On May 2, Free Techno welcomes techno pioneer Joey Beltram to Union Square.
For nearly 4 decades, Joey has stood as a defining force in techno. In 1990, the timeless Energy Flash took the world by storm, a track that still hits with the same intensity today. With Mentasm, he introduced the now-iconic “hoover sound,” a churning synth pattern that embedded itself deep into techno’s DNA and continues to echo through the music.
His work across Warp, Tresor, Transmat, Nu-Groove, Harthouse, Drumcode, and R&S Records has helped shape techno at its core. Nearly 40 years in, that influence remains, from the world’s largest stages to the deepest corners of the underground.
Joining him, we have some familiar faces in San Francisco:
Max Gardner b2b Adra
Zachary Noel
Together, we gather in the heart of downtown San Francisco to create a new chapter for our city while paying respects to one of this music’s greatest architects. We’re thrilled to continue reviving and building this culture of vibrant expression in our beautiful home.
See you on the dancefloor!
FREE TECHNO will be welcoming LA Techno stalwart Truncate for our first-ever activation at Salesforce Park on August 23rd!
David Flores (Truncate) is well known for his pivotal role in shaping the Los Angeles techno world since the early 2000’s. He’s no stranger to performing on some of the world’s most iconic stages, including Berghain (Berlin), Fabric (London), Concrete (Paris), Womb (Tokyo), and Movement Festival (Detroit), to name just a few. Releases on prestigious labels such as Mote Evolver, Figure, Soma, and Blueprint throughout the years have solidified Flores’s presence as an internationally acclaimed artist. His label Truncate has become a globally recognized mainstay for deep, raw, and stripped-back techno since its inception in 2011, earning him support from the likes of Ben Klock, Marcel Dettmann, Chris Liebing, Speedy J, DVS1, Luke Slater, Ben Sims, and many more.
Joining him was a mix of new and familiar faces:
Adra
Saire
Zachary Noel
As always, FREE TECHNO was for the public and was intended to be enjoyed by community members from all walks of life. Attendees were asked to leave pets at home, as Salesforce Park did not allow animals. Refreshments were available at Barebottle Brewing, conveniently located on-site, as well as at various restaurants on the ground floor of the transit center.
The event was positioned as a safe and inclusive space for all to dance and express themselves freely. Attendees were encouraged to stay safe, support one another, and help transform the park into a culturally enriching hub for self-expression and community.
It’s that time again, in collaboration with the San Francisco Parks and Recreation Department, we present you with an afternoon of FREE TECHNO at the historic Golden Gate Park Bandshell!
This edition proudly features four proper techno sets and a massive custom Meter sound system designed by Perrin Meyer himself, positioned in the heart of Golden Gate Park. If that wasn’t enough, this event is all-ages and absolutely free of charge to the public.
Golden Gate Park Music Concourse Bandshell,
75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118
Oct 19th, 2024
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
All ages
Flat, paved venue for easy wheelchair and scooter access
Early arrival is strongly recommended if driving to avoid traffic and secure preferred parking
