . The information was revealed to Istarski.hr by Goran Mihovilović , the new member of the Amphitheatre Events Committee, who presented part of the plan for the summer of 2026. “We’ve had a poor season at the Arena considering its potential. The problem was that we were passive for years, waiting for others to contact us. My first task was to change that approach and reach out to the world’s leading production houses,” said Mihovilović.   He added that the goal is for the concert season to run from May 1st to September 1st , featuring around 15 major events . Alongside Carl Cox, the list of potential performers for next summer includes Iron Maiden, Nick Cave...

The World’s Largest Vinyl Fair to Take Place in the Netherlands This November

16,000 square meters of exhibition space, over 550 stands, and traders from all over the world will gather for the biggest vinyl and CD fair ever. by  Pierre Banoori The mega record and CD fair will be held from November 14th to 16th at Brabanthallen in ’s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands . RecordPlanet, the organizer, has over 30 years of experience hosting the event. They describe the world’s largest vinyl fair as a gathering that spans an area larger than two football fields. Traders will arrive from across Europe, as well as from the USA, Japan, Brazil, South Korea, Mexico, and South Africa . Physical recordings of all genres are welcome — from speed metal and South African jazz to krautrock, Cape Verdean folk, or German techno. Each edition attracts thousands of vinyl and CD enthusiasts. But the fair is more than just a place to buy and sell — it’s the ultimate meeting spot for music lovers to share their passion. In addition to the record stands, RecordPlanet also organizes a...

Servis Brings Back ReDO Series in Prishtina

Servis, the Prishtina-based organization known for pushing underground techno music, is returning this fall with a fresh edition of their famous Redo series. The event will take place on October 4th at the Palace of Youth in Prishtina. Drawing by Sany This new chapter of Redo promises a special lineup that connects international names with local talent. 🎵 Sansibar – Coming from Berlin, Sansibar is known for creating sets that are powerful and carefully built. He mixes rhythm and texture in a way that takes the crowd on a full journey, from deep listening moments to high-energy dancefloor release. 🎵 Bakisa – The alias of Lebanese artist Mohamed Choucair, Bakisa is more than a DJ. He works across music, film, and audio art, and has even presented at the Venice Biennale of Architecture. On the decks, he creates cinematic and percussive sets, turning the dancefloor into a space where every sound has meaning. 🎵 Leart Rama – From Prishtina, Leart brings his precise and thoughtfu...

UNUM Festival Reveals 2026 Dates: “Dreamscape” from June 4 to 8 at Rana e Hedhun Beach

 UNUM Festival, one of the most significant electronic music events in Southeast Europe, has officially announced its next edition. Under the symbolic name “Dreamscape” , the festival will take place from June 4 to 8, 2026, at the unique location of Rana e Hedhun in Shëngjin, Albania. UNUM is renowned for perfectly blending music, nature, and freedom. Over five days and nights, audiences will experience non-stop music across three stages, with performances from more than 90 international and local acts. The festival unfolds in a breathtaking natural setting—between pine forests, golden sand, and the emerald sea—making UNUM stand out among similar events. Organizers emphasize that the festival is not just a music event but also a collective journey and a space for creating lasting memories.  “In the Dreamscape, consciousness unlocks, reality dissolves, and a shared fantasy unites us all. This is the moment we become one,” the UNUM team states, underlining the festival’s spiri...

Amsterdam Dance Event 2025

 Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), the world’s largest festival and business gathering for electronic music, will take place from October 22 to 26, 2025 . Amsterdam will once again become the epicenter of the global electronic scene, hosting more than 3,000 artists across 200 venues throughout the city. In the first wave of 250+ confirmed names, the lineup includes some of the biggest stars in the world such as Black Coffee, Clara Cuvé, Confidence Man, Dave Clarke, DVS1, Eris Drew, Flava D, Hardwell, Helena Hauff, James Hype, Job Jobse, Kettama, KI/KI, Klangkuenstler, Octo Octa, Oliver Heldens, Patrick Mason, Skepta , and many more. The program promises unforgettable moments: from solo performances by Black Coffee and Klangkuenstler at Ziggo Dome, to the spectacular 20 Years of Dave Clarke Presents , and the opening concert by South African star DBN Gogo at Melkweg. Special attention is also drawn to British grime icon Skepta , who will not only perform but also present his recor...

KISSMET x NXT LVL N’MAJE – A MUSICAL ASCENT ABOVE PRISHTINA

 On August 22nd , Kosovo’s electronic music community will climb higher — literally and figuratively — with the much-anticipated KISSMET x NXT LVL N’MAJE event. Taking place at Hilltop Recreation, Maja e Goleshit , this gathering promises an unforgettable 12-hour journey of sound, rhythm, and atmosphere, from dusk until dawn. Next  Organized by KISSMET , a collective recognized for curating experiences filled with intimacy and unique energy, together with NXT LVL , a platform dedicated to elevating sound and nightlife culture, the event captures the essence of adventure: a climb, a view, and a shared celebration under the stars. The hosts describe it simply: “After the climb… the view was worth it.” We, at Kosovo Clubbing, can only add: “With these beats, Kosovo is dancing on top of the world.” Headlining the night is Viikatory (Poland) , an artist whose reputation continues to grow across Europe’s underground scene, bringing dynamic, high-energy sets that transcend borders....

🎉 DJ M.I.M CELEBRATES 25 YEARS – AND WE’RE IN! 🎶

 💥 You heard it right — DJ M.I.M  is throwing a MASSIVE celebration for his 25-year music journey , and of course… we’re THERE for it! 🫶✨ 🎂 First Stop: TIRANA – AUGUST 9 🎂 📍 Tunèl Terrace + Tunèl Club, Tiranë 🗓️ Friday, August 9 Guess what? He’s going back 2 back with the amazing Gentijana Zeneli ! 🌟🔥 Think groovy beats, wild energy, beautiful terrace vibes, and then... we’re not stopping! 🚀 After the terrace? We move underground — straight into Tunèl Music Venue to rave 'til the AM! 🌌 25 years behind the decks isn’t just a number — it’s a whole legacy of underground love, rhythm, and connection. DJ M.I.M has been a key part of shaping electronic music culture on Kosovo and in the region, and now it’s time to CELEBRATE HIM! 🫡🖤 He’s inviting everyone — from Albania , Kosovo , and all across the Balkan rave scene — to come together and DANCE it out like only we know how! 🌍🎶 👀 But wait, there’s more... PreParty alert : DJ M.I.M said it loud and clear — the par...

REG NEWS: 🌀 NËNTOKË-recordings Just Made History! 🎉🇦🇱

  Albanian Ravers, This One’s for You! Guess what, party people? 😱 Our friends at  NËNTOKË-recordings  just did something  HUGE  — and we’re buzzing with excitement! 🐝💥 They dropped the first-ever music release made completely by Albanian artists ! Yes, 12 awesome producers from all over Albania joined forces to create one big underground electronic banger — and it’s OUT NOW! 🎶🔥 🎧 What’s Inside? It’s called a V.A. (Various Artists) release — that means every track is made by a different artist, but together, they create one strong, powerful vibe! 💪✨ You’ll hear deep grooves , club bangers , and even breaks that go BOOM . 🚀 This record is a time machine: 🔙 Sounds from the past 🔛 What’s happening now 🔜 And the future of the Albanian underground scene! Each artist has their own style — but when you put them all together? WOW. It’s like one big musical family dinner, and everyone brought their favorite dish. 🍽️🎵 🇦🇱 100% Albanian. 100% Fire. ...

LOC NEWS: KISSMET x NXT LVL N’MAJE on 22.08.2025.

 Party Dilemma: Two Raves in One Night?! 😱🔥 The Kosovo Clubbing Team is asking out loud... why are there two big events on the same night?! Is this a punishment or a blessing for our scene? 🌀💥 On August 22 , two massive events will shake up Prishtina: 🧿  KISSMET x NXT LVL N’MAJE  —  a magical journey up the hill , starts at 1900 🔊 RE:FORM by Servis Organization at AMC Hall Garden, starts at 2330 And us? We just can’t pick one. Why choose when we can feel both? 😎 Half of our team will feel the beats with Spekki Webu at RE:FORM, and the other half will catch the magic vibe up at KISSMET. Well, if this is what it means to “feel the event,” then we’re all in — with full heart and full bass! 🫀🎶 What’s happening on the hill? KISSMET x NXT LVL N’MAJE T’GOLESHIT is a climb , an adventure , a music explosion under the stars 🌄. Organized by KISSMET , a collective known for unique vibes, and NXT LVL , a platform pushing sound and experience to the next...

LOC NEWS: RE:FORM Is Back – A Techno Adventure Under the Stars! 🌟

Hey party people! 🕺💃 Get ready, because RE:FORM by our friends at Servis Organization is coming back this August 22 — and it’s gonna be wild ! This will be a  real techno experience under the open sky, in the AMC Hall Garden in Prishtina. 🎶🌿 Design by @zgjimzgjimi 🎧 THE MUSIC JOURNEY STARTS AT 23:30 So grab your rave crew, dress comfy, and get ready to dance ‘til the stars fade! 🌠 🔊 Meet the Boss of the Night: Spekki Webu Okay, this is huge! For the first time ever in Prishtina , we’re getting Spekki Webu , the awesome DJ and founder of Mirror Zone ! 😱🔥 His sets are full of trancey sounds, wild beats , and weird spacey vibes that make you feel 🪐✨ it’s magic for your brain !  It’s like being in a dream — but with bass! 💥 🎶 AND GUESS WHO ELSE IS COMING? 🔹 Ksenark – our hometown hero from Prishtina! He’s bringing the fire to RE:FORM! 🔥 🔹 Genc Elezaj – super raw and ready to twist the night with deep, groovy beats! You know he never misses. 🌀 🔹 Al...

Terminal V Croatia 2025: Techno under the stars and space for youth to grow

The second edition of Terminal V Croatia wrapped up with cheers and smiles — and once again, Tisno proved it can be the epicenter of European electronic music.  Over five sun-soaked and music-filled days, thousands of visitors from across Europe, Asia, Australia, and beyond came together to blend sound, sea, and magic — turning Terminal V Croatia 2025 into a true summer spectacle. The festival took place at the iconic The Garden Resort , featuring four open-air stages, sold-out boat parties from day one, and legendary afterparties at Barbarella’s Discotheque . Headliners like X Club, I Hate Models, Kettama, Dax J, Mall Grab, Kobosil , and many more delivered a finely curated selection that covered the entire spectrum of contemporary techno. This year, the festival doubled its attendance , and the energy — especially during those sunrise sets — reached a whole new level. As co-founder Derek Martin said:  “We realized there’s huge interest, not only in Scotland but globally,...

🎉 Terminal V Croatia Starts Tomorrow – Kosovo Clubbing Crew Ready to Rave in Tisno! 🎶

 The Kosovo Clubbing team is heading to Tisno tomorrow because Terminal V Croatia 2025 – one of the biggest techno festivals in Europe – is kicking off! 🌊💃 This year, from July 17 to 21 , The Garden Resort in Tisno will once again host the second Croatian edition of the Terminal V festival . After an amazing debut last year, everyone is excited to see what this summer brings! 🎧🌴 Some of the biggest names in the global techno scene are coming to the festival – 999999999, Anfisa Letyago, Ben Sims, Ellen Allien, DAX J, VTSS, I Hate Models, Kobosil , and many more from around the world. 😍🔥 Terminal V will feature four open-air stages , dance floors by the sea, and chillout areas right by the crystal blue water . 🌞🕺 It’s going to be the perfect techno summer – sunshine, sea, and beats until dawn! Organizers Derek Martin and Simon McGrath said that the response to last year's edition was incredible, which gave them the energy to make this second one even bigger and better....

RE:FORM 2025 – A New Chapter of Sound, Space by SERVIS

The pulse of Prishtina’s underground culture is about to intensify.  On August 22, 2025, SERVIS , one of Kosovo’s leading independent platforms in electronic music and multidisciplinary art, returns with a powerful open-air gathering: RE\:FORM. More than just another party, RE:FORM invites the community to rethink their landscapes, reimagine their rituals, and reprogram their state of mind. Hosted under the open sky, RE:FORM 2025 offers more than sound — it offers a vision. In the words of SERVIS: "Landscapes are not only shaped by nature, but by the systems we inherit and the rituals we choose to reimagine." This year’s edition comes with a strong message: to "bend the axis" , to carve new frequencies into familiar places, and to reclaim space through collective cadence and care . Early bird tickets for RE\:FORM 2025 are now available for 10€ via the SERVIS web portal. Whether you're a longtime raver, new listener, or curious soul — RE:FORM is your invitat...

Celebrating Local Voices: Why We’re Following Arlinda Ramadani

We love discovering and supporting people who truly get the spirit of club culture — and Arlinda Ramadani is exactly that.  A longtime clubber with deep roots in the local scene, she writes with heart, honesty, and a dose of nostalgia that feels like home to anyone who’s spent nights dancing under strobe lights in Prishtina and beyond. On her Substack page, Arlinda doesn't flood the feed with constant posts — and that’s part of the charm. When she writes, it’s meaningful. Whether she’s sharing reflections on the past, thoughts on nightlife, or simply observing the changing energy of the electronic scene, her voice stands out. We’re big fans of people who take time to document our culture in ways that feel real.  So if you care about the music, the movement, and the memories — follow Arlinda.  Let’s lift each other up and make space for more local stories to be heard. Big love, 🖤 The Kosovo Clubbing Team

Young People from Kosovo Head to Sonus Festival Again – Second Year of Visa-Free Travel Opens the Doors to Pag and the Elite of Electronic Music

Sonus Festival, one of the world’s most renowned electronic music festivals, will take place from August 17 to 21, 2025, on the famous Zrće Beach on the Croatian island of Pag.  This year, the festival celebrates its 12th edition with a rich lineup, top-tier production, and an experience that combines cutting-edge music with the natural beauty of the Adriatic coast. Thanks to the visa-free regime, young people from Kosovo can now travel freely throughout the Schengen area, and for the second year in a row, many are taking this opportunity for unforgettable festival adventures. Sonus has become a top destination for electronic music lovers from Kosovo and the region. This year, Sonus brings together over 70 artists from around the world, including Adam Beyer, ARTBAT, Ricardo Villalobos, Indira Paganotto, Sven Väth, Joseph Capriati b2b Seth Troxler, Ben Klock, Richie Hawtin, Deborah De Luca, Partiboi69, and many others. The lineup also features strong regional representation, i...