Denis Sulta, a Scottish DJ and producer who is a dancefloor juggernaut and a global talisman, is set to stream an exclusive, epic DJ set from Edinburgh Castle’s ramparts. At 7PM BST on Friday 14th May 2021, the former Radio 1 Resident will perform an hour-long set from the iconic Western Defences of Edinburgh Castle, which will be streamed free to a global audience via Beatport’s Twitch Channel as well as YouTube via FLY TV, Fly Open Air Facebook & Denis Sulta’s Facebook.
Sulta’s first performance in 18 months is set to reach a global audience of electronic music fans, as FLY teams up with Beatport and a selection of the world’s biggest promoters to amplify what is set to be an iconic performance, firmly putting Scotland’s incredible dance scene on the map. The following promoters have confirmed that the stream will be shared internationally: Super (France), Untitled Group i.e. Others to be announced include Beyond The Valley, Pitch, Grape Vine (Australia), Shine (Northern Ireland), Club Space (US), and Guendalina, Pyrex Arena (Italy).
Denis Sulta, a Scottish artist, is well-known and adored by legions of dance music fans all over the world, thanks to his distinctive, vivacious sound and flamboyant style. After honing his signature sound and style in his hometown of Glasgow and across Scotland, Sulta is now a regular at some of the world’s most prestigious clubs and festivals, including Pukkelpop, Kappa Futur, Timewarp, Circoloco, and Reading & Leeds. Sulta will perform an hour-long set, including a joyful, upbeat mix of new, exclusive, and timeless tracks, all from the magical setting of Edinburgh Castle as the sun sets and the party begins – all for free.
FLY, Scotland’s largest youth music brand, is putting on the show with the help of EventScotland, which is part of VisitScotland’s Events Directorate. The new partnership provides Sulta’s legions of fans around the world with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness what promises to be a truly unforgettable set while also championing and supporting Scotland’s thriving dance music scene. Sulta has been supported by FLY from the start of his career, when he performed as part of their weekly club nights in Edinburgh, to headlining their biggest festivals, including the FLY Open Air sell-out in 2018 at Hopetoun House and 2019 Edinburgh’s Princes Street Gardens, to now, when he is streaming to the world from a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The idea of playing at Edinburgh Castle came about early 2020, a long summer of dreaming and a lot of practicing in the hope that just MAYBE the dream might come true, and now it’s finally came to fruition. I can’t believe we pulled this one off. I can now say I’ve contributed to the most iconic landmark in my Scottish upbringing. An absolute mind-blowing moment. Thank you to all involved and here’s to whatever’s beyond those castle walls! – Denis Sulta
To be given the keys to Edinburgh Castle for any occasion is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Hector (aka Denis Sulta) started playing hip-hop in FLY’s Room 2, so to have now filmed a stream with him at one of the world’s most iconic locations, epitomises the success and heights our pathway provides for our homegrown Scottish residents team. With the likes of La La, Liam Doc, Barry Can’t Swim, LF SYSTEM, Seren Seo & many more new exciting artists coming through our ranks, it’s an incredibly exciting time for FLY as we continue to break the boundaries of the dance music landscape. – Fergus Myer, Head of Music & Programming – FLY Events
EventScotland is delighted to be supporting FLY Live and Direct, through Scotland’s Events Recovery Fund. It’s fantastic to see that the team at FLY have organised an ambitious online event, that celebrates the vibrancy of Scotland’s dance music scene digitally, against the iconic setting of Edinburgh Castle. Through embracing technology and innovation, audiences around the globe will be able to enjoy this fantastic performance from one of the country’s leading DJ’s from the comfort of their own homes. – Paul Bush OBE, Director of Events at VisitScotland
Produced by Ground Level Up, the performance which has been pre-recorded will be streamed at 7 PM BST on Friday 14th May 2021 via Beatport’s Twitch Channel, FLY’s YouTube Channel FLY TV, FLY Open air Facebook & Denis Sulta’s Facebook.
