Dekmantel Festival Opening Concert

Dekmantel Festival opens its 2025 edition with a singular night inside one of Amsterdam’s oldest landmarks, the Oude Kerk. On July 30th, the historic church will resonate with the avant-garde soundscapes of Moritz von Oswald, a pivotal figure at the intersection of electronic innovation and sonic heritage. Known for his pioneering work in dub techno and explorations across minimalism, von Oswald continues to redefine ambient and rhythm, translating the architectural reverberations of the space into a site-specific concert that blurs boundaries between the sacred and the experimental.

This special performance acts as the threshold to Dekmantel’s week-long venture into the new and the unexpected. With its centuries-old acoustics and striking interiors, Oude Kerk becomes a vessel for both collective listening and solitary reflection. In this opening concert, Moritz von Oswald’s live set is poised to honour both the timeless qualities of the venue and the ever-evolving landscape of forward-thinking electronic music, setting the tone for what’s to come.