Een 18 uur durende doorlopende audiovisuele en meditatieve ervaring. Op 23 november 2024 zal de Thomaskerk in Amsterdam Zuid worden omgetoverd tot een toevluchtsoord voor ambient elektronische muziek, performance art en meeslepende lichtinstallaties.

A 18-hour continuous audio-visual and meditative experience. On November 23rd, 2024, the Thomaskerk in Amsterdam Zuid will transform into a sanctuary for ambient electronic music, performance art, and immersive light installations.

The concept behind ZERØ BPM is simple yet profound: to decelerate our heart rates, offering a much-needed counterpoint to the relentless speed of modern life. 15 leading techno artists, with names like Jeans, Woody92, Luna Ludmila, Mirella Kroes & Shoal, who usually fuel the dancefloor with high-energy beats, will shift gears and invite participants on a meditative journey through deep, introspective soundscapes and ambient music.

At the heart of the visual component is Arbor, an eight-meter-high digital tree designed by light artist Vincent Rang. Inspired by the Dutch Elm tree, Arbor symbolizes the connection between past and future generations. “By following the life of this tree, I aim to challenge our perception of time and reconnect us with both our collective history and future,” Rang explains. “The Thomaskerk, with its immense acoustics and sacred architecture, is the perfect setting for such a reflective journey.”

Attendees will find themselves immersed in a multi-sensory experience that fuses ambient soundscapes with performance rituals. Bruno Sitton will guide guests through the event with periodic meditative instructions, encouraging movement and breathing exercises to create a collective, synchronized experience. The result is a rare blend of electronic music, mindfulness, and community.