{"id":32472,"date":"2025-12-03T13:02:41","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T11:02:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xceed.me\/blog\/?p=32472"},"modified":"2025-12-03T13:02:44","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T11:02:44","slug":"beyond-the-mountain-festival-2025-artists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xceed.me\/blog\/en\/beyond-the-mountain-festival-2025-artists\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the artists taking the stage at Beyond the Mountain Festival 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Few events feel as anticipated as the start of the new year. <a href=\"https:\/\/xceed.me\/en\/swellendam\/event\/beyond-the-mountain-festival-1--194949?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=club&amp;utm_campaign=12112025-ENG-BeyondTheMountain-2025-NOV-W3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Beyond The Mountain<\/strong> <strong>Festival<\/strong><\/a><strong> 2025 <\/strong>knows just how important it is to gather for the occasion and celebrate the human connection, both with nature and between ourselves. But not only does nature accompany us into 2026, a huge lineup of artists is coming to soundtrack that very journey alongside us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/xceed.me\/en\/swellendam\/event\/beyond-the-mountain-festival-1--194949?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=club&amp;utm_campaign=12112025-ENG-BeyondTheMountain-2025-NOV-W3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">December 30th to January 1st<\/a><\/strong>, Beyond the Mountain Festival 2025 transforms Swellendam into a three-day playground for those who want their New Year\u2019s Eve to glow up in the presence of some good techno, trance, house and psy sounds. Leading the charge this year are an incredible selection of over 40 artists, including international and local acts, ready to bring their own twist to the mountain and local treasures. Here&#8217;s what you can&#8217;t miss!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"divination\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Divination<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/xceed.me\/en\/artist\/divination?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=artist&amp;utm_campaign=12112025-ENG-BeyondTheMountain-2025-NOV-W3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Divination<\/a><\/strong> is the psychedelic trance project of UK producer Daniel M. Thomas, also known as one-half of Antispin. Signed to South Africa\u2019s <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/exporecords\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Expo Records<\/a><\/strong>, he\u2019s spent nearly a decade crafting high-energy sets built around tight grooves, hypnotic hooks, and that unmistakable psy-tech pulse. With releases on heavyweight labels like Iono, Iboga, and Nano Records, and collaborations alongside Sonic Species, Avalon, and Yestermorrow, Divination\u2019s sound sits firmly at the frontlines of the psy scene. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-soundcloud wp-block-embed-soundcloud\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"DIVINATION | Expo Records Presents | 02\/09\/2023 by radiOzora\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?visual=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F1622757963&#038;show_artwork=true&#038;maxheight=1000&#038;maxwidth=1200\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"antispin\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Antispin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As the collaborative project of Divination and Octognoma,<a href=\"https:\/\/xceed.me\/en\/artist\/antispin?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=artist&amp;utm_campaign=12112025-ENG-BeyondTheMountain-2025-NOV-W3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <strong>Antisipin<\/strong><\/a> blends psychedelic trance with experimental sound. Since 2008, they\u2019ve been blasting dance floors worldwide at festivals like <strong>Ozora<\/strong> or <strong>Universo Paralello<\/strong> &amp; more. It was their debut album, <em>Cropped Circles<\/em> (2012), that set the tone for their evolving sound, and recent releases on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/trickmusicuk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trick Music UK<\/a><\/strong> showcase their knack for fusing intricate production with dancefloor energy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-soundcloud wp-block-embed-soundcloud\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Antispin - Live @ O.Z.O.R.A. 2014 Main Stage by OZORA Festival\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?visual=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F177811163&#038;show_artwork=true&#038;maxheight=1000&#038;maxwidth=1200\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"seth-schwarz-lydgen-live-set\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Seth Schwarz &amp; Lydgen (Live Set)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/xceed.me\/en\/artist\/seth-schwarz?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=artist&amp;utm_campaign=12112025-ENG-BeyondTheMountain-2025-NOV-W3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Seth Schwarz <\/a>&amp; Lydgen<\/strong> join forces to bring their unique twist to melodic techno. Seth Schwarz, with a classical music background, merges electronic beats with symphonic composition. Known for recording dozens of instrumental layers per production, his sets balance organic house with ambient electronica. Together with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lydgen_artist\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lydgen<\/a><\/strong>&#8216;s angelic vocals and mixing skills, they&#8217;ll deliver something hypnotic that will be nothing short of danceable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-soundcloud wp-block-embed-soundcloud\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"BURNING MAN 2023 - Seth Schwarz &amp; Lydgen as Artemides (live) - Playground Arrival Stage by Seth Schwarz\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?visual=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F1684961886&#038;show_artwork=true&#038;maxheight=1000&#038;maxwidth=1200\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"avem\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avem<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Swiss creator who rules both the audio and visual booth, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/xceed.me\/en\/artist\/avem?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=artist&amp;utm_campaign=12112025-ENG-BeyondTheMountain-2025-NOV-W3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AVEM<\/a><\/strong>, has a knack for house, downtempo and techno, with hints of Krautrock and hip-hop feels. Since 2017, he\u2019s been on the label radar with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/heimlichcrew\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Heimlich Musik<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lokdbasel\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LOKD<\/a><\/strong>, delivering live shows that combine synths, field recordings, acoustic experiments, and ethereal vocals alongside his striking visuals. If you hadn&#8217;t gathered, AVEM is guaranteed to stand out on the festival\u2019s signature stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-soundcloud wp-block-embed-soundcloud wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"AVEM *live for OCULTISMO FM 003 by AVEM\" width=\"1200\" height=\"450\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?visual=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Fplaylists%2F2091787735&#038;show_artwork=true&#038;maxheight=1000&#038;maxwidth=1200\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"abby-nurock\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Abby Nurock<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/xceed.me\/en\/artist\/abby-nurock?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=artist&amp;utm_campaign=12112025-ENG-BeyondTheMountain-2025-NOV-W3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Abby Nurock<\/a><\/strong> is a Johannesburg-based vinyl DJ and co-founder of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/samprecords\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SAMP Records<\/a><\/strong>. Since 2002, she\u2019s been spinning deep house, acid, disco, techno, and electronic grooves, and well, you name it. A veteran of festivals and clubs worldwide, Abby brings the local flavour to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/xceed.me\/en\/swellendam\/event\/beyond-the-mountain-festival-1--194949?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=club&amp;utm_campaign=12112025-ENG-BeyondTheMountain-2025-NOV-W3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beyond The Mountain<\/a><\/strong>, keeping dance floors alive with her <em>#StrictlyVinyl<\/em> ethos and analogue touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mr Vinyl Invites... Abby Nurock (@djnurocksa) #VinylOnly (Deep House \/ Electronica Set)\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2Ed_29kaFcU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"bongani-zulu\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bongani Zulu<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another heavyweight from South Africa\u2019s electronic scene, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/xceed.me\/en\/artist\/bongani-zulu?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=artist&amp;utm_campaign=12112025-ENG-BeyondTheMountain-2025-NOV-W3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bongani Zulu<\/a><\/strong>, has received warranted praise for his versatility and ability to excite the crowd by blending house grooves with jazz-fusion. Known for both his diligent introspection and residency at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/welovetoytoy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TOYTOY<\/a><\/strong>, he will keep listeners engaged from start to finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-soundcloud wp-block-embed-soundcloud\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Bongani Zulu @ TOYTOY - 10 May &#039;24 by Bongani Zulu\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?visual=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F1834610229&#038;show_artwork=true&#038;maxheight=1000&#038;maxwidth=1200\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"miles-from-mars\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Miles from Mars<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The dynamic duo of <strong>Max Kibble<\/strong> and <strong>Shane Renew<\/strong> bring a distinctly South African twist to psychedelic techno. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/xceed.me\/en\/artist\/miles-from-mars?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=artist&amp;utm_campaign=12112025-ENG-BeyondTheMountain-2025-NOV-W3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Miles from Mars<\/a><\/strong> drives their sets with hypnotic grooves, rich synth textures, and pounding basslines that have earned them the loyal following they have today. With years of combined experience, their sound blends seamlessly into a deep, melodic style \u2014 reflected in releases on labels like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/zenonrecords\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zenon Records<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/digital_structures\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Digital Structures<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Miles From Mars @ Boom Festival 2025 (Full Set Movie)\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4kVjiF3bYGs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"irshaad-s\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Irshaad.S<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cape Town\u2019s <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/xceed.me\/en\/artist\/irshaads?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=artist&amp;utm_campaign=12112025-ENG-BeyondTheMountain-2025-NOV-W3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Irshaad.S<\/a><\/strong> has carved his place in the underground with a sound that sits somewhere between dub techno, deep house, and hypnotic minimalism. As the founder of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/audio_imprint\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Audio Imprint<\/a><\/strong> and co-curator of the <strong>SlowDown<\/strong> <strong>series<\/strong>, the humble selector has fostered spaces that quietly reflect the same precision and depth found in his music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-soundcloud wp-block-embed-soundcloud\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Irshaad.S Opening set \/ CTEMF x LHF Pres Moodymann by Irshaad Samaai\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?visual=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F2043172313&#038;show_artwork=true&#038;maxheight=1000&#038;maxwidth=1200\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"headroom\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Headroom<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/headroomusic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Headroom<\/a><\/strong> is the long-running project of South African producer Adam Metcalfe, a name synonymous with the country\u2019s psychedelic trance scene. With over two decades in the game, he\u2019s crafted a signature progressive psy-trance sound that calls for a charismatic and humble dancefloor in equal measure. If you pay a visit to his set at <a href=\"https:\/\/xceed.me\/en\/swellendam\/event\/beyond-the-mountain-festival-1--194949?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=club&amp;utm_campaign=12112025-ENG-BeyondTheMountain-2025-NOV-W3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Beyond The Mountain<\/strong> <strong>Festival 2025<\/strong><\/a>, expect a ride through layered rhythms and interesting melodic turns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"HEADROOM (SA) @ Ozora Festival 2025\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/buS2M6OHHPQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-gray-50-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/xceed.me\/en\/swellendam\/event\/beyond-the-mountain-festival-1--194949?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=club&amp;utm_campaign=12112025-ENG-BeyondTheMountain-2025-NOV-W3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>tickets beyond the mountain<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/xceed.me\/en\/swellendam\/event\/beyond-the-mountain-festival-1--194949?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=club&amp;utm_campaign=12112025-ENG-BeyondTheMountain-2025-NOV-W3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/18182423\/PORTRAIT-Final_-1-819x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/18182423\/PORTRAIT-Final_-1-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/18182423\/PORTRAIT-Final_-1-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/18182423\/PORTRAIT-Final_-1-680x850.png 680w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/18182423\/PORTRAIT-Final_-1-1229x1536.png 1229w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/18182423\/PORTRAIT-Final_-1-1638x2048.png 1638w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/18182423\/PORTRAIT-Final_-1-500x625.png 500w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/18182423\/PORTRAIT-Final_-1-380x475.png 380w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/18182423\/PORTRAIT-Final_-1-800x1000.png 800w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/18182423\/PORTRAIT-Final_-1-1160x1450.png 1160w, https:\/\/images.xceed.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/18182423\/PORTRAIT-Final_-1.png 2160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Few events feel as anticipated as the start of the new year. 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