MED LOUNGe

Curated by: Sylva Drums

The MED Lounge is one of the most welcoming and exclusive spaces at the MED Festival. Designed to offer visitors greater comfort, it provides a place to relax and socialise in a laid-back atmosphere, with thoughtful décor, ideal for taking a break between the festival’s concerts and activities. With its unique atmosphere, the space combines comfort with a distinctive experience, allowing you to enjoy the multicultural spirit of MED in a more peaceful and comfortable way. Enjoy all this and much more while listening to world music featuring electronic influences.

For the 2026 edition, Sylva Drums presents a concept centred on ‘sensory decompression’, serving as a counterpoint to the main stages with their electrifying energy. We can think of this space as a hybrid, where the precision of modern technology serves as the foundation for the soul of ancestral and ethnic instruments.

The DJ/musician does not merely play music; he acts as a conductor who blends textured electronic beats (such as atmospheric Organic House or downtempo) with a live DJ performance. It is a dialogue between the synthesiser and the flute, or the digital loop and the skin percussion, always with a deeply melodic sound, drawing on the heritage of the Mediterranean and the ethnic roots of World Music.

The curator’s vision is for Med Soul to be a space with a dual purpose: an invitation to calm and, at the same time, a gateway to deep reconnection. Three days of festival set against this backdrop, through the fusion of organic sounds with electronic textures, where bass frequencies blend with mesmerising melodies that guide us on an unhurried mental journey. Sylva Drums issues the challenge: Enter this sonic trance where rhythm is the only path to connecting with yourself.

Sylva Drums has been a DJ and producer since 2001, as well as a music curator at the label Cadência Music, a radio host and a festival performer. With a solid track record, he has released tracks on renowned international labels and gained recognition on the global dance scene. His DJ sets strike a balance between innovation and nostalgia, blending contemporary sounds with the wisdom of the past. More than just mixing tracks, Sylva creates a musical journey enriched by live elements that elevate the sensory experience. His House sound is defined by an organic and melodic groove.

Bruno Zarra is a Portuguese artist who stands out for his sophisticated approach to underground electronic music. With influences spanning house, afro and deep, he creates immersive soundscapes brimming with character. His musical selection prioritises groove, emotion and a connection with the dance floor. His energy and musical sensibility have been winning over increasingly discerning venues and audiences.

OSABA, guitarist, DJ and producer, blends flamenco guitar with contemporary electronic music, creating a unique sound that lies somewhere between organic and club-oriented.

His work navigates between tradition and the avant-garde, with a modern and emotional identity.

Live, he creates intense atmospheres, full of rhythm and texture.

A project that links tradition to the current scene through a personal vision.

Di Venitto is a DJ and producer renowned for his hybrid live DJ sets, in which he combines electronic music with traditional instruments such as indigenous flutes. His sound spans organic house and melodic techno, creating immersive and emotive atmospheres.