Laurent Garnier set to host a Cod3 QR anniversary party

As the summer comes to an end, Laurent Garnier returns to Maastricht’s Muziekgieterij, only this time he has called in a crack team of personally selected dancefloor destroyers to cover all basses. Gathering together artists from house, techno, electro and beyond, the Cod3 QR party vibe will be given a diverse genre polish from label affiliates such as Bel Air LTD (aka Mirko Loco), Carlos Nilmmns (live), DJ Deep, Hilit Kolet, Marco Bailey, Oliver Way & Dany Rodriguez, The Last Souldancer (aka ROD), Voltaire (live), The QR Chill Crew and of course Mnsr. Garnier himself – with two DJ sets!

Playing alongside Laurent we have Swiss-born DJ/producer Bel Air LTD (aka Mirko Loko) who dispenses sounds that take shape at an invigorating intersection between Detroit-inspired techno and the subtle stripped-down side of house. As a DJ, he’s played Detroit Electronic Music Festival, Miami WMC, Circoloco in Ibiza, Sven Väth’s Cocoon Club in Frankfurt and the best clubs in Berlin, while recent productions include an EP on Loco Dice’s Desolat imprint and a solo album on Luciano’s Cadenza.

Not one to be missed is a live set from versatile producer Carlos Nilmmns. Carlos has become synonymous with an eclectic but often deep and sensual sound of jazzy house, influenced by the traditions of Chicago and Detroit. In the past, he’s released on some of the best-of-breed labels in the world including Circus Company, Cocoon, Ornaments, KMS, Planet E and Dopewax.

Joining him is Parisian deep house authority, DJ Deep, the French techno and house producer and DJ who runs the Deeply Rooted label, formerly Deeply Rooted House. Outside of his own label, the music obsessive has continually brought new depths and dynamism to house and techno over the years having released on Rekids, Kaoz Theory, Tresor and of course, on his longtime DJ friend’s label, Cod3 QR.

Hilit Kolet is the London-based DJ and producer delivering an intense percussive blend of energetic jacking house music with razor-sharp technique on every release and throughout her high-octane DJ sets. Her finely-crafted update of Laurent Garnier’s underground classic ‘Crispy Bacon’ is loved by Laurent himself, who released it as a bonus track on his most recent album.

Of course, in need of little introduction we have the Cod3 QR grand fromage himself… the Cod3 Daddy… Laurent Garnier wrapping things up with not one but two DJ sets as he dons his ‘house’ and ‘techno’ hats with equal panache. A double-DJ serving that will be as emotional, surprising and downright funky as his recent set of fabric mixes!

Marco Bailey is somewhat considered an icon when it comes to techno and the dance music industry as a whole. It starts with a beat, and for Marco that as in the late 80’s. In 2024 he celebrated 35 years of music, a true achievement for someone who is an ambassador for the scene as well as an amazing DJ and producer.

EPM’s Oliver Way & Link Audio’s Dany Rodriguez have teamed up together numerous times in the studio with their hybrid techno/electro studio work so it’s no surprise to find the dymanic duo pairing up, this time behind the decks!

The Last Souldancer (aka ROD) is the new moniker from Benny Rodriguez who unveiled his new alias earlier this year on Cod3 QR. In his own words, Benny says: “The Lost Souldancer is about coping with the loss of what once was. Finding comfort in the invisible rather than what can be seen. Disconnect to connect in order to be loved rather than liked.”

After a number of acclaimed tracks and EPs, the southern newcomer on the French electronic scene, Voltaire will be releasing his debut album on Laurent Garnier’s COD3 QR label this year. On the 29 August he will hit us with a live set, unveiling freshly baked electro from his new sonic opus.

The line-up is: (alphabetical order)

Bel Air LTD (aka Mirko Loko)

Carlos Nilmmns (live)

Oliver Way & Dany Rodriguez

The Last Souldancer (aka ROD)

Voltaire (live)

The QR Crew Chill DJ set

Cod3 QR merch will be for sale in the bar / foyer area alongside music from The QR Crew.