Brand new festival ‘SISO’ announces first names

SISO are now ready to announce our first wave of talent joining them on the idyllic Albanian shores this September. With many acts playing multiple sets and representing brands close to their hearts, the team are excited for them to get fully acquainted with the location and people across their time in Dhërmi, which they feel will benefit their sets greatly. The list also weaves between genres. From house to techno to garage and bass to disco and soul, there’s truly something for everyone at Siso.

Each stage will play host to brand partners, with specially curated line-ups of their key players. These include legendary London partystarters FUSE, Patrick Topping’s Trick, Sulta Selects, techno stalwarts Drumcode, Ibiza’s crown jewel Pyramid and Scotland’s FLY, alongside Appetite, EC2A, Foundation FM and Dusky’s Pressure.

These brands are the homes of some of the brightest talents on the bill, including the charismatic presence of Denis Sulta, a talent whose rise to fame has been a joy to behold; Patrick Topping, who continues his domination of the tech-house game through his sought-after gigs and releases; FUSE’s Enzo Siragusa, who continues to be one of the most in-demand DJs on the circuit thanks to his brand of low-slung house; Dr Dubplate, head honcho at EC2A and bastion for the underground, and Dusky, the legendary UK house duo who have recently turned their talents to their original garage sound.

Joining these partners will be DJs known around the world for their one-of-a-kind ability behind the decks, all bringing something different along with them. These include Ben Hemsley, whose meteoric rise over the past few years has been a joy to behold; UK no. 1 producer and DJ Interplanetary Criminal; French live-set maestro Sweely, who will bring his bubbly house beats to FUSE’s takeover alongside red hot producer and DJ Chris Stussy; renowned UK DJ and broadcaster Emerald and classically trained forward-thinker Chris Avantgarde.

In addition to these names, our first edition will also see appearances from Irish rave star Kettama; iconic house and disco outfit Horse Meat Disco; eclectic NTS regular Louise Chen; deep-digging Brilliant Corners resident Donna Leake; soulful, groove-focused selector Heléna Star; high-energy future star Kilimanjaro; fast-rising minimal/tech-house star Luuk van Dijk; Sef Kombo, purveyor of African electronic sounds; FUSE regular Rossi; multi-talented DJ, singer and songwriter Ell Murphy; Australian house export Marlie; Appetite residents Liam Palmer and Elliot Schooling; all-vinyl DnB selector Silva Snipa; Afro-House proponent Kitty Amor; the fun-focused sound of Lagoon Femshayma; UK-club riser Fliss Mayo;

Jeff Gray, Marketing and Promotions Director at SISO says “We are over the moon to announce SISO Festival, a new destination festival in Dhërmi, Albania, from LWE and Mainstage. Channelling the spirit of iconic beachside parties, with a music policy reflective of today’s varied tastes, SISO is an end-of-summer celebration of global dance music, providing festival-goers with an intimate 5-day experience in one of Europe’s most spectacular locations. With a line-up that includes the hottest DJs and brands in dance music, this is the ultimate summer closing party, featuring exclusive villa and pool parties, specially curated stages, sunrise afters, extended sets and much more. Join us for an unforgettable musical voyage by the sea.”

Channelling the spirit of iconic beachside parties, with a music policy reflective of today’s varied tastes, SISO is an end-of-summer celebration for all. Presenting an intimate collective experience, where revellers can dance both day and night, it’s a closing party like no other.

This paradisiacal setting will play host to some of the hottest DJs and brands in dance music. Playing on picturesque beachside stages, many of which will be curated by headliners and music partners, dancers can explore new musical avenues, taking in extended and intimate sets from some of the world’s best DJs in one final summer celebration. Alongside this will be villa parties, secret beach parties and so much more. With just 3000 like-minded attendees, you won’t find a more exclusive party this summer.

As one of the last events of the summer, this will be the perfect way to extend the festival season just a little bit further, sharing moments and making new connections one more time. It’s set to be an unmissable date in the diary, perfect for fun–loving party goers looking for a final piece of summer excitement.