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An electrifying duet from this pair in a stunning setting: The UNESCO World Heritage former coal mine at Zollverein.

A leading proponent of underground techno since the early 2000s and a major influence in electronic music in his native Spain since the early 1990s, Oscar Mulero performs in Stone Techno at the cavernous post-industrial space of the Zollverein near Essen.

Techno giants Rødhåd and Vril perform from the post-industrial space of the Ruhr Museum.

SHDW and Stojche deliver a powerful, cutting-edge sound at Stone Techno 2025.

With its gloomy songs, this band delivers the ideal soundtrack for a stroll in the depths of night.

Ronan Harris has been working on this project since 1990, laying the foundations for the pop of the future.

Ana Frango Elétrico has emerged from the indie scene as the new figurehead of Brazilian groove.

Tarta Relena takes a gentle stroll through futuristic sounds and traditional Catalan harmonies.

Oomph have been playing dark rock since the late 80s. The trio's new album is entitled Richter und Henker, meaning ‘Judge and Executioner.’

How can we have more fulfilling sex? Ronja von Rönne meets couples and singles who have reinvented their sexuality.

Was everything better in the past? Twist meets nostalgia enthusiasts to find out.

Opened in 1932, the art deco cinema is a major venue for film premieres with its huge auditorium.

To speed up deportations, the EU is set to authorise detention centres beyond its borders.

How can we age well? Ronja von Rönne trys to find out by talking to chimney sweep Norbert Skrobek, who is close to retirement and Monika Gutte who defies age with a zest for life

The UN is in crisis as its Special Rapporteur accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza. Will Palestine be its downfall?

Schumann, Prokofiev and Mozart are on the programme with pianist Elisabeth Leonskaja as soloist, conducted by Iván Fischer.

Inspired by 19th century Spain’s cigar makers, Humo pays tribute to these women in dance and song.

The Lichtburg Essen is a grand old cinema with a turbulent history.

To compete with the glamourous cities of the West, Warsaw commissioned inventive neon lighting across the city.