MAINSTAGE, SATURDAY 9th!

We’re proud to welcome none other than POLTERGST to Kalkkatedralen, where he will deliver hard techno that echoes trough the quarry!

2024 saw POLTERGST reach his full potential, evolving from a relatively unknown DJ into an international touring hard techno act that dominated the mainstages and streaming lists.
Tunes like “Move It” and “Like A G6” (alongside Timmy Trumpet) dominated the festival summer, receiving massive mainstage support, working up tens of millions of streams (and counting).


Closing off his milestone year, POLTERGST delivered the hyper rave monster “Transgender” together with Police In Paris and Staarz, a tune that also went viral on TikTok like crazy, as well as receiving DJ support from some of the finest (hard) techno acts out there, including Maddix, I Hate Models and HI-LO. In the meantime, POLTERGST kept raising the bar with his live shows. 2024 saw him perform at major festivals, including a mesmerizing closing set at Parookaville, while also hitting it hard at Decibel Outdoor Festival and renowned German club Bootshaus. As he toured intensively across the globe, POLTERGST also ventured into Asia, marking another milestone along the way.

And now, POLTERGST is eager to make even bigger and bolder moves. With several huge festivals and clubs already confirmed for 2025, the near future should see the ghost-like image go next level to fresh, unexpected heights. And surely, the tunes will gain impact as well. The ghost is officially unleashed now, and he’s got some surprises up his sleeve that will only leave the crowds wanting for more. No way of stopping this POLTERGST anymore, as he’s got the sound and momentum to rock the hard techno scene like never before.

MAINSTAGE, SATURDAY 9th! 

let’s welcome DON TACO!

The origins of Don Taco are a bit of a mystery, some say He comes from Mexico but others suggest that He is from a different galaxy, what is clear is that his high energy is unstoppable and unmatched.

In the last 3 years, He has been consistently breaking dance floors and burning up like wildfire. After presenting his upcoming tracks, he was named by Club Fury, one of the most influential Hard Techno events in Helsinki, as the “The Rising Flame” of the city. His debut with events such as Electric Carneval Vegas, SoundVault, Rave Space, Club Fury, and Bass Game has put him in the spotlight of the techno scene.

The most recent surprise was his EP release “Open Your Eyes” with Pure Black Records which hit the top1 Beatport techno releases and went into the global top charts at the same category. The same label that has released tracks with artists like Zafer Atabey, Pablo Say, Kate Hex and others.

He has been sharing the stage with world-renowned artists such as Matt Sassari, Joyhauser, Krl Mx, Teenage Mutants, Kaspar (DE), AKKI (DE), Joris Turenhout, Stiv Hey, Manuel De La Mare, Bultech, Martin K4rma, Bendsten and more.


Expect from him nothing but an intense ride full of emotions, so buckle up because the show is about to start!

MAINSTAGE, SATURDAY 9th!

MARTIN K4RMA

“A light in the darkness of Northern Europe has begun to shine. MARTIN K4RMA, Finland’s most promising techno artist, known for his stormy performances, is spreading his wings into the world of techno”

His music has been streamed over 5 million times, and he has made appearances on the Peak-Time Beatport top 100 Techno playlist multiple times. He is the first Finnish producer to feature on the world’s largest Techno playlist, ”Techno Bunker,” with his release ”Something Wrong” on ”SayWhat?” Recordings. He has already performed in places like Turkey, Spain, Lebanon, Estonia and Bulgaria and his music has garnered support from artists like Adam Beyer, Maceo Plex, Richie Hawtin, Joris Voorn, Wehbba, Layton Giordani, Monika Kruse, and Joseph Capriati, among others. Martin’s live performances are also highly acclaimed for his infectious energy and unique mixing style.

Martin’s early music career began as a DJ at the age of 15, performing at numerous clubs in Helsinki. At the age of 21, he started learning music production. His productions quickly gained recognition within the techno community, leading to his first successful EP on a respected techno label called ”Codex Recordings,” in collaboration with German legends Teenage Mutants. Following this successful release, he has released on labels such as ”Filth On Acid,” ”Autektone,” and ”SayWhat?,” to name a few. He remains dedicated to the music and the underground scene he loves, continually pushing the boundaries of techno, experimenting with new sounds and techniques to create innovative and timeless music.

MAINSTAGE, SATURDAY 9th! 

Koicha Collective is a DJ and producer collective consisting of Young Earth Sauce, Gud Griff, CARCA and Aaker.

The collective has brought UK Garage culture to Sweden and played a key role in popularizing the genre throughout the country. With their unique and colorful style, they have quickly made a mark on the scene.

During 2024, they toured all across Sweden with over 20+ stops, ranging from some of the biggest festivals and the most sought after raves as well as several clubs all over the nation. The tour also included stops in neighboring countries and Asia.

The members of Koicha Collective each have a long background in music production and DJ-ing. They’ve built a project that has already gained attention from not only the audience but countless well established artists and labels. 

Koicha has been invited numerous times to do guest mixes on the national radion station and their music has been featured on various platforms such as Boiler Room, Tomorrowland, George FM, HÖR, solidifying

their position as one of the most influential up-and- coming collectives in the genre. Koicha continues to spread this refreshing and playful sound through the Nordic club culture, and there is much more to come.

MAINSTAGE, SATURDAY 9th! 

We're dropping another amazing artist for Saturday's lineup on the main stage – the incredible techno/psytrance DJ, who absolutely knows how to bring the energy!

Elevany is a young and inspired DJ and music producer whose journey began in Borlänge but has since taken her to stages across the world.

In the summer of 2020, she discovered her passion for music and has since been dedicated to shaping her sound within techno and psytrance. Driven, bouncy, playful, and experimental—these are the defining elements of her sets.

Her musical journey has led to releases on renowned record labels, including Obscuur Record Label in Berlin with the track Acid Cereals and Sindex Record Label with Been a While.

She has also made her debut in Asia, performing across various stages in Thailand. With a unique sense of rhythm and energy, she creates music that isn’t just heard—but felt. For her, every set is an opportunity to build a deeper connection with the audience through the raw power of sound and emotion.

MAINSTAGE, FRIDAY 8th! 

We love our Finnish artists, and here is one more but this time it’s for the hardstyle stage! set to shake the stage with hardstyle, let us welcome MIIA SOLAR!

Miia Solar is a DJ and producer from Finland whose sound is deeply rooted in hardstyle classics. Her style and productions blend melodic elements, reverse bass, and old-school vibes with a modern twist – with tracks like Rhythm, Get Up, and Signs serving as strong examples. 

Miia Solar is known for her high-energy performances and unique ability to connect with her audience. She has quickly risen to become one of the key names in Finland's hardstyle scene, performing at the country's biggest events, including Utopia Festival 2025 and Hard Voltage Genesis 2025. 

Miia Solar is also the host of her own music show, Harder Styles with Miia Solar, where she explores the world of hardstyle together with guests from the industry. 

According to Miia Solar, a good track is one that evokes a strong emotion. It can unleash intense energy or touch something deeper. A great track sends a shock to that nerve that nothing else in the world can reach.

MAINSTAGE, FRIDAY 8th! 

Kicking off our Friday lineup, here’s our first hardstyle / Hardtechno announcement!

JÄRRY

Up-and-coming local HDM DJ and producer JÄRRY is making waves in the Swedish hard dance scene, pushing the community forward with his massive, pulsating DJ sets.

In just a short time, he has carved out a name for himself in the ever-growing world of Hard Dance, performing at multiple events and soon making a highly anticipated stop at Hardstyle DNA in Norway this May.

JÄRRY’s sets are a high-octane fusion of Hardstyle, Rawstyle, and Hard Techno, delivering a powerful and dynamic experience that will keep you moving from start to finish. Expect nothing less than pure energy, heavy bass, and an electrifying atmosphere!

 
MAINSTAGE, FRIDAY 8th! 

One of Friday’s heavy hitters – Radera is set to shake the stage with hardstyle, rawstyle, and more.

Radera has made a strong mark on the Swedish hardstyle scene with his incredible stage presence and energy. He has performed at renowned festivals such as Summerburst, DNA OUTDOOR, and Owl Festival, and has taken his music across Europe with gigs in the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, and Norway.

Radera delivers a wide range of sounds, from Hardstyle and Rawstyle to Frenchcore and Uptempo.

Since last year, Radera has aimed to release at least one track per month. This has resulted in several acclaimed releases such as Red Lights, Castle in the Sky, Stay, and Behind These Hazel Eyes.

Radera is a rising star to keep your eyes on, and he’s guaranteed to blow you away!

MAINSTAGE, SATURDAY 9th!

GRĒTA is a DJ / producer hailing from Sweden, that for the past years has made a strong mark in her hometown Stockholm electronic music scene. Known for her highly energetic and dynamic sets, she keeps captivating dancefloors both in her home country but also in Berlin, Copenhagen, Austria and Greece.

Last year she had her Netherlands-debut at the well renowned Now&Wow club, where she also did her first hybrid-set (live vocals) to some of her original tracks. GRĒTA challenges genre-norms by smoothly mixing together everything from hard trance and psytrance, to dark grooves and moody breakbeats.

The result is a uniquely carved out musical journey that maintains both energy, playfulness and a wide spectrum of human emotions, and the same goes for her productions - inspired by the indie-genre, GRĒTA often creates original lyrics and vocals over dreamy, bittersweet and euphoric electronic anthems.

GRĒTAS motto is energy, emotions and playfulness!

MAINSTAGE, FRIDAY 8th!

We proudly welcome Rewilo to Kalkstorm Festival 2025!

One of Sweden’s most prominent DJ & producer, Rewilo is known for delivering nothing but hard-hitting beats and high energy live sets. With a reputation for pushing boundaries in sound and performance, Rewilo brings raw power to every stage. Whether in the studio or behind the decks, Rewilo always brings the heat.

Rewilo has a history not many can compare themselves with, having shared label with the likes of Aversion, Cryex & Adjuzt to name a few.

He’s been a steadfast in the Scandinavian hardstyle scene and has played at almost every major events like the legendary Blackout, Owl festival, Sana Duri, and been part of tours with giants like Headhunterz, Brennan Heart and Radical Redemption and many more.