The Spirit / ZERØ BPM

A futuristic approach to meditation from Amsterdam’s techno scene

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. ZERØ BPM transforms the Thomaskerk into a haven for introspection, offering attendees soft cushions instead of a dancefloor and tea instead of alcohol. Once inside the church, visitors are forbidden to talk.

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.