It's Benny Soto's birthday, so you know what that means - Danny Krivit and Benny Soto take over 718 Sessions. Open the season in style with two NYC icons.

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718 Sessions: Danny Krivit & Benny Soto

Strings Of Life - Danny Krivit Re Edit [Mixed]

Danny Krivit

Benny Soto

New York

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Come to both of this summer's 718 Sessions with a season pass! First event in Sunday May 26th.

718 Sessions Season Pass

Soul Summit returns to the Ruins at Knockdown Center with a free Memorial Day party.

Soul Summit

River Days

June 8th: Maceo Plex makes his Ruins debut as part of his '93 album tour. The LP shows the artist in full creative force, drawing on a vast range of dance music genres and idioms and collaborating with both fellow producers and live artists. Maceo Plex has been a major presence in the international dance circuit for years, and '93 celebrates his three decade journey through electronic production. Working alongside household names like Diplo, Johnny Jewel and many more, Maceo Plex takes you into the very heart of his vision.

Maceo Plex - '93 Album Tour

Maceo Plex - Wervik

Maceo Plex

Kick off the summer with Major League DJz at the Ruins.

Balcony Mix Africa Feat Major League Djz

Major League Djz, Nvcho, Mathandos, C4 DJs - BAKWA LAH

Major League DJz

NYC! On Sunday, June 16th, we are back at Knockdown Center! This year, the party will continue inside for the first \*EP WAREHOUSE\* with UNIIQU3 (NJ club legend) and friends until 1am.

Are you ready for something fresh at Knockdown??? This summer, we'll be kicking things off with an extra special after-dark set...stay tuned for more details

3pm - 1am

Music in the Ruins by DJ Moma & Milhouse

Special EP WAREHOUSE curated by UNIIQU3. Hosted By:

Gitoo, Shernita, CallMeTight, Hooliboy, Maine, Studio TwoSixEight, & Friends.

Food Available from Jamrock Jerk

COMMUNITY GUIDELINES: We adamantly prohibit all hate speech and bigotry of any kind. And everyday people maintain the right to restrict or reject any person whose presence has come to negatively impacts others at EP. EP staff and our venue partners are aware of our stance on harassment and unwelcome touching and are prepared to ensure that anyone who stands to be an issue is not welcomed in the space. EP stands its ground to be a party that does not condone any anti-Black, misogynistic, classist, sexist, ableist, xenophobia, ageism, homophobic, or transphobic language or behavior; such actions will not be tolerated under any circumstance. We pride ourselves on providing space for everyday people, especially those who identify within the larger African diaspora. We do not tolerate any violence, with a zero-tolerance policy for violent and harmful language. Our central concern is to create spaces where there is a lack of fear or inhibitions, which means we maintain the right to restrict or reject any person whose presence has come to negatively impact others at our events. Respectfully, Everyday People

Everyday People NYC

Everyday People

Octa Octa and Eris Drew return to the Ruins for their fourth annual T4T LUV NRG pride weekend in a row. These all day b2b's are unmissable; the duo's energy and chemistry is frankly explosive. Gorgeous, life-giving house music played with a passion that is second to none. Celebrate pride with two artists who live it.

Octo Octa and Eris Drew

Octo Octa

Eris Drew

Akumandra returns for their 4th annual New York Open Air featuring Sainte Vie, Ivory, Xinobi, and Mateo b2b Eli. Doors at 3pm.

Akumandra Open Air: Sainte Vie, Ivory, Xinobi, Mateo b2b Eli

Sainte Vie - High Seas

Sainte Vie

Ivory (IT)

Xinobi

Mateo 

After selling out two shows in Brooklyn earlier this year, UK artist SOSA is making a comeback to New York City to premiere at Knockdown Center's outdoor venue, The Ruins, on July 26th!

Liverpool has always been known for its rich musical heritage but in recent years it is ‘house music’ that’s been ringing through the streets of this Northern city. With house music royalty such as CamelPhat & Yousef flying the flag for so long, all eyes now fall on SOSA as Liverpool’s new rising star.

SOSA has been busy honing his skills in the studio for years, perfecting his craft. After recent releases with Relief, Repopulate Mars & Under No Illusion SOSA has been turning heads of some of the biggest names in the scene and establishing himself as a producer of real distinction. Renowned for his hypnotic grooves, SOSA’s signature dance-ready and driven productions have garnered key support from Eli Brown, Solardo, Camelphat, Michael Bibi, Skream, Latmun, Darius Syrossian, Nathan Barato, Alan Fitzpatrick, Eats Everything, Green Velvet, Lee Foss & more!

This is a 21+ event

SOSA [Open-Air] in The Ruins | Gray Area

Cloonee & Sosa UK - Weeping Willow

SOSA

Mahony

James Wyler

From the west coast to the east, we’re transporting accomplished California house music star Max Styler to Knockdown Center's backyard, The Ruins on August 23. Not only has he amassed a over a decade-long body of work that rivals most producers’ entire careers, Styler became a major presence on the EDM scene well before the age of 20. From juggling high school and studio time with DJing local events and school dances at the age of 16, it was on Max’s 18th birthday, that his big break came knocking on his door - a signing to Steve Aoki’s Dim Mak records with his single, ‘Mission Control’.

Since this pinnacle moment, Styler’s released on likes of Gorgon City’s Realm, Defected’s D4 Dance, Nic Fanculli’s Saved, Lee Foss’s Repopulate Mars, and a string of other coveted imprints with his genre-binding sounds. Whether he takes influence from aggressive trap to euphoric, retro-tinged house, his music is both danceable, emotionally resonant with the masses, and sure kick up a storm amongst the global clubbing scene.

Max Styler & Guests in The Ruins by Gray Area

Max Styler & Kyle Walker - Give It Up

Max Styler

We’ve got exciting news! On September 27th, 2024, we’re bringing the UK house music sensation Deeper Purpose to the Ruins at Knockdown Center! We hosted him last President’s Day Weekend for a double-header alongside another UK house head, Joshwa. Ever since then, Deeper Purpose has been on a tear, playing a plethora of venues like Forever Midnight in Las Vegas, Groove Cruise, and Club Space, as well as festivals such as Imagine Music Festival and Sundown Festival.

Deeper Purpose [Open-Air] in The Ruins | Gray Area

Party Diva

Deeper Purpose - Party Diva

Deeper Purpose

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