Community · Connection · Curiosity · Creativity

Community · Connection · Curiosity · Creativity

These ideas sit at the very heart of Roadburn, shaping what we do and where we go next. When Malleus returned to the festival earlier this year, bringing their incredible body of work to Tilburg for a special exhibition, something immediately clicked into place. Watching the connection between their art and our community come alive again felt like an old bond reinvigorated. So, we invited Malleus to bring their own curiosity and creativity to help connect the Roadburn community in 2027.

Today, we’re revealing the first part of Malleus’ artwork for Roadburn 2027: the opening panel of a triptych that will gradually unfold. Across three pieces, their world and ours will weave around each other like two merging cosmic entities. Two creative universes, a shared history and the same instinct to keep exploring beyond boundaries.

Formed in Italy by artists Lu, Urlo and Poia – with the latter two also known as members of Ufomammut – Malleus have developed an unmistakable visual language through illustration, screen printing, poster art and music. Their relationship with Roadburn stretches back many years, including creating the main poster artwork for Roadburn 2009. This new collaboration feels both like a continuation of that history and the start of a new chapter.

There’s much more of Malleus’ vision still to reveal – and much more of Roadburn 2027 waiting to take shape.

We’re well on our way. Come with us.