Drumsheds tickets: German techno legend Paul Kalkbrenner to play only UK show this year

It comes on the back of the release of his latest album The Essence, his first for seven years.

Kalkbrenner, a stalwart of the Berlin club scene for decades, will be playing at Europe’s biggest nightclub Drumsheds.

The huge events venue, which has been converted from an old Ikea in Tottenham, North London, has a capacity of 15,000 people.

The main room, Room X, the Swedish store’s former warehouse, hosts incredible visuals behind the DJs.

It was launched last year by Broadwick Live, the company behind Printworks, Depot Mayfield and Field Day.

Recently, some major upgrades have been put in to the venue, including better soundsystems, a new backstage bar and free WiFi for all.

The gig on 13 December is a day event, with doors opening at 1pm and finishing at 10.30pm. Fortunately, there are still tickets available.

Who is Paul Kalkbrenner?

Kalkbrenner is one of the icons of the Berlin techno scene, famed for his exhilarating live sets.

He does not describe himself as a DJ, instead saying he is a live act. He is certainly one of the must seen techno acts in the world.

Kalkbrenner shot to fame after appearing and writing the soundtrack for the film Berlin Calling.

The hit track from the film Sky and Sand, produced with his brother Fritz, went platinum in many countries around the world.

His 2015 album 7 topped the charts in many countries across Europe, and shortly after that he played a headline set at Printworks, in London.

This included songs Feed Your Head, with a Jefferson Airplane sample, and A Million Days, which sampled Luther Vandross.

The first single off his new album Dreaming On, included a rare sample of Depeche Mode.

Who else is playing?

Kalkbrenner is playing his album The Essence live ahead of a stacked lineup of techno heavyweights.

Zhu and Stephan Bodzin are both performing ahead of Kalkbrenner, in Drumsheds’ gigantic Room X.

While in the smaller Room Y, Joris Voorn and Frankie Wah are set to feature.

How to get tickets?

There are still some tickets available for the 13 December show in North London.

The cheapest are the pre-2pm entry tickets for £32.50, while the pre-3pm tickets are £37.50.

The general admission fourth release is £47.50, however there is an offer of four tickets for the price of three if you’re going in a group.

There are two options for VIP tickets - Drumsheds Plus for £94.50 which includes fast-track entry, an exclusive viewing platform overlooking the main stage, a dedicated bar and complimentary cloakroom, along with a private smoking area and toilets that are closer to the dancefloor.

For £150, you can also get a stage ticket, to watch Kalkbrenner up close and personal.

All tickets have booking fees added. For more information visit the Drumsheds website.