ABR Festival @abrfest explores the contrast between Low Tech and High Life through a modular, motion-first identity.
A custom pixel typeface meets Helvetica, while generative visuals create an evolving system across digital and print. Each poster and print material becomes a frozen moment of a moving identity — a snapshot of rhythm, noise, and coexistence.
A visual system built on contrast, shaped by culture, and designed to move.
Credits
Festival — Exterior Photography: Michalis Demetriades
Studio Photography: Konstantinos Gikas
Assistant Graphic Design: @adonispdesign
Brand Strategy: @olympiaaivazi
Special thanks to
@yannickgregoire@elenanaanaaa@cotsios.o.pikatillis@crunch_m
#graphicdesign #visualidentity #branding #typography #creativecoding
As the days grow longer and we move towards summer, we’re looking back at what we shared, some beautiful moments captured by @limnas.shots — and ahead to what’s coming.
ABR Festival returns to Lefkosia in summer 2027.
...and as we move into summer 2026, expect a few tasters along the way.
🌐 Alternative Brains Rule TAKEOVER New Division 🌐
MON 29 DEC from 21:00
at New Division
We’re taking over. Dance 2025 out with us!
LIVE 🤘
Spherical Cow
DECKS 🔥
Cotsios o Picadillis
Amathus
Amathus B2B Picadillis
BIRDBOXES 🎥
Relive 2025
🌐 Alternative Brains Rule TAKEOVER New Division 🌐
MON 29 DEC from 21:00
at New Division
We’re taking over. Dance 2025 out with us!
LIVE 🤘
Spherical Cow
DECKS 🔥
Cotsios o Picadillis
Amathus
Amathus B2B Picadillis
BIRDBOXES 🎥
Relive 2025
👀 keep an eye on our socials for more details
a BIG BIG thank you to all of you who came to the festival.
thank you for dancing with us. eating with us. being with us.
whether on stage or on the dancefloor, in the crowds or in our crew, we shared something special.
massive thanks to our sponsors for backing this all the way.
the festival is the people. always.
until next time ;)
Main Sponsors: Deputy Ministry of Culture | Jack Daniel’s | Asahi
Media Sponsor: ANT1 Live
Co-hosted by: Nicosia for Art
Sponsors: Scaffolding Solutions | G.I. Electrical Ltd | ONEK
Supporters: Safer + Safer | Cyprus Public Transport | Hermes Airports
Culture Supporter: Deejay Radio
Trapezoma powered by: EatApp | supported by: CSI
Produced by Alternative Brains Rule (ABR)
Day 3. We started & ended at the Municipal Theatre with @barkingcatsradio & @honestelectronics taking over the decks.
In the Gardens we danced to @tatadana_band tapped to @rumbaattack grooved to @luzmirazerpa with @drymbago_band and collapsed with @brassraveunit Join us on Sunday as we chill with gentle ambient sets, a glass of wine @glorious.grapes and a feast like you’ve never seen before from @topatrikon - free entry for everyone & activities from Songbirds choir, meet our artists, taste kombucha, draw with us, learn about the magic of bees & more
Day 3 was a blast. From Kasska’s sweet lament to Luzmira Zerpa’s energy, percussion to trumpet to bass bass bass.
See you in the Gardens as we wind down with a glass of wine and dine together under the trees.
Limited walk-ins available for our long table feast. Our taqueria will also be open.
TRAPEZOMA x TO PATRIKON 22 June
ALTERNATIVE BRAINS RULE FESTIVAL 2025
Municipal Gardens · Lefkosia
Day 2 at ALTERNATIVE BRAINS RULE was a blur of joy as the Gardens turned into a giant playground of sound and light.
Nama Dama and Zelzeleh moved us. BCUC brought pure catharsis.
The Theatre lit up with sets curated by @sousami_bar and @alex_tomb_
Today: Our street food market is in full swing, Forest School takes kids exploring as @barkingcatsradio and @honestelectronics take over our decks, Luzmira Zerpa headlines with Drymbago, and Brass Rave Unit close out our BEST OF open-air shows with pure brass-powered energy.
On sale now 🟧 🟦 abrfest.com
ALTERNATIVE BRAINS RULE FESTIVAL
19-20-21-22 June | Lefkosia
Municipal Gardens & Municipal Theatre
The very first awards for Electronic Music in Cyprus.
Given out on opening night of ALTERNATIVE BRAINS RULE Festival as part of 1984–NOW: Η Ιστορία της Ηλεκτρονικής Μουσικής στην Κύπρο.
ΒΡΑΒΕΙΟ ΠΡΩΤΟΠΟΡΟΥ / PIONEER AWARD – Michalis Christodoulides
For creating the first Cypriot electronic record, for the film The Descent of the 9 (1984).
ΒΡΑΒΕΙΟ ΠΕΙΡΑΜΑΤΙΚΗΣ ΣΥΝΘΕΣΗΣ / EXPERIMENTAL COMPOSITION AWARD – Evagoras Karageorgis
For KENTHMATA, the first experimental electronic album by a Cypriot artist.
ΠΡΩΤΕΡΓΑΤΕΣ ΤΗΣ UNDERGROUND ΣΚΗΝΗΣ / PIONEERS OF THE UNDERGROUND SCENE – Menelaos & Achilleas Tomasides
Founders of the legendary 35‑33, home of Cyprus’ underground sound.
ΚΑΛΥΤΕΡΟΣ ΔΙΣΚΟΣ 2025 / BEST ELECTRONIC MUSIC AWARD 2025 – Nama Dama – Pagan Soul
A bold work expanding the local electronic discography.
ΒΡΑΒΕΙΟ ΔΙΑΧΡΟΝΙΚΗΣ ΣΥΝΕΙΣΦΟΡΑΣ DJ / ENDURING CONTRIBUTION DJ AWARD – Aleka Metaxa
For her pioneering presence and lasting impact as a DJ on the scene.
ΜΑΚΡΟΧΡΟΝΙΟΣ ΣΥΜΜΑΧΟΣ ΤΗΣ UNDERGROUND ΣΚΗΝΗΣ / LONGSTANDING ALLY OF THE UNDERGROUND SCENE – Danny / KlubD
For two decades of hosting the scene and helping it grow.
RAVER FOR LIFE – Evis Michaelides
For his lifelong commitment to rave culture in Cyprus.
ΒΡΑΒΕΙΟ ΣΥΝΟΛΙΚΗΣ ΣΥΝΕΙΣΦΟΡΑΣ / ALLROUND CONTRIBUTION AWARD – Manic Mike
For his long-standing, all-round contribution to the development of electronic music in Cyprus.
1984–NOW.
Honouring the roots. Shaping the future.
Thank you to the Municipal Theatre for hosting this historic event.
Awards night. The first ever for Electronic Music in Cyprus. Thank you to @nicosiamunicipaltheatre for hosting this historic event.
We kicked off ALTERNATIVE BRAINS RULE Festival by celebrating the scene’s pioneers — and then put the dancefloor centrestage (quite literally).
See you tonight. And every night. As we move into the Gardens and continue in the Theatre, looking forward, looking up.
Get your tickets now 🟧 🟦 abrfest.com
ALTERNATIVE BRAINS RULE FESTIVAL
19-20-21-22 June | Lefkosia
Municipal Gardens & Municipal Theatre
Tickets tickets tickets 🎟️ Kids under 12 & dogs go free (no 🐶 inside the Municipal Theatre though)
On sale now 🟧 🟦 abrfest.com
ALTERNATIVE BRAINS RULE FESTIVAL
19-20-21-22 June | Lefkosia
Municipal Gardens & Municipal Theatre
