None Of Them

Michal Holy and Zainab Lascandri known as the music duo None Of Them have created their own brand in their twelve years of working together. After releasing four albums, numerous music videos, and live concerts, None Of Them is back on the scene following a break from releasing music. ‚Ghettotape‘ is their new musical series with a lot of attitude and a clear stance in the context of their worldviews. Ghettotape is a tribute to their musical sources of knowledge, from which they draw their inspiration and skills. It’s a dynamic universe rooted in various DIY and subcultures. None Of Them’s music continues to emancipate itself from categories and their boundaries.

ECHT!

The Brussels-based quartet thrives on precision and chemistry: four minds and eight hands working as one. Their instrumental music raises more questions than it answers, pulling listeners into hypnotic, trance-like states where rhythm and melody merge, making individual instruments almost unrecognizable. After their groundbreaking debut EP Douf (2019) and acclaimed albums INWANE (2021) and Sink-Along (2023), ECHT! is back with their most daring release yet: Boilerism. On this new record, they push beyond their signature bass-heavy sound, exploring faster tempos and embracing genres like acid, drum’n’bass, footwork, and UK garage. While the grooves hit harder and the rhythms get more mechanical, their flair for the unpredictable remains, with tracks that twist, turn, and surprise at every moment. Boilerism is both a celebration and a reinvention — an ode to club culture, to the energy of live music, and to the thrill of experimentation.

Mojoe

Rooted in the experimental scene, resident on TRNSTN radio (Fribourg) and Egregore radio (Toulouse), Lausanne-based artist Mojoe explores processes of (de)construction that shape her work as both artist and curator. As a DJ, there’s something primitive about the progression of her sets. From foggy dub to mind-bending spirals, spanning the entire spectrum of bass music, Mojoe plays with half/double tempo shifts to keep the audience gripped, never letting go of the thread.

Braises de Velours

Braises de Velours quickly made a name for herself on the nightlife scene in French-speaking Switzerland with her energy and sense of rhythm, gaining recognition through standout performances at iconic venues such as Usine, Zoo, and Gravière.

Influenced by bass music, jungle, breakbeat sounds with some Latinx references,, Braises de Velours creates unique sets, blending powerful rhythms with mysterious atmospheres inspired by the UK. Her ability to read the crowd and maintain an enchanting vibe has earned her a solid place in the local scene, including representing Zoo during their European tour celebrating its 25th anniversary.

Kasma

Kasma is a music producer and DJ from Bern, where he is part of the resident team at his home club Intransformation.space. Outside of nightlife, he works for Studio Zimoun and contributes to the realisation of their sound installations. Musically, he has recently appeared with live sets in which he processes his observations on hardcore and grime, but also those on trance and drones. In general his productions have a strong focus on bassweight and roughness without losing approachability.

Jan Loup

Jan Loup is a producer, DJ, and sound technician since 2018, creating her sonic magic from a secluded hut in Toulouse, France. Her sets are an intense exploration of sound, blending modern dubstep, dark drum and bass, percussive halftime, and herbaceous tribe into peripheral sonic collages. These sets, rich in texture and energy, go beyond mere music; they extract new meanings and stories from the raw force of sound, creating immersive experiences for her audience.

Kyle Toole

Kyle Toole’s ability to seamlessly blend various genres while maintaining an unstoppable groove has made him a sought-after talent. With a collection of rare vinyls and a knack for mind-bending beats, Kyle consistently delivers sets that are both mesmerizing and compelling.

CRi

CRi is a DJ from Zurich whose musical roots lie in the intersections of hip hop and funk. Over time, her sound has expanded to embrace a broad spectrum of genres, from UK garage and jungle to global bass, breaks, and psychedelic trance elements. Her sets are characterized by rhythmic energy and heavy basslines, always leaving space for moments of melody and familiar tunes. As a member of the collective Beach Club Underground, she plays an active role in the creative pulse shaping Zurich’s club and music scene.

DJ Filou

DJ Filou, member of regula rec, has shaped their musical identity in the slipstream of the label’s sound and spirit. Their sets bring together both old and new gems, all united by the search for groove and magic.

v midi

victor midi is a Brussels-based DJ, event organizer, and radio host. As a key figure at Kiosk Radio and founder of the club collective Trips & Falls, he draws on a wide-ranging knowledge of both club sounds and beyond.

Ako Amo

Compositional Ambient performed live
Real-time Electronics & Acoustic Piano by Martin Reck and Olivia Zaugg

Ako Amo is a Swiss Duo founded in 2022.
By reducing and contouring melodic molecules and modulating the perception of time, the duo arrives at an aesthetic of guided slowness.
The compositions are created on the piano and «Segment Assembler» – an electronic instrument developed for this project. Early digital electronics and acoustic grand piano, piano processing and sensitive sound design make up the Ako Amo sound. The debut Album «Making Love» will be released in spring 2025.

Martin Reck is an electronic musician, singer-songwriter and composer. His works combine influences from acousmatic, pop and club into narrative-driven music of a magical realism.

Olivia Zaugg’s work leads to various areas of the music world – as a classical Lied pianist, as a singer and accordionist, composer, choir accompanist, pedagogue, in interdisciplinary collaborations or research of new concert formats.

Mad Hatter’s Tea Party

by Ailin Nolmans & Martin Jung

Bass in your stomach, smoke in your sinuses, lover in your hands
and you stagger through the hall, stagger into the rabbit hole –
are you dreaming already or is this art /
and if so, can you eat it? A fairy tale that begins as soon as you sit down – the Mad Hatter’s table is richly laid. Right now it’s teatime, and teatime is always teatime, because the clocks have stopped and the party will never be over…

About ZW-Fourever Festival

ZW-Fourever is our fourth anniversary. ZW officially opened in 2021, celebrating this occasion every year at the same time. The festival runs from Tuesday to Sunday and each day is composed differently, reflecting ZW’s broad cultural interest and vision.
editorial

All good things come in four, we say in Swiss German. Or something like that, whatever. We feel like it is good at the moment. And it will be fourever. What‘s to come and what to foursee is difficult, but we know now it will be something. You showed us that once again!

Zurich wants a place not fuelled by corporate logic, monetary interests, and inhumane business plans. We don’t want to divide and conquer; we want to get together and get lost. Zurich can be a cold and harsh city, like we once said, but it is also full of life, plenty of curious, funny, and loving people looking for alternatives to the narrative of cleanliness and performance. Google what, Google where, we say! We want to drink up the last drops of Zwinglianism and dance on the shattered remains of Zurich’s neoliberal walls, spaces to the people and culture however we want it, four you four me four us four now and four ever!

the festival

Tuesday is concert time.
Wednesday, we eat together.
Thursday, we listen and watch various performing arts.
Friday, we go wild for the first time.
And Saturday, we go even wilder.

tickets

Tickets can be bought for each day or for the weekend from Thursday to Sunday. Entry for individual program points is not possible.

gastronomy

During the time of the festival, our restaurant is open as usual for lunch service. In the evenings, the opening hours differ. When our restaurant closes, entry to the venue is only with a valid ticket.

The opening hours of the restaurant are as follows:

Monday
Closed

Tuesday
11:30 – 24:00

Wednesday
11:30 – 24:00 (special food event in Halle, no dinner in KW)

Thursday
11:30 – 24:00

Friday
11:30 – 18:00 (no dinner in KW)

Saturday
14:00 – 20:00 (no dinner in KW)

accessibility, location & care

ZW is best reached by public transport; if you come by Tram and Bus Station, we recommend the stop „Schiffbau“, and if you travel from further by train, your best exit is „Hardbrücke“.

We do not have parking options.

The venue is accessible to wheelchairs.

ZW has three main rooms called BR (Beschallungsraum), KW (Kleinwäscherei aka the restaurant), and Halle. Pictures are available through the access rider.

During every day of the festival, fog machines will be used. Strobe and other flashy lights might be used as well, most probably Tuesday (Halle), Friday (Halle), and Saturday (BR).

ZW has an awareness concept and a trained awareness team present on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

If you have concerns/access questions/needs, please contact us at care@zentralwaescherei.space!