Floats 2023

Led by DJ, music producer, and electronic music educator Rummy Sharma, active since 1991 and born in Delhi.

He was the first to bring Berlin’s electronic music to India, regularly inviting Berlin-based DJs to perform, and the first to create an international electronic music festival in 2000 — Vibrato.

Now based in Bordeaux, he works with his family at 3IS film and sound schools across France and is developing The Bootcamp Goa, a unique music production and performance education camp in India.

Animo is a record label based in Madrid and Ibiza. Over the years, they have taken their brand to international stages, with appearances in cities such as Rio de Janeiro, Ibiza, Amsterdam, Berlin, and Tulum.

In recent years, the label has expanded its creative scope, placing a strong focus on stage design and the manufacturing of custom DJ booths. Following a temporary pause, Animo returns in 2026 with new concepts and fresh creative approaches, continuing to develop immersive experiences for their audience.

Westbam is the host of the Bam Mobile float. He has been part of it since the birth of the original Love Parade in 1989, shaping it as a driving force, not only with iconic beats but also with new ideas and anthem-like sounds that give the parades their unmistakable Berlin character.

The Bam Mobile brings together a circle of friends made up of DJs from a wide range of styles, from around the world and different contexts. Together, they connect classic and innovative styles of techno, house, and rave culture.

Everybody in the streets get down to our funky beat!

Bootshaus has been a driving force in international electronic music culture for over a decade. As a globally recognized, award-winning institution, it brings together club culture, festival-level production, and a strong commitment to supporting emerging talent.

Located at Mülheimer Hafen in Cologne, Bootshaus ranks among the most influential electronic music clubs in the world—not just in Germany, but globally. Here, classic club nights meet high-energy, festival-scale experiences.

For years, Bootshaus has stayed at the top of the global club scene: consistently landing in DJ Mag’s Top 10 “Top 100 Clubs,” reaching the Top 5 worldwide multiple times (including 2020–2022), and continuing to hold its place among the world’s leading clubs.

OST is a young techno club in Berlin-Friedrichshain, located between Osthafen and Ostkreuz. The club is open from Thursday to Sunday, with a program that is intentionally not continuous but carefully curated.

Alongside its own event formats, the team also collaborates with external promoters, creating a versatile platform for a wide range of artistic approaches.

Musically, OST focuses on selected sonic concepts, from warm, deep sounds rooted in Berlin to more atmospheric influences that reach beyond the local scene.

Culturama is a collective of experienced club operators, DJs, promoters, and dedicated music lovers who have been actively shaping the electronic music scene for many years. As a collective, they are deeply rooted in club culture and engaged across different areas of nightlife.

Their day-to-day work, behind the decks, at the door, and in event organization, has shown them how essential solidarity is for sustaining cultural spaces.

On their float, they bring this experience together and contribute their shared perspective to the parade.

Der Weiße Hase is a small club located on the RAW grounds in the heart of Berlin. With its intentionally raw, dark, and unpolished atmosphere, it channels the aesthetic and spirit of the late ’90s and early 2000s.

The club sees itself as a space that carries forward the core values of techno culture for a new generation. Free, diverse, and peaceful celebration is at the heart of it, along with tolerance and a respectful way of being together.

Droomschipp is a label from the north of Germany, at home between melodic techno, organic house, and tech house. The name comes from Low German: “Droomschipp” means “dream ship,” a feeling they also carry through their music.

Their ship has been on course since late 2011, steered by Captain Plunk.ton. Moving through different waters, their mission is to connect like-minded artists and create a shared platform for creativity.

The Magdeburg-based techno club is a central meeting point for the regional electronic music scene. Shaped by industrial charm, driving sounds, and an open, diverse community, it stands for authentic club culture in eastern Germany.

With a clear focus on techno and its electronic subgenres, the club provides a platform for both local and international artists and creates space for musical freedom, creative expression, and shared experience.

EVOSONIC stands for three decades of electronic music — an institution with a clear mission. From the very beginning, the name has stood for an independent, diverse, and forward-thinking electronic music culture.

What started as a radio station has grown into a platform, an archive, and a collective memory. EVOSONIC sees itself as a cultural space, broadcasting not for algorithms but for people.

The belief behind it is simple: electronic music is more than sound. It is culture — and it deserves protection, space, and recognition.

HIVE and BCCO come together as a collaboration rooted in festival and event culture: HIVE represents a strong festival brand with its own world and community spirit, while BCCO stands for an internationally established techno platform with numerous curated events worldwide.

What unites them is the ambition not only to celebrate electronic music, but to understand it as a cultural space — open, supportive, respectful, and driven by community.

Rave The Planet provides the perfect setting for this, as a cultural-political demonstration advocating for visibility, recognition, and the protection of electronic music culture.

Human Colours Berlin is the vision of a space where sound, color, and people resonate with each other. Inspired by “Nada Brahma – the universe is sound,” they understand music as a universal force that connects, moves, and dissolves boundaries.

For over 20 years, the collective has been creating vibrant encounters between electronic music, art, and performance. Driven by community, trust, and creativity, they create experiences that celebrate diversity and connect people on an emotional level.

The open concept of Jens & Friends brings together the raw, unfiltered electronic energy of Berlin underground DJs Tüte, Ginger Bitch, and Xima with progressive tech house and breakbeat sets by Jens Mahlstedt and Steve Mason, aka 2 Bald Men.

Vinyl, of course, plays its part as well. The program is rounded off with a premiere: Jens (Loops & Tings / Psycho Strings / Back To The Beat) presents a brand-new set in a new formation, exclusively for this occasion.

junk-E-vents UG is the creative agency built around Berlin-based artist junk-E-cat. At its heart is “Harry” 🚒💨🎶, a historic fire truck (Mercedes 409, built in 1975) transformed into a stage.

Harry is on the road full-time at festivals, parades, and events. With a self-contained sound and lighting system, it embodies junk-E-cat’s DIY ethos and serves as the center of a growing community.

After their debut in 2023, the crew returns to Rave The Planet in 2026, once again bringing a wide range of sounds and vibes — from funky to freaky — to the streets.

Kids Rave is a global community of young DJs with its own radio station for electronic music.

Their mission is to pass on the legacy of electronic music to the next generation in a peaceful and responsible way. They stand for peace, diversity, and a respectful way of coming together.

At the same time, they place great importance on guiding young artists into the scene in a mindful, healthy, and pressure-free way. The focus is on genuine passion and growing together, not short-term hype.

“Kinder der Nacht” is a collective for techno, trance, and hard techno founded by GHOST DE in 2021.

The collective regularly hosts events in renowned clubs, supporting both established acts and promising newcomers. They have also produced their own stage multiple times at the Nature One Festival in collaboration with I-Motion and will be represented there again in 2026.

Beyond that, they are socially engaged and have supported initiatives such as Tierheim Berlin as well as events like Rave The Planet and CSD.

Founded in 1994 as Suicide Circus, Lokschuppen Berlin is now an established destination in Berlin’s techno nightlife, located on the RAW grounds.

Despite its long history as one of the city’s oldest still-active clubs, Lokschuppen opens its doors every weekend to a new, high-energy generation of techno lovers, remaining a place where the past and future of club culture come together.

Guests experience Berlin techno nights in a creative atmosphere across multiple floors, with open-air areas in good weather.

One Tribe Label and MAAYA are two Black-owned platforms that stand for diversity, community, and global electronic music culture.

One Tribe, founded by AMÉMÉ, connects house and Afro house with international artists and carries a strong spirit of unity. MAAYA is a creative space in Berlin that has long stood for cultural exchange, progressive sounds, and open environments.

Together, they bring experience, diversity, and musical depth to the streets.

They bring the vibrant mix of Munich’s Glockenbach district straight to Straße des 17. Juni. Joining the ride is likely the smallest float of the parade, but with the biggest energy. Behind the decks of their CO₂-free DJ handcart is the ecstatic Man With White Gloves, backed by a strong crew: Baronessa, Rn7 (Infinity Star Events), MGM (Echor Music), DJ Ezzy, and DJ Luzern. From classic techno to modern trance to bounce and schranz, they keep everyone moving.

A passionate collective of Berlin-based street musicians, live performers, and electronic artists. From the streets of the capital to the stages of the underground scene, they connect people through the transformative power of music.

Together with Berlin Street Music e.V. and Freunde des Mauerparks e.V., they advocate for the rights of street musicians and are committed to preserving cultural spaces.

Feel free to sign our petition as well.

N8KLANG meets Akustikkuss stands for electronic music and club culture driven by true passion and belief. The collective has been part of the scene for many years, on the dancefloor, behind the decks, and in organizing.

Their float is conceived as a moving space for community, diversity, and shared values. Techno is understood as a cultural and political expression, paired with clear support for the demands of Rave The Planet.

Open to everyone, regardless of background, gender, sexuality, or social status, their commitment is rooted in building an inclusive and connected community.

Naughty Vibes is an interdisciplinary collective at the intersection of electronic music, conscious sensuality, sustainability, and community. Behind the collective are Naturally Naughty and Minimal Vibes, united by the vision of creating respectful spaces for open and responsible hedonism.

With projects like “Libidoh Lab 2025” at HIVE, they connect club culture with education and body awareness. At the same time, they are socially engaged, including initiatives like the Clean-up & Rave Day in Würzburg on January 10, 2026, which brings together environmental awareness and subculture.

Ostfunk has been an integral part of Berlin’s techno culture for over 20 years, representing a continuous presence within the club scene. Out of it, Goanautika has grown into an event series that has been among Berlin’s established psytrance formats for around nine years.

Behind both projects are Daniel Boon and Basstronauten, who bring together techno and psychedelic sounds while creating concepts that move across genres.

Pan-Pot presents HUMAN is the new label and event concept by Pan-Pot, launched in 2024. At its core is the raw, unfiltered human connection within electronic music.

HUMAN stands for community, solidarity, and diversity.

Paradise Worldwide is a Berlin-based music company connecting cultures through innovative music distribution and global rights management. With a strong focus on electronic music, they empower independent artists and labels to remain independent while reaching a worldwide audience.

Their services include data-driven music distribution, licensing, and artist development, ensuring creators retain control of their work while accessing global opportunities. With hubs such as ARMC in Africa and Paradise Americas, they connect continents and scenes, fostering exchange and collaboration across borders.

Andree Wischnewski (a.k.a. Björn Weickert) has been a DJ and event organizer since 2001. Through his events, he creates spaces where electronic music brings people together, regardless of background, identity, or life experience.

In recent years, he has intentionally supported charitable projects through his events and plans to continue on this path. As managing director of Plan H:echt UG, he develops formats that bring together culture, community, and social responsibility. For him, music also carries the idea of giving something back.

Ritter Butzke has stood for vibrant Berlin club culture for years: independent, creative, and deeply rooted in the techno community. As a space for musical diversity, artistic expression, and respectful togetherness, they carry the values of Rave The Planet forward.

With their float, they celebrate the past, present, and future of electronic music, loud, colorful, and united on the streets of Berlin.

Sapphic Pearls aim to create a paradise for FLINTA* people and strengthen this community. Through various events and their own collective of FLINTA* DJs, artists, and producers, they bring their shimmering “pearl” energy while building sustainable connections.

They appear together with the Kunstfreiheit collective, which has been organizing regular bike raves and events in Frankfurt since 2022. The initiative is known for its diverse approach to creating more safety for cyclists and bringing techno directly to the streets.

SUNSHINE LIVE is a leading voice in electronic music and a true companion to rave culture. Since 1997, the station has stood for techno, house, trance, and EDM—bringing the beats straight to the people, whether on air, online, or through the app.

As a partner of Rave The Planet, SUNSHINE LIVE represents the core values of electronic music culture: unity, freedom, and passion. Together, it’s all about celebrating the music that connects us—on the airwaves and on the dancefloor.

Two collectives with different backgrounds and life paths come together here. What connects them is friendship, a love for the planet, and a shared passion for electronic music.

It doesn’t matter whether someone is new to the scene or brings years of experience. Respectful interaction is at the core — and that’s exactly what they bring together to the streets of Berlin at Rave The Planet 2026.

This participation comes from a heartfelt wish that grew within the crew, dating back to 1994, when one of its members experienced the Love Parade as a child. Even then, it became clear that music is more than sound — it connects people through peace, love, and community.

From that experience grew the desire to become part of this movement and create a float of their own. Weltenphase was founded in 2024 to create spaces where music, light, and emotion connect people across generations, bringing values like freedom, inclusion, and togetherness to life through shared experience.