Rebel has quickly evolved into Toronto’s go-to nightclub for the biggest names in the scene to showcase their newest productions since its inception back in 2016. With a capacity of over two thousand attendees, the complex is home to many great events such as Solaris Music Festival and hosts legends on a regular basis. Aware of the venue’s popularity, French house legend Tchami decided to bring his Elevation Tour to Rebel for all attendees to witness his classics while also getting a glimpse into his upcoming album.
Acting as direct support for Tchami, we walked into Rebel while 13 was just jumping into his set. Despite boasting a completely different vibe than the headliner, 13 did his thing and played over an hour’s worth of heavy bass music, refusing to play the role of the opening DJ and leaving no energy behind. The set was remarkable as the artist switched from dubstep, to midtempo, to trap and more with ease, never losing the attention of the crowd and getting attendees jumping with unadulterated ecstasy.
As the house maestro made his appearance behind his new stage setup around 1:30, the crowd erupted in applause, reminding us why Tchami never forgets Toronto when embarking on a new tour. The ninety-minute set was a house lover’s dream, as Tchami played everything from classics such as his ‘You Know You Like It’ remix, to his newest ‘Proud’ and ‘Ghosts’ to give everyone a taste of his upcoming debut album. The show was a perfect balance of high intensity club bangers, melodic interludes and ethereal house vibes. Having seen Tchami three years ago, we were highly impressed by the artist’s ability to weave in his defining tracks with lesser-known bops, also diving deep into his CONFESSION label repertoire to keep things fresh and exciting.
Anyone who has the opportunity is highly encouraged to see Tchami on his Elevation Tour. Check out the tour dates here for more information.
Images taken from Tchami and 13’s Twitter.
