It all began in 1994 – on the 26th of November, the first Time Warp was celebrated at the legendary „Walzmühle“ in Ludwigshafen. This small but popular venue had a rather compact crowd of 3000 witnessing the dawn of an era. In 1995 Time Warp moved to the familiar „Maimarkthalle“ in Mannheim and saw the first appearance of Sven Väth, who was not to miss one more Time Warp from then on.
With everything that has happened since back then, the Time Warp message is still the same as in these early days: to create that unique atmosphere with a state-of-the-art line up supported by the finest sound & light equipment in the business.
In 2009, Time Warp is celebrating its 15th anniversary in „Mannheim Music City“. On the 4th of April 2009, 5 stages will once again build the legitimate scope for celebrating this special event. The line up will once more unite the avantguarde of international Star DJs and producers, as well as the most promising new talent. More than ever, the Time Warp audience has become a dazzling blend of visitors from all over Europe. All of this is highlighted by a sophisticated on stage entertainment and that special „Time Warp Vibe“, which is legendary among artists as well as visitors.
2009 will also see the third edition of the Jetztmusik festival week. Initiated in 2006, the cultural program in the week leading to the Maimarkt event has become more and more popular. Various concerts, workshops, special shows and media art installations will take place in locations all over Mannheim. „Time Warp – International Festival for Jetztmusik and Media Arts“, has grown into a widely respected stage for events at the intersection of film, music and media arts.