Red Bull Elektropedia presents: Bonzai Records

This year marks the 25th anniversary of one of Belgium’s most iconic dance labels: Bonzai. The importance this local powerhouse had on ravers and dancefloors worldwide was just astonishing. Multiple generations of fans have grown up with these timeless classics that span from trance to progressive, or the sturdier electronic genres. From bringing out the first record to ultimately becoming a global force with around a dozen sub-labels and hundreds of releases to date, Bonzai have engraved themselves in the definitive history of dance music. To mark this special occasion that is a quarter century of Bonzai, Red Bull Elektropedia has teamed up with the guys behind this legendary institution to bring you this exclusive one hour documentary, showing you the story of the record label and the worldwide impact it had on the electronic music scene.

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Resident Advisor
July 5, 2023
“If an institution like Tresor goes down a second time, it would be a catastrophe, and nobody will be safe. Everybody will go down.” After the fall of the Berlin Wall, techno in Germany became a symbol of cultural unity and freedom, transcending societal divisions. The genre provided an outlet for expression, fostering a sense of communal identity and serving as a soundtrack for the reunification era. Tresor, a pioneering techno club, was a cultural beacon that united people from diverse backgrounds and played a key role in shaping Berlin’s electronic music scene. The closure of iconic club Tresor in 2005 led to challenges, but techno culture persisted, adapting in new spaces.

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