Max HeyraudA handpicked guide to the local artists you can’t miss at this year’s edition of Fuinneamh.
Fuinneamh returns once again, bringing together some of the most exciting names in Ireland’s underground alongside international talent pushing sound to new frontiers. The festival celebrates everything from deep house to blistering techno, UK bass mutations to drum & bass warfare.
Efa O’Neil
The always genre-bending Efa O’Neil returns to Fuinneamh, this time on the Reclaim The Mainframe Stage. A crew and space that perfectly aligns with her eclectic approach—expect anything from the deepest shades of house, to smouldering 90s techno and trance, gritty breaks and more.
CULT
Forward-facing techno artist CULT makes his debut on the Ogham Stage at Fuinneamh. A trailblazer who surfs the outer edges of the techno canon without fear, CULT morphs dubstep, grime, techno, house, and garage while pushing sound design into uncharted territory. Expect the unexpected—this is an artist out to shock.
Talinho B2B Ayoxli
Two of Dublin’s finest minimal techno DJs, Talinho and Ayoxli, join forces for a stripped-back daytime set on Sunday. Rolling techno of the highest form, leaning into sci-fi-inspired futurism while staying true to the genre’s formative roots.
Rhyzine
Rhyzine lands on the ever-bouncing Keep Her Lit Stage with a party-starting, UK-influenced sound. High-octane and high-spirited, her sets weave everything from garage to jersey club, shaking the woods with bass-heavy energy.
Síofra
One of Ireland’s leading contemporary progressive-house artists, Síofra guarantees a unique journey every time she plays. A resident with Dublin Modular and Berlin’s Fandango, her prog-soaked sets are unpredictable and immersive—always a different story, always the goods.
Jenten B2B Taurean
Berlin-based duo Jenten and Taurean deliver bare-boned, soulful techno with a modern twist on classic dubby minimalism. Their relentless B2B matchup spins out fast-paced grooves with precision and drive.
Oisín OK
A rising maestro of hypnotic techno, Oisín OK was a standout at last year’s festival and has only sharpened his sound since. Warped, driving, and impact-focused, his precise selections guarantee a mind-bending journey.
UNDERDUB Soundsystem
A cornerstone of Dublin’s drum & bass scene, UNDERDUB Soundsystem at Fuinneamh is a rite of passage. With razor-sharp skills, flawless track selection, and a reputation for commanding the dancefloor, the crew delivers upfront, uncompromising DnB in its purest form.
High Fidelity
High Fidelity brings his rave-charged, electro-fuelled sound to Fuinneamh with a set that blends ghetto-tech, breaks and raw 808 energy. His style is unpredictable and built for dancefloor chaos, the kind that is unqiue to Fuinneamh. Expect warped vocals, pounding basslines and pure system-shaking power.
Ackerman
Deep, hypnotic, and cinematic, Ackerman has established himself as one of Dublin’s most forward-thinking selectors. A guiding presence in the Tengu, his sets flow from ambient textures into rolling techno and progressive soundscapes, always patient, always powerful, a precision honed from countless hours on both sides of the decks.