ZW FOUREVER

FOOD ALL OVER THE PLACE

Food is an integral part of ZW. We serve lunch, self-baked cakes and a diverse range of easy bites in the evening. During our festival we always dedicate one day to food, for the third time we transform Halle into a yummy place to hang out, eat and drink. There will be a Creperie, Taberna Coração, Wine by Paul Blume from Zürich, Merguez by Guezstar, Hot Sauces from our Kitchen. 

The event itself is free, food will be paid at the vendors. 
Food all over the place, four you, four me, four us and fourever!

Hannah Heartbreak

with harp

Hannah Heartbreak normally explores textures in harsh noise, but not this time.

Diffusion

Installation by
Lukas Matthys, Simon Lanz, Hannah Dal Cero

Particles disperse in liquids. Light scatters through fog. Shapes dissolve into shifting patterns. Sound spreads in layers that overlap and blur.

Lara Stoll

Lara Stoll presents a ‘Lesung Plus’! Texts and narration intertwine with instruments, which the artist masters to varying degrees – specially conceived for the ZW. (in german)

Les Reines Prochaines

Les Reines Prochaines perform in Zurich for the first time their new project «  Scissor*hood  ». The concert performed by les reines (Muda Mathis, Fränzi Madörin, Sus Zwick ) features songs from their latest album, performative numbers and typographic projections from their in-house video studio. 
We tailor the world to suit ourselves. Scissors stand for skill and drive, for independent, self-determined work and life, and for that you need scissors, because they are the tools for doing it yourself. Scisser*hood means sisterhood with scissors, and scissor sisterhood means doing things together and knowing how.!

Poetik P - Pluriverse of pussibilities

The POETiK P team creates a sensual performance – a dedication to their pulsating bodies, a celebration of poetic demands, indeed: a protest song for sexual self-determination! The pearl represents material, metaphor and motto: delicate and desirable like the clitoris, yet strong enough to weave itself into a resilient network. In this way, different perspectives are linked and form a self-determined language of sexualities. Through dance and spoken word, a space is created – the pluriverse of pussybilities – reminiscent of a feminist strip club and inviting the audience to become part of it.

Initiated by Donya Speaks, POETiK P has been working and researching in various formats in Switzerland and Rwanda since 2022. The artists – Aline Amike, Soukey, Nina Balmer, Souzy Muisha, Natacha Muziramakenga, Julia Urech, Nina Jaun, Eulalie Déguénon and Donya Speaks – live and work between Bern, Zurich, Kigali and Goma. They question Euro-patriarchal narratives about their sexuality(ies) and seek to understand and transform them in a cultural-historical context. How can one find (or reinvent) one's own language? What does it take to be transnational and feminist?

Sex is good (but have you tried?)

Understanding the difficulties on speaking about sex, Katya Vavrynchuk and Zora Rohr gather in Pluto to create an easy, comfortable atmosphere, which allows uncertainty and vulnerability to take place.

As we hope for a better future with sex education in it, we understand, that t a l k I n g helps. We believe that bringing up sex talks to people’s ears and faces, popularising and normalizing this practice, will break the cranky stigmas around this topic.

We aren’t sex experts (except that we all love to have sex), but we believe, that to contribute to breaking the stigmas you don’t necessarily need to be one. In fact, we all are experts, of our own sex journeys. A few topics for a discussion will be chosen based on the public survey.

This is a hybrid on-spot event taking place in Pluto, at the same time transmitted online on the Pluto Radio.

SLIGHTLY MAD FASHION NIGHT

We invite you to SLIGHTLY MAD FASHION NIGHT – a counterpoint to the fucked-up, capitalist fashion world. A space where people can show their work and try things out, regardless of their education, level of fame, financial resources or aesthetic.
The artistic autonomy of the designers and performers meets an equally independent and experimental sound and spatial concept by NUVOL3NUVOL3 and an opening performance by ALLE BEIDE.

NUVOL3NUVOL3 is a free spirit, musician, spatial and life artist. In a collective process, she will develop atmospheric, experimental bangers with distinctive, hypnotic motifs to accompany the looks and performances and implement them live at the show.

ALLE BEIDE make costumes for bands and performances, as well as one-off pieces for the catwalk and everyday wear. They work on pieces for the HOSENLADEN in Zurich
Wollishofen, organise fashion shows, stage their own performances and pass the time with other playful activities.

Tuğba

Smooth, sexy and dazzling – Tuğba plays music that moves and touches you. Between driving beats and electrifying vibes, a flow emerges, striking both the heart and body.

Saharaa

From ratched and jersey to rap, afrobeat and baile funk. Saharaa lures you onto the dance floor with her unique blend of black music. She comes from a family of griots, West African historians and storytellers through music and dance. Inspired by her own history as a woman of color and a griotte, Saharaa’s selections blow the long-awaited wind of change through the audience. Let yourself be carried away by the unmistakable and exuberant atmosphere, feel the music and dance, dance, dance!

Gaga

Gaba aka Gaga has become somewhat of a household name for funky good time sounds at schampar scheps. His baile funk and reggeaton inspired House sets are guaranteed to fire up a room and make people dance. The bright and exuberant energy he brings to the dancefloor is highly contagious - and leaves you wanting more.

Vinyl Flohmi

Another year, another record.

Like every year, we are hosting a vinyl flea market in our hall at ZW.
Bring your gems & your rarities. Place is limited; first come, first serve.

13h _____ Vendors Doors
14h-18h_ Flohmi

https://zw-fourever.ch/acts/vinyl-market

Trax Kurier from Format Records Zurich

Listening session from 16 until 18h during the Flohmi

Four years ago, it all began with an old, fire-red firefighter bus that he transformed into a traveling record shop with his own hands. What started as a crazy, heart-driven idea quickly turned into something bigger: now, in the third year of running his own record store in Zurich, Matteo shares his passion for music and vinyl with a growing community of like-minded souls.

Yunus Findus

Listening session from 14 until 16h during the Flohmi

The music-listening carpet likes fruit. Cucumbers & carrots too. In his day to day as jazz booker at Moods, he reads and writes countless artist bios, which is why he is committed to a world without curly parsley.

A tour of the ZWZ with the Raumbörse

What is ZW ? What is ZWZ ? What is the Josef-Areal ?
A tour of the Zwischennutzung with the Raumbörse

The temporary use of the former Zentralwäscherei facility is to be extended until 2035. If the final funds of use of the areal will be submitted to voters later this year, the temporary use of the space was reconducted last month by the City Council.

ZW is part of ZWZ, and we know that this is confusing sometimes. Our Verein, Zentralwäschrei, is an alternative cultural center at the Ground Floor of the ZWZ. It has a restaurant/bar, and two other rooms that offer a diverse program, but the ZWZ building does not stop at ZW, and many other associations and creatives are also in the building.


So, what does this Zwischennutzung actually entail? Raumbörse, which is the organ of the city that oversees the areal, will give a tour through the building through exciting studios such as the Bitwäscherei, Recreazz, and many more.

Meeting at 16:00 next to the bar in the Kleinwäscherei (restaurant)

https://www.raumboerse-zh.ch/

None Of Them

Michal Holy and Zainab Lascandri known as the music duo None Of Them have created their own brand in their twelve years of working together. After releasing four albums, numerous music videos, and live concerts, None Of Them is back on the scene following a break from releasing music. 'Ghettotape' is their new musical series with a lot of attitude and a clear stance in the context of their worldviews. Ghettotape is a tribute to their musical sources of knowledge, from which they draw their inspiration and skills. It's a dynamic universe rooted in various DIY and subcultures. None Of Them's music continues to emancipate itself from categories and their boundaries.

ECHT!

The Brussels-based quartet thrives on precision and chemistry: four minds and eight hands working as one. Their instrumental music raises more questions than it answers, pulling listeners into hypnotic, trance-like states where rhythm and melody merge, making individual instruments almost unrecognizable. After their groundbreaking debut EP Douf (2019) and acclaimed albums INWANE (2021) and Sink-Along (2023), ECHT! is back with their most daring release yet: Boilerism. On this new record, they push beyond their signature bass-heavy sound, exploring faster tempos and embracing genres like acid, drum’n’bass, footwork, and UK garage. While the grooves hit harder and the rhythms get more mechanical, their flair for the unpredictable remains, with tracks that twist, turn, and surprise at every moment. Boilerism is both a celebration and a reinvention — an ode to club culture, to the energy of live music, and to the thrill of experimentation.

Mojoe

Rooted in the experimental scene, resident on TRNSTN radio (Fribourg) and Egregore radio (Toulouse), Lausanne-based artist Mojoe explores processes of (de)construction that shape her work as both artist and curator. As a DJ, there's something primitive about the progression of her sets. From foggy dub to mind-bending spirals, spanning the entire spectrum of bass music, Mojoe plays with half/double tempo shifts to keep the audience gripped, never letting go of the thread.

Braises de Velours

Braises de Velours quickly made a name for herself on the nightlife scene in French-speaking Switzerland with her energy and sense of rhythm, gaining recognition through standout performances at iconic venues such as Usine, Zoo, and Gravière.

Influenced by bass music, jungle, breakbeat sounds with some Latinx references,, Braises de Velours creates unique sets, blending powerful rhythms with mysterious atmospheres inspired by the UK. Her ability to read the crowd and maintain an enchanting vibe has earned her a solid place in the local scene, including representing Zoo during their European tour celebrating its 25th anniversary.

Kasma

Kasma is a music producer and DJ from Bern, where he is part of the resident team at his home club Intransformation.space. Outside of nightlife, he works for Studio Zimoun and contributes to the realisation of their sound installations. Musically, he has recently appeared with live sets in which he processes his observations on hardcore and grime, but also those on trance and drones. In general his productions have a strong focus on bassweight and roughness without losing approachability.

Jan Loup

Jan Loup is a producer, DJ, and sound technician since 2018, creating her sonic magic from a secluded hut in Toulouse, France. Her sets are an intense exploration of sound, blending modern dubstep, dark drum and bass, percussive halftime, and herbaceous tribe into peripheral sonic collages. These sets, rich in texture and energy, go beyond mere music; they extract new meanings and stories from the raw force of sound, creating immersive experiences for her audience.

Kyle Toole

Kyle Toole’s ability to seamlessly blend various genres while maintaining an unstoppable groove has made him a sought-after talent. With a collection of rare vinyls and a knack for mind-bending beats, Kyle consistently delivers sets that are both mesmerizing and compelling.

CRi

CRi is a DJ from Zurich whose musical roots lie in the intersections of hip hop and funk. Over time, her sound has expanded to embrace a broad spectrum of genres, from UK garage and jungle to global bass, breaks, and psychedelic trance elements. Her sets are characterized by rhythmic energy and heavy basslines, always leaving space for moments of melody and familiar tunes. As a member of the collective Beach Club Underground, she plays an active role in the creative pulse shaping Zurich’s club and music scene.

DJ Filou

DJ Filou, member of regula rec, has shaped their musical identity in the slipstream of the label’s sound and spirit. Their sets bring together both old and new gems, all united by the search for groove and magic.

Dj Robatronic

Vinyls

ZW All Stars

v midi

victor midi is a Brussels-based DJ, event organizer, and radio host. As a key figure at Kiosk Radio and founder of the club collective Trips & Falls, he draws on a wide-ranging knowledge of both club sounds and beyond.

Ako Amo

Compositional Ambient performed live
Real-time Electronics & Acoustic Piano by Martin Reck and Olivia Zaugg

Ako Amo is a Swiss Duo founded in 2022.
By reducing and contouring melodic molecules and modulating the perception of time, the duo arrives at an aesthetic of guided slowness.
The compositions are created on the piano and «Segment Assembler» – an electronic instrument developed for this project. Early digital electronics and acoustic grand piano, piano processing and sensitive sound design make up the Ako Amo sound. The debut Album «Making Love» will be released in spring 2025.


Martin Reck is an electronic musician, singer-songwriter and composer. His works combine influences from acousmatic, pop and club into narrative-driven music of a magical realism.

Olivia Zaugg’s work leads to various areas of the music world – as a classical Lied pianist, as a singer and accordionist, composer, choir accompanist, pedagogue, in interdisciplinary collaborations or research of new concert formats.

Mad Hatter’s Tea Party

Ailin Nolmans Martin Jung

safer party drug checking

Organised by Saferparty

Mobile laboratory and information stand.

All visitors can have their psychoactive substances tested free of charge and anonymously on site—no registration required.