On September 18, Rotterdam’s Conflux Festival took over Maxi Radio, bringing its experimental approach to music to Leiden’s airwaves ahead of its festival edition.

Animistic Beliefs, sign.nah, Puck Wacki (live), DD, Orus Boris and onderdebladeren

. Together, they shared different sides of Conflux’s musical world, with Puck Wacki’s live performance adding another dimension to the programme. From DD’s electro selections to onderdebladeren’s ambient set, the takeover offered listeners a range of sounds to explore.

The broadcast preceded Conflux Festival’s September 24–27 programme in Rotterdam. Under the theme 

, the festival brought together contemporary art, experimental music and sensory experiences, exploring how art could open spaces for imagination and collective action. The Maxi Radio takeover offered an introduction to that world through the artists and their music.

Conflux Festival

For Midzomernacht, Maxi Radio brought music, visual art and nature together through 

, set inside the tranquil greenhouse of Hortus Botanicus. Inspired by the daily rhythms of people and plants, the programme invited visitors to slow down on the longest day of the year.

 created gentle soundscapes that complemented the greenhouse’s peaceful atmosphere. Surrounded by plants, visitors could settle in and listen as the music accompanied the transition from day into night.

 presented evolving visuals inspired by plant life, organic textures and natural processes. His imagery added another layer to the connection between sound, light and the surrounding greenery.

With beanbags and subtle lighting, the greenhouse became a space to pause and unwind. Together, the music and visuals offered a quiet moment of shared attention as the longest day gave way to the shortest night.

Midzomernacht

On October 1, Third Space Leiden took over Maxi Radio for four hours of music, conversation and community. Hosts Isaiah and Lorenzo were joined by Femke and Siem, who each played an hour-long DJ set.

Between sets, they shared the story behind Third Space Leiden and their ambition to create a place where the city’s communities could connect, create and belong. They spoke about the need for welcoming spaces beyond home, work or study, especially for people who felt less connected to Leiden’s existing social scene.

Isaiah and Lorenzo also reflected on how the project began: a spontaneous conversation at Darras Coffee Roasters that turned an idea for a creative café into a shared venture. That encounter captured what they hoped Third Space could offer others—a place where connections formed and new ideas took shape.

Together with Femke and Siem, they explored what community meant to them and how music, creativity and shared spaces could bring people together. They also outlined their plans for pop-up events, workshops and community dinners, working towards a permanent venue.

The takeover ended with an open invitation for listeners to contribute ideas, organise activities and help shape Third Space Leiden.

Third Space Leiden 

Celebrating International Womxn’s Day on Maxi Radio

 Maxi Radio brought together a powerful line-up of DJs for a special broadcast celebrating creativity, community, and the many sounds shaping underground music culture today. Curated by Maxi Radio programmer Eileen, the show highlighted a diverse group of artists, each bringing their own energy and perspective to the station.

From soulful grooves to hard club sounds, the programme moved across genres and tempos while staying connected through one common thread: celebrating womxn in music.

, who blended afrobeats, groovy disco, and bass-heavy baile funk into an uplifting and rhythm-driven selection. Moving effortlessly between warm melodies and high-energy percussion, the set created a vibrant atmosphere full of movement and joy.

 followed with an all-vinyl journey honouring International Womxn’s Day through sound. Her set explored voices, stories, and emotions across time and space, creating a deeply soulful listening experience rooted in connection and care.

 then took listeners into darker and deeper territory with an eclectic electronic set balancing soul, percussion, and hypnotic rhythms. Warm grooves met playful energy and textured club sounds, showcasing her distinctive approach to storytelling through music.

 delivered exactly that. Returning to Maxi Radio for a special International Womxn’s Day appearance, the duo brought their hardest club bangers to the airwaves. Bold, playful, and unapologetically fun, their set captured the spirit of the dancefloor at full intensity.

 brought a dynamic blend of bounce, groove, and silliness all the way from Wales to Leiden. Her large and energetic sound added another exciting dimension to the programme, proving that club music can be both powerful and playful at the same time.

 combined trance, bounce, and hard house into a groovy high-energy set that pushed the momentum forward. Fast-paced yet full of feeling, the mix perfectly rounded off a day dedicated to celebrating womxn behind the decks.

At Maxi Radio, we believe community radio should create space for diverse voices, emerging talent, and creative freedom. This International Womxn’s Day programme was a celebration of exactly that — a reminder of the importance of representation in music spaces and the incredible artists continuing to shape club culture today.

A huge thank you to all DJs, listeners, and everyone who tuned in and supported the broadcast.