SLIMEFEST 010 with Bluetoof

Despite having garnered a steadfast reputation for his eclectic, fluid sets packed with hearty bass and forward-thinking percussion, alongside support from a consortium of the underground's brightest — Bluetoof is anything but riding the wave of his success. Instead, this South London-based DJ, producer, and label head is an artist in a state of metamorphosis, looking to redefine his work and explore his own identity. Born in Scotland, but raised in Kent, Bluetoof - aka Ben Farjani - was exposed to an "eclectic mix" of music from his parents, who had worked within Glasgow's clubbing industry in the '90s — US garage, house, R&B, "lots of hip hop.

BUSYBOI has been making waves with his unique taste for music selection that effortlessly blends irregular grooves from House, Techno, Trance, and even Leftfield Bass. BUSYBOI is keen to make a masterful blend of unusual elements, creating compounds of organic and spiritual sounds that always keep the audience guessing. BUSYBOI is a force to be reckoned with on the dance floor. In 2019, BUSYBOI decided to organize the music collective THÜR alongside Subez Yeti and Adipta. Since then, he has been an active member of the local underground scene. He has performed in various Asian venues, including supporting Mars89 (JP) on tour in China. BUSYBOI is poised to become a household name in the electronic music scene with his unparalleled talent and passion for music. BUSYBOI persevered through the COVID pandemic to release his debut EP 'Tribe Exploring', which received positive feedback. He recently performed a mini tour to celebrate the release in Hong Kong and Macau. He has also been invited to be the support act for B E N N (TW / Over my body) and The Glitch Mob (US) in June, highlighting his versatility as an artist and his eagerness to explore new opportunities.

SLIMEFEST resident and co-founder, Hong Kongç Fry Up is a Hong Kong-based DJ and co-founder/resident of SLIMEFEST. He is best known for his blend of euphoria and catharsis, taking heavy influence from the prog-house, acid, and electro titans in Europe and sprinkling his findings around the HK underground circuit. The result of his time on the dancefloor is a set that never settles for one sound - as he strives to seamlessly weave through richly textured soundscapes. From downtempo to baile, electro to house; all while remaining both versatile and intentional - shifting from patience to eclecticism when the time is just right. In addition to SLIMEFEST, Fry Up has shared the decks with some of Hong Kong’s most exciting figures, including Busyboi, Casey Anderson, and TENG, as well as renowned international selectors such as Yung Singh (UK) and Hainafromchina (Normiecorp).

HRD.ept is a HK-based DJ and co-founder of the collective SLIMEFEST. Born in Singapore and honed his craft and sound via London, HRD.ept glides through genres with diverse sounds and styles to reflect his particular interest in electronic music histories. Having played in multiple venues around the Hong Kong underground circuit alongside some of the most innovative selectors from the city, HRD.ept is establishing himself as a mainstay, from percussive and dark to frenetic and heavy across the sonic landscape. He co-founded collective and promoters SLIMEFEST, Hong Kong’s safe haven for all things fast and heavy, sprawled across warehouse venues from the South Islands and into the New Territories. Sweaty, dark, and a reflection of the at times overwhelming state of the city, SLIMEFEST has emerged as a pillar of the ever-changing sonic culture of the city, sharing the stage with international powerhouses such as DJ G2G, Hainafromchina, and Shawn Cartier and a monthly resident slot on FM.BELOWGROUND.