Klubnacht
Berghain | Panorama Bar | Säule, Berlin
This night happened — Sat 17 Jan
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Who was billed16 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- Chontane
- next: BASEMENT in NYC, Fri 20 NovAmotik
- next: Berghain, Sat 14 NovEfdemin
- Introversion
- Luke Slater
- Marcal
- next: NYC, Fri 30 OctPhase Fatale
- next: Berghain, Sat 24 OctPolygonia
- next: Berghain, Sat 14 NovAlinka
- next: Berghain, Sat 14 NovCinthie
- DVDE
- next: Berghain, Fri 20 NovEsposito
- next: Nowadays in NYC, Sat 7 NovGabrielle Kwarteng
- Meat
- next: Dead Letter No. 9 in NYC, Sat 24 OctMike Servito
- next: Berghain, Sat 24 Octnd_baumecker
Set times were not published.
Most of these pairings were meeting for the first time that night.
the pairs that have met
89 of the 120 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Efdemin and nd_baumecker — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 9 Aug 2025.
- Alinka and Cinthie — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 17 Jan 2026.
- Efdemin and Cinthie — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 17 Jan 2026.
- Efdemin and Alinka — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 17 Jan 2026.
- Polygonia and nd_baumecker — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 17 Jan 2026.
- Efdemin and Luke Slater — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 17 Jan 2026.
- Phase Fatale and nd_baumecker — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 17 Jan 2026.
- Cinthie and Gabrielle Kwarteng — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 17 Jan 2026.
- Amotik and Marcal — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 17 Jan 2026.
- Alinka and Gabrielle Kwarteng — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 1 Nov 2025.
- Luke Slater and nd_baumecker — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 17 Jan 2026.
- Luke Slater and Cinthie — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 17 Jan 2026.
- Cinthie and nd_baumecker — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 17 Jan 2026.
- Polygonia and Meat — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 17 Jan 2026.
- Efdemin and Gabrielle Kwarteng — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 17 Jan 2026.
- Phase Fatale and Gabrielle Kwarteng — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 17 Jan 2026.
- Gabrielle Kwarteng and nd_baumecker — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 17 Jan 2026.
- Efdemin and Polygonia — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 17 Jan 2026.
- Cinthie and Meat — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 17 Jan 2026.
- Polygonia and Alinka — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 17 Jan 2026.
- Amotik and Alinka — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 17 Jan 2026.
- Amotik and Efdemin — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 17 Jan 2026.
- Marcal and Alinka — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 17 Jan 2026.
- Efdemin and Marcal — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 17 Jan 2026.
- Phase Fatale and Cinthie — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 29 Nov 2025.
- Luke Slater and Polygonia — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 30 Aug 2025.
- Amotik and Luke Slater — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 25 Jul 2025.
- Amotik and Mike Servito — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 31 Jan 2025.
- Amotik and Polygonia — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 31 Jan 2025.
- Polygonia and Mike Servito — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 31 Jan 2025.
- Luke Slater and Mike Servito — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 19 Jul 2024.
Who they are
“With Ukrainian roots growing up in Berlin, Chontane started playing in his city’s clubs at the mere age of 19.”
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With Ukrainian roots growing up in Berlin, Chontane started playing in his city’s clubs at the mere age of 19. Starting things off with a residency at the Krach nights in Humboldthain and now having played for some of the most prestigious clubs such as Basement, KALT, Tresor, Radion & BRET in Amsterdam, Blitz, Fuse club in Brussels, and RSO in Berlin, Chontane can be increasingly found blurring the lines between techno, breaks, and electro in cities around the word. Part of the new wave of producers more invested in sound design and razorsharp productions than ever before, Chontane’s early studies in music and sound design allow for surgical precision; his fascination for sound in general can be heard in his records. He gives body to his work and has been pulling together tribal and groovy techniques inspired by the classic 90s and early 2000s club records to create density and effect on the dancefloor. His work stands at a stylistic crossroads between various dance genres, easily slipping into just about anyone’s tracklist if their goal is to get people moving. Since his debut release in 2018, Chontane has garnered praise and support, leaving a lasting impact on the industry. Notably, he has released two highly anticipated records on ARTS Records, showcasing his versatility and talent. Additionally, he launched his own label, TANE, and recently released a second EP on the rapidly rising label, Mutual Rytm, associated with SHDW & Obscure Shape. With his roots grown deep in the world’s techno capital, Chontane’s career is well on its way to becoming international. Ready to push boundaries and surprise music enthusiasts with unexpected blends to fire off his erratic taste in music, Chontane’s mixes and productions represent today’s necessity for the perfect balance between consistent innovation and guaranteed efficiency.Their RA profile lists Rekids, Illegal Alien Records, Monnom Black, ARTS and 6 more.Last at Else in Aug 2025 · often with ROBUS, BENZA, Markus Suckut, none of them here that night
“Known for his versatile, layered closing sets that emphasise atmospheric storytelling through tension and release, he has built a reputation as a dynamic figure both in the DJ booth and the studio.”
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Known for his versatile, layered closing sets that emphasise atmospheric storytelling through tension and release, he has built a reputation as a dynamic figure both in the DJ booth and the studio. In recent years, Amotik has expanded his artistic scope. He launched AMTK+, a sub-label providing a platform for like-minded artists with a shared musical vision. He also collaborated with Answer Code Request on a bass-heavy record for Delsin, giving both artists space to explore their UK and breaks roots. Most recently, he showcased a lighter side with select house sets at Panorama Bar in Berlin, Merge in New York, and Radion in Amsterdam. His touring schedule has taken him to iconic venues such as Berghain, Fold, De School, and Khidi, while he maintains residencies at the revered Goethebunker in Essen and Pax-Romana in Amsterdam. Alongside notable releases on labels like 47, BPitch, and Figure, Amotik's critically acclaimed albums Vistār and Patanjali have further cemented his reputation as a visionary producer, earning praise from Mixmag and Groove Magazine. 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of his self-titled imprint - not just a milestone, but a testament to perseverance, proving that consistency, dedication, and staying true to one’s sound can shape a lasting career in an ever-evolving scene. Bookings > taina@outlined-am.com N+S America > nicole@muisca.la AU/NZ > stix@undrctrl.com Promos > amotikpromo@gmail.comTheir RA profile lists BPitch, Reclaim Your City, Amotik, 47 and 2 more.Recently at Berghain, Kraftwerk Berlin, RSO.BERLIN · often with Ne/Re/A, Disguised, Kim She, none of them here that night
“Calm, cool and collected, Efdemin’s music is infused by elegant darkness, discreet beauty and the complete lack of jittery.”
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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 Nov 2025 · often with Altinbas, Steffi, GiGi FM, none of them here that night
“For some, career choices come naturally, as was the case with Introversion: "I never planned a music career, it just happened.”
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For some, career choices come naturally, as was the case with Introversion: "I never planned a music career, it just happened. I started making music in my early childhood." Now based in Berlin, Introversion has established himself as a producer, sound designer, and DJ, influencing the scene with his distinctive, pioneering style. Drums are central to Introversion’s productions, having been the first instrument he learned in his youth. Many of his tracks feature breakbeat elements, defining his sound. His work often blends dark, '90s-inspired techno with melancholic touches. He skillfully incorporates wild synth stabs and full-force drums, balanced by classic trance chords, creating a fresh and invigorating sound. As a DJ, Introversion blends playful, forceful techno, drawing on new or unreleased material alongside carefully selected classics. His sets focus on finding the perfect balance between severe kick drums and atmospheric moments. In a short time, Introversion has gained global recognition through acclaimed releases and performances at iconic venues like Berghain Berlin, Institut für Zukunft Leipzig, Faust Seoul, and FOLD London. His breakthrough came with the 2017 EP "Dystopia," now considered a modern techno classic. Following this success, he released music on ARTS, Materia, and Emerald, and remixed tracks for artists like Ellen Allien, Nicolas Bougaieff, Blue Hour, and SHDW & Obscure Shape. In 2024 he launched his own label Makatao with the solo EP “Sea Of Life”. In 2025, releases will follow on Fjaak’s label CROWD as well as on Suara.Their RA profile lists Mute Records, BPitch, Code Is Law, Blue Hour and 6 more.Recently at ://about blank, Kater, Else · often with Hybrid, Rocko Garoni, Stacy, none of them here that night
- Their RA profile lists React Records, fabric Records, Peacefrog, Mute Records and 6 more.
Last at Berghain in Oct 2025 · often with Quelza, Fiedel, Steffi, none of them here that night
“Rooted in a childhood shaped by the rhythms of Brazil’s cerrado and the precise hum of machines at home, Marcal naturally gravitated toward electronic music.”
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Rooted in a childhood shaped by the rhythms of Brazil’s cerrado and the precise hum of machines at home, Marcal naturally gravitated toward electronic music. This unique duality—organic and mechanical—defines his sound. Showcasing his storytelling instinct, the artist’s versatility shines through a broad musical palette—whether in marathon sets or shorter sessions. In his sets, Marcal focuses on maintaining a steady flow and rhythm while blending in psychedelic atmospheres, shaping a cohesive and compelling sonic narrative. Deeply influenced by the rich rhythms and traditions of his heritage, the Brazilian fuses tribal elements with futuristic, sci-fi-inspired sound design, evoking a primal fight-or-flight sensation. Tracks like “Bionic Jungle” from his Cyber Dystopia EP capture this essence: a cyberpunk-esque, adrenaline-charged vibe. Marcal’s artistic vision also extends into his discography, with key releases on boundary-pushing labels like Spazio Disponibile, Enemy Records and Token. These works reveal the full scope of his sonic identity: deep, textural, and unmistakably rhythmic, merging hypnotic repetition with precise sound design to create tracks that feel alive, intentional, and emotionally charged.Their RA profile lists Rekids, Token, Enemy Records, Reclaim Your City and 1 more.often with Mary Yuzovskaya, Kilopatrah Jones, Victor Rodriguez, none of them here that night
“Emerging as Phase Fatale in 2014, Berlin-based DJ, producer and label owner, Hayden Payne is rewriting the discourse of Techno with his cross-pollination of gnarly basslines, sensual narratives and mind-control mechanics.”
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Emerging as Phase Fatale in 2014, Berlin-based DJ, producer and label owner, Hayden Payne is rewriting the discourse of Techno with his cross-pollination of gnarly basslines, sensual narratives and mind-control mechanics. Demonstrating his vision through an authentic, highly curated sonic-lens of techno, the New York native’s rhythmic excursions draw on his roots in the underground scenes of his respective cities as well as his reputable experience performing to dancefloors globally. Exemplified by long-standing tenures as a resident for esteemed institutions such as Berlin’s Berghain, KHIDI in Georgia's capital Tbilisi, and queer New York collective Merge, Payne demonstrates a resolute understanding of harnessing club synergy across his productions and DJ sets. With three full length albums under his belt, including the 2020 sophomore release ‘Scanning Backwards’ on Berghain’s imprint Ostgut Ton, Payne’s sonic signature pushes the boundaries of techno sensibilities and reflects the zeitgeist whilst staying true to his own vision. Wasting no time since his solo project’s inception to showcase his expert sonic ability, Payne has toured throughout Europe performing at renowned clubs and festivals worldwide, releasing numerous records on labels including Jealous God, Ostgut Ton, and his own label BITE. Hailing from post-punk roots, Payne draws on his depth of musical knowledge and multitude of influences. His merging of nuanced references and high concept narratives remain geared towards the dancefloor at its core, subtleties of his multifarious sonic palette act as the foundations for his layered wall of sound. Payne launched the BITE imprint in 2018 as a means to platform cutting-edge sound production across a diverse roster of international artists. Along with fellow Soft Crash protagonist Pablo Bozzi pioneering ‘Italo Body Music’, BITE’s seminal synthesis of curated techno solidifies the label as a tour de force taste-maker within electronic music with showcases worldwide including Berghain and their 5 year anniversary compilation ‘Shedding Skin’ in 2023.Their RA profile lists Ostgut Ton, Hospital Productions, Jealous God, Falling Ethics and 4 more.Last at Berghain in Nov 2025 · often with Ne/Re/A, Roi Perez, Auspex, none of them here that night
“Polygonia is a multidisciplinary music and art project by Munich-based artist Lindsey Wang.”
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Polygonia is a multidisciplinary music and art project by Munich-based artist Lindsey Wang. Drawing from a background in acoustic instruments and a strong interest in cultural diversity, she creates colourful electronic music enriched with complex sound design and intricate yet compelling rhythms. Her work is defined by a dynamic fusion of genres, resulting in a distinctive sound that moves beyond fixed categorisation. Elements of techno, bass music, breakbeat, house, electro, grey area, IDM and beyond intertwine throughout her productions. This genre-fluid approach is evident in releases such as her album Dream Horizons (2025) on Dekmantel and the Otro Mundo EP (2023) on Bambe, while nature continues to serve as a recurring source of inspiration. In both DJ and live sets, Polygonia explores a wide emotional spectrum, adapting her performances to time and atmosphere. Since 2023, She is holding a residency at Munich’s BLITZ club. Beyond her solo work, she co-founded the IO collective and label in 2018 and launched her own label QEONE in 2022. In 2021, she formed the electric jazz trio Lyder and continues to explore the intersection of electronic and jazz through her collaboration with drummer Simon Popp. In 2025, she also co-founded the audio software company DSP Dealer.Their RA profile lists Nous'klaer Audio, Midgar, Reclaim Your City, Lowless and 6 more.Recently at OHM, Berghain · often with Amanda Mussi, Clarisa Kimskii, Josey Rebelle, none of them here that night
“Alinka is the kind of DJ other DJ’s will tell you about.”
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Alinka is the kind of DJ other DJ’s will tell you about. She has a unique power on the decks that comes from lifelong passion and time served, with a focused devotion to her first love – house music. Raised on Chicago’s vibrant house sound with toes dipped into Detroit techno, Europe’s more robust approaches to bass music and the myriad of genre’s coming from cities like Berlin, London and Paris. Born in Kyiv, Ukraine, her early childhood included reluctantly learning the piano, her mother is a pianist, while trying to convince her parents to let her play guitar. Her exposure to Western music was limited, living in a communist country where censorship was common practice. Her family eventually immigrated to Chicago as Jewish refugees in the late ‘80s as the USSR crumbled. This was her first experience of pop music and she fell head over heels for the chart sounds of Madonna and Janet Jackson. Then came house music from local radio shows where you could frequently hear tracks by Chicago legends like Cajmere and DJ Funk, and shows like Sonic Boom helped expose underground music to the masses. By the late ‘90s, music had taken over her life. Teenage Alinka immersed herself in the dance music scene spending her summer pulling double shifts at a local pool and moonlighting for rave promoters to build up enough cash to buy decks. After a year of skipping class to relentlessly practice her mixing skills, she began her full-time musical pursuit. Working for various club promoters, doing odd jobs passing out flyers and helping with party logistics - anything just to get into clubs underage to see her favourite DJs - all while spending hours digging for tracks at Chicago’s legendary record shop Gramaphone. In 2001 Justin Long recruited her to be the opening resident for his .Dotbleep party at Smartbar where she honed her skills for the best part of a decade. In 2012, an impromptu meeting with former Hercules and Love Affair vocalist, Shaun J. Wright, changed her life forever. Their evolving friendship resulted in what would be the first of many musical collaborations. The pair launched their Twirl parties and label, continually strived to inspire each other both musically and spiritually, the result has been an impressive catalogue of material for both of them collaboratively and individually on the likes of The Classic Music Company, Jackathon Jams, Crosstown Rebels, Leftroom, and of course Twirl, where as well as their own material the duo have welcomed renowned artists like Spencer Parker, Virginia, LA-4A, Kim Ann Foxman, and Jason Kendig onto the label. Recent years have seen Alinka really hit her stride as a producer with successful releases on world renown labels like !K7, Rekids, Correspondant, DGTL Records, Permanent Vacation, and Peggy Gou’s Gudu Records. She also turned out a standout collection of remixes for labels Me Me Me, Live At Robert Johnson, Get Physical, and Massimiliano Pagliara’s Funnuvojere Records. Now living in Berlin, Alinka has well and truly found her feet and inspiration. Alinka has used this base to throw down at parties across Europe from Berghain/Panorama Bar to Robert Johnson, with regular visits back to the US to play standout clubs like Smart Bar and Basement, and Ukraine's famous ∄ club in Kyiv, where she stands as club’s first international resident. Her evolution continues with the recent re-launch of her Twirl imprint, highlighted by the ‘Day Dreamer’, ‘Sorry For Not Trending’ and ‘Edgewater’ EP’s, and her latest single ‘Touch The Flame’ that finely balance Alinka’s future-focused ethos, with a unmistakable, proud passion for her Chicago heritage.Their RA profile lists Classic, Crosstown Rebels, Get Physical Music, !K7 and 6 more.Recently at Berghain, Else · often with Budino, Sara Miller, Mary Yuzovskaya, none of them here that night
“German producer, DJ, label and record store owner Cinthie has become one of the most sought-after artists in the contemporary electronic scene.”
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German producer, DJ, label and record store owner Cinthie has become one of the most sought-after artists in the contemporary electronic scene. Dubbed by many as the Berlin Queen of House, the last decade has seen her become an unstoppable force who has a touring schedule that takes her across the globe to perform at leading clubs and festivals across Europe, Asia, the Americas and beyond. Cinthie's knowledge of house music's foundations is second to none, as reflected by the vast vinyl collection she has been building since 1995. Her DJ sets cleverly join the dots between the past and the present and plot lines between the swing of New York, the rawness of Chicago and the energy of Berlin. They're stripped back and emotive, whether deep or vocal, and always married to an irresistible groove. In the studio, Cinthie has mastered the art of making maximum impact from bare musical essentials. For more than 20 years her timeless house sounds have come on labels like Heist, Aus Music and her own 803 Crystal Grooves, and in 2020 gave rise to her adventurous and accomplished debut album Skylines - City Lights. Cinthie's DJ-kicks mix in 2022 was another high-water mark. It's a revered series that had a big impact on her in the nineties, and her own entry is one of house music's best. House music isn't known for its live shows, and even less so for female live artists. But as always, Cinthie is breaking new ground and has recently taken her machines on the road to cult events like Sonar and Mutek. Her influential Elevate.Berlin store is also known for its exceptional taste: every record is handpicked by Cinthie. Such realness and authenticity have always been synonymous with proper house music, but they are also the values that stand Cinthie apart.Their RA profile lists Skint, Aus Music, Running Back, Watergate Records and 6 more.Recently at Berghain, Zeiss Grossplanetarium, Silent Green · often with Fadi Mohem, Ogazón, JakoJako, none of them here that night
“Esposito is a Resident DJ at the Berlin based REEF event.”
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Their RA profile lists Brothers In Love and BTAIM.Recently at Paloma, Bar Neun, Berghain · often with Darwin, Viktor Kampf, Carré, none of them here that night
“Gabrielle Kwarteng’s journey continues to be one of passion, dedication and fate.”
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Gabrielle Kwarteng’s journey continues to be one of passion, dedication and fate. Born and raised in New York, Kwarteng has withstood shifting sands in dance music to represent a curatorial presence with a deep knowledge of music history, driven by a dedication to regenerating its culture. In an era of everything at once, Kwarteng is a DJ who weaves stories for the dancefloor that often look to the past, while always focusing on possible futures. In an era of sonic singularities, Kwarteng’s flexibility and curiosity is a virtue; her long-awaited debut at Dekmantel Festival in 2023 resulted in no less than three sets across the weekend, each possessing contrasting energies. Elsewhere London’s iconic Fabric have championed Kwarteng on multiple occasions, programming her into their prestigious 25th birthday celebrations alongside the likes of Ben UFO and Ricardo Villalobos. At Berghain, she has appeared with even greater frequency as part of some of the fabled club’s most crucial parties, including CSD, Silvester, as well as smoothly piloting seven-hour closing sets in Panorama Bar. Such reverberations have reached far beyond the club; FKA twigs extended a personal invite to soundtrack her 2024 Met Gala afterparty. Taking place at The Standard, Kwarteng played just a few blocks uptown from the Soho Grand ballroom, where she had once furtively begun her first DJ residency, less than a decade earlier. The roots of this keen musicality run deep. Born in Brooklyn to Ghanaian parents but raised in the Bronx, Kwarteng’s childhood was soundtracked by a mix of first-wave Highlife, Afrobeat and disco. Outside her own front door, in a thriving neighborhood of diverse American experiences, entire sounds and scenes expanded and exploded as pop-culture began to mutate in new ways, both online and off. Crossing to Manhattan for school, the tempo changed entirely as rock, hip hop and experimental music filled Kwarteng’s ears, accompanying her intense study. Juggling academia with the beat became part of life, and she was later presented with the Mixcloud Online Radio Award for Best Eclectic Show, broadcasting on then burgeoning online radio station, The Lot. An early and completely unexpected acknowledgement of an instinct for music that traversed genre expectations, it laid down the foundations for her later move and return to Europe, and a commitment to trusting her creative instincts. Here, Kwarteng has not only become a fixture in established, open-minded musical spaces everywhere from Berlin, London, Amsterdam and Paris, but is equally called upon to establish the energy of new ventures, such as Horst Club in Belgium. Her resplendent selections have made connections further still, on tour in Australia, South America and soon to include Asia. Listening and dancing to Kwarteng, whether in a cavernous rave hall, a sweat-soaked underground club or amid the temporary pleasures of a festival, is an experience that feels at once familiar but always energizing. Fluidly slipping through a mix of heady 80s and 90s US house, disco interpretations that traverse diaspora and eras, and the futurist pulse of physical, emotive techno, Kwarteng expertly matches the requisite energy of contemporary queer rave culture. This understanding led to an invitation to make a storied Glastonbury festival debut at the legendary Block 9, the deepest pleasure center within the nocturnal NYC Downlow, before returning in 2024 for a back-to-back set with Shanti Celeste, this time on the wider scale of the Silver Hayes stage. Wherever she performs, Kwarteng’s expertise serves to not only continue the championing of Black American genres such as house, techno and disco, but equally, to explore the continuum of global dance music as a whole. Having laid the foundations for a unique musical journey, it’s a level of respect that’s tangible on any dancefloor. In these increasingly sacred spaces, Gabrielle Kwarteng’s personal passion translates into collective ecstasy. The dig continues.Recently at Backsteinboot, Berghain · often with Massimiliano Pagliara, Boris, BASHKKA, none of them here that night
“He started very early as a party promoter which he's still doing today with Freebase-Tours in Europe and many other events at Robert Johnson or his "See Us There“ Festival in Offenbach.”
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He started very early as a party promoter which he's still doing today with Freebase-Tours in Europe and many other events at Robert Johnson or his "See Us There“ Festival in Offenbach. Meat's career as a producer began, like Einzelkind and Reboot, on the well known labels like Get Physical, Klang, Kindisch, murmur & La Peña. In 2009 Meat & Chris Wood started their collaboration - they are now best friends, studio partners and rave brothers! Together they have released on labels like Desolat, Moon Harbour, Pressure Traxx, Upon You and Tiefschwarz’s Souvenir Label 2017 Chris Wood and Meat moved to the studio of Christian Burkhardt. This new partnership has resulted in the first release for the trio on Jamie Jones's label "Hot Trax" called "Closer 2 U". Chris Wood & Meat still continue to be a well known DJ team playing in clubs around the world along side the big players in the DJ business. Meat the Beat!!!Their RA profile lists Get Physical Music, Klang Elektronik, Moon Harbour Recordings, Souvenir Music and 6 more.Recently at Kater, Sisyphos, Renate · often with Eva Crystaltips, HOPPER, Siggatunez, none of them here that night
“Some DJs burst upon the scene like a supernova, fading just as quickly.”
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Some DJs burst upon the scene like a supernova, fading just as quickly. Others take years, even decades, to make their way—but those are the ones who make the most impact, thanks to a lifetime of accumulated musical wisdom. Mike Servito is a prime example of the latter. His career is one that’s defined by a slow and steady rise to upper ranks of the deejaying realm—and along the way, he’s perfected a jacking style that equal parts house, acid and techno, a sound that pays homage to the past while being very much of-the-moment. A Detroit-area native, Servito got his early education by tuning into the Electrifying Mojo and the Wizard (Jeff Mill’s radio moniker). By the early ’90s, Servito was primed to try his hand at the deejaying arts, “I was just kind of cocky about it,” he says. “I knew I could do it.” And he was right—in the DJ hotbed of Detroit, internalizing knowledge gleamed from the likes of Mike Huckaby and Claude Young, he kept working at it until he established himself as a force to be reckoned with in the Motor City circuit, eventually becoming a member in good standing with the inner circle of Ghostly International. But Servito felt the need for a change from the sometimes insular environment of Detroit. By the late ’00s, he was living in NYC with no real game plan in place. As it turned out, he didn’t really need one—he soon fell in with the city’s premier techno party, The Bunker, becoming one of its mainstay residents. Around the same time, he was beginning to make his presence known on a global scale, packing dance floors with gigs around the States and around the world. But it was a hometown festival snub in 2014 that really got things going. Servito had played Movement once before, in 2011. “And between then and 2014,” he recalls, “I had been playing so many Bunker parties, playing so many great gigs and my profile was rising—so I was sure they would book me again.” The invite never came. Instead, he booked himself at every Movement after-party he could, one of which was the annual No Way Back, a legendary throw down hosted by The Bunker New York and Detroit’s Interdimensional Transmissions label. The set, a riotously sweaty bleeps-and-beats affair, was recorded for posterity; unexpectedly but deservedly, it garnered a nod as the year’s No 1 online Mix of the Year on Resident Advisor. That was the spark that set Servito’s career aflame, the push that took him to the top. Since then, he’s cemented his status as one of the most respected spinners around, regularly manning the decks at such hallowed halls as Berlin’s Panorama Bar, London’s XOYO and Tokyo’s Contact, not to mention the world’s best festivals—including, of course Movement. And to this day, his approach to deejaying is refreshingly simple: “I really don’t think about it,” he says, “When I’m playing, I just dive in, and I’m OK.” He’s far more than okay—he’s one of the best around.Techno on 7, Acid on 5, House on 5 and Acid House on 3. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on The Bunker New York (2) and Interdimensional Transmissions (1); their RA profile also lists Firehouse and Honey Soundsystem. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profileLast at Berghain in Aug 2025 · often with Shaun J. Wright, S4M23, JADALAREIGN, none of them here that night
“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.”
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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 Steffi, JakoJako, Stacey Hotwaxx Hale, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Steffi5 with nd_baumecker, 4 with Efdemin, 2 with Gabrielle Kwarteng and 2 with Luke Slater
- JakoJako5 with nd_baumecker, 2 with Cinthie and 2 with Luke Slater
- Mary Yuzovskaya3 with Amotik, 2 with Alinka and 2 with Marcal
- Ne/Re/A11 with Phase Fatale and 5 with Amotik
- Kilopatrah Jones8 with Mike Servito and 1 with Marcal
- Roi Perez5 with Phase Fatale and 3 with nd_baumecker
- Clarisa Kimskii4 with Amotik and 3 with Polygonia
- Boris3 with Gabrielle Kwarteng and 3 with Phase Fatale
308 said they were going — about like 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.