Thrive Presents Freddy J & Friends feat. Eskei83 - A Wicked Woods Pre Party

Name: Thrive Presents Freddy J & Friends feat. Eskei83 - A Wicked Woods Pre Party
Start: 2026-05-01T20:30:00-06:00
End: 2026-05-02T02:00:00-06:00
Location: Sub Rosa

Schedule

Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 08:30 pm to Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 02:00 am

UTC-06:00

Location

Sub Rosa | Calgary, AB

🌲 Wicked Woods Official Pre-Party 🌲
THRIVE is proud to present Germany’s own Eskei83 to Sub Rosa for a proper Wicked Woods pre-party!
Eskei83(Germany)
ROGUE2 (Freddy J & Underdog)
Bunny Hops- Banff
TheFunkySlab - DnB Set With Live Electric Bass
Powered by Poppin Audio and VOID Sound
Visuals by Mirage Systems
Wicked Woods Ticket Giveaway – don’t miss your chance to win and send it to the forest.
Friday May 1st, 2026
Sub Rosa
200 8Th Ave SW T2P1B5
TICKETS: https://www.showpass.com/thrive-presents-eskei83/
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ARTIST INFO
ESKEI83 (Real DJing Never Dies)– Germany
https://eskei83.com/
https://soundcloud.com/eskei83
https://www.facebook.com/ESKEI83/
https://www.youtube.com/user/eskei83
http://instagram.com/eskei83
“There is no one like him in the DnB world right now.“ A former DJ World Champion turned drum & bass powerhouse, ESKEI83 leads a new movement proving one thing — Real DJing Never Dies. Having conquered the turntablism circuit, becoming the first ever German to win the Red Bull 3Style World DJ Championships, he’s now redefining what a modern DnB performance can look like. His sets are explosive journeys of live remixing, scratching, and mashups — bridging underground energy with crossover appeal. When ESKEI83 steps behind the decks, every transition is a moment, every drop a statement. Supported by heavyweights like Pendulum, Luude, Koven, Kanine, Zeds Dead, and ShockOne, ESKEI83’s productions merge technical precision with festival-level energy. With releases on Monstercat, Viper Recordings, and Zeds Dead’s Deadbeats imprint, he has become one of Europe’s most forward-thinking and versatile DnB exports — bridging the gap between high-energy performance DJing and cutting-edge production. His viral live edits and mashups have taken social media by storm, amassing millions of views and inspiring a new generation of DJs and fans alike. From headline performances at Tomorrowland, Rampage, Parookaville, Electric Love, Nature One, and clubs across the globe — from Japan to Canada — to his upcoming “Real DJing Never Dies” tour, ESKEI83 continues to push the boundaries of what a DJ can be. With his upcoming singles “More Fire” (Dark Machine Records), “Take You Home” (DnB Allstars), and “Trigger Finger” (Liquicity / Ridmic), ESKEI83 is set to prove once again that technical mastery and raw energy can coexist — and that in 2025, real DJing is more alive than ever. His recent single “Good Time” gained international attention, landing in Spotify’s flagship playlist Massive Drum & Bass, further solidifying his position as one of the most innovative and crowd connecting DnB artists of today.

ROGUE2
Official debut of ROGUE2, the new collab project between Freddy J & The Underdog! Check out their set from Wicked Woods 2025!
https://soundcloud.com/freddy-j/freddy-j-b2b-underdog-unicorn-lounge-wicked-woods-2025
https://soundcloud.com/freddy-j
https://soundcloud.com/theunderdog
BUNNY HOPS
https://soundcloud.com/alexhops
https://www.instagram.com/alexhopss/
http://www.bunnyhopsmusic.com/
https://bunnyhops.bandcamp.com/
https://www.tiktok.com/@bunnyhopsdj
Bunny Hops is a Banff-based DJ and producer known for her genre-blending sets and magnetic presence behind the decks. A devoted connoisseur of many styles, she crafts each performance with care and intention—whether it’s a high-energy après ski party or a late-night rave.Her sound weaves together many styles of house, disco, funk, UKG, techno, breaks, bass, and beyond—always tailored to the crowd and moment.Beyond the booth, Bunny Hops is a driving force in the Bow Valley’s electronic music scene. In2023, she launchedOpen Decks Banff, a recurring community night spotlighting emerging talent. Her curated monthly series,With Intention, brings diverse electronic artists to Banff each winter, fostering connections between local, regional, and national scenes.Her momentum is undeniable. In January 2025, she sold out her largest ticketed headline show to date with over 750 attendees. Just months later, her single Feelings hit #11 on Beatport’s Breaks/Breakbeat/UK Bass chart, followed by Lush Forest Outlook reaching #12 on the Electrochart. Festival appearances include HeARTburn(2025, 2026),Wicked Woods(2024, 2025),FriendzyFest,The Downtown Defrost(2025),The Womp(2024),andNeon Jungle(2023)—solidifying her reputation as one to watch.Bunny Hops is just getting started—committed to the craft, the culture, and the dance floor.She can’t wait to share her energy with you
TheFunkySlab - Live Bass Guitar DnB set
https://soundcloud.com/thefunkyslab
https://www.instagram.com/thefunkyslab/
Originally from Ontario, TheFunkySlab has been calling Calgary his home since 2010. From a very early age, his older brother introduced him to a wide range of music genres that has influenced him greatly. Everything from funk, soul, motown and hip-hop to classic rock, punk, reggae and 90s electronic music. Coming from a family of musicians, he began his musical journey at a young age playing piano but found his true passion playing the bass. This led him to play in several different bands, performing live shows and recording a few EP's along the way in his early adult life. He attended his first music festival in 2012 which sparked his interest to one day start DJing. Since then, he has been an avid festival goer with a heavy involvement in the Calgary electronic music scene. In 2018, he took the plunge and finally got behind the decks and started playing at house parties or wherever the opportunity presented itself. With the guidance and mentorship of his good friends Freddy J, Magic&Johnson, Bass Panda, Lucy Lynx and Father Funk, this self taught DJ is eager to fill the dance floor with his charismatic personality and musical talents.