Last updated: July 17, 2025 (17.07.2025)

R² Returns to Spaarnwoude with 50+ Artists and Reinier Zonneveld’s Groundbreaking AI Show Redefing The Future of Electronic Live Performance.

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Reinier Zonneveld’s R² Festival Announces Star-Studded Second Edition!

Dutch Techno Mastermind Reinier Zonneveld BRINGS HIS BOUNDARY-PUSHING R² Festival Back to spaarnwouude on august 16, 2025, with lineup that reads like a who’s who Electronic Music. The One-Day Event Promises to Be the Year’s Most Talked-About Rave, Featuring Over 50 Artists Across Six Stages and The Return of Zonneveld’s Revolutionary AI Performance Technology.

The Festival’s Second Edition Builds On Last Year’s Groundbreaking debut, where zonneveld made history by performing the world’s first back-to-back (B2B) set with his ai couuntpart, r². This Unique Collaboration Blurred The Lines Between Human Creativity and Artificial Intelligence (AI), Creating An Entirely New Form of Live Electronic Performance.

Heavyweight lineup spons electronic music spectrum

This Year’s Artist Roster Covers Every Corner of the Electronic Music Landscape. Hardcore Legend Angerfist Will Bring Earth-Shaking Beats, While House Music Virtuoso tchami delivers His Signature Future House Sound. German Techno Music Masters PAN-POT JOIN FORCES WITH RISING STAR DyenCreating a Perfect Balance of establishment Legends and Fresh Talent.

The Lineup Also Features Beloved Veterans ShowtekKnown for Their Evolution from Hardstyle Pioneers to Mainstream Electronic Crossover Artists. Mysterious Masked DJ Claptone Will Transport to His Enigmatic World, While Chris Liebing Represents The Pure Techno Underground. Hardcore Stalwarts Charly Lownoise and Mental Theo Complete The Diverse Roster AlongSide Dr. Peacock, Ghostand Kiki Solvej.

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Face-to-Face Collaborations Take Center Stage

Zonneveld’s Marathon Performance Takes On New Dimensions This Year Through Specially Designed Face-to-Face (F2F) Sets with Guest Artists. The Concept Allows for Real-Time Musical Conversations Between performers, Creating Spontaneous Moments that Can’t Be Replicated.

The F2F Series Kicks Off with an Intense Collaboration Between Reinier Zonneveld and Techno Duo PAN-POTFollowed by a hardcore-techno fusion with Angerfist that promises to push tempo and energy to extreme levels. Veterans Showtek Will Bring Their Crossover Expertise to The Main Stage, While Rising French Talent Dyen Close The Special Performance Series.

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Six Stages Showcase Zonneveld’s Musical Journey

The Grounds Will Host Festival Six Distinct Stages, EACH CURATED BY RECORD LABLS AND COLLECTIVES THAT HAVED SHAPED ZONNEVELD’S ARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT. Teletech, The Beginning, 5 Years Gold Dry, Superstringsand Hush WILL EACH PRESENT THESE MUSICAL VISION, CREATING DIVEERSE SONIC EXPERIENCES THRUHOUT THE VENUE.

The Main Stage Receives Special Treatment With Futuristic Production Featuring Holograms and Advanced Visual Effects. This Technology Allows Festival-Goers to Witness Zonneveld’s Ai Counterpart in Action, Creating An Interactive Experience that Bridges The Gap Between Human Performance and Artificial Intelligence.

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Technology Meets Music in Unprecedentd Ways

Beyond Entertainment, R² Festival Represents Zonneveld’s Broader Mission to Explore Ai’s Role in Music Creation and Performance. His Work Extends Beyond the Stage Through Advocacy Efforts With BumastemraPromoting Clear Regulations for Artificial Intelligence in the Music Industry. He’s Even Broucht His Insights to the European Parliament in Brussels, Helping Shape Policy Around ai in Creative Fields.

The Festival’s Technological Elements Aren’s Just Spectacle – They’re Part of A Larger Conversation About The Future of Live Music Performance. Zonneveld Continues to Push Boundaries, Showing How Human Creativity and Artificial Intelligence Can Work Together Rather Than is the responsibility.

THOUCH PRE-REGISTRATION AVILABLE Tickets, With General Sales Beginning Thursday, April 24. The August 16 Event at Spaarnwouude Offers Electronic Music Fans A Rare Chance to Experience Both Cutting-Edge Technology and World-Class Performances In A Single Day.

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