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SXM FESTIVAL x NEXUS ARTISTS in association with SYNERGY SESSIONS *LIVE* proudly present:
"DESTINATION SXM" (A-Z)
HARRY ROMERO
BAMBOSSA || DEFECTED RECORDS || ARMADA MUSIC || BLACK BOOK || SUBLIMINAL || CROSSTOWN REBELS || HOT CREATIONS - NYC, NY
“To make it in 2024, you must be original! Get back to song writing! And make something that will last more than 5 days. Otherwise, we are just painting by numbers and that’s boring.”
In the beginning, Jack had a groove. And thanks to heavyweight house heroes like Harry Romero, that groove is now back. Harry, in case you missed the musical memo, is a house music legend with classic club cuts like ‘Tania’, ‘Night @ The Black’ and ‘I Go Back’ with Robert Owens under his belt, but really that’s just the tip of the iceberg as his current catalogue will attest. Harry’s 2021 saw releases and remixes on labels from Crosstown Rebels to Hot Creations and Classic Recordings, and 2022 and 2023 saw him release on Defected for the first time since the mighty ‘Revolution’. 2024, meanwhile, will see him follow up his ’23 summer smash ‘Fool for Love’ with a second release on Chris Lake’s Black Book imprint. He’s also signed a multi-single deal with Defected.
See, from then to now, Harry represents one thing: and that’s pure quality. His inspirations growing up tell the same story. From the mid to late 80s he listened to Tony Humphreys on the radio and followed Todd, Masters At Work and Fingers Inc. So, with the full backing of Defected and Classic, it’s now Harry’s time to shine all over again. He’s released the Kölsch/Pete Tong approved (not to mention the Beatport-trouncing, Afro-House number one) ‘Afro Horn’ on Crosstown Rebels, as well as remixes of ‘Tania’ from Honey Dijon and remixes of his own for Jack Back and CeCe Rogers and Danny Tenaglia. Friends for (club) life, his Danny Tenaglia association with ‘Don’t Turn Your Back’ on Hot Creations was a major success: he also found time to chat to Honey Dijon to discuss their incredible respective careers in house and released on Cecille with ‘Mood Vision’, a singular and super-distinctive house instrumental that was supported by Honey Dijon and Luciano alike and was another Beatport success. With the epic and spiritual sequel to ‘Afro Horn’, ‘It’s You’ having now dropped as well as ‘It Hurts’ on Crosstown, the more eagle-eyed among you will have noticed his name on Honey Dijon’s new artist album. In short, he has become the go-to remixer for house remixes once again and there’s plenty more ahead.
So, what’s his ethos now? Simple! To wave his own flag and in 2023 he scored another major hit with ‘Fool for Love’ which was a bonafide smash on radio and on streaming platforms and featured vocals from UK songstress Leo Wood: the track was called ‘Fool for Love.’ They even found time to perform the song together in Barcelona. It was a moment.
“I know what I’m capable of in the studio and behind the decks. Harry 2.0, this is my renaissance! “He’s had a career that now runs across two decades but also recognizes that “this is a rebirth, not a remix.” It’s also about reaching a new generation with a catalogue that speaks for itself. “’Tania’ is still being played by Loco Dice and Luciano. It’s not easy to do something with ‘Tania’, he notes. “Obviously, what Honey Dijon handed in was unbelievable. She knows the original from Danny Tenaglia playing it in the city and she made it harder and tougher while also being something standing on its own.” Make no mistake, 2021 and 2022 may be a crazy world but we’ve now come out of the dark and Harry’s has steered his way through with skill and dexterity. Releasing the House Masters comp with Defected, then, was the cherry on the proverbial cake.
With a slew of releases to come on Defected and DFTD this year, not to mention the follow-up to ‘Fool For Love’ on Black Book – which we can reveal is called ‘Play Some Rave For Me’, the color of the future couldn’t look less painting by numbers for Harry: and thank goodness for that.
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JULIAN PRINCE
MILE END || KINDISH || ABRACADABRA || SUBLEVEL MUSIC || LOOT RECORDINGS || 01FRBL - SAINT MARTIN
From the warm shores of Saint Martin, Julian Prince is the visionary behind SXM Festival, a gathering that brings global electronic music culture to the Caribbean. A DJ with a deep-rooted passion for house music, Julian has honed his craft since the late ‘90s, building a reputation for sets that blend groove, warmth, and an edge of exploration. His journey began in the Montreal underground, where he was a staple before expanding into the international. Through everything he does, Julian aims not just to entertain but to create an experience that celebrates connection, community, and the transformative power of music. With releases on 01FRBL, Kindisch, Abracadabra, Sublevel, Loot Recordings and soon on Diversions & Fraublau.
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SINCA
ANJUANA DEEP || ALL DAY I DREAM || WHEN WE DIP XYZ || DAYS LIKE NIGHTS - MONTREAL, QC
Hailing from Montreal, SINCA brings a unique blend of her French-Canadian and Peruvian roots into her music, crafting an experience that resonates globally. Establishing herself as a rising star, she made her mark on the international circuit through recognition from influential labels such as Bedrock, Anjunadeep, All Day I Dream, Days Like Nights and more.
With a distinctive style nestled between house, progressive and melodic techno, Sinca's sets create unforgettable moments in diverse settings, in both intimate and expansive spaces. Her musical journey has left an indelible mark on iconic venues and festivals, including Coachella (Do Lab), Burning Man, Brooklyn Mirage, Stereo, Electric Island, Papaya Playa Project, SXM Festival, Piknic Electronik, Osheaga, Sziget Festival, Akasha Ibiza, Anjunadeep Events and more. Sharing stages with industry titans like John Digweed, Lee Burridge, Sasha, Kölsch, LP Giobbi, and Eli & Fur, Sinca is solidifying her presence in the global music scene.
Selected as one of the top 20 artists to watch in 2024 by Dancing Astronaut, SINCA's journey is a testament to her creativity and musical skill. As she explores new musical territories, keep a keen eye on her, for she is destined to leave a lasting impact.
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SUPPORT (A-Z)
ELLIOTT MATOS
SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS || ADE/GDE – NYC, NY
JUSTIN R.E.M.
NEXUS ARTISTS || SUNDAY NIGHT MASS - VT
MITCH ALMOND
AQUATIC UNDERGROUND - VT
VETICA
NO FUN INTENDED - VT
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EVENT DETAILS
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TICKET INCLUDES “VERMONT ELECTRONIC MUSIC INDUSTRY MIXER” & PRE-PARTY, featuring DJs, CHAMPAGNE & LIGHT HORS D’OEUVRES SERVED @ 8:00 P.M. until 10:00 P.M.
TICKETING:
EVERY ticket purchaser will be entered into a grand prize drawing for *either a pair of festival passes for this years’ SXM FESTIVAL, happening on the beautiful island of Saint Martin, March 12th – 16th 2025 OR a complete software package good for one year, courtesy of SOUNDTOYS!!
$30.00 ADV // $38.00 D.O.S
>>> 21+ EVENT >>>
ONLINE:
www.seetickets.com
**Grab tickets during business hours @ the Nectar’s bar and pay NO ticketing fees!!**
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EVENT PRODUCTION:
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LIGGY LIGHTS // EYELINGUAL VISUALS // SERGEI USHAKOV // NEXUS ARTISTS
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8:00 P.M. – 2:00 A.M.
THE ELECTRIC LOUNGE @ NECTAR’S
188 MAIN STREET || BURLINGTON, VT 05401
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EVENT LINKS:
www.sxmfestival.com
www.soundcloud.com/harryromero
www.linktr.ee/harryromeroofficial
www.facebook.com/choo1873
www.facebook.com/DefectedRecords
www.facebook.com/@SxmFestival
www.Instagram.com/harryromeroofficial
www.anjunadeep.com/us/artists/172778-sinca
www.beatport.com/artist/sinca/1002167
www.facebook.com/sincaofficial/
www.soundcloud.com/sincaofficial
www.instagram.com/sinca_official
www.ra.co/dj/sinca
www.facebook.com/julianprince
www.instagram.com/julianprincesxmf
www.soundcloud.com/julian-prince
www.linktr.ee/aqug
www.vetica.us
www.open.spotify.com/artist/4BxLMJpHz5DhazMstfsQZR
www.soundcloud.com/vetica_music
www.vetica-music.bandcamp.com/
www.beatport.com/artist/vetica/1057612
www.youtube.com/@vetica-music
www.instagram.com/vetica_music
www.Instagram.com/acquaticunderground
www.sleepinggiantmusic.com
www.linktr.ee/nexusartists
www.nexusartists.com
www.liveatnectars.com
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Lounge, 188 Main St, Burlington, VT 05401-8311, United States,Burlington, Vermont
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