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!