Renowned Danish DJ and producer Kölsch steps from behind the decks and into the limelight with the announcement of his brand new live ‘Kölsch and the Machine Tour’ and accompanying album, KINEMA. Together, the project sees Kölsch return to the emotional core of his artistry, reimagining classic cuts from his renowned catalog through an innovative live lens. Step into the machine on October 23 when the new tour kicks off at Amsterdam Dance Event, with pre-sale tickets for all shows on sale July 30.
The new tour invites fans deep into the creative mind of Kölsch, exploring the ever-blurring line between man and machine. In a radical evolution of his live format, he will bring core elements of his personal studio to the stage, using an array of modular systems to breathe new life into catalog favorites like ‘Grey,’ ‘Loreley,’ ‘Goldfisch,’ and ‘All That Matters’, each story revisited through the raw, expressive language of analog.
Supporting the tour is Kölsch’s new album KINEMA, set for release in October, which embodies the very same analog ethos as the live show. A Greek translation of ‘movement’ or ‘to move’, the album symbolizes Kölsch’s musical evolution and growing artistic voice over the years.
Kölsch says:
“‘KINEMA’ is a reflection of my journey as an artist,” “It’s about revisiting the music that shaped my career and giving it new life, creating a unique experience that blends nostalgia with innovation. Performing live allows me to connect with the audience in a way that’s deeply personal.”
With a career defined by introspective melodies and genre-defining productions, Kölsch has long stood at the forefront of melodic techno. Together with KINEMA, ‘Kölsch and the Machine’ cements his reputation as an artist unafraid to innovate, inviting fans inside the creative circuitry to experience his music in its most raw and immediate form. Get your pre-sale tickets for the tour on July 30 at 10 am BST / 11am CET and keep an eye out for more details around KINEMA in the coming weeks.
About Kölsch
Through a fusion of production mastery and deeply emotive techno, Kölsch has become one of the genre’s most singular voices. Building towards his upcoming ‘Kölsch and the Machine’ live tour and accompanying KINEMA album, he continues to be one of the scene’s most defining and beloved figures. With a career spanning genres, global festival stages, and collaborations on his own label IPSO with artists like Michael Mayer, Tiga, and Sasha, Kölsch’s sound bridges raw vulnerability and electronic power. Raised in Copenhagen’s Christiania commune, he draws on a lifetime of artistic exploration to create music that feels both universal and deeply personal, a vision perhaps best captured in his unforgettable Cercle set atop the Eiffel Tower.
