Whirling Dervish Presents

SASHA

FRANCESCA LOMBARDO

A decade of dance floors comes full circle. Sasha headlines our next 10YRs event, a generational force who has shaped house and techno. Francesca Lombardo as direct support, not just behind the decks. Her voice goes live, woven directly into her performance.

Both with extended sets.

This is going to feel massive through our brand new, fully immersive L-Acoustics sound system. Every low end, every detail, exactly as it was meant to be heard. This is the one we’ve been building.

// SASHA //
Is a pioneering British DJ, producer, and composer whose influence spans
over three decades of electronic music. Widely credited with shaping the progressive house
genre, he first rose to international prominence in the 1990s through seminal mix albums like
Renaissance: The Mix Collection and the Northern Exposure series with John Digweed. In 2000, he was voted the world’s No.1 DJ by DJ Mag.

Known for emotionally resonant, genre-blending sets, Sasha has headlined festivals like Glastonbury, Coachella, and Creamfields, and held iconic residencies at Twilo, Space Ibiza, and Fabric. His acclaimed Involver series redefined the boundaries between DJing and production, while studio albums like Airdrawndagger, Scene Delete, and LUZOSCURA showcased a cinematic, experimental edge.

Sasha has long embraced technology, famously debuting his custom Maven controller and Ableton Live setup during his groundbreaking 2005 Essential Mix at Maida Vale—a set now seen as one of the most innovative in BBC Radio 1 history. He later brought this hybrid approach to live audiences with Refracted: Live orchestral shows at London’s Barbican.

Through his label Last Night on Earth, Sasha continues to champion emerging talent and forward-thinking sounds. In 2022, he scored Genius: The Score for the immersive Da Vinci exhibition, further expanding his creative reach. He has also collaborated with FKA twigs on genre-blurring studio sessions, signalling a continued evolution into new artistic territory.

From underground raves to immersive art and global tours, Sasha remains a restless innovator whose work continues to inspire artists and audiences worldwide.

// Francesca Lombardo //
Has cultivated a sound of her own, one that represents her multi-disciplinary musical background and transcends the dance floor via an emotional narrative of dreamy soundscapes, stirring melodies and hypnotic rhythms.

Italian-born and classically trained, Francesca carved her path in electronic music. Criss-crossing the globe as a DJ and live performer, she’s played monumental shows including IMS Dalt Villa, Burning Man, Tomorrowland, Get Lost and Circoloco. In tandem Fracnesca has built up a formidable back-catalogue of music on esteemed labels: Crosstown Rebels, Mobilee, Leftroom, One Records and her own Echoe and Echolette imprints amongst others.

Always pushing boundaries in the name of creativity, Francesca’s live show sees orchestral ensembles of varying sizes perform her intricate productions, whilst her finesse as a DJ and undeniable vocal prowess further distinguish her from the crowd.

There’s no doubt that Francesca’s passion and drive for innovation in music serves as the fuel to keep her inspired and relevant, destined to soundtrack our lives for years to come.