Kruder & Dorfmeister Play The K&D Sessions Live

• Time:

  • Sun 17.8.2025 19:00

• Address:

  Huvila
  Eläintarhantie 8
  00530 Helsinki

• Tickets:

  50,90 € (Lippu.fi)

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Event Introduction

Austrian DJ and producer duo Kruder & Dorfmeister’s 1998 album The K&D Sessions redefined the concept of remix albums. Peter Kruder and Richard Dorfmeister’s groundbreaking release set a new standard for what a compilation album could achieve. Often compared to DJ Shadow’s Endtroducing as one of the most significant atmospheric albums of the 1990s, K&D Sessions seamlessly blends elements of hip-hop, dub, jazz, and downtempo. The album features remixes of tracks by Depeche Mode, Bomb the Bass, and Roni Size, alongside original compositions by the duo. AllMusic has called it “the most blissfully blunted music the world has ever heard,” and Spin magazine listed the million-selling album among its Top 20 Albums of 1999.

Kruder & Dorfmeister have been influencing the music scene since the early 1990s. Their distinctive sound combines downtempo, trip-hop, dub, and jazz influences. Their musical approach has always been pioneering and independent, and they launched their careers by releasing music through their own label, G-Stone Recordings, which quickly became a well-known name in the alternative music scene.

Richard Dorfmeister is also known for his Tosca project, where he explores minimalist and melodic downtempo textures alongside Rupert Huber. Peter Kruder, on the other hand, is recognized for his diverse solo work and numerous remixes and productions for artists such as DJ Hell and Bebel Gilberto.

At Helsinki Festival, the duo will perform The K&D Sessions album in its entirety live, accompanied by a full band. This concert offers a rare opportunity to experience their music in a new format, where deep rhythms and organic sounds take center stage. Kruder & Dorfmeister have always embraced experimentation and creativity, and now their iconic album comes to life in a truly unique way.

More information:

Doors: 17.30
Kruder & Dorfmeister: 20.30

Age limit: 18

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Accessibility

-Disabled access: Ramped access at main entrance. Box office fully accessible.
-Disabled toilet (please note that the toilet is not fitted with an alarm).
-Wheelchair seating/event: 4 (more seating may be available depending on the nature of the show). Accompanying assistant addmitted without extra charge.
-Induction loop.
-Grounded outlet available in the seating area.