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Who was billed15 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

101 of the 105 pairings on this bill were first meetings.

  • Paula Koski and Mike Starr — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 24 Jan 2026.
  • Inox Traxx and Gerd Janson — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 25 Oct 2025.
  • Pink Concrete and Edward — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 24 Jan 2026.
  • Gerd Janson and Norman Nodge — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 16 Aug 2025.

Who they are

  • Terence Fixmer

    Central, France · 2 bookings since Sep 2025

    “Terence Fixmer's music has the remarkable ability to not only set feet in motion on the dance floor but also resonate deeply with the searching soul, all while maintaining a profound musical depth and integrity.”

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    Terence Fixmer's music has the remarkable ability to not only set feet in motion on the dance floor but also resonate deeply with the searching soul, all while maintaining a profound musical depth and integrity. In the world of techno, Terence Fixmer is a highly respected figure, celebrated for his innovative and genre-defying approach to music production. With a career spanning over two decades, he has released numerous albums and EPs on some of the most prestigious techno labels. His remixing talents have extended to tracks from industry giants like Depeche Mode, Yann Tiersen, Sven Väth, Dave Clarke, Front 242, Nitzer Ebb, Indochine, and more. Terence Fixmer is renowned for the quality of his live performances, gracing renowned clubs and festivals worldwide. Chapter 1: 1998-2007. In 1998, Terence established his own label, Planete Rouge. From 1999 to 2007, he gained worldwide recognition with the release of his debut album, "Muscle Machine," under DJ Hell's legendary International Deejay Gigolos imprint. This album masterfully blended elements of electro, industrial, EBM, and techno, pioneering a dancefloor-oriented style later recognized as "Techno Body Music." Tracks like "Electrostatic," "Body Pressure," and "Electric Vision" are still hailed as modern classics today. In 2002, Fixmer joined forces with Nitzer Ebb's lead singer, Douglas McCarthy, to form Fixmer/McCarthy. Together, they released two full-length albums that pushed the boundaries of Techno EBM to the maximum. The album "Fixmer McCarthy Between the Devil" has earned its place as a revered classic, and the band has become iconic in the Techno EBM scene.The duo has performed their energetic live sets at numerous renowned clubs and festivals all across the globe.Fixmer/McCarthy earned respect in the global scene for their unique way of creating truly pioneering sound fusions by elegantly blending the aggression of Techno Body Music and the sensuality of Electronica. Chapter 2: 2007-2015 Fixmer continued to expand the horizons of modern techno, releasing albums and EPs under his own name as well as various alter egos, showcasing his ability to maintain a unique sonic personality while avoiding repetition. His works found homes on highly respected techno labels such as Electric De Luxe (notably the "Comedy of Menace" album in 2010), Prologue, Jealous God, CLR (including the "Depth Charged" album in 2014), Aufnahme + Wiedergabe. Chapter 3: 2015-2020 Terence Fixmer continued to evolve his sound in 2015. His EP "Aktion Mekanik," originally released in 2003, was reissued on Ostgut Ton, marking his entry into the Ostgut Ton family—the flagship label of Berlin's Berghain club. He subsequently released various EPs on Ostgut Ton ( Force EP, Devil May Care EP) and his album "Through the Cortex LP ." in 2017. Fixmer's distinct sound signature remained in high demand, leading to remix requests from notable artists such as Depeche Mode, Front 242, Ellen Allien, Front Line Assembly, Arnaud Rebotini, Yann Tiersen, The Hacker etc.. Chapter 4: 2020- 25 Terence produced music for Thomas Cohen (formerly singer of Scum) with tracks like "Braid" and "Chain of Love" on Mute Records. Additionally, he signed with the legendary label Mute Records, renowned for its roster of innovative and influential artists.  In 2022, he released his first album on Mute Records titled "Shifting Signals" . His music has been used by Fashion brand, such as Prada, Raf Simons, Zegna... in 2024 he released his 2nd album for Mute Records The Paradox in Me. 2025 he created the music for defilé for Fashion brand Akris for 2 seasons. Terence Fixmer's unwavering drive to craft experimental, mind-bending, and relentless sounds continues to transcend the boundaries of the musical mainstream, solidifying his place as a visionary within the techno and electronic music landscape.
    Their RA profile lists Mute Records, International DeeJay Gigolo Records, novamute, Music Man Records and 6 more.

    Last at RSO.BERLIN in Sep 2025 · often with Justin Aulis Long, Stiffdance, Andi, none of them here that night

  • Banu

    Berlin · 6 bookings since Aug 2025

    “Growing up in South Eastern Turkey in the underground rave scene and currently based in Berlin, she specializes in composing with analog synthesizers that are versatile with a groovy bounce.”

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    Growing up in South Eastern Turkey in the underground rave scene and currently based in Berlin, she specializes in composing with analog synthesizers that are versatile with a groovy bounce. Banu creates uncanny experiences in her live sets by using sound design as unique transitions that blur the lines between music and sound art. She believes in the political possibility of sound and music, which she utilizes as an empowerment tool for minority groups with an emphasis on BIPOC and LGBTQI+ communities. Banu has played renowned Berlin clubs such as Berghain along with touring major European, African and LATAM venues like Bassiani Tbilisi, Modular Cape Town and D-edge Rio de Janeiro. Banu’s work has been awarded one of the Top Albums of 2022 by DJ Mag and received critical acclaim from other publications such as Clot Magazine. She has won numerous fellowships for her work, including a residency for young music producers in Namibia called Electric Desert. She is also a resident at Refuge Worldwide Radio in Berlin.
    Their RA profile lists Intergalactic Research Institute for Sound and Unrush.

    Recently at OHM, Crack Bellmer, Fitzroy · often with THIRTEEN DOZE, VCO, V. (OPERA live), none of them here that night

  • DJ Pete

    Berlin · 26 bookings since Aug 2025

    “If you want to trace the beginnings of DJ Pete's status in Techno culture, you have to go back a very long way.”

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    If you want to trace the beginnings of DJ Pete's status in Techno culture, you have to go back a very long way. He emerged as a DJ in the pioneering days of the Berlin scene during the late 80s. As a producer he made his name with the first release on Chain Reaction in 1995, a sub-label of the Basic Channel imprint, together with René Löwe aka Vainqueur as Scion. Scion also released the first commercially available CD ever produced with the then newly developed software Ableton Live in 2002 and later continued their collaboration as Substance & Vainqueur on the label Scion Versions. Substance, the acclaimed alias DJ Pete uses for his own productions has a back catalogue of highly influential solo efforts and an impressive string of acclaimed remixes for pivotal Techno artists like Juan Atkins, Regis, Kessell, Orphx, Robert Hood, Rhythm & Sound, Monolake or Shed, among many others. DJ Pete earned similar respect behind the decks, combining highly individual yet refined mixing skills with both his vast encyclopedic knowledge of Techno history and an unquenchable thirst for new sounds that carry the potential to push all boundaries. Beyond that his energetic sets also incorporate elements of pure Techno, the Hard Wax tradition and powerful House tracks. His seemingly unlimited scope is informed by frequent Dynamic Tension nights at Tresor in the late 90s with Surgeon and his residency at Berghain since its opening, as well as countless successful gigs at the most crucial nights of the scene's international circuit. He is also known to merge Techno with Dubstep and selecting Reggae, particularly while working the mighty Killasan sound system as core DJ member of the seminal Wax Treatment events. DJ Pete's lauded signature style also benefits from his numerous experiences as part of the cherished live acts TR-101 (an improvisational live act in collaboration with Sleeparchive), Scion (either with or without vocalist Paul St. Hilaire), and gigs with many other likeminded DJ innovators. A typical DJ Pete performance is always delivering an array of programming, sequencing, layering and live effects that goes well beyond a mere presentation of tracks. True to Techno's original claim, innovations in sound and technology are intuitively employed to achieve a floor sensation that manages to involve the crowd on as many levels as possible.
    Their RA profile lists Scion Versions and Chain Reaction.

    Recently at Haus der Visionäre, Tresor / Globus, OXI · often with Juju Ji, TRESOR, Finn Johannsen, none of them here that night

  • Inland

    3 bookings since Oct 2025

    Last at Studio1111 in Oct 2025 · often with ISAbella, SUMME, KYRUH, none of them here that night

  • Inox Traxx

    9 bookings since Sep 2025

    “To put it in Hard Wax’s words: “Flawless, highly effective, pure Techno”.”

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    Their RA profile lists fabric Records, Ostgut Ton, Hardgroove, Symbolism Ltd and 5 more.

    Recently at Berghain, Kraftwerk Berlin · often with ROBUS, Xiorro, Claudio PRC, none of them here that night

  • Paula Koski

    Finland · 12 bookings since Aug 2025

    “Founder of the INTERLINK event series in Helsinki, she has performed at clubs including Berghain, Bassiani, Basement New York and FOLD, while continuing to shape INTERLINK's vision of forward-thinking club music.”

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    Founder of the INTERLINK event series in Helsinki, she has performed at clubs including Berghain, Bassiani, Basement New York and FOLD, while continuing to shape INTERLINK's vision of forward-thinking club music. Originally a music journalist and curator, Koski's approach to DJing is rooted in storytelling, careful curation and a deep appreciation for atmosphere. Her productions have been released on Soma Records and On Board Music.
    Their RA profile lists Soma Records, Ostgut Ton and On Board Music.

    Recently at RSO.BERLIN, Tresor / Globus, Giri · often with Justine Perry, GLOBUS, TRESOR, none of them here that night

  • Pink Concrete

    Istanbul, Turkey · 5 bookings since Aug 2025

    “Pink Concrete describes himself as someone who ‘does pink touches to concrete music.’”

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    Pink Concrete describes himself as someone who ‘does pink touches to concrete music.’ This can be seen in his production and his style of mixing, as he is not afraid to add something light-hearted to techno music, which is a genre often understood as being quite serious. However, he still tends to travel through a range of emotions; there’s always a hint of melancholia in his sets. Originally from Istanbul, his interest in mixing began in high school, where he began his education in production . In 2015 he moved to Prague, where he has stayed ever since. The underground electronic music scene in Prague is full of life and creativity, and his contributions include a small underground party series called Kave, a club night series called Anormal, and most recently hereandthere, which curates overnight happenings through sound, light, and space in temporary, one night locations.
    Their RA profile lists Children of Tomorrow, Hardgroove, Bipolar Disorder, Moving Pictures and 3 more.

    Recently at Giri, Loone · often with GLIA, Maōh, Regent, none of them here that night

  • Edward

    Berlin · 10 bookings since Aug 2025

    Their RA profile lists Smallville Records, WHITE Records, Trelik, Giegling and 3 more.

    Recently at Berghain, Haus der Visionäre · often with Konstantin, Leafar Legov, Lawrence, none of them here that night

  • Gerd Janson

    Frankfurt · 10 bookings since Aug 2025

    “Gerd Janson is running the German label Running Back together with Thorsten Scheu (aka Glance).”

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    Gerd Janson is running the German label Running Back together with Thorsten Scheu (aka Glance). As many kids who have grown up in the early 90s in the South West of Germany, Gerd Janson was a regular guest at Mannheim’s legendary Milk Club. Although this venue was most popular for putting jungle on the map in Germany, Gerd always used to wait eagerly for the early morning hours when the pace slowed down and US styled house was the ruling sound. In the following years, his deep love for house and disco music was fed in Frankfurt’s Wild Pitch Club by Heiko MSO and Ata. In 1998, Gerd Janson finally had his first DJ residency at Darmstadt’s Café Kesselhaus. Gerd Janson has been serving the hottest house and disco cuts at Frankfurt’s Robert Johnson where he has been hosting the Liquid club nights together with DJ heavyweight Thomas Hammann for the past few years. Without a doubt, Gerd Janson is one of the hottest talents on the German DJ circuit. The word has spread, and so he’s travelling a lot as a DJ now. And when not spinning records he’s known as a prolific music journalist writing for Groove magazine or Spex …, or he’s busy working at the Pentagon Recordstore in his hometown Darmstadt and as part of the staff for the Red Bull Music Academy. Recently, he even started doing shitty remixes for acts like Antena or DJ Designer Imposter and released a compilation of weirdo 80ies jams together with Jazzanova on Sonar Kollektiv. Don’t you like that? Red Bull Music Academy Radio Bio: One of our most treasured Academy team members, Gerd Janson is the quintessential DJ’s DJ, unearthing the gems that get other music lovers hot and excited. The man has his plate full. Whether at the helm of the long-running Liquid club night at Frankfurt’s Robert Johnson with DJ comrade Thomas Hammann, dishing out simmering analog House as co-owner of label Running Back, or penning many a story for Germany’s Spex and Groove magazines, not to mention his scholarship of American studies, he seems to run on more powerful batteries than the rest of us. Enjoy this adventure through magic dance music new & old, with special guest appearance by Kool DJ Pink Alert. It’s risky, but it’ll make you frisky.
    Their RA profile lists XL Recordings, Warp Records, Sonar Kollektiv, DFA Records and 6 more.

    Last at Berghain in Dec 2025 · often with Roman Flügel, Aurora Halal, Fadi Mohem, none of them here that night

  • Ivan Smagghe

    Paris, France · 5 bookings since Aug 2025

    “His genre defying/defining production from Black Strobe, It’s A Fine Line, Smagghe & Cross and now Ivan & Johnny has connected him to and garnered the praise from the likes of Craig Richards, Vladimir Ivkovic, Paranoid London, Solar and of course, his long time friend Andrew Weatherall - all fellow crusaders in the fight to prove that electronic music is so much more than a one dimensional soundtrack for a night on the lash, and so much more than an Instagram account.”

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    His genre defying/defining production from Black Strobe, It’s A Fine Line, Smagghe & Cross and now Ivan & Johnny has connected him to and garnered the praise from the likes of Craig Richards, Vladimir Ivkovic, Paranoid London, Solar and of course, his long time friend Andrew Weatherall - all fellow crusaders in the fight to prove that electronic music is so much more than a one dimensional soundtrack for a night on the lash, and so much more than an Instagram account. In January 2020, Smagghe & Cross released their second LP, 1819, on Offen Music and are working on a new lp for the end of the 2025. Ivan & Johnny is his project with Quinn from Paranoid London, it will cater exclusively to the furthest corners of the dancefloors. After co-running the legendary french label and parties, “Kill The DJ,” Ivan washeading up his own imprint, “Les Disques De La Mort”; an outlet for a unique taste in music and spanning releases & remixes from long staples (Manfredas, Cosmo Vitelli, Marco Passarani, I-Cube, Red Axes, Roman Fluegel) & special new comers (Elles, Sworn Virgins, Zillas on Acid). LDDLM is a label that is always faithful to an instinctively recognisable “style of no style” and the refusal to be pigeonholed. Covid reframed the way of making and diffusing music : whilst thinking of reactivating some label action, Ivan has opened Amor Fati with Niv Arzi from Red Axes, a counterintuitive blog page giving away edits to whoever wants them. The collaboration between these two may take form in Customs & Faces, a new outlet and an Axes x Smagghe 12”. “Dresden”, the party/dj duo Ivan shares with Lithuanian legend Manfredas is a celebratory manifestation of Ivan’s ethos and has expanded from London & Vilnius residencies to world touring. Look out for their all-nighters (and their recordings), their t-shirt collabs with Magic Castles and soon, their not-so-functional club music. Ivan also has been transmitting on NTS, London’s Uber-cool London radio.Channeling, his much-loved show with Nathan Gregory Wilkins has kept strange music aficionados on their toes for more than ten years, You can catch Ivan subverting the masses any given weekend in clubs & festivals such as Lux/Lisbon, Nitsa/Barcelona, Rex/Paris, In Between/Los Angeles, Corsica Studios/London, DC10/IbizaNuits Sonores/Lyon, Love International/Croatia, Waking Life/Crato, Houghton/Norfolk and many other dens of iniquity worldwide.
    Their RA profile lists fabric Records, Kill The DJ, The Flame Recordings, Live At Robert Johnson and 3 more.

    Recently at ZENNER, Berghain · often with 3. HALLE - 23:00, Patrick Russell, DMX Krew, none of them here that night

  • Lydia Eisenblätter

    Leipzig · 4 bookings since Aug 2025

    “The basic harmony of the heart is energy.”

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    The basic harmony of the heart is energy. If you look around for creative minds in the German techno scene, you will quickly come across the name Lydia Eisenblätter. With her energetic, analogue, straight sound, she had a striking reflection of her personality pressed on vinyl, founded her own label and released exciting records.With her label OAM she showed courage and the right feeling for good sound, which is reflected in her worldwide collaborations. During her gigs, Lydia exudes an authentic mixture of honest, heartfelt basic harmony and dynamic, uneven, rough edges of her personality, which make their way onto the dance floor in the form of driving tracks. In her own releases you will find very personal elements of her soul, which, like the fragments of a disco ball, she knows how to combine into a beaming something. Her unique style has been able to develop over many years and numerous well-known personalities from the techno scene have been her companions and sponsors. After her studio in Leipzig has become her second home, it is not surprising that she will release new records in 2022. Look forward to pure energy and joy made in Germany.
    Their RA profile lists Freeride Millenium.

    Recently at Paloma, Berghain · often with KENZA, HOPPER, Ana Molina, none of them here that night

  • Mike Starr

    London, United Kingdom · 14 bookings since Sep 2025

    “British-born and Berlin-based DJ Mike Starr has spent the past two decades channeling his deep musical knowledge into dynamic sets and productions, all while honoring the pioneers who laid the groundwork for today's electronic music scene.”

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    British-born and Berlin-based DJ Mike Starr has spent the past two decades channeling his deep musical knowledge into dynamic sets and productions, all while honoring the pioneers who laid the groundwork for today's electronic music scene. A prominent figure in Berlin's nightlife, Mike Starr is a regular at the city's most iconic venues, including Berghain/Panorama Bar, Tresor, Watergate, RSO, and Heideglühen, and has brought his distinctive sound to internationally acclaimed clubs such as Bassiani in Tbilisi, De School in Amsterdam, Hi Ibiza, Elsewhere NYC, The Cause in London, and Wanderlust in Paris. Known for his unique blend of charisma and soulful energy, Mike Starr artfully navigates the worlds of house and techno with musical precision and an expert sense of groove. His sets, mixes, and productions are characterized by their narrative flow, seamlessly weaving together the nuanced sounds of 808 electro, 909 garage, New York disco, Detroit techno, Chicago acid, original UK tech house, and Germany’s rich contributions to house and techno.
    Their RA profile lists Defected Records, BPitch, Sound Black Recordings, Casual Lab and 6 more.

    Recently at OXI, Zur Klappe, Berghain · often with Nat Wendell, Mary Yuzovskaya, Budino, none of them here that night

  • Morgan

    Sydney, Australia · 4 bookings since Sep 2025

    Their RA profile lists Desolat, Cuttin' Headz, BUDARE, Sunday Money and 1 more.

    Last at Haus der Visionäre in Sep 2025 · often with Kiyoshi, Greg Paulus, Omer Mil, none of them here that night

  • Nicolas Lutz

    Uruguay · 4 bookings since Jan 2026

    “Born in 1980 in Montevideo, Uruguay, and currently based in Mallorca, Nicolas Lutz has forged a solid identity, wrapped in a carefully sustained aura of mystery and shaped through thousands of hours of obsessive research, digging deep into the darkest corners of underground electronic music.”

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    Born in 1980 in Montevideo, Uruguay, and currently based in Mallorca, Nicolas Lutz has forged a solid identity, wrapped in a carefully sustained aura of mystery and shaped through thousands of hours of obsessive research, digging deep into the darkest corners of underground electronic music. Far from noise and unnecessary exposure, his figure has been built through intuition, deep exploration, and a ritualistic relationship with music, where each record functions as a tool for profound personal work that translates into a powerful impact on the dancefloor. Today, with nearly three decades behind the decks and a collection marked by an inexplicable DNA, he has established himself as a cult selector — a romantic of darkness and a creator of hypnotic atmospheres capable of transforming the energy of any space. His sets carry a free-flowing poetry that is felt from the very first moment: a journey moving from darkness into light, shedding masks and allowing his emotional state to surface through sound. He plays only what he truly knows and loves, losing track of time as hours turn into entire nights where genre becomes irrelevant [techno, electro, house, breakbeat, IDM, ambient or new wave], all secondary to something more honest and mysterious. Nico lets the records almost choose themselves, guided by instinct, weaving together deep and powerful frequencies capable of transforming those open to the moment. Even for him, the outcome is never fully predictable — and that’s where part of the magic lies. This intense relationship with music is grounded in impeccable technique. Thousands of hours of practice, a deep understanding of the structure and energy of each record, and absolute control of EQ grant him total freedom when mixing. The result is improbable combinations, unique transitions, and moments that feel guided by something beyond rational thought. In 2014, he founded My Own Jupiter, a label that quickly became a key underground reference and a fundamental platform for projecting the Uruguayan sound internationally, creating deep connections between artists. After a decade of intense work, the project closed its cycle, leaving behind a solid catalogue and a community that continues to orbit around that experience.

    often with Curated by, Vlada, Sound Metaphors Djs, none of them here that night

  • Norman Nodge

    4 bookings since Aug 2025

    Recently at Haus der Visionäre, Berghain · often with Beste Hira, none of them here that night

names these artists often play with — not that night
  • TRESOR4 with DJ Pete and 3 with Paula Koski
  • GLOBUS3 with DJ Pete and 3 with Paula Koski
  • Fadi Mohem3 with Gerd Janson and 2 with Mike Starr
  • Isabel Soto3 with Gerd Janson and 2 with Inox Traxx
  • nd_baumecker3 with Gerd Janson and 2 with Paula Koski
  • Galcher Lustwerk2 with Edward and 2 with Morgan
  • Massimiliano Pagliara2 with Mike Starr and 2 with Paula Koski
  • Beste Hira2 with Norman Nodge and 1 with Pink Concrete
249 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.

Artist photos: Resident Advisor, event 2320108.

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.