Delayed x Mostra: Steve Bicknell
There is a specific kind of alchemy that happens when a festival stops chasing "the moment" and starts building a legacy. Mostra Festival has continuously operated in this liminal space, a bridge between the foundational echoes of the past and the unwritten frequencies of the future. To move forward, you need the friction of new energy; to stay grounded, you need the weight of history. This year, that symbiosis is embodied by Steve Bicknell.
Bicknell's reputation is built on a foundation of community and exploration. Since the inception of his LOST parties more than three decades ago, Bicknell has been more of a curator of experiences than just a promoter. By facilitating the UK debuts of pivotal figures like Jeff Mills, Richie Hawtin, Robert Hood, and Basic Channel, he helped establish the very vocabulary of modern techno. This commitment to the craft extends through his seminal work with Cosmic Records and his current conceptual platform, 6dimensions. Across these labels, he has consistently prioritized the internal logic of art over the external noise of industry hype, exploring music as a transformative experience rather than a disposable commodity.
We are proud and excited to present you with an exclusive mix Steve Bicknell made for Delayed ahead of his Mostra appearance. The mix moves with a singular purpose, jumping straight to the point. The energy occupies a space of high-intensity "orange" - a warm, powerful saturation that pushes right to the edge of the red without losing its composure. This is techno in its most potent, skeletal form, yet it feels entirely futuristic. It’s an exercise in maintaining a peak state, where the tension never drops, and the momentum feels infinite.
As we celebrate Mostra’s 5th anniversary, the inclusion of a pioneer who remains so radically focused on the future feels like a definitive statement. This milestone is not just a celebration of five years of curation, but a gathering of a community that values depth over hype. For music heads and those who hold forward-thinking electronic music close to their hearts, Saturday night at Vall d'Hebron is the only destination that matters.