Charlotte de Witte, the Return to Malaga of a 'Currency' of Techno That Never Fails

If you want a top-level party, mark this date: June 28. It's the day Charlotte de Witte returns to Malaga. ... The Belgian techno DJ and producer will once again headline a lineup featuring Sophie, as she did last summer, when she turned the Municipal Auditorium upside down. The festival organization revealed this awaited date on Wednesday. She will perform at Ogus Park, the former Cortijo Bacardí, transformed into a space to bring out the best in electronic music in terms of sound and visuals.

The arrival of Charlotte de Witte is one of the highlights of a summer that promises much. There are many dates and more artists. Few, however, can match the draw of the Belgian artist, who is accustomed to filling massive auditoriums around the world. Among her list of achievements is being the first woman to close a Tomorrowland.

This last point is not trivial. Especially considering how Charlotte de Witte started her career. At 17, she was already making a name for herself in Belgian clubs, a country where techno is law. When she began DJing, she did so under the pseudonym 'Raving George' so that the focus would be on her music and not her gender. At that time, female artists were still very scarce in the electronic scene.

By 2015, Charlotte de Witte fully embraced techno, leaving behind the last hints of electro-house. At that point, she also opted to use her first name and surname. That same year, her first work, 'Weltschmerz,' was released. It was a preview of what has been a common thread throughout her career: dark sounds, powerful basslines, and melancholic melodies.

Today, her accumulated experience speaks for itself. More than ten EPs and a place in the techno world's pantheon. Her mix of minimal and acid techno delights electronic music fans around the globe. Last summer's performance in Malaga, alongside Jeff Mills in a memorable lineup, was one for the history books. Hence, the widespread calls for a second dance.

It's all set. June 28 and also featuring Enrico Sangiuliano, Octave One, and Voigtman, among others. Presale is now active and available on Sophie's website (www.sophie.es).