131bpm is a dancefloor troublemaker known for stirring up energy wherever he plays. With a constantly evolving sound, he’s carving out a reputation as both DJ and producer, celebrated for his eclectic sets and love for digging. Since becoming a resident at Milan’s Vitamina party in 2018, 131bpm’s presence has only grown. In August 2023, he released his debut album on Berlin’s Body Language — eponymous party where he’s also been a regular resident since 2022 — an eight tracker party ready, including a later remix album including BASHKKA, Roza Terenzi, Kodemul, and more.

Adam R. is an artist, DJ and co-founder of the Papi Juice art collective. His creative ethos is inspired by the rich tapestry of his Carribean and Black American heritages — if you ever hear him DJ live, you’ll hear his passion for dance and house music.

Adam Munnings spins music that moves bodies—sweaty, percussive, and irresistibly sexy. His sets bend the rules of the dancefloor, weaving hard house, breakbeat, bass, funk, Latin rhythms, and cheeky bootlegs into a dynamic, high-energy ride. From producing parties in Tokyo, where he first started, to dance floors across Australia, Asia, Europe, and the USA, Adam’s sound is shaped by movement, tension, and release. As co-founder and resident of Lunchbox Candy, Berlin’s pulsating queer utopia, his sound is built for shaking ass, taking up space, and surrendering to the rhythm.

Ahadadream is a multifaceted London-based artist known for his energetic DJ sets and innovative productions that blend global sounds, particularly influenced by his Pakistani heritage. His recent collaboration with Skrillex and Priya Ragu, “TAKA,” gained significant acclaim, being featured as BBC Radio 1’s Hottest Record and earning him recognition as a Future Star for 2024. As a key figure in the UK club scene, he has launched initiatives like Dialled In to support South Asian artists, and his upcoming performances at major festivals showcase the culmination of his efforts and unique sound.

Berlin-based Alias Error carved out a cult following as the vocalist and lyricist of the 2023 eponymous project a.s.o. Now gearing up to release a solo album, Error continues to blur the lines between comfort and discomfort. As a DJ, she’s delivered genre-resistant sets at tastemaker festivals across Europe, bending underground pop into experimental shapes and darker, deeper dimensions.

Arewà Basit is a Texas-born and singer, songwriter, producer, actor, and storyteller, weaving melodies and narratives inspired and shaped by the timeless grace of artists who inspire hope and change through legacy and freedom. With a voice that glides between softness and strength, their sound is a fusion of soul, nostalgia, and forward motion—an echo of the past, a pulse of the future. Since 2020, Basit has carried their music across stages both nationally and internationally, using song as a vessel for connection. Each performance is an offering, a conversation, a space where rhythm meets reflection and sound becomes story.

Her name may derive from the Turkish word for ‘different’, but its energy translates into every aspect of BASHKKA’s self-expression. From her unapologetic sets to her advocacy, she is reshaping the landscape. Not just fierce, but revolutionary!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Renowned Chilean performance artist. Official host at DAME, she has become an essential act at parties and festivals in the Latin American underground scene. Catarsis has performed in countries such as Colombia, Mexico and Argentina, taking her art beyond the boundaries established by the norm.

Cavid Dhen (they/them) is a sound artist based in Berlin. Playing wind instruments – saxophone, clarinet, self-made clay — they combine electronic processing and extended performance techniques with melodic discoveries. Their performances weave a narrative through folk tunes, the natural world, and the sounds always present in the universe.

Based in Tbilisi, Georgia, Citizens Union is a queer artist known for his upbeat techno beats. Co-founder of the “Eau de Cologne” collective, he is actively involved in creating inclusive spaces for the queer community in Tbilisi. Through his music and involvement in activism, Dato strives to promote visibility and acceptance in his hometown.

Cosmic Egg, a sonic ritual by queer artists Mathilde Conley, Olivia Newport (DJ FEMNMS), and Runa Roberts, draws on religious, electronic, and experimental traditions to explore medieval devotion and contemporary queer intimacy. Inspired by Hildegard von Bingen’s erotic hymn to the Virgin Mary, they transform her 12th-century chant into drone soundscapes influenced by minimalism and ASMR. This fusion invites reflection on limitless potential and the enduring themes of longing, desire, and transformation across centuries of queer history.

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.

From origins deep in Berlin’s underground scene, CRYME’s style combines the energy of techno with the love and positive vibes of House music. His friends call him “a master of rhythm who plays CDJ’s like a musical instrument”. This DJ, Producer and label owner has been a De Reünie resident since 2024. Expect high energy and big smiles all round.

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.

Cybersex seeks the purest form of groove and rhythm, with influences from dub, house, and techno, but at a faster tempo. The music often becomes unrecognizable due to the use of glitchy synthesizers, modulators, and a sea of drum machines. The constant evolution of their sound and the search for groove and rhythm remain central.

Born in Ukraine and now based in Antwerp, DJ Dana Montana captivates global audiences with a unique mix of house, disco house, hard house, and techno. Their sets combine vibrant music with bold visual expression, celebrating individuality and gender. Dana’s passion for spreading joy through music creates a free and uplifting space for all, leaving a lasting impression at both intimate venues and major events around the globe.

Dee Diggs, a Brooklyn-based DJ, expresses her passion for music through energetic and adventurous sets that pay homage to the roots of House and Techno, celebrating the contributions of Black American innovators. Born in 1994, she has transformed her college radio hobby into a vibrant lifestyle of traveling and curating events, including her own party, House of Diggs, which debuted in February 2020. Her notable mix for FACT Magazine in 2019 garnered acclaim, charting on Pitchfork’s and Resident Advisor’s Best Mixes of the year. As she continues to build her presence in the underground scene and develop her music production skills, Diggs embodies the spirit of black, queer, and house music culture.

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.

Di Candido, aka DIDI, is a true phenomenon, thriving in research, cultural production, and performance as a DJ, singer, and visual/transdisciplinary artist. Hailing from Rio de Janeiro, DIDI’s tireless creativity and work ethic mirror that of their spirit animal, the bee. As the founder of multiple organizations and events that center Black, queer, and immigrant experiences, DIDI has built a legacy. From the art collectives @afro__ntosas and @uniaonegradasartes to the body- and sex-positive platform @curvycurvs and the creative unit @bee_lx, their work has taken them across Brazil, the UK, Portugal, and Belgium. As a DJ, DIDI offers an expansive range of club rhythms and vibes rooted in afrodiasporic sounds, seamlessly blending 90s/00s R&B, afrobeat, house, baile funk, and kuduro.

Resident of Berlin’s infamous Buttons and organizer of the longstanding transsexual dungeon party DUMP – Dirty Daddy Don mixes darkroom tracks, tracks to fuck and get fucked to. His signature sound ranges from horny house to seductive techno; he’s sure to come equipped with a filthy selection of tracks and a shameless attitude.

Zurich-born, Berlin-based DJ AYA has a keen eye for finessing the vitality, sexiness and punch of any given dancefloor. AYA, whose intention is always “to bring the queers to dance”, commands the desk with a joyous presence and sharp intuitiveness and binds Bass’ quintessential groove and playfulness with clean techno kicks, diasporic motifs like grime vocals and reggaeton beats. AYA sees mixing as an opportunity to express the wide-ranging palate they’d long-cultivated as a listener and has rightfully become an important player in Berlin’s new wave of DJs channelling the city’s limitless energy and sense of possibility.

THC, Tania Humeres Correa’s DJ moniker, delivers high-energy, soulful techno and house sets that are both hard-hitting and playful, reminding listeners of the genre’s diverse attitudes. A resident at Radiant Love and Venus Vessels, and now working with A7A, she hosts the HOT BOX by THC residency on HÖR radio and has released mixes on prominent platforms. Whether solo or as part of the duo S-candalo with her brother, THC’s signature sound blends punchy rhythms, euphoric vibes, and vocal samples celebrating unity on the dancefloor.

DJ Holographic, born Ariel Corley in Detroit, is a vibrant force in the next generation of underground dance music, blending house, funk, and techno with an electrifying presence behind the decks. Over the past 13 years, she has played renowned venues like Panorama Bar, toured globally, and collaborated with icons such as Swedish House Mafia and Carl Craig, curating Detroit Love Vol. 5 on Planet E Communications. With past releases like Parallel Shifting and more music on the way, now is the time to step into her ever-expanding world of sound.

In love with WHOLE. To be at WHOLE i’ve found that for me feeling both comfortable and uncomfortable at certain times needs to be part of the experience. Don’t be shy to show one of those parts of you. Within the set I will have some elements of electronic music that will fit certain emotions from sexy to shy and naughty to fly high
The nature of whole = go with the flow
Love,
DJ Jack

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.

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.

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.

DJ, music producer and event organiser, Elninodiablo is the co-founder and resident of Berlin queer community, Lunchbox Candy. DJing and collecting music for almost 30 years – starting in London in the mid 90s through to 2012 and then evolving through travelling and organising parties in SE Asia, now based in Berlin since 2016. His approach to DJing and curating encompasses his vast plethora of life experiences converging into a sound that is genre-boundless, always shape-shifting and evolving, bringing a sense of community, connection and intimacy on the dance-floor.

Fafi Abdel Nour, a passionate artist and community builder, seeks to create better futures through musical connectivity and understanding, drawing from his experiences as a first-generation Syrian-born individual navigating Dutch society. His love for dance music emerged as a means to find harmony amidst personal struggles and sparked his commitment to increasing representation for artists and DJs of color, leading to the creation of queer club nights at OOST in Groningen. As a DJ, Fafi captivates audiences with his sets that transcend genre boundaries, offering a blend of melodic passages and ecstatic beats that foster a sense of timeless joy and connection. Based in Amsterdam and continuously expanding his reach globally, Fafi’s mantra remains clear: Love is the message, encouraging everyone to celebrate their differences and embody their truths.

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.

Originally from Seattle and now based in Berlin, Gag Reflex has spent the past few years gathering pace as a DJ in the U.S. with residencies in Seattle, Portland and San Francisco – and more recently with club appearances in Berlin and across Europe, along with mixes for platforms including Rinse FM, Ransom Note and Honey Soundsystem.

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.

Eau De Cologne resident & founder of a rave party series – “Creatures” in London, GeorgiシooOoOOoO crafts DJ sets that move like a living collage—playful, mysterious, and charged with raw energy. He pieces together sounds from Acid House, Techno, Trance, and New Wave, flowing seamlessly from soft to abrasive. Every set is a search for freedom, playfulness, and that fleeting moment of pure euphoria.

Fluid.vision resident Geza is a DJ, programmer, and installation artist from Berlin. As a Berlin native, Geza was influenced and inspired by the 2000s rave culture growing up. Along with DJing, he has independent programming projects that are anti-mega tech and anti-establishment, instead focusing on building community run and monitored platforms.

Gil Schneider is a composer, producer and DJ living and working in Berlin. Their compositions and performances are tightly woven, non-linear yet soaring experiences of music’s potential to create haptics and emotion. Overlapping percussions, atmospheric sounds, dipping in and out of genres and timelines, GIL surprises the audience with their approach to movement.

Originally from Italy’s Bolzano mountains, Giulia Gutterer brings the cream of the Italo sound to Berlin’s club scene. Equally obsessed with Hi-NRG, downtempo, new beat, dark and nu-disco, she digs through the darkest webs of the Internet and the deepest crates for rhythms so inviting you cannot help but bathe, kick and writhe in the sludge and dust with her.

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.

Gustavo Gustrava (pronouns dad/mom) is a 𝒻𝓁𝓊𝒾𝒹 𝒸𝓊𝓇𝓋𝓎 𝒻𝒶𝑔𝑔𝑜𝓉 from São Paulo, currently based in Lisbon. Co-founder, professional amateur dancer & queen of concepts at @curvycurvs. Also co-founder and member of Brazilian artivist intersectional collective @arevoltadalampada that organized party-riots shouting CORPO LIVRE (“Free the body”) and FERVO TAMBÉM É LUTA (“Partying is also fighting”) in the streets of São Paulo from 2014 until 2020. Master in Anthropology with focus on Art & Queer Activism, Queer Studies, Embodied Politics and Intersectionality. They have been working for 15 years as a creative director, communication consultant, performer, and queer activist.

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.

Hello Sasy is a DJ and artist from Barcelona, currently based in Berlin. Her sound explores various rhythms within electronic music, always aimed at the dancefloor, with enveloping percussion and nostalgic melodies. She is a resident of the Mitmischen and Me Siento Extraña collectives. Her unique approach blends club energy with artistic sensitivity, creating immersive and electrifying sonic experiences.

Hailing from Berlin via Manila, hey arnold blends UK bass, IDM, deconstructed club, dub step, techno & house music into a buzzing and flavourful club experience infused with a distinct selection of vocal bits that will linger long after the party is over. He’s a founding member of kwia Berlin.

London-based artist I. JORDAN has rapidly risen to prominence in the dance music scene since releasing original music in 2019, following a decade of DJ residencies. Their 2022 was particularly notable, featuring a collaboration with Fred again.., a nomination for Best Producer at the NME Awards, and an extensive tour schedule across various global festivals. I. JORDAN’s music, including the singles “Always Been” and “Hey Baby,” showcases their versatility and emotional depth, marking significant personal growth and a celebration of their identity. With accolades such as the Mini-Mix of the Year at the BBC Radio 1 Dance Awards and features in major music publications, they continue to make a significant impact on the industry.

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.

Irmãs de Pau, a funk duo of West São Paulo natives Vita Pereira and Isma Almeida, researches Brazilian “Putaria” aesthetics while exploring Drill, Vogue, Electronic, and Pop, with Funk as their core. Their 2020 debut album Dotadas garnered over 2 million Spotify streams, with the award-winning single “Shambaralai” reaching over 3 million streams and featuring their most-viewed video. Having significantly impacted funk culture through collaborations like Pabllo Vittar’s “Derretida Remix,” they are now releasing their second album, Gambiarra Chic, marking a more mature artistic phase.

Isa GT A pioneer in the global bass scene, Colombian producer, singer, curator and DJ. Founder of Puticlub in Berlin. She’s always igniting the dancefloor with her fearless mix of future club sounds with a tropical twist.

A 20-year veteran DJ, Jacob Meehan is also a longtime organizer behind Buttons, WHOLE, and now Mixed Messages, known for curating spaces where freedom, desire, and community collide. At WHOLE, one of his many roles is curating the Ambient Stage — this year with a focus on live performances that explore the many textures of the musical spectrum not so readily heard at the other stages. His dance sets are transportive rituals — balancing precision & play, sensuality & surprise. In slower, more introspective form, he weaves field recordings, floating melodies, and guided meditation into layered journeys that invite expanded perception. His recent EP with Physical Therapy ties it all together—emotionally rich in a way that’s unmistakably Meehan.

Jeena is a Palestinian artist hailing from Montreal and now based in Berlin, blending composition, vocals, instrumentation, sound therapy, and visual art into a world uniquely her own. Rooted in avant-garde, psychedelic rock, ambient, techno, and trance, she crafts immersive neuroacoustic experiences that invite audiences into multisensory states. Her work spans releases on Ransom Note to large-scale installations at festivals like DGTL, with performances at ADE and Intercept Records showcases. Moving between the dancefloor, the meditative, and the ritualistic, Jeena channels sound as a gateway to expanded perception and collective transformation.

Colombian artist and cofounder of BULTO. One of the country’s rising DJs to watch. His eclectic curation blends hypnotic and cosmic rhythms with both classic and cutting-edge rave sounds. With high-energy selections and accelerated grooves, he delivers pure, unrelenting dance floor intensity.

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.

Josh Caffe, a British-Ugandan DJ, singer/songwriter, and producer, has made significant contributions to London’s house and techno scene over the past decade, particularly through his influential residency at Fabric and his Love Child party. His debut album ‘Poppa Zesque,’ released on Erol Alkan’s label Phantasy, showcases his vision of queer liberation and sensuality through standout singles like ‘According To Jacqueline.’ Collaborating with notable artists and drawing inspiration from diverse musical influences, Caffe has built a strong connection with the underground dance community, inspiring a culture of radical freedom.

Renowned for her considered sets that meet at the intersection of contemporary UK dance music and sounds from the past and present of the underground, the DJ and producer can only be defined by her devotion to the scene. As co-founder of Black Artist Database (B.A.D) and Black Electronic Music Association (BEMA), NIKS is an artist and facilitator who is driven by her dedication to the culture that continues to nurture and uplift her.

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.

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.

KBRAL is a DJ and music producer from Queimados, Rio de Janeiro. His Dj set takes listeners on a journey through global electronic rhythms, with a focus on funk carioca as his main experimental tool. A key figure in Riol’s ballroom community, KBRAL blends vogue beats and jersey club with funk carioca, creating a distinctive and unforgettable sound.

KILLA has been part of Lecken since its inception. She digs deep into her crates to shake the dance-floor with genre-bending selections. From groovy Techno to Breaks, Jungle or Dubstep, her sound remains unapologetically raw and is always served on vinyl only.

Kilopatrah Jones, born and bred in Queens, thrives as a club kid with an exceptional knack for electrifying dance floors through vibrant sets spanning house, techno, and jungle. From nostalgic nods to the Sound Factory era to propelling futuristic BPMs, Kilo’s DJ prowess turns personal expression into communal connection. Catch them igniting The Lot Radio (NYC) monthly where their mixes capture pure club euphoria.

Kimi Recor is a Berlin-based sound artist and frequency practitioner whose ambient performances blur the line between concert and ritual. Drawing from a background in breathwork, vocal technique, and somatic practices, she creates immersive sonic landscapes designed to invoke altered states and quiet inner tremors. Her work weaves tone, texture, and trance into a slow unfolding, a portal through performance.

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.

Lakuti, born Lerato Khathi in Soweto, South Africa, has a profound passion for music that transcends the dance floor, influencing her roles as a DJ, producer, educator, and music curator. Her early exposure to diverse musical styles through her family’s record collection and Johannesburg’s vibrant nightlife shaped her eclectic taste and led her to pursue a career in the music industry after moving to London. In 2007, she founded Uzuri Recordings and an artist management agency, championing opportunities for Black artists in a challenging industry. Lakuti is internationally recognized for her performances at renowned venues like Berghain/Panorama Bar and her collaborative work with various artists, showcasing her versatility and deep love for music.

Tama Sumo is known for her heart-driven DJ style, which emphasizes emotion and passion over pure functionality, having started her career in 1993 at Drama bar in Berlin, a venue that played house music amidst the techno dominance. She quickly became a resident DJ at Café Moskau and the legendary Club Globus / Tresor, where she integrated various electronic genres into her sets, a practice that continues to define her music today. Since 2001, she has played at the Dance With The Aliens party, leading to a residency at Berghain and Panorama Bar, where she engages with the audience to create diverse moods and atmospheres. Alongside her collaborative projects and remixes, she co-founded the Your Love events in London and at Panorama Bar, focusing on community and the celebration of music.

LAZA is a DJ and music producer born in Goiás and based in São Paulo. His sets and musical productions are filled by elements of Latincore, baile funk, guaracha, dembow, techno and raptor house. LAZA is one of the most promising new talents from the Latincore in Brazil.

Legion Seven (*1993 in Brampton, CAN) is a storyteller whose work is an erratic vehicle on a splendid path. Their projects are consistent only in a refractive departure from the biblical cult rigidity into which Seven was born. The wreckage of this rigidity, strewn with dream-mythology, science-fiction, chaos-logic and exuberant lies, lays the path on which Seven gains momentum and puts momentum on display. Winner of the 2018 Basler Medienkunstpreis and 2019 Basel Kulturförderpreis.

From NYC’s underground to Berlin’s queer dance floors, Liad Krispin has spent decades crafting an eclectic-yet-always-evolving sound that is rooted in underground dance music and stretches from Disco to House to Techno and everything in between. A long time resident at Cocktail d’Amore and more recently, Nothing Special, his sets are raw, magnetic, and always provide some fire! Now splitting time between Basel and Berlin, Liad continues to keep dance floors sweaty playing at different parties from NYC to Beijing and everywhere in between.

Majdolen, a Syrian-born artist based in Berlin, creates overlapping sonic journeys through her delicate yet powerful style. A Riot resident and key figure in Berlin’s queer underground, she curates events and performs across the city’s leading clubs and beyond. Through intricate layers, her music evokes a multitude of sensations, creating a unique experience for each person to enjoy while simultaneously fostering a feeling of togetherness among everyone.

The Iraqi-American DJ, visual artist and founder of the queer platform Weeeirdos approaches her work from a far-reaching and curious perspective, always finding ways to inject color and charisma into the space she commands.

Bogotá-based DJ Lost Echoes is one of the freshest voices in the Colombian queer scene, known for his sets that take listeners on boundless journeys through genres, textures, and rhythms. He crafts deep and emotional yet playful immersive storytelling experiences, captivating audiences with his unique fast-paced sonic narratives.

Lou Drago believes in the healing potential of music and the importance of deep listening; to our bodies, to each other and to the vibrations all around us. Whether for their Cashmere Radio show, transience, or at infinity rug, their sets hold listeners in a warm embrace and invite them into a deep dialogue with the listening body-mind to alleviate suffering. Since its inception, they have been co-weaving infinity rug with marum.

Lucía Beyond is an Austin-based DJ, musician, and audio engineer. Her musical performances are intimate reflections on connection, exuberance, and transcendence. She is also the owner and operator of Sequence, a renegade soundsystem and event series in Texas.

Born in Puglia, Italy, and now based in Berlin, is a prominent figure in the electronic music scene. Luigi’s musical style is deeply rooted in Italo house, cosmic Italo disco, techno, New Beat, and trance. He is particularly known for his luxurious cosmic soundscapes and explosive combinations. Founder of Power Dance club and Maximum Joy. Regular feature at Berghain/Panorama Bar, old time resident at Cocktail d’Amore.

Mae Happyair founded NON NON NON Bangkok, an influential collective that promotes equality and inclusivity within the city’s underground scene for women and queer individuals. The community has evolved into a vital hub for ESEA artists, encouraging creative exchange and collaboration among all genders. Mae’s work, recognized by platforms like Mixmag Asia and Boiler Room, is deeply personal, reflecting her mental health journey and driving her passion for music.

Maria Politi is an Athens-based DJ and former radio producer with a long-standing presence in the dance music scene. Her eclectic, groovy sound spans electronic dance music’s most defining genres. A co-founder of DISCOSODOMA and Power Dance Club, she has played a key role in the queer nightlife in Athens and London.

marum has crafted a hybrid practice across music and queer rave culture, exploring ecstatic psychedelia and collective care through sound and moving image, rooted in a feminist hacker ethos. marum has contributed to the ignition of various projects such as mina, Planeta Manas and ins3kt Ræve. As a co-weaver of infinity rug together with Lou Drago, they will modulate the many waves in this journey through sound and sleep.

Maryama Luccioni, aka Maryisonacid, is a French-Congolese DJ and founder of the Berlin-based African Acid Is The Future label, known for blending diasporic African sounds with electronic and techno music. Her eclectic, experimental style incorporates her heritage and influences from Paris and Berlin, creating cinematic and genre-defying performances at venues like Berghain, Contact Tokyo, and Printworks London, where she currently holds a residency at Tresor Berlin. With a versatile approach, she transforms each set into a storytelling experience, seamlessly navigating diverse environments from art galleries to underground clubs worldwide.

Astan is a versatile artist based in Berlin, blending genres like jazz, drill, trap, and ethno-electronic sounds to create her unique “Gangsta Jazz” universe, while also leading the band Asphalt Djelis and collaborating with collectives like Sonic Interventions. Born in France and raised with a strong connection to Mali, she considers herself a “child of reconciliation,” exploring themes of love, protest, cultural heritage, dystopia, and hope through her music and performances. In addition to her musical pursuits, Astan is an actress, workshop facilitator, and cultural curator, co-founding Cult-Sup to promote the Afro-underground scene and organizing notable events in Berlin, while collaborating with brands, artists, and theaters across Europe and Africa.

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.

Meg10 is one of Berlin’s most compelling DJs, known for her bold political voice and a genre-blending sound rooted in Y2K Hip Hop, RnB, and electronic music. As the founder of the iconic femme-focused party series Hoe_mies, she has shaped a more inclusive club culture and inspired a new wave of female and gender minority DJs. For over seven years, Meg10 has been shaking up Germany’s nightlife, consistently drawing packed crowds while championing feminist values and sonic innovation.

Meritxell de Soto, a DJ and performer from Barcelona, focuses her practice on deconstructed club sounds with powerful rhythms and underground beats. Her sets, full of energy, explore grimewave and experimental techno, always infusing a feminine and bouncy language in her selections and mixes. She is a resident of the FLINTA* collective Me Siento Extraña and has a residency on the Canino.fm radio station.

A crucial fixture in LA’s current house scene, Mez celebrates the genre’s iconic queer legacy through technically-woven tapestries of raw, expressive anthems and deep cuts.

MÍLIAN DOLLA is a DJ, producer, and fashion designer mixing electronic music with Latin rhythms, percussive vibes, and pop flavors. Coming from the Brazilian scene, she’s known for her bold, danceable, and high-energy performances.

AVISAAA! Hailing from Paraná, Brazil, Clementaum is a rising star electrifying the scene with her bold stage presence and larger-than-life persona. Inspired by her fashion background and the ballroom community, she turns every performance into an inclusive celebration, seamlessly navigating baile funk, techno, and Latin tribal. A Boiler Room favorite, Rinse FM resident, and WME DJ of the Year, she continues to shape the future of club music.

Mister Wallace is a Chicago-based DJ, producer, and founder of the QTBIPOC collective FUTUREHOOD. Their residency LEGENDARY at Arbella Chicago infuses house and techno with pop and hip-hop references. While their ambient sets are immersive, emotionally charged, and rooted in sonic experimentation. Fresh off an excited opening set for Zero Chill (nyc) to anticipating Bolier Room at Radius Chicago his June Mister Wallace is one to watch. As returning artist to WHOLE Festival’s Ambient Stage, they bring a distinct and visionary sound.

Mohammed Iman Fayaz is the art director of Papi Juice. Born and raised in New York City, his practice spans across posters and graphic design for nightlife, protests, and fundraisers, as well as explorations in set design, murals, art works, infographics, and short films.

Mx CAT – trans non-binary poet, theatre-maker, and performance artist of Romani descent. Their work cuts through noise with raw lyricism and ritual defiance, summoning queer histories and forbidden futures from the dancefloor to the archive. Blending spoken word with trance states, Mx CAT channels grief, memory, and erotic resistance into live acts of collective remembering — tracing survival not only as pain, but as a source of radical connection and transformation.

Natuta is a Georgian DJ & a co-founder of the Eau De Cologne party collective. Splitting her time in between Georgia and the US she has infused the Georgian club scene with new energy, captivating dance floors with eclectic mixes that blend acid, Chicago house, techno, and 90s rave, along with unexpected elements.

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.

Colombian audiovisual artist, dj, and producer based in Madrid, her formative years immersed in Bogotá’s underground house, techno, and latin scene shaped her diverse sound. Her residencies at videoclub & BULTO co allowed her to explore and be driven by manifold rhythms blending multiple genres, she creates a high-energy soundscape.

Nadia Marcus is a poet, vocalist, DJ and designer. She spins under the NM DJ moniker, and holds a residency at Berlin’s Refuge Worldwide radio station. Marcus is co-editor of TABLOID Press, a publishing house founded in Berlin in 2014, and her writings on the poetics and history of dance music have appeared in Arts of the Working Class, The Ransom Note and Edit.

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.

Oscar Nñ is a Brooklyn-based artist, DJ, and producer, and one of the co-founders of the art collective Papi Juice.

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.

Australian-born DJ OLLE delivers high-energy sets, fusing electro, acid, breaks, and house with a strong techno foundation. Shaped by Australia’s underground queer scene, his sound is bold and dynamic. Now a key figure in Bangkok’s nightlife, he is a resident at NON NON NON and co-founder of HORN, the city’s first queer techno venue.

A representative of the Brazilian independent scene, Paulete Lindacelva completes ten years of career as an expert researcher of the essential sounds of house music, black music and other aspects, reverberating her artistic power in dance dens such as Mamba Negra, WHOLE Festival, DGTL, Boiler Room, Pornceptual, GEGEN, Transmusicales, Sahika, Masseria Wave, Club Raum, among others.

Phoebe is a DJ, producer, label owner, agent, organiser, agitator and all-round sweetheart. A core member of the Planeta Manas and Mina collectives, and booker for Rama em Flor festival and Myth Agency, he also co-founded the body-positive queer party CURVS. His latest EP, Homo Hustle on the Portuguese label @discosextendes, shows off his playful take on ravey house and breaks (see slide 3 for a taste). Meanwhile, the past year has seen him DJing at Bassiani (Tbilisi), Ohm (Berlin), Tuff Club (Singapore) and other places across the globe.

Pvssy Divx Queen of the Night. Sweet temptation. She makes you move your waist and breaks your hips. From neo-perreo, classic reggaeton, guaracha, to salsa rosa and merengue. Resident dj at the beloved @puticlub_berlin.

A DJ and founder of the Rawmantique party in Dresden, a queer safe(r) space that aims at providing a space for exploration and open-minded experimentation, whether sexual, social or spiritual. As a selector, he is known for his eclectic approach with diasporic influences and a versatile style.

Growing up in Germany and inspired by Berlin’s nightlife, AGY3NA became a DJ known for blending genres and eras to create nostalgic yet uplifting dancefloor experiences rooted in his feelings of freedom. His rhythm-focused House and Electro sets are deeply influenced by Afrofuturism, a concept that connects his experimental nature with his identity as a Black man in Germany. Currently based in Leipzig, AGY3NA balances his music career with his academic pursuits in cognitive neuroscience.

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.

rouge-ah is a sound explorer, currently researching dreams, nightmares and other sleep disruptions. Their main instruments are acoustic and electric harp, with a tendency of extracting uncharacteristic sounds from them. Since relocating to Berlin in spring 2022, rouge-ah has become a regular at some of the edgiest live music venues in the city, carrying their electric harp and effects pedals everywhere, from smoky underground basements to cosy Neukölln record shops to Berghain Kantine, always bringing fresh and unexpected sounds, from layers of delicate notes to roars of feedback and distortion that seem to conceal an orchestra or a choir in full flow.

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.

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.

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.

Shaped by instinct rather than formula, Sedef Adasï’s sets go beyond selection, forming a language of rhythm and connection. Get ready for a fluid ride where raw motion meets refined sound!

Sekucci’s genre bending sound is deeply rooted in diasporic rhythms that spring from the underground cultural crossroads of Paris, Berlin, London, and New York. As a dj and producer, their musical approach is heavily influenced by the production and recollection of emotion, along with the reshaping of sound into affective forms. They build sets that provide a soundtrack to the internal aspect of clubbing, producing intimate, deeply personal experiences.

Sterling Juan Diaz, a New York-born DJ raised between NYC and the Dominican Republic, is known for his instinctive groove and eclectic musical style rooted in hip-hop, Latin rhythms, and underground sounds. His dynamic mixing skills have earned him performances at major festivals, internationally, and as an opening act for Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour in 2023, highlighting his rising prominence. Through residencies, curatorial work, and vibrant sets, Diaz continues to build a reputation as a key voice in Brooklyn’s underground scene and a community-driven artist blending heritage with innovation.

Sevyn is a DJ, and producer from Washington DC, based in LA, with a deeply rooted love for music. They draw inspiration from the energy of house, techno, jazz, electronic, and dance with an underbelly of soulful vocal tracks that make you move.

Shanti Celeste is a Chilean-born, Bristol-based DJ, producer, and co-founder of Peach Discs, known for her house sets and bouncy productions. Her work spans releasing acclaimed music, curating events like Club Celeste, and fostering a diverse electronic music community. With a signature blend of house and techno, she remains a key figure in shaping the contemporary club scene.

Jennifer Loveless is a multifaceted artist in the queer dance music scene, known for her emotional and versatile creative outputs that span music production, DJing, and writing. Her infectious energy on the dance floor and behind the decks creates a warm atmosphere, while her sets blend house and techno with elation and nostalgia. Prolific in her production, Loveless has released five acclaimed projects in three years, earning recognition from outlets like Resident Advisor and Pitchfork. With a rich global background and experience in diverse music scenes, she skillfully captivates audiences at both intimate clubs and large festivals.

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.

Brussels-based Sixsixsixties made his mark on Belgian queer nightlife through the cult-favorite Holger parties and the chaotic joy of SPEK—a traveling club night steeped in sweat and gay desire. Whether behind the decks or curating lineups, he’s a master of ceremony with an unshakable love for the underground, guided by instinct and the many lives of house music. As a resident at Kiosk Radio, his monthly show drifts further out—into ambient moods, offbeat rhythms, and deeper sonic detours.

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.

softchaos is a performance project by artist and musician t. stout, exploring the intersections of popular music and performance art. Their percussion-driven sets draw from the Black roots of electronic music, challenging genre boundaries through radical sound politics. Blending sample-based electronics, techno, and rhythm & bass, softchaos weaves genealogical connections across styles with powerful intention.

@source.link is the solo project of Marine (they/them), one half of Berlin duo MDSM. Resident at Mess (Berlin) and Club Are (London), they have been refining their sound across Europe’s finest queer dancefloors over the last few years. Their music blends slow-building tension and euphoric highs, always navigating through an eclectic range of bpm and genres, seeking to explore the depths of sensuality.

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.

Founder and resident DJ of Power Dance Club in Athens and Berlin, as well as the creative force behind London’s acclaimed DISCOSÓDOMA, Stathis has been a staple in Europe’s queer club scene for over 12 years. Known for his eclectic and finely curated selection of leftfield electronic dance music, he consistently brings a distinctive energy to the dance floor that sets him apart.

The name is Sun Lee. Afro-Asiatic performer, queer, [Mu_china] in transit. Dressed in the skin of a Sex Siren, Sun’s performances celebrate her existence as a living black femme through African and Afro-descendant sounds, rhythms, and beats such as Kwaito, Kuduro, Amapiano, funk, and rap. Honoring and guided by her ancestry, she continues to keep the path of sensual expression open.

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.

TEKNA is a DJ/artist creating sets where fun can be expected. His sets are made to enjoy, to dance the night away and to leave you gagging for more. His mixes consist of high bpm, uptempo base and lots of vocals. With his gaggy music, performances and looks this is definitely the dj to watch.

Prophesied and promised. Rumored, remade and restarted. Within a few short years, We Still Believe went from three words on a box, to sensational underground club residency at the legendary Smartbar. And following Chicago’s lead, global dance music suddenly believed in her too. The overnight sensation took twenty years, but that’s precisely what happened. Her first invitation to Europe came from no less than the esteemed Panorama Bar in Berlin and the secret didn’t last long. Her reputation as a sublime technician behind the decks and selector cemented a legacy of fluent and dynamic sets and her touring schedule exploded. It takes her ages to traverse a room when the show is over. Everyone wants a hug and they get it. She looks you in the eye when she plays. Connection is full contact. In 2016, she became Mix Mag’s first female DJ of the year.

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.

,,,Labyrinths we cry within,,, emocorepadlife,,,many skies torn open,,,,tibslc sculpts hazily ambiguous but meticulously detailed sounds hypersensitive to nanoscopic movements, blends subtle environmental recordings, processed digital noise, guitar riffs and feedback with her voice. She has released music via sferic, cime and stroom.tv among others.

Born in Jamaica as Dion McKenzie and now known as TYGAPAW (Together You Gather All Power Applied Worldwide), this Brooklyn-based artist is a producer, DJ, and label owner who has spent a decade amplifying the sounds of the Black electronic music diaspora, blending dancehall roots with Detroit techno influences. Since 2014, TYGAPAW has actively cultivated inclusive spaces for queer people of color through their club night and label, Fake Accent, demonstrating a deep commitment to uplifting marginalized communities evident in early works like “Handle With Care” and “Get Free,” which weave narratives of queer immigrant life and Black communal joy. Their innovative approach to electronic music, recognized by Berlin’s Tresor and showcased in their techno opera “Devil Woman,” culminated in their 2023 album “love has never been a popular movement,” a hardware-produced, vocally prominent exploration of self-love and trans identity.

Verushka is a DJ and interdisciplinary artist from Caracas, Venezuela, who uses music and the club as spaces for resistance and expression within the FLINTA* community. Co-founder and resident of Me Siento Extraña, her sound is defined by deep, rolling rhythms, sensual grooves, and ethereal vocal textures. With a hypnotic yet commanding presence, her sets build unhurried intensity, weaving between warmth and tension, drawing the dancefloor into a state of fluid movement and release.

VINVAR is a Berlin-based Georgian DJ and co-founder of the queer collective fluid.vision, as well as a resident at Pornceptual. Drawing from her experiences in Tbilisi’s underground club culture, her diverse sound combines old and new-school techno with acid, trance, tribal, and hypnotic rhythms. Her performances evoke a raw sense of freedom and intensity, turning the dance floor into a space for pure expression.

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.

Tobias Lee is a Korean-born, Danish-raised, and Berlin / Copenhagen-based producer and DJ. Lee’s sound both on record and behind the CDJs defies easy compartmentalization: if anything, it is defined by its visceral uncategorizability. He’s as likely to draw on breaks and rap as instrumental grime, but it’s a radically singular approach to putting it all together that makes him so exciting. Even if the ingredients are familiar, the end product never is: his hectic, cathartic, and uncompromising style of club music ultimately stands completely in its own lane.

WINKIEB, founder of Tempobkk.com, has been influential in Bangkok’s electronic music scene and has specialized in various genres since fully embracing DJing in 2015. She gained recognition for her live DJ set at Griessmühle in Berlin. Currently, she books events for clubs and festivals in Thailand, curating shows under the TEMPO and RAZE collectives to promote heavy electronic music and support emerging underground artists.

YAJAIRA La Beyaca is a multiformat masterpiece—an identity in construction that refuses to be confined to a material body and is devoted to the radical freedom of non-virtual existence. A proud Veneka (Venezuelan) transvestite artist who insists on embracing the virtue of anonymity.

Yantan Ministry is an experimental composer, live musician, and DJ known for their eclectic and ambiguous style that explores emotional and mythical spaces. They have self-released works like the Attacco Mixtape and the Raw Red Redux, as well as debut EPs on Berlin-based labels, blending club, experimental, and traditional sounds. Their diverse performances and mixes have been featured on platforms like NTS and at international venues such as Berghain, Sonic Acts, and Bala Club.

ZOBAYDA is an Egyptian DJ and artist currently based in the Netherlands. In their creation of space with music they honor the tradition of bringing people together through rhythm and percussion. With the focus on energy instead of genre, they mix an array of beats and sounds with influences from around the global south and its diaspora.