The new season brings fresh episodes of the club program Carnero presents. This time, the Vodice-based DJ will welcome his musical colleague from London, Richard Gregory.
The fourth edition of the night, showcasing lesser-known international talent, takes place on October 10 at Masters Club in Zagreb. After a warm-up from the host, the British headliner will play a four-hour set full of diverse sounds.
“My next guest is part of the SUB:SYSTEM collective, which I’ve been following for a long time. The first SUB:SYSTEM member I hosted with Metz Attack was Carl H back in 2018, then Remove Me four years later, and now finally Richard Gregory. We met two years ago, and since then I’ve wanted to bring him over. I think his sound perfectly fits the atmosphere at Masters and makes him the ideal guest to kick off the new clubbing season,” Carnero told us.
The London-based musician brings sounds that blend playful and psychedelic elements, exploring styles like prog, acid, EBM, and techno. He’s been active as a DJ for 15 years and has been organizing parties for just as long. His collective has earned a reputation among fans of trance and progressive electronic music thanks to their unique approach to combining dark and energetic sounds.
“The scene is built on people who are willing to invest their time, energy, and passion into creating quality events. When someone has been doing this for so long, it means they know what they’re doing and that it’s the real deal,” the organizer adds.
Richard hasn’t had the chance to perform in Croatia yet, and Carnero is especially excited to be the one introducing him to the local audience. For the occasion, the young DJ from Vodice will bring his collected vinyl and play a vinyl-only set on the club floor for the very first time.
Carnero’s summer was marked by performances and experiences he’ll remember for a long time: “It was pretty chill compared to some previous summers. The first summer without Blast Fest left a small gap, but it was still very productive and full of new memories.”
“From all the gigs, I definitely have to highlight the one at the Metz Attack boat party as part of Dekmantel Selectors. Shout-out to Mami Snake and DJ Marija, whose sets took the atmosphere even higher. I also performed for the first time with the Rejvnesansa collective since returning to Zagreb. Thanks again to the team for the invite, care, and approach – really an amazing experience!” he adds.
He kicked off the hot season with a birthday party set for DJ Allan, with whom he collaborates through the All/One collective. The celebration was free and open to everyone, and for Carnero, it stood out as one of the most memorable moments of the summer.
“We organized a free party in Vodice for Allan’s birthday and hosted Labud, No Service, Spekki Webu, and JEANS. We spent a few days hanging out, joking around, and the party itself was exactly how it should be. It was especially meaningful to me because it was the first time in a long while that I organized something in my own town with a proper festival lineup, full sound, and lights, giving something back to the community,” he recalls, adding that he’s sincerely grateful to everyone who helped make it happen.
At the end of July, Carnero had the chance to attend the KUNE festival on the Danish island of Ungdomsøen. It’s an intimate event organized by “a group of passionate music enthusiasts with little money but a huge love for what they do.”
“That was my second highlight of the summer, and it happened thanks to an invitation from Martin Gilleshøj, a DJ I hosted in Zagreb. I had an amazing time and realized that the Danes really know how to party. The location, stage design, music, crowd, and sound system across all four floors were top tier. Honestly, even better than at many bigger festivals,” Carnero concludes, saying he’s now full of inspiration for his upcoming self-organized parties.
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