Else x OPUS
8am closing - Bailey Ibbs x JKS, Henning Baer x PEARL, Olivia Mendez, VIL
Else, Berlin
This night happened — Fri 15 Aug 2025
Press play
Who was billed11 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- next: RSO.BERLIN, Sat 31 OctBailey Ibbs
- next: MUENZE, Wed 30 DecJKS
- Dante
- Egotot
- Electric Rescue
- Espen Lauritzen
- next: RSO.BERLIN, Fri 20 NovHenning Baer
- next: public records in NYC, Fri 23 OctP.E.A.R.L.
- next: Berghain, Sat 24 OctOlivia Mendez
- next: Tresor / Globus, Sat 31 OctVIL (PT)
- CRANZ
Set times were not published.
Most of these pairings were meeting for the first time that night.
the pairs that have met
51 of the 55 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Henning Baer and Olivia Mendez — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 15 Aug 2025.
- Bailey Ibbs and JKS — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 15 Aug 2025.
- Bailey Ibbs and Henning Baer — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 15 Aug 2025.
- Henning Baer and P.E.A.R.L. — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 15 Aug 2025.
Who they are
“Bailey plays a crucial role in helping shape the landscape of contemporary techno and electronic music.”
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Bailey plays a crucial role in helping shape the landscape of contemporary techno and electronic music. Spanning across all fields of DJing, producing, and curating with his own label Night Service, he showcases a visionary approach that seamlessly blends elements of techno, breaks, and rave music. Having dedicated years to exploring and experimenting with sound, Ibbs made his entrance into the Techno scene in 2022 with the release of his 'Volta EP', which garnered the attention of heavyweights such as DVS1, Ben Klock & Marron. Building on this success, Ibbs continued to make significant contributions for KiNK, Token, Frenzy, and SLAM. His presence has become solidified on the global circuit alongside another impressive release, 'Not Into It EP,' on Night Service in 2023. In 2024, Bailey has been unveiled as a resident at the iconic Tresor, poised to continue evolving and refining his distinctive sound. As a passionate follower of the music's history, Ibbs harbors no inclination for nostalgia. Instead, he has immersed himself in the legacy of techno, fully committed to propelling it into new and innovative territories.Their RA profile lists Agora Records and CATALOG 01366.often with TRESOR, GLOBUS, Matrixxman, none of them here that night
“JKS translates a decade of drumming experience into a magnetic exploration of rhythm, weight, and movement, a journey through the sounds that shaped him long before ever touching an electronic drum machine.”
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JKS translates a decade of drumming experience into a magnetic exploration of rhythm, weight, and movement, a journey through the sounds that shaped him long before ever touching an electronic drum machine. Rooted in techno, his music is percussive, hypnotic, and textured, with driving sexy grooves, evolving layers, and a raw, physical energy that feels both fierce and deeply seductive. JKS skillfully navigates between chaos and control, drawing from UK bass, 140, broken techno, and many other influences with effortless precision. An active force in the underground for over ten years, JKS first emerged as a founding member of Molekül, later forging his own path with the creation of Smile Sessions in 2020. The label has now grown into a space for new talent, helping emerging artists find their voice while staying true to the spirit of the scene.Their RA profile lists OAKS, Molekül, Involve Records and Agora Records.often with BENZA, Amphia, Sept, none of them here that night
often with Wauce, CRTR, EEVEE, none of them here that night
often with Sicion, LNZ., STŒWE, none of them here that night
“As the resident DJ of Grounded Theory, one of its founders, curator of its celebrated events, and a DJ of worldwide renown for ability and tastes, Henning Baer forged his enviable résumé with his own hands.”
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As the resident DJ of Grounded Theory, one of its founders, curator of its celebrated events, and a DJ of worldwide renown for ability and tastes, Henning Baer forged his enviable résumé with his own hands. Since its beginning in 2009, Grounded Theory has grown from a bracing new idea in Berlin techno to an institution of artistic nightlife both at its home and around the continent. Directed with acute vision and unerring judgment, its philosophy extracted from Henning’s long years at the front lines of electronic music, it remains diverse and cutting edge. Mirroring Henning Baer's DJ sets, Grounded Theory combines music from different eras and areas, remaining rooted in techno while shedding light on sounds less frequently heard on Berlin dance floors: forward UK music, experimental electronics, and underground techno names from across the globe, both new and established. Henning Baer is asserting greater independence with innovative new production styles on a recent EP for Taanstaafl Planets. The launch of his own MANHIGH imprint buttresses the foundation of his own work, to be built up alongside a select few whose productions meet the curatorial acumen of one of techno’s finest ears. After esteemed releases on Sonic Groove, K209 and elsewhere, fans worldwide have much to look forward to from a label whose standards match those of Grounded Theory. Already a respected artist, Henning’s diligence has transported him from the counter to the shelves of Hardwax and from the floor to the booth of Berghain in regular appearances. Now he is building further upon these impressive accomplishments, profoundly shaping contemporary techno from recent memory into the foreseeable future.Their RA profile lists Sonic Groove, NonPlus+, K209, Non Series and 5 more.often with ROBUS, SUMME, Xiorro, none of them here that night
“Immersed in club culture from a young age, he developed a deep connection to the raw energy of techno, particularly drawing inspiration from scenes emerging in the UK and Spain.”
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Immersed in club culture from a young age, he developed a deep connection to the raw energy of techno, particularly drawing inspiration from scenes emerging in the UK and Spain. In 2012, he relocated to Berlin, and one year later founded his own label, Falling Ethics Records. What began as a platform for his own productions has since evolved into a respected outlet showcasing a diverse range of artists, contributing meaningfully to the global techno landscape. The label is also recognised for its distinctive visual identity and commitment to authenticity, establishing itself as a reference point within the independent scene. As a performer, P.E.A.R.L. brings a considered and intentional approach to the DJ booth. Less focused on spectacle, his sets are deeply personal, shaped by a careful balance of tension and release and an eclectic sense of flow. This unpretentious yet deliberate artistry has earned him quiet respect within the international techno community — not as someone chasing trends, but as an artist with a deep understanding of our culture.Their RA profile lists PoleGroup Recordings, Warm Up, Mord, Falling Ethics and 6 more.often with ROBUS, SUMME, Oscar Mulero, none of them here that night
“Olivia is a record proxenete, dealing grooves across territories her unique sound can reach.”
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Olivia is a record proxenete, dealing grooves across territories her unique sound can reach. Strongly influenced by the sounds of Senegalese drums as a child, both as a percussionist and dancer, she eventually fell in love with the post modern aesthetics embedded in Detroit’s industrial landscapes. From Brooklyn to Kiev, she has been queering consciousness through her roaring, pulsing, sonorous soundscapes. Entangled in the UK underground for 5 mad years, Breakbeat, IDM, Experimental, DnB, Dub and Techno were some of the defining genres she explored as an artist. As a passionate vinyl archaeologist she keeps roaming record shops to excavate forgotten pieces that she cross-pollinates with the avant-garde, aiming to keep the magic, encoded in music, alive. Her background as a France and UK based music journalist, artist and event promoter imbues her DJ sets with an eclectic range, playfully leading us through deep, steady minimalistic journeys. She is also the founder of the FLINTA collective KONVENT, intending to create positive spaces to reinvestigate and elevate the discourse on contemporary feminism, through site-specific music and art interventions, where she smashes the patriarchy one beat at the time.often with ROBUS, Berghain, SUMME, none of them here that night
“Nuno Costa began his ventures into electronic music in 2008 with his Sinner moniker, and with it he created Warface, a local crew and promoter focused on dubstep, drum ’n’ bass, and UK garage.”
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Nuno Costa began his ventures into electronic music in 2008 with his Sinner moniker, and with it he created Warface, a local crew and promoter focused on dubstep, drum ’n’ bass, and UK garage. In 2013 he kickstarted his new project, VIL, focusing mainly on techno, electro, breaks, and house music. His debut EP came in early 2015, when Portuguese label Extended Records picked him up for a release. Soon after, he released on Lewis Fautzi’s “Faut Section” imprint and on the legendary techno imprint Synewave New York, run by Damon Wild. VIL’s refined taste and set building ability has already earned him a place at some of the best clubs in Portugal, and is a regular presence at many of the country’s festivals as well. Fast forward to 2018, where alongside Portuguese artists Temudo and menosdois, he creates Hayes, a collective focused on showcasing the distinct output of its artists through vinyl and digital releases. Already counting with three vinyl releases since its inception, their music has already been played by the biggest artists in the scene.Their RA profile lists Klockworks, Be As One, Monnom Black, self reflektion and 4 more.often with Reka Zalan, GLOBUS, TRESOR, none of them here that night
often with Beryll, DJ Speed, T-RAIL, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- ROBUS6 with Henning Baer, 4 with Olivia Mendez, 3 with P.E.A.R.L. and 1 with JKS
- SUMME5 with Henning Baer, 3 with P.E.A.R.L., 2 with Bailey Ibbs and 2 with Olivia Mendez
- Berghain4 with Olivia Mendez, 1 with P.E.A.R.L. and 1 with VIL (PT)
- TRESOR5 with Bailey Ibbs and 2 with VIL (PT)
- GLOBUS4 with Bailey Ibbs and 2 with VIL (PT)
- Alarico2 with Henning Baer and 1 with Egotot
- Sicion2 with JKS and 1 with Egotot
- BENZA4 with JKS
500 said they were going — quieter than a usual Friday at Else.
how this compares
- Median final count, Fridays at Else953
- Middle half finished between500 and 1,686
- Past Fridays at this venue counted22
The room
Else — 89 events and 643 distinct artists since Aug 2025.
Most-tagged here: Techno (8) and House (6). genre tags on this room’s listings
Who put it on
OPUS Series — 5 events and 33 artists since Aug 2025.