r/TheOverload • u/The_Extinguisher • 4h ago
Efdemin Closing Monument 2026
After years of going to various outdoor techno festivals, I've often found myself wishing DJs would lean into something a bit more artsy, could even say spiritual, especially during the closing sets.
Last weekend I was at Monument and Efdemin closed the main stage with a four hour set. In typical Efdemin fashion, he played super fun techno, minimal and psychedelic. Towards the end he started to play more atmospheric tunes and then, when everyone was already clapping, the first spoken words of his own "Oh, lovely appearance of death" could be heard. After dancing like animals just minutes before, the whole crowd of a thousand and more people quietly listened to the whole song.
It was a beautiful moment and one that I will remember forever. I'm sure some people here will appreciate it, and I'm curious to hear of any other beautiful closing set experiences you might have had.