ADIRA is a queer Arabic-pop club night and collective founded in 2023 by Lebanese artist Hassandra and Syrian-German podcaster Zuher Jazmati, aiming to challenge orientalist stereotypes and celebrate the diversity of queer Arab* identities. Through nostalgic Arabic-pop music from the 80s to early 00s and events like panels, drag shows, and workshops, ADIRA fosters a vibrant, supportive space for the community. It uplifts both emerging and established Arab* talents while creating a safe(r) environment that welcomes allies and lovers of Arabic music.

AAITF is a vibrant movement, a fusion of underground electronic music, diasporic influences, and avant-garde performances brought to life by a diverse collective of artists. These rebellious and deeply connected individuals craft ritualistic experiences that bridge cultures and generations through sound, visuals, and movement. This global dialogue, encompassing DJs, dancers, painters, and more, envisions a future where culture and community flourish through radical artistic expression.

“Black Obsidian Sound System was established in the summer of 2018 with the intention of bringing together a community of queer, trans and non-binary people of colour involved in art, sound and radical activism. Following in the legacies of sound system culture we wanted to learn, build and sustain a resource for our collective struggles. The system, based in London, will be available to use or rent by community groups and institutions with the purpose of amplifying and connecting us.”

“A people’s art is the genesis of their freedom”

– Claudia Jones

Colombia’s first queer fetish Techno collective– is a queer sanctuary of sweat, sound, and unfiltered desire—a dancefloor where bodies collide, identities dissolve, and hedonism reigns. Beyond the party, we are a platform for queer talent, reshaping a scene dominated by the heteronormative. We take up space, turn up the volume, and keep the underground unapologetically ours.

2025 marks the 9th year of Buttons, a Berlin-based party that’s a home for all – where fantasy meets freedom and everyone is encouraged to write their own story.

Celebrating deviancy since 2009, Cocktail d’Amore is a renowned party in Berlin known for its eclectic quality music selection and free-spirited atmosphere.

CURVS is a queer and body-positive platform created in Lisbon by Bruno Phoebe, DIDI, and Gustrava, focused on curvy bodies, sexualities, and deviant perspectives. More than celebrating the beauty of a curvy queer body, CURVS is a space for intersectional liberation, dodging normative framings, and embodying a fluid, plural, deviant perspective of identity, politics, and sexuality. Here, dancing, hugging, sweating, embracing your body, and showing it off the way you want to are acts of political resistance and collective knowledge.

De Reünie is committed to freedom, togetherness, and bringing people together while enjoying a unique sound. De Reünie is more than just a collective or a series of events. We are dedicated to redefining what it means to create a truly welcoming and inclusive community.

Eau de Cologne, in collaboration with Bassiani, presents a series of exclusive parties held every two months. Our mission is to cultivate a safe, vibrant, and inclusive space for the LGBTQ+ community and allies in Tbilisi, Georgia. These gatherings are more than mere events; they serve as a platform to inspire positive change and foster a sense of belonging and empowerment among marginalized communities.

Fiesta Dame, an event in Santiago, Chile, celebrates sexual diversities and dissidences as it approaches its seven-year anniversary, highlighting the struggle for inclusion in Latin America and beyond. As a queer space focused on electronic music, it fosters collaboration across artistic disciplines, blending music, visual art, and performance for a holistic experience. Each event serves as a platform for emerging LGBTQIA+ talents to gain representation and visibility within the community.

Fluid.vision is a queer collective of 13 international artists and activists in Berlin dedicated to sustainable community building and activism in nightlife. The Fluidity event series, which started as underground raves in 2021, has evolved into a funded initiative that reclaims spaces as queer political and artistic commons. Through these events, the collective aims to challenge the capitalist pressures in Berlin nightlife and demonstrate that a fairer system is achievable.

Founded in Chicago in 2016 by Mister Wallace and aCeb00mbaP, Futurehood is an independent music label and creative collective dedicated to amplifying the voices of queer and trans people of color, evolving from the community-focused Banjee Report project. Mister Wallace’s debut “FAGGOT EP” officially launched the label, which now features a diverse roster of artists committed to innovative storytelling through music and other creative mediums. Beyond music, Futurehood fosters a supportive community, empowering QTPOC artists to create and thrive while using art as a tool for liberation and social change.

GEGEN BERLIN is an immersive movement that combines raw techno, radical queerness, and unapologetic fetish culture, fostering a celebration of self-expression. As one of Berlin’s longest-running queer events, it serves as a deeply political space where pleasure, resistance, and critical discourse intersect, challenging societal norms and embracing fluidity and transgression. Rejecting commodification, GEGEN maintains the raw spirit of the underground scene, offering relentless beats and an atmosphere charged with liberation and limitless possibilities.

A ritual of desire, heat, and touch — HAMAM Nights invites you into a steamy sanctuary where the dance floor becomes a stage for intimacy, cleansing and connection!

Herrensauna is a queer haven for harder-edged techno and hedonism in the German capital.

infinity rug offers a moment where sound, collective learning and intimate care weave a space of togetherness. Guests are invited to bring their own rug to contribute to a rug-constellation, lay down and drift off with us. Bringing the domestic to the public realm, we tentatively explore new ways of being-together and offer a space for reflection, rejuvenation, mourning and introspection. Through the night until the morning, guests travel through a soundscape of field recordings, ambient, experimental and deep-mind music, interwoven with ceremonial performances, texts and poetry, scents, textiles and food offerings.

Kilowatt is a Berlin-based platform and party dedicated to amplifying Black and Queer artists in electronic music. We create spaces that center joy, community, and radical self-expression, building a culture that thrives beyond the dancefloor. Through club nights and community events—from film screenings to chess tournaments—we bring people together to move, connect, and celebrate.

kwia is an ambient listening space for modern rituals and a queer collective in Berlin Neukölln. It focuses on the slower and calmer aspects of electronic music and on deep listening. Since its opening in 2021, it became host for many artists, collectives and countless nights of musical exploration. At its core, kwia fosters intimacy, community building and strives to create a communal, safer space for its guests.

Longtime WHOLE contributors, these vanguard pleasure activists for the queer commons, are one of Berlin’s veteran purveyors of sonic, somatic and social transmission. Lecken dancefloors are libidinally-charged wombs of groove, their darkrooms unspeakable, and their discourse impeccable. As a xenofeminist party, Lecken remains committed to a plurality of pleasures: hivesex_nomadic fetishisms_masculine femininity_decolonized masculinity_feminist whores_king kong_non-possessive sex_inter-species solidarity_desire without a subject_comfortable alienation.

Lunchbox Candy, founded in 2021 by DJ/producer Elninodiablo and filmmaker Adam Munnings, is a Berlin-based queer, sex-positive collective renowned for its riotous fusion of music, art, and performance. Emerging from Berlin’s rich tapestry of queer culture, Lunchbox Candy has swiftly become a force of nature for those seeking an uninhibited and inclusive nightlife experience. More than just a party, Lunchbox Candy is a pulsating ritual—an ecstatic collision of sound, sweat, and sexuality where the healing power of the dance floor binds us together. Rooted in community, it channels the spirit of nightlife with intention.

Me Siento Extraña (MSE) is a Barcelona-based collective creating safer spaces for FLINTA* identities through music, art, and community. Founded in 2021 by Maia Jenkinson (ES) and Verushka Sirit (VE), it emerged as a response to the lack of visibility and cultural spaces. With a sharp curatorial vision, MSE blends underground club nights with cultural gatherings that amplify dissident voices. Beyond its impact on Barcelona’s club scene, the collective collaborates with festivals and cultural spaces while hosting weekly gatherings—creating an irreplaceable space for the community.

MÜLL began in 2023 to further establish Techno in the queer scene of San Francisco. We function from a harm reduction mindset and activate spaces free of limitations in order to challenge the norms of West Coast nightlife culture, while showcasing queer artists and collectives from around the world. We value queer diversity, unwavering production and sound quality, anti-exclusivity, sex positivity, and reverence for dancing on the dancefloor. We are all trash, no class :]

NON NON NON is a queer and women-led underground community in Bangkok that supports Eastern Southeast Asian (ESEA) artists by fostering creativity and connection since 2018. It creates safe and inclusive spaces for artistic exchange, celebrating all genders while promoting music and art as platforms for self-expression and change. The organization has expanded its reach by participating in various music festivals, enhancing accessibility and amplifying underrepresented voices in the arts.

Papi Juice is a Brooklyn-based art collective that aims to affirm and celebrate the lives of queer and trans people of color. Papi Juice consists of resident DJs Oscar Nñ and Adam R., and art director Mohammed Iman.

Pornceptual is a Berlin-based collective and global platform redefining sexuality through art, music, and radical self-expression. Hosting events worldwide, they create immersive spaces where queerness, creativity, and desire come together without shame. More than just a party, Pornceptual is a movement celebrating the beauty of authentic sexuality and the power of artistic freedom.

Power Dance Club is a high-voltage, all-inclusive queer rave collective shaping dance floors in Berlin and Athens. Founded in 2018, it pulsed through the underground of Athens, starting in DIY spaces before making its way into the city’s clubs. In Berlin, the party has moved across various venues, with OHM and the newly built Kreuzwerk becoming its key locations. Run by Stathis, Luigi Di Venere, Maria Politi and Danilo Rosato between Berlin and Athens, Power Dance Club continues to celebrate freedom, community, and uninhibited dance.

Sexyness on the dancefloor. Perreo hasta el suelo. Good vibes only.

SoundSysters is a collective of sound engineers focused on promoting gender diversity and inclusivity in the music and sound engineering industries. Our collective plays a vital role in empowering women, trans, and non-binary individuals in the sound engineering field and works towards creating a more diverse and inclusive music industry.

Signal is a music-first underground party series based out of Los Angeles

TABLOID Press is a publishing house founded by Zo Darsee and Nadia Marcus in the Berlin summer of 2014. The press’ poetics have always been environmental: its first publication was a gossip column on newsprint, poems that could also bridge a “scene”, slice open a “club”. Avid dancers and listeners, Darsee and Marcus wrote to enter a dancefloor as poets and let the dancefloor enter the poem. 

In the following decade, TABLOID released over 13 publications, its activities widening to include facilitating poetry workshops; hosting parties; designing books, clothing, and interiors for club nights; and hosting a regular radio show. No matter the format or function, TABLOID intends to innervate the body, be it collective or individual, with a force called lyric. 

Providing a space for people who feel a sense of otherness to connect with like-minded ravers and express themselves in a free, non-judgmental and warm environment.

Livia (she/her) is a queer jewelry artist based in Zurich, Switzerland.

She designs and handcrafts each piece herself, using materials like stained glass, lead-free solder, freshwater pearls, stones, and found elements. Her process is intuitive and experimental, shaped by contrasts, diverse influences, and unexpected encounters.

Her designs play with tension: soft and bold, playful and seductive, confident and a little dangerous. Each piece is meant to empower the wearer — to feel strong, seen, and uniquely themselves.

LisaMajun, Berlin & Goa’s fire artist and designer, crafts not just jewellery but empowering statements with stunning body chains. Bold yet elegant, she tells your stories through each unique chain, inviting you into a rebellious, expressive self. It’s not a purchase; it’s a vibe, a movement, a loud and proud statement of who you are. Let’s stand out and turn heads together.

Tart Twins is a women-owned latex label, born in Berlin and rooted in the city’s queer creative scene. Known for bold colors, clean lines, and a playful approach to fetish fashion, they offer both ready-to-wear and custom pieces designed to celebrate all bodies.

SZTYJT

Sturmzx2 artwear project in Berlin founded by 2 sisters with a playful aesthetic, transforms discarded garments into unique pieces. Collecting materials from the streets/trash and through experimenting, cutting, sewing, painting and mix techniques, give them a new life. The result: personalized, colorful pieces with a psychedelic touch that reflect our passion for fun art.

Sireno is a textile project rooted in the queer imagination of its creator, bringing childhood fantasies to life through an artistic approach to fashion. Drawing inspiration from animé, video games, and digital tools like AI and 3D design, Sireno crafts one-of-a-kind pieces—from gender-free garments to upcycled accessories and nostalgic embroideries. It’s an invitation to play, to express ourselves freely, and to celebrate color as a language of identity.

Sin Supply is jewelry, club wear, accessories, fetish wear, and other pieces that feel good to weirdos, queerdos, and anyone else who wants to wear them. Chain is the gendrfcker behind it all and they love you.

Nur Hektor is a Berlin-based slow fashion brand born as a sensual response to deconstructivism, merging experimental pattern-making, tailoring, and material research. Its provocative designs explore body and attitude, blending classic and radical influences drawn from art, music, and club culture. Produced in small quantities, each piece is handmade using sustainable materials to create second-skin silhouettes that defy tradition and gender norms.

Shimmies is a queer femme dream made tangible. Rooted in softness, fantasy, and queer joy, Shimmies makes ethereal adornments for all bodies. A diverse collection of headpieces and earrings crafted from iridescent vinyl that catch the light—and every eye in the room.

LAAVA is a unisex line of exclusive jewllery with a deep commitment to nature. The brand ains to showcase materials in their purest form, embracing a distinct industrial aesthetic.

LAAVA is recogniced for its colorful and unexpected combinations of materials, featuring a bold sassy style. The pieces are inspired by architecture, art, and Berlin,s club culture. Hancrafted in Berlin.

Designer Blanca Gomila believes in timeless fashion, and due to her origins in sculpture and blacksmithing, she loves  pure,  and very solid materials that do not suffer but rather improve with the passage of time.

IMPOPSIBLE is a forward-thinking all-gender(s) fashion label founded by the visionary video artist Bernardo Santarelli. Blending abstraction with surrealism, IMPOPSIBLE fuses the gritty elegance of Berlin’s urban landscape with bold, avant-garde pop influences. Futuristic silhouettes, eclectic accents, and a keen exploration of unconventional materials come together to create bold, one-of-a-kind pieces that challenge and redefine traditional standards of beauty.

Photography and concept: Michael Mann
Models: Slawik and Lawunda
Hair and make up: Lau Perrea

Stained with blood and glitter.

Gaba Gama is driven by a love for PVC—its lightness, flexibility, and bold colors. Despite a restrictive education, Gaba always found ways to create, from jewelry to sewing. Eventually, plastic, the ultimate ‘fake’ material, became the truest form of self-expression. Gaba Gama’s work includes PVC fetish essentials and reimagined symbols like hearts and crosses, stripped of their usual meaning and presented in a striking, artificial form that feels unexpectedly real.

At Claudia Vitali, we craft designs infused with sensuality, magic, and transparency, inspired by modern, daring individuals who are elegant, independent, and free of prejudice. We see design as a way of life, blending simplicity with sophistication through innovative uses of cotton, lycra, and sheer fabrics. This distinctive style celebrates individuality and is already making a statement in Barcelona, Ibiza, Berlin, Amsterdam, and Chile.

Discussions around chemsex have focused either on its joyful potential or on its risks and harms. While the former may sometimes overlook the struggles around chemsex, the latter can ignore the ways in which sex and drugs can have life-affirming effects, especially among sex and gender dissidents. This panel brings together community activists, researchers, and clinical experts to explore the tensions between politics, risk, and care in queer sexualised drug practices.

Jamie Hakim researches queer cultures of sex, intimacy and care in both online and nightlife settings. He has published widely, including the books Work That Body and Digital Intimacies. As a member of The Care Collective, he co-authored The Care Manifesto.

João Florêncio has recently been called “Europe’s only professor of sex.” He researches the intersections of flesh, media and technology, including biochemical technologies, in modern and contemporary queer sex cultures. João has published widely on chemsex, including Bareback Porn, Porous Masculinities, Queer Futures: The Ethics of Becoming-Pig, and Crossings: Creative Ecologies of Cruising (with Liz Rosenfeld).  

Jordan Osserman wants to make Lacan sexy again. He’s written about circumcision, chemsex, and trans healthcare from psychoanalytic perspectives, alongside reflections on housing and trade union struggles. He is a lecturer at the University of Essex, and a psychoanalyst in East London.

Malte Raabe is a queer clinical psychologist and systemic integrative therapist based in Berlin. He supports individuals and groups navigating chemsex at one of the city’s oldest gay health checkpoints. His work focuses on understanding sexualised substance use in its wider social and relational context.

Juliana Gleeson is a writer from west London, living in east Berlin. Her recently published book, Hermaphrodite Logic, traces the history of the intersex movement from 1990 to 2025. Last year she co-founded WHOLE’s first ever DTF tent. 

We invite you into a deliciously honest, slightly flirty, unapologetically queer conversation (in the spirit of the Lemonade Queers Podcast) about getting down without getting drunk, featuring unfiltered takes on sober hookups, mindful desire, and forging genuine connections without the haze of substances. With giggles, gasps, and a few blushes guaranteed, we’ll dive into what it means to experience pleasure, presence, and playfulness in festival spaces while staying clear-headed—because, honestly, clarity is the new kink.

Badass Prints is a queer sex positive brand making fun stuff for your inner fancy weird punky slut. They design and make limited edition clothing, accessories and jewelry, producing sustainably with hand screen printing and upcycling in Berlin.

Hosted by Ruhaina

They want to take our joy—our laughter, our pleasure, our softness. They tell us we are too much, too queer, too Black, too brown, too Asian, too trans, too tender to exist fully. And yet, we are here. We love, we dance, we resist. This panel, featuring Cat, Ivy Monteiro & Sailesh, is about reclaiming joy as an act of defiance. How do we protect our queer, trans, BIPOC bodies—not just from harm, but for pleasure, love, and softness? How do we hold each other when the world demands our suffering? Joy is not a privilege. It is our birthright—our joie de vivre, our resistance, our survival!

Cat Jones
Cat Jones is a multi-media artist and independent curator whose work is rooted in self-acceptance/critique, and reflection. His work centers on the interpersonal dialogue one has with the internal & external world, while highlighting his exchange with familial ties, corporal punishment, & (self)observation.

Ivy Monteiro
Ivy Monteiro is an afro-braziliian immigrant nonbinary artist, performer, activist and community leader based in Zürich.

Nary
Nary is a queer climate justice organizer, non-disciplinary artist and ecology student from Berlin. Their practice is an embodied and poetic exploration into the margins of our many selves, the ever-evolving pain of transgression and companionship with our grief. It is a search for perception, patience and reciprocity – ways to queer our understanding of how bodies can interact with our ecosystems. In their work as a facilitator Nary follows such questions by holding spaces for immersive learning, exchange and creation to nurture transformative processes toward self-organized and sustainable world-building.

Axuar is a jewelry project founded in 2020 and based in Barcelona. Created by Alex Terrón, it’s a mix between digital and hand crafted jewelry, bringing his vision in fashion through different collections, exploring new materials, tools and softwares like laser cutting and 3D printing.

Do people think of fucking while dancing? Maybe they do when Carmen 16 is in the booth. Propulsive, rollicking, and relentless is the techno flair of this underground badboi who, in rejecting all social media, might be this festival’s best hidden gem.

Launching to prominence out of Herrensauna’s infamous underground parties, CEM has forged a singular path as a fierce club DJ unafraid of turning the dancefloor moody. With a preference for UK-tweaked tracks from across the contemporary milieu of harder club works, nor with a fear of breakbeats or sullen moments, he’s a rare species of DJ that seeds intensity in even the most hesitant of movers.

C.FRIM delivers powerful, drum-driven sets that bounce, shuffle, and sway with unmistakable energy. Rooted in her Ghanaian-Filipina heritage and shaped by a youth spent immersed in hybrid sounds and internet subcultures, her style is both nostalgic and forward-thinking. As a DJ, she confidently blends global club music with a boundary-pushing vision that breaks cultural silos and highlights her unique voice.

Blasha & Allatt, co-founders of the renowned Meat Free parties, are celebrated figures in Manchester’s techno scene, consistently delivering electrifying sets at venues like the White Hotel and Blitz Club. Their dynamic performances, which blend techno and house, have captivated audiences at prestigious venues and festivals worldwide, including Berghain and Awakenings. In 2022, they became residents for Vault Sessions in Amsterdam and launched Frixxxion, an inclusive queer techno space in Manchester, while continuing to release music on notable labels, promising a bright future ahead.

Cristian Marras is a Berlin-based DJ and producer celebrated for his versatile Techno sound, performing at iconic queer parties like Gegen in Berlin and Korgy in Helsinki. His electrifying performances and unique rhythms have taken him to renowned stages worldwide, creating unforgettable experiences for audiences. With a deep knowledge of sound design and diverse musical influences, Marras continually pushes boundaries in his productions and live shows, establishing a distinct presence in the electronic music scene.

Bonekinha Iraquiana, a DJ from Santos, Brazil, started her career at 18 in 2019 with a unique funk set inspired by São Paulo’s popular Bruxaria/Submundo subgenre. As part of the WEIRD BAILE project, she has performed at prestigious events like BOILER ROOM MTV and Mamba Negra, and in 2024, she embarked on her first international tour across several European countries. She also showcased her talent on Rinse France and NTS radio stations and participated in festivals like Batekoo Festival, sharing the stage with prominent figures in the funk and underground music scene.

DJ Lorrany is a vibrant force on the Embu das Artes music scene, representing São Paulo’s funk culture with her mandrake style. Co-creator of the Beat Femme project, she is also part of the residencies at the Solta o Bass and Baile da Durag events, which support black artists from the periphery. In 2024, she took part in NTS Radio’s FUNK.BR album and has performed at events such as Lollapalooza, Mamba Negra and Festival Coala.

Wallis stands out in the techno scene by pushing her music to new realms, constantly seeking novelty in a genre that can struggle with reinvention. Living and working in her overflowing studio, she uses music production as an emotional outlet, infusing her unique and energetic sound with personal storylines. A prolific producer, she often plays unreleased tracks during her DJ sets, showcasing her skillful use of multiple decks. Recently, she expanded her artistic reach by producing music for the Natasha Zinko runway show at London Fashion Week.

Curses blends New Wave, Post-Punk, and 80s EBM into a dark, hypnotic sound, driven by ghostly vocals and live instrumentation. He brings raw punk energy to dance floors worldwide. As the founder of Ombra International and curator of Next Wave Acid Punx, he continues to push the boundaries of underground electronic music.

Technoslave_69, an Amsterdam-based DJ originally from Cairo, blends his cultural diaspora with Amsterdam influences in his sets, currently holding a residency at De Reunie. His immersive sets encourage self-expression and liberation from societal norms through powerful beats. Expect a rave-centric, entrancing experience from his club-focused sound.

DJ Pendejo also known as Pi Bruno, is a trans boy originally from Argentina based in Berlin. Pendejo started playing since 2013 in queer parties in the suburbs of Buenos Aires. An eclectic style mixing pop, Latinoamerican pop, reggaeton, cumbia villera, middle eastern pop, trap, hip hop and more. He is also a beatmaker and a filmmaker.

The Lady Machine is a veteran vinyl DJ with 20 years of experience, known for her precision, deep musical research, and high-energy techno sets. Blending dark, textured synths with fast and furious mixing, she crafts an electrifying atmosphere on the dance floor. Now a Berlin staple and Pornceptual resident, she continues to push the underground sound forward with relentless passion and technical mastery.

DJ and electronic music producer born in Santiago de Chile. Resident of Fiesta Dame, she has performed as a DJ on important national and international underground stages. Her music has been published on various Latin American labels and she also has her own research on the history of electronic music in Chile.

Spacer Woman is rapidly gaining recognition in the club scene with her unique blend of 90s trance, hard house, and progressive house music, captivating audiences across Europe and the Americas. Notable performances include a five-hour set at Fusion Festival and appearances at iconic venues like Berghain and Nitsa. Her latest release, “You Make Me Feel Wild,” a collaboration with PALMU, is an empowering track that captures the thrill of instant chemistry on the dance floor. With growing support from top artists and upcoming shows at major festivals, Spacer Woman is set to make a significant impact in the new year.

A Chilean DJ with over 8 years in the underground electronic scene, she is known for her avant-garde and experimental sets that blend deep techno, electro, house, and acid house. As a resident of the “Dame” party, she has performed internationally in countries including Argentina, Peru, Colombia, Mexico, the United States, Germany, and Spain. Her distinctive style has made her a prominent figure in the national electronic music circuit.

Genosidra is a Colombian producer, DJ, and sound artist with extensive research in contemporary electronics, experimental music, and noise, his musical production, live performances, and DJ sets aim to explore noise within the context of dance music, using textures and a non-linear musical discourse.

Born and raised in west suburban Chicagoland, Shaun J. Wright spent most of their teen years immersed in the sounds of house music. In 2012, after a whirlwind collaboration with Hercules and Love Affair, Wright began collaborating with acclaimed DJ and producer, Alinka, establishing Twirl Records from a party series they curated in Chicago. Wright, an adept performer with an eclectic upbringing, consistently exhilarates audiences with their unique worldview and approach to electronic music.

Kiddy Smile blends rhythm and resistance, drawing from Chicago house and ballroom culture to create a sound that is both physical and politically charged. His breakout track, “Let a Bitch Know,” emerged as a queer anthem, supported by notable artists like The Blessed Madonna and Busy P, while his remixes resonate with emotion and danceability. Since becoming a staple in Berlin’s queer nightlife, he has performed alongside icons like Madonna and Grace Jones, and founded Strangé at Silencio to provide a space for Black queer individuals. In 2025, he will release “Spank” on Glitterbox, continuing his mission to move bodies and challenge cultural norms.

Kiddy and Shaun’s presence at WHOLE has meant so much to all of us, and we’re deeply honored that their first-ever B2B is happening here—and for the closing, no less; what better way to celebrate the legacy of dance music than with these two icons.

Ellen Allien, a pioneering figure in techno, released her latest LP, AurAA, in June 2020, showcasing her signature sound with high-octane beats and unique vocal elements. During 2020, she hosted Balcony Streaming sessions from her Berlin home to connect with fans and support a diverse range of artists. Additionally, she curated a three-part compilation series, We Are Not Alone, and has upcoming releases including remixes and a new EP to be launched at the end of 2021.

Dr. Rubinstein, a prominent figure in the international music scene, is renowned for her distinctive DJing style and expertise in rave culture, drawing from her extensive vinyl collection. Over the past decade, she has captivated audiences worldwide with her electrifying performances, which evoke a sense of joy and community. In 2024, she launched her debut EP, “Rubi’s Acid Spa,” under her label Uppers and Downers, aiming to create a platform for acid-driven tracks that promote acceptance and belonging.

Skankstasy’s mission, like the name suggests, is to summon an ecstatic skanky/ing floor that supports the liberation of the mind and the behind. Nasty basslines and jukey acceleration are the thread connecting her ambitious selections. A selector who doesn’t bend to genre, but is only guided by the attitude of groove.

Kudeki has spent the last decade shaping the Bay Area’s underground, creating spaces where techno can unfold with patience and defiance. As the force behind Endzeit and a resident of Müll, she curates immersive nights centered on queer audiences and inclusive dancefloors. Her releases span Berlin and the West Coast, while her sets reflect the same sensibility – the grit and groove of US techno fused with hypnotic tension, dynamic and free.

DJ and music producer Glau is a prominent figure in Rio de Janeiro’s club scene, known for his innovative sets that blend genres like electro, techno, bass, house, and funk carioca. His performances, including a notable Boiler Room session, celebrate Rio’s culture and identity, while his production work on labels like Kode and Baphyana is leading up to his debut EP in 2025. Having shared stages with major artists and performed at festivals across Brazil and Europe, Glau’s work exemplifies a dynamic fusion of urban sounds and musical research rooted in Rio’s vibrant energy.

Hailing from Copenhagen, Schacke has been producing a vast variety of sounds since their early teens. Starting with a background in metal, noise and industrial, Schacke has continually shown a determination to expand and evolve their universe through the exploration of electronic music.

For nearly a decade, seasoned event producer Fawks has bewitched the underground through numerous queer projects, collectives and a nonprofit centering sexual liberation, community, kink, and Techno in the San Francisco Bay Area. As a co-founder of his most recent project, MÜLL, he aims to heighten accessibility and reduce exclusivity within the queer nightlife scene. He is a storyteller of sound, sexy but nerdy, sinister yet playful, and he provides authentically original experiences to the techno scene of the West Coast and beyond.

Romy Madley Croft, known for her role in the influential London group The xx, has built an exciting solo career as a musician, songwriter, and DJ. She gained acclaim with her debut solo single “Lifetime” in 2020, followed by successful collaborations and her breakout single “Strong” in 2022. In 2023, she is set to release her highly anticipated debut album “Midair,” featuring the single “Enjoy Your Life,” which incorporates vocals from Beverly Glenn-Copeland. Additionally, Romy is a prolific pop writer, having co-written tracks for The xx, Dua Lipa, and other notable artists.

Lolsnake (she/they) is a Berlin-based DJ, visual artist, and founder of the queer platform Weeeirdos, known for fusing techno, trance, acid, and bleep into heady, hypnotic sets. A regular at Berghain and clubs across the globe, her work blends cerebral depth with playful energy, creating rich, emotional dance floor journeys.

Hanaby B2B Jewel is a powerful meeting of minds, rooted in diasporic rhythm and global club innovation. Together, they craft an electrifying dialogue between deconstructed club, Jersey, Gqom, and Bass—pushing sonic boundaries while staying deeply connected to community and culture. Their sets are not just back-to-backs; they’re carefully woven narratives of tension, release, and celebration, where Juel’s New York-inspired selections meet Hanaby’s Afro-diasporic pulse in a high-energy, genre-defying dance floor experience.

Based in Santiago de Chile, this DJ has eight years of experience in the Latin scene and is currently a resident at the DAME party. Known for creating unpredictable and immersive atmospheres, he connects deeply with his audience while exploring diverse genres like techno, acid, electro, and more. His powerful and relevant style has earned him a place at major festivals across Latin America.

Using music as a medium in her multi-dimensional universe, Juliana Huxtable is a DJ and musician with a singular approach, where her visual art and poetry explore desire in a world increasingly shaped by technology, while her music harnesses its sounds to build immersive, rhythmic realities. Her sets skillfully use sampling and re-blogging as DJ strategies, ecstatically blending influences that blur genre boundaries through intuition and experimentation. Both a declaration of freedom and a tribute to electronic music’s evolving subcultures, her performances aspire to the sublime—at times feeling like pure witchcraft behind the decks, a séance from the stage.

His DJ sets celebrate a countercultural approach to electronic music, drawing upon an intense, seductive fusion of charged rhythmic tension and obscure sonic imagery.

With a comprehensive knowledge of genres ranging from EBM and electro to hard trance and industrial, his ability to weave seemingly disparate references together is the result of years spent dedicated to the underground, in all its grit and glamour.

IDLIBRA is the musical project of Libra Lima, a transdisciplinary artist and independent curator from the northeast of Brazil. Recognized for her woody and fiery sound identity, she uses electronic music as the basis of her research, which flirts with strands of Bass Music, Techno and the most varied strands of Brazilian Funk, building an energetic and unpredictable atmosphere with elegance and versatility.

Samantha Togni is an internationally-renowned DJ, producer, and promoter, known for her headline sets in super-clubs worldwide and as the founder of Boudica, a platform that supports women, trans+, and nonbinary individuals in music through various events and initiatives. She has recently focused on her music production, with upcoming releases on Boudica and a solo EP, while gaining recognition from major institutions like Boiler Room and Mixmag Lab. As a key figure in Electronic Music, Togni continues to inspire others through her performances and participation in music conferences.

Josey Rebelle is a genre-bending DJ from London, recognized as a leading figure in the global music scene with notable accolades like BBC Radio 1’s Essential Mix of the Year and DJ Mag’s Best of British Award. Introduced to mixing by her brother at age 13, she transitioned from bedroom DJ to club performer, establishing herself at London’s Plastic People and on Rinse FM. Her acclaimed compilation album, Josey in Space, won Best Compilation at the DJ Mag Best of British Awards, and her limited edition cassette mix for The Trilogy Tapes was celebrated as a remarkable tribute to vintage UK pirate-radio broadcasts. With a focus on her craft rather than social media presence, Josey has built her reputation on authenticity and passion, exemplifying her dedication to the art of DJing.

Nene H, the Turkish-born DJ and producer, is known for her genre-defying performances that blend trap, techno, and ghetto-house, showcasing her unique sonic identity. Since moving to Berlin, she has become a key figure in the city’s underground scene, advocating for marginalized communities, particularly SWANA, Muslim, queer, and female representation. Through her initiatives like the Istanbul-based collective “Sirän” and her non-profit label Umay, she actively supports the QTBIPOC community and emerging queer producers. While she captivates audiences with her eclectic sets and emotional productions, Nene H remains committed to uplifting others, infusing the underground scene with optimism.

Badsista is a pioneering DJ and producer known for blending house, bass music, and baile funk, creating a unique sound that energizes dance floors in Brazil and globally. His impressive performance portfolio spans multiple continents, including notable festivals like Horst, Dekmantel, and Primavera Sound, as well as clubs in Tokyo and Beijing. Badsista’s versatility is showcased through his studio productions for a variety of artists, such as Jup do Bairro and Kelela. His debut album, Gueto Elegance, reflects his exploration of diverse genres, including hip hop, funk, reggae, and techno.

 

 

Nsperger has been a music selector since 2004, performing for dissident and QUEER communities at key venues. Drawing from punk, acid, and electroclash, he has crafted a distinctive and eclectic musical style that balances subtle electronic nuances with energetic beats. Currently, he is a co-founder and resident DJ of the DAME party.

OCD means finding pleasure in modern rhythms and gratification from overwhelming emotions. Her mission is to create outside of the safe state of rigidness, turn people’s fear of information overload into rage, and block egos. OCD is the discipline and ideology of pain, a battle against the anxiety caused by a world without meaning. OCD will bring you into an oneiric state where everything is out of control and too fast — a metaphor of our ages.

OK Williams fearlessly keeps the dance floor on its toes. The London DJ is known for her high energy club sets which masterfully travel through genres – freeform blends of bassy floor busting tracks live alongside blissful synth-heavy house, with techno, jungle and electro also weaved into the mix. Her multidimensional radio shows on NTS have garnered a loyal and global following, while her idiosyncratic sound has taken her across the world.