Refuge Worldwide 5th Birthday
TBA - Secret Location, near Jannowitzbrücke, Berlin
This night happened — Sat 7 Feb
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Who was billed15 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- Gavsborg
- KRTS
- DJ Amir
- next: Tresor / Globus, Sat 14 NovJAXX TMS
- next: Renate, Sat 28 NovLeona
- Obelix
- A Live Jam
- Cassie Kinoshi
- K’Boko
- Sorvina
- Anton
- Mansions
- Millions
- Bleach
- David Riley
Set times were not published.
the pairs that have met
100 of the 105 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Gavsborg and David Riley — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sun 9 Nov 2025.
- Gavsborg and Cassie Kinoshi — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 7 Feb 2026.
- DJ Amir and JAXX TMS — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 7 Feb 2026.
- Gavsborg and JAXX TMS — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sun 9 Nov 2025.
- JAXX TMS and David Riley — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sun 9 Nov 2025.
Who they are
- Their RA profile lists Cassette Blair.
Recently at Richten25, Blue Velvet, arkaoda Berlin · often with Marylou, MBODJ, Baba Sy, none of them here that night
- Their RA profile lists Project Mooncircle.
often with smooth.gaal, ZENA, Caesarr, none of them here that night
“Early Days: From an early age, Amir’s ears were filled with the warm and colorful sounds of jazz, gospel, soul, and disco coming from his parents’ stereo.”
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Early Days: From an early age, Amir’s ears were filled with the warm and colorful sounds of jazz, gospel, soul, and disco coming from his parents’ stereo. As a young man, he made the leap from this soulful home and dove head-first into the world of hip-hop the first chance he got. But instead of the clean break he had anticipated, he discovered so much of his parents’ classics sampled in the music of his peers. Intrigued, Amir found himself tracing ties through the music — first with light curiosity, soon, tirelessly. This came to be his passion: to map the sonic lineage of hip-hop. Kon & Amir: Amir has been a man on a mission ever since. He has braved strange and dangerous locations in pursuit of the rarest wax; dealt with the shadiest characters and collectors in over 100 cities across the globe; and has had his knowledge called upon by some of the biggest names in hip-hop. It was kismet that Amir would meet fellow crate digger and kindred spirit Kon in 1996; instantaneously becoming fast friends and collaborators. Beginning with the esteemed underground On Track mixtape series, Kon & Amir have since released twelve compilations, including three volumes of Off Track, the follow-up to the On Track series. Kon & Amir’s expertise have been sought by Shady Records, Pete Rock, Diamond D, and Capitol Records, to name but a few. Aside from his work in this partnership, Amir’s own client list has included the likes of Dilla, Madlib, Common, Mandrill, The Mizell Brothers, Duke Jones, Lyman Woodard, and Dennis Coffey. Label Maker: It was also during the 90s that Amir began working at record labels. Starting out in an entry-level position at Fat Beats, Amir quickly rose through the ranks to become VP of Sales. Since then, Amir has worked as an A&R for Rapster/!K7 Records; Sales Manager for ABB Records, and Label Manager of Wax Poetics Records. Having amassed a great wealth of experience and know-how over the years, Amir founded 180 Proof Records in 2010, and has released four albums on the self-made label to date. No Days Off: Today, Amir continues to work and create, not only as a label owner and manager, but also as a prominent tastemaker and curator. Recent projects include the curation and production of the Strata Records exhibit for the Scion IQ Museum and the reissue of the two ultra-rare Newban albums on BBE (Barely Breaking Even) — a project Amir brought to the label back in 2012. And, of course, djing continues to be an intrinsic part of his repertoire. As half of Kon & Amir and on his own, Amir tours the world playing out to a global network of the most fanatical of fans and provides them with deep, rich, alternative sonic experiences.Their RA profile lists BBE.Last at Pastiche in Oct 2025 · often with Kelvin Sholar – Piano, moe., sounds, none of them here that night
“Jaxx TMS moves through music with a deep-rooted understanding of rhythm, history and emotion.”
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Jaxx TMS moves through music with a deep-rooted understanding of rhythm, history and emotion. A Berlin-based DJ, broadcaster and curator, she exists at the intersection of dancefloor energy and sonic storytelling. In the club, Jaxx is drawn to the raw essence of House, Acid, and Deep House – blending deep grooves, rolling basslines and crisp percussions with the soulful energy of the 90s and the forward-thinking textures of today. Her sets carry the grit and euphoria of underground dance music, blending uplifting frequencies with influences from UK and US club culture. Each set is a carefully sculpted journey – designed for movement, release, and connection. Beyond the club, Jaxx’s musical spirit takes on a different form. As the founder of Inner City Expressions a project that seamlessly bridges music, culture and art and host of Expressions on Refuge Worldwide, she creates spaces dedicated to deep, intentional listening. Her selections flow through warm Jazz harmonies, weighty Dub basslines, ethereal Ambient textures and the rich storytelling of Soul and Breakbeat. Guided by her Caribbean, British and Spanish heritage, she designs experiences that are both intimate and transportive, where listeners are invited to sink into the layers of sound. Whether behind the booth or shaping immersive listening explorations, Jaxx TMS moves fluidly between worlds – honoring both the pulse of the club and the introspection of deep listening, always with an ear for the unexpected. Jaxx musical range allowed her to play at iconic venues such as The Jazz Cafe, Jumbi, Berghain,Tresor, OHM, Sacre and more.Recently at Berghain, migas, a listening bar, Tresor / Globus · often with TRESOR, GLOBUS, Nat Wendell, none of them here that night
often with Sarahtonin, Vasco, Kidcat, none of them here that night
“His output draws from ambient soundscapes, 90s-influenced downtempo, trip hop, IDM and dubbed out house and techno, moving between hazy textures and hypnotic tones that span both listening and club contexts.”
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His output draws from ambient soundscapes, 90s-influenced downtempo, trip hop, IDM and dubbed out house and techno, moving between hazy textures and hypnotic tones that span both listening and club contexts. Alongside both past and forthcoming productions, he has curated mixes with the other half of Daisy Records for the likes of Dream Software, Planet Trip Records. and For Home Use Only, helping shape the label as a collaborative space for varied approaches to soundLast at arkaoda Berlin in Jan · often with DJ Life, Dornika, TOP SECRET, none of them here that night
often with Dave Christian, David Pinheiro, DJ set from, none of them here that night
Last at ZENNER in Oct 2025 · often with Dumama, Ken Okuda, Dummy Juice, none of them here that night
often with Catu Diosis, Jokwiz Mc, Rozaly, none of them here that night
Recently at Richten25, Schlüterhof - Humboldt Forum · often with Afrobeat Academy presents, NM DJ, Refuge FM DJ Take-Over, none of them here that night
Last at Club der Visionaere in Aug 2025
Last at KREUZWERK in Nov 2025 · often with DJ Petite, Jonathan Apelbaum, ADAM MUNNINGS, none of them here that night
Last at arkaoda Berlin in Nov 2025 · often with Calamidades Lola, Champian, Carl Luis, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Marylou4 with Gavsborg and 1 with Sorvina
- Rafush3 with K’Boko and 2 with Bleach
- Ken Okuda2 with Cassie Kinoshi and 1 with DJ Amir
- Vio PRG2 with Obelix and 1 with Leona
- GLOBUS5 with JAXX TMS
- TRESOR5 with JAXX TMS
- ADAM MUNNINGS4 with Bleach
- Baba Sy4 with Gavsborg
The room
TBA - Secret Location, near Jannowitzbrücke — 1 event and 15 distinct artists since Feb 2026.
Who put it on
Refuge Worldwide — 17 events and 171 artists since Aug 2025.