An All Night of heavy techno, curated by Ärder and Homegrown, two of the city's tastiest collectives, with a special visit from Funk Assault (Chlär & Alarico) and BASHKKA, plus local gems and immersive visuals. Join us on both floors of the SAT for a night of intense partying! Keep hydrated!
European DJs and producers Chlär and Alarico make their Montreal debut as Funk Assault duo, blending their raw and sophisticated approaches to transcendent sets between hardgroove and hypnotic techno. You’ll find them in the Espace SAT alongside Mike Larry, figurehead of Montreal’s underground techno scene and tastemaker behind the Ärder collective. Upstairs, the German BASHKKA, arriving directly from NYC, will turn the dome upside down with one of her sensually acerbic sets, while Homegrown resident Lia Plutonic will join Raef for a b2b between UK, deep and house.
Pass through our doors before 11pm and benefit from preferential rates (limited quantity)*.
*ticket scanning at the SAT entrance must be done before the deadline indicated on your ticket please anticipate the possible wait at the entrance and the related scan times our staff will not be held responsible for any delays latecomers will pay the difference with the general admission rate
Schedule
May 23, 2025 - 10pm to 6
Espace SAT and Satosphere
Bar service until 6am
Tickets
Entrance before 11pm (+tx and fees)
24.47$
General admission (+tx and fees)
40.37$
General admission - 4 tickets for 3 (+tx and fees)
Funk Assault is a duo project that brings together some of the most promising talents of the modern techno scene: Chlär & Alarico. Their music is a force to be reckoned with, blending Chlär's unique approach to the groove with the gritty sounds of Alarico's. Together, they create a music that is both wild and refined, both raw and sophisticated, all of which forms a synchronicity of mind that made their sets transcendental experiences. Their 4 hands Dj sets provide a truly immersive experience, as the duo crafts a unique sonic landscape, keeping the energy high and the dance floor packed, delivering a testament to their skill and dedication.
Mike Larry is a key figure in Montreal’s underground techno scene, known for his energetic sets and deep connection to the music. Over the years, he has built a strong reputation locally and internationally, becoming a regular at Stereo Montréal and performing at major events like ADE, BPM Mexico, and Selectors Barcelona. He has played alongside some of the best in the industry, including DVS1, Ben Klock, Freddy K, and Adiel. In addition to his DJing, Mike is the founder of the Ärder collective, which has been an important part of Montreal’s club culture since 2017. He is creating a platform for new and exciting techno artists with the launch of Arder Records in 2024.
From slaying the dancefloor with sensually acerbic sets to her ardent advocation of the cultural, political and de-colonial advancement of electronic music, BASHKKA is breathing fresh air into the scene with everything she sets her mind to. Irreversibly shaped by a decade living in new york and the black & brown trans women who inspired her truest incarnation, BASHKKA brings the flavour and authenticity of the big apple’s ballroom scene to every party she plays. from her hometown residency at munich’s blitz club to berghain’s panorama bar, where she’s quickly become a regular, her sets channel an intoxicating energy that’s self-professedly “cunt!” and on the other side of the booth, BASHKKA’s unapologetic integrity is echoed in her unwavering activism and commitment to her community.
Few others can transmute energy and disseminate love in such an impactful way as Montreal-based artist Lia Plutonic. Inspired by the beauties and complexities of the human experience, she hones in on soulful rhythms and rumbling bass across the spectrum of house and electronic music. Using these vibrations as a conduit for personal and communal healing, the Homegrown Harvest resident moves the body through the soul. She is recognized throughout the city for her performances at Piknic Electronik, Igloofest, Sans Soleil, Bar Datcha, and her monthly show on n10as radio. Armed with love energy and timeless dance tracks, Lia will take you by storm.
Nashville native Raef has found his way into the Montreal circuit through a multitude of styles and grooves, becoming a consistent presence at bars and raves around the city. Raef discovered solace in the rave scene of a city preoccupied with country music and is ready to bring some southern flavor. Formerly the music librarian and frequent host at CKUT radio, Raef explored music of all genres and now incorporates many sounds into each set. Specializing in all things UK, dub, and deep… you’ll get to moving.
Alex Vlair is a multidisciplinary 3D artist and VJ who creates work for advertising, installations, and events. His personal work gravitates towards dark, dream-like themes with an underlying hint of ancient and esoteric symbolism. He strives to capture a sense of a deeper coherent meaning for humanity, using the allure of virtual worlds to draw the audience into the here and now. Alex Vlair’s VJ sets are performed using the 3D software Notch, allowing pre-constructed 3D scenes to be manipulated in real-time. Focusing on colorful psychedelic mantra-like patterns mixed with lo-fi digital glitches, his visuals could be described as esoteric cyber-punk.
Active since 2001, TIND is a video art group renowned on the Montreal scene for having developed their own techniques for live audiovisual creation using errors. By hijacking common analog audio equipment such as the distortion pedal, TIND creates singular imagery that visually echoes the original sound material. Their live performance are laboratories for real time experimentation : a perfect mix of controlled improvisations with prepared interventions and mastered errors.