After the resounding success of the summer edition with thousands of ravers on 6th July, the Sound Waves Festival releases the Aftermovie and announces for 8th February 2025 the second Winter Edition at the Carlos Lopes Pavilion in Lisbon.
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17 years of celebration
With 19 years of history, Sound Waves which took place in Esmoriz, Portugal, on 6th July, closed
with a bang, leaving festival-goers with an unforgettable experience, crowned with the release of
the incredible Aftermovie directed by Ruben Alencastre, which is now available on the festival’s
YouTube channel.
An incredible wave of headliners and other artists
With more than 20 non-stop hours, Sound Waves celebrated its 17th edition, the most epic ever,
by showcasing its colossal line up, packed with an incredible wave of headliners. The DJ of the
moment, I Hate Models transmitted all his energy from the beginning to the end of the gig to
those present, who danced in harmony with the artist. Acclaimed star Sara Landry transformed the
venue into a monumental arena with an intense, fast-paced set to the delight of her fans. The well-
known hard techno ‘Papi’ Shlømo took the dance floor to the peak of the BPM’s. Neapolitan diva
Deborah de Luca took control of the booth with an eclectic show that awakened the spirit and
nostalgia in the audience, as well as involving them with her latest works.
One of the surprises of the night was the Brazilian Joanna Coelho with her incredible explosive
attitude on stage. DYEN ‘s Impulse was enormous and he continued to raise the tempo of the
ravers, who were ready for their electrifying sounds. VENDEX climbed the wave with strong songs
and infected festival-goers with his dark style. 6EJOU with his usual musical precision and mastery
of the stage, rocked the dance warriors and strengthened his unique charisma in Esmoriz. Franck
conquered everyone and everything with his techno groove. With a lot of verve and totally
surrendered to the audience on site, Ornella opened the circuit to the proclaimed Portuguese
queen of techno Miss Sheila. Special performances by Stëh b2b Madson Carpenter and PK b2b
LEMØS set the first rhythms of the day at the event.
Inside the Sound Waves Festival site, the entire space was renovated and more spacious, ready to welcome the thousands of soundwavers for another incomparable odyssey. The Igloo Tent stood out, covering the heart of the festival and was emphasized by the dazzling immersive visual effects, specially created by Nima Visuals Studio.
Sound Waves 2024 has taken the giant step of positioning itself among the world’s great festivals
and embracing an entire raver community looking for an unrivaled experience, with more than 40
nationalities present on site: Spain, France, Switzerland, Germany, United Kingdom,
Netherlands, United States, Italy, Belgium, Luxembourg, Ireland, Brazil, Morocco, Poland,
Burma, Denmark, Austria, Canada, Hungary, Andorra, Bulgaria, Tunisia, Sweden, Mexico,
Czechia, Uruguay, United Arab Emirates, Angola, Ivory Coast, Chile, Colombia, Finland, Greece,
Romania, Mozambique, Slovakia, Ukraine and others.
Celebrating the 20-year milestone
2025 will be stratospheric for the Sound Waves brand, which will be celebrating its 20th
anniversary, returning to Lisbon on 8th February with the second edition of the Winter Edition at
the Carlos Lopes Pavilion and holding the Summer Edition in July next year. The two events will
once again demonstrate the promoters’ DNA and commitment to presenting the best and latest
on the world Techno and Hard Techno scene in Portugal.
Sara Landry (hero image) photo credit @legrandleseur