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Who was billed16 artists

In the order the promoter listed them.

Set times were not published.

Most of these pairings were meeting for the first time that night.
the pairs that have met

107 of the 120 pairings on this bill were first meetings.

  • nd_baumecker and Steffi — 4 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 9 Aug 2025.
  • Efdemin and Steffi — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 9 Aug 2025.
  • Efdemin and nd_baumecker — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 9 Aug 2025.
  • Jane Fitz and Sound Metaphors Djs — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 22 Nov 2025.
  • Jorkes and nd_baumecker — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 22 Nov 2025.
  • DVS1 and Ryan Elliott — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 22 Nov 2025.
  • Efdemin and Jorkes — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 22 Nov 2025.
  • Natalie Robinson and Sound Metaphors Djs — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 22 Nov 2025.
  • Sandrien and Paquita Gordon — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 22 Nov 2025.
  • DJ Red and Newa — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 22 Nov 2025.
  • Natalie Robinson and Ryan Elliott — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 22 Nov 2025.
  • Efdemin and Ryan Elliott — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 13 Sep 2025.
  • DVS1 and Newa — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 16 May 2025.

Who they are

  • Ruman

    Madrid, Spain · 2 bookings since Nov 2025

    Their RA profile lists Fanzine Records, Diffuse Reality, Sungate, Warm Up Recordings and 2 more.

    often with ROBUS, Svreca, Mary Yuzovskaya, none of them here that night

  • Damon Wild

    New York City, United States of America · 2 bookings since Nov 2025

    “Damon Wild began his musical path in the early '90's when he moved to New York City in 1991.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    Damon Wild began his musical path in the early '90's when he moved to New York City in 1991. He began working at Sonic Groove Records in Brooklyn and VinylMania Records. Living in the basement house in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn with Joey Beltram and Frankie Bones, he had had all the inspiration for his future. Damon began working at Northcott Productions as A&R at Experimental Records. He launched his own label in 1993 - Synewave. The label began with a collaboration of EX artists (Aurasfere) Dennis Ferrer as Morph and they produced together their the album "Stormwatch" on New Electronica, UK. In 1991, Damon also produced with Ray Love as Toxic Two and created "Rave Generator" which went to the 11th position in the UK charts. Damon also produced with Tim Taylor "Bang The Acid" and "Afghan Acid" (The Rising Sons). In 1994, Damon created "Avion" which was one of his biggest successes to date. Damon also produced with NYC Limelight resident DJ Repete under the artist concept Equinox and they produced "Pulzar" on Vortex Records. Damon has also collaborated with various producers creating different projects such as Steve Stoll as Voyager 8, Echoplex as Niteworks, with Mederic Nebinger as Blue Maxx and also with David Sumner / Function. Besides producing and being a label boss, Damon has been DJing since the late '80's to the recent, appearing at venues around the globe.
    Their RA profile lists novamute, Music Man Records, Kanzleramt, Synewave and 6 more.

    often with Adam X, Statiqbloom, Max Gardner, none of them here that night

  • DJ Red

    Central, Italy · 4 bookings since Aug 2025

    “Born and raised in Italy, Dj Red is a key figure of the Roman techno scene.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    Born and raised in Italy, Dj Red is a key figure of the Roman techno scene. Resident of the iconic Goa Club and its notorious party Ultrabeat, her contribution has been essential to the development of Rome’s club culture. Constantly travelling among Rome and Berlin over the past two decades, she has built up a unique approach to electronic music both as a producer and a performer. When in the DJ booth, DJ Red fully deploys her eccentric and multifaceted personality. From Berghain, Tresor to Awakenings and Exit Festival, she never fails to deeply connect with her audience. The manic perfection in selecting every single record and the commitment of her daily research makes it impossible not to be dragged by the intense, visionary techno sets. The thriving passion for music blossoms also in her productions. Intertwining dynamic rhythms arising of electronic drums, organic tonalities and esoteric machines, DJ Red gives birth to pitch black, aethereal, aqueous soundscapes that reach the very core of her listeners. Her discography counts releases on labels such as Electric Deluxe, Wolfskuil Records, BPitch Control and remixes from Ricardo Villalobos, Zeitgeber (Speedy J and Lucy) and Stanislav Tolkachev. DJ Red is a shimmering example of techno’s past, present and future -- a voice that continues to evolve alongside the genre she so proudly represents; time after time with each impressive performance.
    Their RA profile lists BPitch, Wolfskuil Records, Electric Deluxe, Unpolite and 1 more.

    Recently at Kraftwerk, Tresor/Globus and OHM, Kraftwerk Berlin · often with Freeka.tet, Daisy Ray, Niklas Bildstein Zaar, none of them here that night

  • DVS1

    Minnesota, United States of America · 6 bookings since Sep 2025

    “Whether delivering pure techno, soulful house, or futurist electro, DVS1’s sets are high-energy transmissions—anchored by flawless technique and a deep, instinctive feel for the dancefloor.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    Whether delivering pure techno, soulful house, or futurist electro, DVS1’s sets are high-energy transmissions—anchored by flawless technique and a deep, instinctive feel for the dancefloor. More than just performances, DVS1’s sets are moments of connection, honoring the past while pushing sonic boundaries forward. DVS1 has released on electronic music’s most prestigious imprints, including Axis Records, Transmat, Klockworks, PoleGroup, and his own labels, HUSH and Mistress Recordings. As a DJ, he has held residencies at world-renowned clubbing institutions, including Fuse, Bassiani, Smartbar, and Berghain / Panorama Bar, where he is one of the few artists trusted to play both floors. As a beat and rhythm addict, DVS1 is an architect of immersive dancefloor experiences, most notably through his large-scale sonic project, The Wall of Sound. Through his multidimensional platform HUSH, his passion and respect for music runs through every aspect of his work—whether behind the decks, in the studio, or designing sound systems. Beyond the booth, he’s challenging outdated industry structures, proven by creating the revenue-sharing platform Aslice as well as his widely embraced Enjoy Right Now campaign. DVS1’s legacy reflects a commitment to evolution through authenticity—always grounded in the values that shaped him and always in service to the music and the dancefloor. In a time increasingly defined by distraction and digital spectacle, his work stands as a reminder of the lasting power of shared experience and the present moment. DVS1’s voice as an innovator and advocate has been earned and his presence, on and off the dancefloor, stays true to his past without losing sight of the future.
    Their RA profile lists fabric Records, Axis Records, Ostgut Ton, Transmat and 6 more.

    Last at Berghain in Sep · often with Juana, BLANKA, Barker, none of them here that night

  • Efdemin

    Berlin · 10 bookings since Aug 2025

    “Calm, cool and collected, Efdemin’s music is infused by elegant darkness, discreet beauty and the complete lack of jittery.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    Calm, cool and collected, Efdemin’s music is infused by elegant darkness, discreet beauty and the complete lack of jittery. With LPs and 12-inches for Dial, Curle and Ostgut Ton, his remixes (e.g. Depeche Mode), his Pigon project together with RNDM or his drone and ambient pieces under his original name Phillip Sollmann for instance, Efdemin is equally at home in very different circles. In the world of art as much as in the techno realm, and while moving from intelligent pop quotes into the universe of Sun Ra, he does the splits effortlessly and without overstretching it. A sonic thesaurus like his second album Chicago finds his place in Efdemin’s body of work as well as the stripped down funk of “Just A Track”, the urgency of “Acid Bells” or the straightforwardness of “Bergwein”. Going well along with all those gestures and desires is his own Label naïf. Accordingly named and vinyl only, it’s his outlet to release music from friends and allies that is close to his heart.
    Their RA profile lists Sushitech, Perlon, Ostgut Ton, Dial Records and 6 more.

    Last at Berghain in Sep · often with Altinbas, Cinthie, Alinka, none of them here that night

  • Jane Fitz

    London, United Kingdom · 4 bookings since Oct 2025

    “file under: ambient. acid. deep. house. industrial. progressive. psychedelic. techno. tribal. trance.”

    their own biography

    Their RA profile lists Boe Recordings and Animals On Psychedelics.

    Last at ZENNER in Oct · often with Aba Shanti-I, John Talabot, Samara, none of them here that night

  • Newa

    Tbilisi, Georgia · 6 bookings since Sep 2025

    “musician from Tbilisi the concrete town”

    their own biography

    Their RA profile lists Klockworks, Sub.spiele, Blue Hour, Anagram and 6 more.

    Last at RSO.BERLIN in Sep · often with LYDO, Kancheli, 98dots, none of them here that night

  • Sandrien

    Amsterdam, Netherlands · 5 bookings since Nov 2025

    Their RA profile lists Wolfskuil Records and Theory.

    often with Ne/Re/A, Mike Servito, Abajour, none of them here that night

  • Jorkes

    Greece · 4 bookings since Nov 2025

    “Co-Running Freeride Millenium Residency Romantica, Stuttgart Radio show with Daniel Rajcsanyi at Radio80000 soundcloud.com/jorkes freeridemillenium.bandcamp.com for more music XoXo”

    their own biography

    Their RA profile lists Aus Music, Permanent Vacation, Live At Robert Johnson, Ombra International and 3 more.

    often with Sara Miller, Marcel Dettmann, Make A Dance, none of them here that night

  • Natalie Robinson

    Berlin · 19 bookings since Aug 2025

    “Natalie Robinson is a Berlin-based DJ with a deep passion for house music and an instinctive ability to read the room.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    Natalie Robinson is a Berlin-based DJ with a deep passion for house music and an instinctive ability to read the room. Her sets move between soulful, classic, garage, and underground house music with subtle tribal influences, creating flowing journeys that balance energy, rhythm, and atmosphere on the dance floor. Known for her carefully curated, hard-to-find records, Natalie brings musical depth and precision to every performance. Drawing from a broad range of underground dance music influences, her selections honor the foundations of house music while maintaining a contemporary feel. Her performances are immersive and intentional, shaped by musical storytelling and a close connection with the crowd. For Natalie, house music is more than a genre — it’s a shared language rooted in community, freedom, and collective experience. Each set invites movement, connection, and presence on the dance floor.

    Recently at Kesselhaus, DSTRKT Club Berlin, OXI · often with Katia Curie, CRYME, TRESOR, none of them here that night

  • nd_baumecker

    Frankfurt · 17 bookings since Aug 2025

    “A Frankfurt native Andreas Baumecker aka nd_baumecker began his DJ career in 1991 in a bar called Romantica, located near the city’s main train station.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    A Frankfurt native Andreas Baumecker aka nd_baumecker began his DJ career in 1991 in a bar called Romantica, located near the city’s main train station. The venue was run by legendary nightlife impresario Hans Romanov, who also operated Intimbar, where Baumecker would eventually move on to a short time later. It’s there that Ata and Heiko M/S/O from Playhouse took notice, inviting Baumecker to work as a buyer for their record store Delirium and offering him a residency at their seminal WildPitchClub night at the Club Nachtleben. Soon, Baumecker was regularly playing Frankfurt’s numerous electronic music venues (Box, XS, Music Hall, Dorian Grey), before moving on to Heidelberg, where he promoted the club night HD800 together with Dirk Mantei aka D-Man. After a short stop in Mannheim, regular guest DJ sets at Berghain / Panorama Bar predecessor club OstGut in Berlin, and establishing his own label Freundinnen Audio, nd_baumecker moved to the German capital in 2004. There he not only picked up a residency at Panorama Bar inside the newly opened Berghain but also started a job as the club’s in-house booker. Stylistically, Baumecker covers a truly broad spectrum of dance music, refusing to be limited by genre: "A well known choreographer once said: 'Surprise is important.’ I think this approach describes my DJ style best. I’m constantly oscillating between disco, house, techno, electro, broken beats and pop. Ultimately, I’m open to anything – from brute force to tender. I see the dance floor an experimental field: If you manage to really capture the crowd, you can do almost anything with them." Of course, the flow of tracks and resolving musical differences plays a key role in achieving just that, and few DJs are as adept at uniting fundamentally disparate sounds, different keys, different rhythms and different atmospheres. „If something sounds truly new to me they give me a jolt. Also, dance music should have a good portion of funk and, in a way, it needs to sound like disco, whatever the style. I like vocals a lot. In my opinion they are the most important and significant bits you’re taking home after a good night out; they’re the most memorable." Since 2010 nd also produces with Sam Barker as Barker & Baumecker. The duo have released four 12”s and two albums on Ostgut Ton, operating musically between dancefloor and spiraling left field electronics. Finally, November 2018 sees release of nd_baumecker’s Panorama Bar 07 DJ mix.
    Their RA profile lists Ostgut Ton, Live At Robert Johnson, Groovement, Claqueur Records and 1 more.

    Recently at Berghain, KREUZWERK · often with JakoJako, Stacey Hotwaxx Hale, Roi Perez, none of them here that night

  • Paquita Gordon

    Milan, Italy · 6 bookings since Aug 2025

    “Vinyl Only”

    their own biography

    Last at Berghain in Aug · often with Zombies In Miami, Mareena, Gonno, none of them here that night

  • Ryan Elliott

    Detroit, United States of America · 10 bookings since Aug 2025

    “Ryan Elliott has spent the past two decades of his esteemed career effortlessly bridging the gap between different artistic expectations.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    Ryan Elliott has spent the past two decades of his esteemed career effortlessly bridging the gap between different artistic expectations. Growing up as a DJ in Detroit, but coming into his own in Berlin, his sets expand on each city’s styles. A resident at Berghain and Panorama Bar, he refuses to be aligned with just techno or house, instead highlighting their optimal overlaps. And as a producer, remixer, and founder of his own label, Faith Beat, Elliott releases music that is playable but unpredictable, perfectly calibrated for dancefloor impact and enduring enjoyment. No matter what form his musical expression takes, with Elliott listeners always seem to get the best of both worlds. Launched in 2019, Faith Beat is an organic extension of Elliott’s passions as a DJ, producer and voracious record collector. A home for music that is thoughtful and loose, precise yet approachable, Faith Beat is not a one-way street, but an ongoing conversation between Elliott and the crowds he plays for, the producers he loves and the records he buys. As a DJ, Elliott delivers sets that slice energetically across the house and techno divide, a revelatory approach that's infused with a deep respect for his selections. This ethos also manifests in the monthly charts Elliott has published since 2003, insisting on giving a proper platform to whatever he plays. As with all of his efforts, Elliott doesn’t pit one place or style against each other, continuing to pursue a sleek and transportive fusion.
    Their RA profile lists Ostgut Ton and Faith Beat.

    Last at Berghain in Oct · often with Ogazón, Rene Wise, Barker, none of them here that night

  • Sound Metaphors Djs

    Berlin · 21 bookings since Aug 2025

    Their RA profile lists Sound Metaphors.

    Recently at Berghain, Neue Nationalgalerie · often with David Fogarty, Vlada, Curated by, none of them here that night

  • Steffi

    Netherlands · 13 bookings since Aug 2025

    “Born in the Netherlands, Steffi began playing records in her small home town in the mid 90s.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    Born in the Netherlands, Steffi began playing records in her small home town in the mid 90s. In search of broader horizons for her creative expression (a common thread in her artistic journey), Steffi moved to Amsterdam and established herself in the city with DJ residencies and her own underground parties. The diverse approach to sound that she cultivated during this period remains fundamental to all aspects of her creative work today. Resistant to conventional notions of career moves or self-promotion, it was her original vision and pursuit of new challenges that brought her to Berlin in the early 00s and to the city’s emblematic Berghain. As one of the club’s more adaptable residents, Steffi can be found in control of any one of the building’s celebrated dancefloors, transmitting her deep knowledge and appreciation for all forms of dance music. From broken beat, IDM, electro, classic house and Detroit techno to genre-breaking sounds from all eras – Steffi will play it as long as it’s funky and it grooves. Her experience and lasting enthusiasm for her craft have translated effortlessly to the international clubs and festivals – big and small – at which she has long been a staple, as well as to milestone mixes and compilations for Berghain/Panoramabar, fabric and Air Texture. As a producer, Steffi has an extensive discography that reflects her constant development as a musician. A long and fertile relationship with Ostgut Ton began with the release of her hit single Yours (2010) and debut album Yours & Mine (2011) (both reissued in 2022 on DESTEFSTER, her new sub-label dedicated to her own club-oriented output past and present). Two further solo albums followed – Power Of Anonymity (2014) and World Of The Waking State (2017) – and a co-production on Virginia’s debut album, Fierce For The Night (2016). With Martyn, Steffi released the Doms & Deykers album Evidence From A Good Source (2016) on 3024, and under the solo alias Crushed Soul she released the Family Of Waves EP (2020) on Dark Entries. As a remixer, Steffi has worked with both established artists and emerging producers whose music resonates with her, most recently Christine And The Queens, St Vincent, SebastiAn, Josh Caffé, Max Cooper, Azo and FJAAK. Through all of this output, Steffi has developed a varied sound that balances classic dancefloor accessibility with a desire to push at the boundaries of genre convention and production techniques. In parallel with her production work, Steffi has nurtured two long-running labels – Klakson, founded in 2000, and Dolly, founded in 2010 – which continue to release a distinct blend of electro, breaks, Chicago and Detroit house and techno by a range of respected producers to this day. Both imprints have also been home to Steffi’s own joint projects with likeminded artists, such as Dexter, Stingray, Shed, John Daly and, more recently, Sepehr and Privacy (as Negroni Nails). Her reputation for collaboration and expertise in the studio has also seen her perform the role of mentor for several music education programmes, including Red Bull Music Academy in 2018. In recent years, Steffi’s tireless search for new ground has been made tangible in a permanent move to Portugal, where, with Virginia, she founded the label, studio space and artist-driven creative hub Candy Mountain, a platform through which she continues to push herself and the community around her forwards. This new home base in the hills outside Lisbon – framed by an abundant garden that she tends with the same care as her ever growing studio – gives a simple, even romantic impression, but its relevance and impact, like Steffi’s, are truly global. The first project that captures the spirit of Candy Mountain is her latest solo LP, The Red Hunter. With her new studio setup, she plunges even deeper into the details of sound processing, bringing complex, modulating grooves and textures into the foreground while intentionally preserving the song-like arrangements that have always made her work so relatable. For Steffi, the process itself is as rewarding, if not more so, than the final output, and she applies this same attitude to the careful planning and curation of her unique live performances. All of these new initiatives are the latest proof of the hard work, determination and total immersion in music that have led Steffi to where she is today, while also being the perfect indication of where she wants to go in the future.
    Their RA profile lists Ostgut Ton, Underground Quality, Tsuba Records, Klakson and 6 more.

    Last at Berghain in Oct · often with Virginia, Marcel Dettmann, Lakuti, none of them here that night

names these artists often play with — not that night
  • Virginia6 with Steffi, 3 with nd_baumecker and 2 with Ryan Elliott
  • Marcel Dettmann3 with Steffi, 2 with Efdemin and 1 with Jorkes
  • Vlada5 with Sound Metaphors Djs and 2 with Natalie Robinson
  • David Fogarty5 with Sound Metaphors Djs and 1 with Jane Fitz
  • Kilopatrah Jones3 with Newa and 2 with DVS1
  • Barker2 with DVS1 and 2 with Ryan Elliott
  • BLANKA2 with DVS1 and 2 with Ryan Elliott
  • Gabrielle Kwarteng2 with Efdemin and 2 with Steffi
430 said they were going — busier than a usual Saturday at Berghain.
how this compares
  • Median final count, Saturdays at Berghain307
  • Middle half finished between259 and 387
  • Past Saturdays at this venue counted54

The room

Berghain | Panorama Bar | Säule — 210 events and 1,019 distinct artists since Aug 2025.

Who put it on

OstGut GmbH — 202 events and 979 artists since Aug 2025.

Artist photos: Resident Advisor, event 2269825.

Attending counts, venue and promoter records and co-billing history: adrift’s record of Berlin events.

Quoted passages are the promoter’s or the artist’s own words, unedited.