The XIII Society presents: Halloween at the Secret Society Castle

The tradition of celebrating Halloween in Moscow started just five years ago. But even in such a short time, this night has become the main club holiday in the country. Moscow Halloween is perhaps the only successful example of hosting a city-wide carnival in Russia. The famous Halloween XIII parties laid the foundation for this tradition. Five years ago, XIII was the only club in the city to host costume parties. Of course, the night before All Saints' Day was seen by the club's promoters as a kind of professional holiday. It's no secret that the most colorful and unusual shows on Halloween took place within the walls of the legendary mansion on Myasnitskaya, 13. Over time, the popularity of the signature XIII Halloweens grew so much that the promoters started hosting special 'outdoor' parties in the most unusual places in the city. These shows consistently attracted audiences of 5-7 thousand people. Last year, the Halloween party at XIII was recognized as the 'club event of the year' at the Nightlife Awards. This year, Halloween XIII will be even more grandiose. Amazingly, the show will take place in the wine cellars of Prince Golitsyn, a mysterious underground space right in the center of Moscow. For a hundred years, there have been many legends surrounding these catacombs in the city. It is said that it was here that the cream of Moscow's bohemia gathered, enchanted by fashionable mystical teachings. The information about these gatherings is very contradictory - supposedly, members of a secret theosophical circle tried to communicate with the otherworld through ancient rituals. And that one day their efforts were successful - a certain spirit actually appeared before them. But they never managed to banish this creature back. Since then, Prince Golitsyn's Wine Cellars have been considered a cursed place - the disturbed spirit, summoned by sorcerers, cannot leave these basements. However, being neighbors with the real Phantom of the Underground is not the scariest thing awaiting the visitors of Halloween XIII. During the incredibly beautiful and slightly frightening show, the most terrifying rituals of the Secret Society, drawn by the promoters from ancient treatises, will be recreated. The latest multimedia technologies used in the show will transport ancient mystical knowledge into the new 21st century. The details of the event are still kept under strict secrecy, but one thing can be said for sure - Moscow has never seen a Halloween like this. For the first time in Moscow, British stars Layo & Bushwacka will perform at Halloween XIII! The duo will present their long-awaited album 'All Night Long' to the audience. The special guest of Halloween XIII is the legendary Neneh Cherry. Visual effects and VJing will be provided by the specialists from the British company Microchunk. Layo & Bushwacka! The DJ duo Layo & Bushwacka's name is closely associated with the London club The End and the music style 'Tech-House'. The very existence of Layo & Bushwacka is owed to The End. The fact is that Layo Paskin, along with his friend Mr C, stood at the origins of this famous club. At one of the parties, Mr C introduced Layo to his friend Matt Benjamin, also known as Bushwacka. The guys quickly found a common language. Their first experience of working together resulted in an astonishing outcome - such strange and fun music had not been played in London before. Layo and Matt complemented the tech-house style with blues melodies, samples from classic house hits, and even sounds of real African drums. After releasing their debut album 'Low Life' in 1999, the duo Layo & Bushwacka received the prestigious Ericsson Music Awards. Matt and Layo released their second album 'Night Works' on XL Records - the 'home' of popular artists like The Prodigy and Basement Jaxx. Today, the duo Layo & Bushwacka are among the top ten most popular DJs on the planet. Neneh Cherry. Nina Cherry was born in 1964 in Stockholm. She started doing music in early childhood, influenced by her stepfather, the famous jazz musician Don Cherry. However, instead of classical jazz, she became interested in punk rock, making her debut in 1981 as part of the punk band Rip, Rig & Panic. However, her passion for punk rock did not last long. Soon, Nina pursued a solo career, releasing several dance hits in the early 90s. The songs 'Buffalo Stance,' 'Manchild,' 'Kisses On the Wind,' and especially the memorable duet with singer Youssou N`Dour 'Seven Seconds' made her a superstar. However, in the late 90s, at the peak of her career, Nina decided to radically change her field of activity. Her decision was influenced by a meeting with the famous DJ and producer Eric Morillo. Now, Neneh Cherry is the main attraction at Eric Morillo's Subliminal Session signature parties. Nina prefers R'n'B and garage styles. This summer, Neneh Cherry's sets were recognized as the main sensation on Ibiza.