CSD Klubnacht
Berghain | Panorama Bar | Säule, Berlin
This night happened — Sat 25 Jul
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Who was billed22 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- next: Refuge in NYC, Sat 7 NovBASHKKA
- next: Signal in NYC, Sun 25 OctBoris
- next: Berghain, Sat 14 NovCormac
- next: Nowadays in NYC, Sat 7 NovGabrielle Kwarteng
- next: BASEMENT in NYC, Fri 13 NovJustine Perry
- Leeon
- next: KREUZWERK, Fri 23 OctMassimiliano Pagliara
- next: OXI, Sat 5 DecMike Starr
- next: Berghain, Sat 21 NovPaula Koski
- next: NYC, Fri 30 OctPhase Fatale
- next: Berghain, Sat 14 NovRoi Perez
- DJ Holographic
- Lupe
- next: Berghain, Sat 24 Octnd_baumecker
- OMOLOKO
- Ouissam
- next: Berghain, Sat 24 OctStacey Hotwaxx Hale
- next: Berghain, Sat 7 NovSteffi
- next: The Flea Theater in NYC, Wed 21 OctThe Illustrious Blacks
- next: Berghain, Sat 14 NovTom Peters
- next: Berghain, Sat 24 OctValley Dolly
- next: Berghain, Sat 7 NovVirginia
Set times were not published.
Most of these pairings were meeting for the first time that night.
the pairs that have met
169 of the 231 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Boris and Massimiliano Pagliara — 7 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 17 May 2024.
- Steffi and Virginia — 5 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 9 Aug 2025.
- Justine Perry and Paula Koski — 5 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 27 Jun 2025.
- Phase Fatale and Roi Perez — 4 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 27 Jun 2025.
- nd_baumecker and Steffi — 4 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 9 Aug 2025.
- Gabrielle Kwarteng and Massimiliano Pagliara — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Thu 14 May 2026.
- Cormac and Tom Peters — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 4 Apr 2026.
- Boris and Gabrielle Kwarteng — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 25 Apr 2026.
- BASHKKA and Gabrielle Kwarteng — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 28 Sep 2024.
- nd_baumecker and Stacey Hotwaxx Hale — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 13 Dec 2025.
- Roi Perez and nd_baumecker — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 28 Mar 2026.
- Boris and Roi Perez — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 17 May 2024.
- Cormac and Phase Fatale — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 27 Sep 2025.
- Mike Starr and Paula Koski — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 24 Jan 2026.
- nd_baumecker and Virginia — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 9 Aug 2025.
- Phase Fatale and nd_baumecker — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 17 Jan 2026.
- Justine Perry and Phase Fatale — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 27 Jun 2025.
- BASHKKA and Roi Perez — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 16 May 2025.
- Massimiliano Pagliara and Tom Peters — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 8 Nov 2025.
- Boris and Tom Peters — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 8 Nov 2025.
- Boris and Phase Fatale — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 28 Mar 2025.
- BASHKKA and Massimiliano Pagliara — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 16 May 2025.
- BASHKKA and Boris — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 16 May 2025.
- Phase Fatale and Virginia — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 27 Sep 2025.
- Massimiliano Pagliara and Steffi — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 25 Jul 2026.
- Roi Perez and Tom Peters — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 25 Jul 2026.
- nd_baumecker and Valley Dolly — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 25 Jul 2026.
- Cormac and Roi Perez — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 25 Jul 2026.
- Phase Fatale and Tom Peters — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 25 Jul 2026.
- Stacey Hotwaxx Hale and Valley Dolly — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 25 Jul 2026.
- Paula Koski and nd_baumecker — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 25 Jul 2026.
- Gabrielle Kwarteng and Steffi — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 25 Jul 2026.
- BASHKKA and Tom Peters — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 25 Jul 2026.
- BASHKKA and Cormac — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 25 Jul 2026.
- BASHKKA and Phase Fatale — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 25 Jul 2026.
- Leeon and Phase Fatale — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 27 Jun 2026.
- Massimiliano Pagliara and Mike Starr — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 9 May 2026.
- Massimiliano Pagliara and Paula Koski — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 9 May 2026.
- Gabrielle Kwarteng and Virginia — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 2 May 2026.
- Roi Perez and Steffi — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 25 Apr 2026.
- Boris and Cormac — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 4 Apr 2026.
- Cormac and Massimiliano Pagliara — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 4 Apr 2026.
- Mike Starr and Virginia — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 14 Mar 2026.
- Justine Perry and Steffi — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 14 Feb 2026.
- Gabrielle Kwarteng and nd_baumecker — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 17 Jan 2026.
- Gabrielle Kwarteng and Phase Fatale — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 17 Jan 2026.
- Massimiliano Pagliara and Roi Perez — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 17 May 2024.
- Boris and Leeon — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 8 Nov 2025.
- Leeon and Massimiliano Pagliara — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 8 Nov 2025.
- Leeon and Tom Peters — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 8 Nov 2025.
- Stacey Hotwaxx Hale and Steffi — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 25 Oct 2025.
- Massimiliano Pagliara and Virginia — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 18 Oct 2025.
- BASHKKA and Mike Starr — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 4 Oct 2025.
- Cormac and Steffi — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 27 Sep 2025.
- Cormac and Virginia — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 27 Sep 2025.
- Phase Fatale and Steffi — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 27 Sep 2025.
- Leeon and Ouissam — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 9 Aug 2025.
- DJ Holographic and Stacey Hotwaxx Hale — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sun 29 Jun 2025.
- Justine Perry and Roi Perez — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 27 Jun 2025.
- Paula Koski and Roi Perez — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 27 Jun 2025.
- Paula Koski and Phase Fatale — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 27 Jun 2025.
- Massimiliano Pagliara and DJ Holographic — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 28 Jun 2024.
Who they are
“Her name may derive from the Turkish word for ‘different’, but its energy translates into every aspect of BASHKKA’s self-expression.”
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Her name may derive from the Turkish word for ‘different’, but its energy translates into every aspect of BASHKKA’s self-expression. From slaying the dancefloor with sensually acerbic sets to her ardent advocation of the cultural, political and de-colonial advancement of electronic music, BASHKKA is breathing fresh air into the scene with everything she sets her mind to. Irreversibly shaped by a decade living in New York and the Black & Brown trans women who inspired her truest incarnation, BASHKKA brings the flavour and authenticity of The Big Apple’s Ballroom scene to every party she plays. From her hometown residency at Munich’s Blitz Club to Berghain’s Panorama Bar, where she’s quickly become a regular, her sets channel an intoxicating energy that’s self-professedly “CUNT!” And on the other side of the booth, BASHKKA’s unapologetic integrity is echoed in her unwavering activism and commitment to her community. Through her vocal politics and dedication to SWANA and queer representation in the scene, BASHKKA is reimagining the counter-cultural potential of electronic music’s origins for the contemporary club sphere. Her debut EP, forthcoming in 2023, will see BASHKKA’s brazen attitude blended with a highly underrated technical prowess.Their RA profile lists UMAY and Spotlight Records.Recently at Backsteinboot, Berghain, KREUZWERK · often with Fadi Mohem, D.Dan, PARAMIDA, none of them here that night
“Boris, the long-standing Berghain resident, is deeply committed to the captivating magic that unfolds on the dance floor.”
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Boris, the long-standing Berghain resident, is deeply committed to the captivating magic that unfolds on the dance floor. This burning passion within him sparks a longing to shape, tease and playfully amplify the intensity of the dance floor action. With over two decades of experience as a producer for the likes of Ostgut Ton and Careless and as a DJ, he remains an unwavering, yet never predictable, mainstay. Renowned for his extended, scorching techno closing sets, Boris is one of the most well-versed and dedicated protagonists in Berlin's vibrant queer electronic scene. However, to pigeonhole Boris only to Berlin would be doing him a disservice. In fact, his visits to legendary clubs like Paradise Garage and the Loft in New York City have left an indelible mark on his persona and DJ style. Imagine the euphoric sounds that created a sense of belonging and ecstasy in Boris's heart while experiencing the massive pumping sound and welcoming community feeling at NYC's clubs. He brings this same warmth and playful energy to dance floors worldwide. His infectious style makes it effortless for clubbers to lose themselves in the music and partying, earning him a loyal following within the queer scene - and beyond. Whether he's playing small, intimate clubs, festivals, or his prestigious residencies such as Berghain, Faust in Seoul, or House of Mince in Sydney, Boris has the gift to take people to another state of mind where nothing matters but the music and the moment.Techno on 5, House on 6, Electro on 3 and Ambient on 2. styles on their catalogued releasesTheir RA profile lists Ostgut Ton, Careless Records and 30D Records.Recently at Golden Gate, Der Weiße Hase, Berghain · often with Wilco, Veit, Bjorn, none of them here that night
“Cormac (Polari/Running Back/Ostgut Ton/Correspondant) No longer one of dance musics' best-kept secrets Cormac's reputation as a revered selector has rapidly spread.”
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Cormac (Polari/Running Back/Ostgut Ton/Correspondant) No longer one of dance musics' best-kept secrets Cormac's reputation as a revered selector has rapidly spread. The Queer Northern Ireland-born DJ is now soundtracking dancefloors the world over with his unique take on HI-NRG, House and Techno. Cormac was a listener and dancefloor staple at zeitgeist defining London institutions such as Trade, Nag Nag Nag, and Bugged Out! He's currently resident at Dicks in Ankali, Prague and is working on an event 'Aqueerius' with the same crew. As well as appearances at key events like Sonar Festival, PollarWeisen, Circoloco, WHOLE Festival, Homobloc, Adonis, isburning, Shmutz, Mustang, and many more. In Berlin and Europe, he's best known for his legendary closing performances at Panorama Bar and Snax. Sometimes running up to eleven hours in length, and with free reign to play across the board sonically, Cormac has fast become a staple on the line-ups for the club. As the light pours in on Monday mornings, the crowd are kept moving with a selection of his extensive 20 years of DJ knowledge. In 2021 he founded his own imprint Polari Records. Polari is named in reference to the secret old-school gay slang once used in Europe. The label showcases new and established producers with each release featuring collectible artwork from LGBTQ+ artists. Cormac's BBC Radio 1 Essential mix featured exclusive non-released material from Polari and artists Gerd Janson, Kink, Volta, Alan Dixon, and Jordan Nocturne, alongside the debut of his first solo release on Polari, the much loved anthem “Heartcore”. As one half of "Comets", he released on the revered Berlin label Ostgut-Ton. “Sparks” an homage to Cowley and Bobby O was released in 2022 on Polari Records. 2023 sees a debut on Running Back Records and the release of Leather ’n Lasers on Polari Records. Cormacs RA mix and interview dropped in May 2023 https://ra.co/podcast/885 management: mt@tailored-communication.com bookings : fh@temporary-secretary.comTheir RA profile lists Ostgut Ton, Running Back, Correspondant and Polari Records.Last at Berghain in May · often with Lab.oratory, Carlos Valdes, 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 Else, Berghain, Backsteinboot · often with Cinthie, Sedef Adasï, Alinka, none of them here that night
“She actively supports emerging artists and is engaged in the LGBTQIA+ community, contributing to safer and more inclusive spaces through her involvement in queer parties.”
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She actively supports emerging artists and is engaged in the LGBTQIA+ community, contributing to safer and more inclusive spaces through her involvement in queer parties. Following her debut EP on Dynamic Reflection in 2024, she returned in 2026 with a second EP on X/Y/Secret, further refining her distinctive, high-intensity sonic identity. She has also contributed to compilations on Blue Hour and Vault Sessions, strengthening her presence within today’s techno landscape.Their RA profile lists Ostgut Ton, Dynamic Reflection, Blue Hour, On Board Music and 6 more.Recently at Else, Berghain, Tresor / Globus · often with Richard Akingbehin, SUMME, ROBUS, none of them here that night
- Their RA profile lists Nervous Records, Discos Nutabe, Amniote, Major Records and 1 more.
Recently at KREUZWERK, Berghain · often with Luigi Di Venere, Stathis (GR), Boyfriend Dick, none of them here that night
“Stemming from Lecce Massimilano Pagliara has been based in Berlin for several years where he's been one of the main forces behind recombining the city's hardboiled techno scene with an often overlooked sensibility for the soft and the tender.”
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Stemming from Lecce Massimilano Pagliara has been based in Berlin for several years where he's been one of the main forces behind recombining the city's hardboiled techno scene with an often overlooked sensibility for the soft and the tender. Call it underground disco passion. Massi describes his style as an eclectic mix of house, disco, electro and techno – one may call it current-yet-classic. DJing has since led to production. These days Massi lets his obsession with analog synths run wild – usually he's holed up in his apartment studio, working on his latest productions. Massimilano's last and sophomore album, ‘With One Another’ (LARJ, 2014), was about celebrating the joy of human encounters and in parts seemed like a big get-together with like-minded artists and friends. The record quickly hit the number one spot in Groove magazine's album chart – and its creator hit the road. Besides his busy DJ schedule and far from the usual club circuit routines, the Panorama Bar resident dedicated himself to intense travelling and exploring the world anew. ‘Feel Live’, Massimiliano's third full-length endeavour was recorded in several intimate, sometimes improvised studio settings between Los Angeles, Portland, and Massimiliano's homebase in Berlin as well as at airports and on intercontinental flights high up in the sky – Massi's most playful and imaginative work to date. It's as emotional as sensual, as vibrant as the first ray of light after a thunderstorm has cleared the air.Their RA profile lists Ostgut Ton, Balihu, Meakusma, Live At Robert Johnson and 6 more.Recently at Berghain, KREUZWERK · often with cotton, Quelza, D.Dan, none of them here that night
“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, Tresor / Globus, KREUZWERK · often with Nat Wendell, Mary Yuzovskaya, Budino, none of them here that night
“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 Berghain, Tresor / Globus, RSO.BERLIN · often with GLOBUS, TRESOR, Reka Zalan, 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.Recently at KREUZWERK, Berghain · often with Ne/Re/A, Auspex, Juana, none of them here that night
“With an unmistakably frisky approach to the craft, Roi Perez’s extensive DJ-sets anchor dance floors and locks the room into a shared frequency, creating an atmosphere of togetherness, where loose sweaty bodies tune in and resolve into a single collective experience.”
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With an unmistakably frisky approach to the craft, Roi Perez’s extensive DJ-sets anchor dance floors and locks the room into a shared frequency, creating an atmosphere of togetherness, where loose sweaty bodies tune in and resolve into a single collective experience. Focusing all of his artistic energy solely on DJing, the Berlin-based DJ crafts long, percussive narratives that swing between sweat and sweetness. With an ever expanding record collection, his sets span groove-led house, tribal-leaning techno, and the teasing, flirtatious heartbeat of a good ballroom. His Panorama Bar residency, lasting over a decade, has shaped his sound signature. In Berghain’s most playful room, Perez has refined a way of mixing that feels expansive without losing intimacy. The same spirit follows him to Dekmantel, Glastonbury Festival and other stages worldwide, and he is equally at home in the steamy basements we all love so much. In short: Roi Perez is a key figure wherever long sets, instinct and mischief shape the night. Perez’s own party LAUNDRETTE traces dance music back to its queer roots through time-stretching sets and a deep attunement to the room’s collective resonance. The project also directs funds to marginalised communities and humanitarian initiatives.Recently at Coco Boule, Berghain · often with David Elimelech, Partok, Juana, none of them here that night
“DJ Holographic's mission is to serve up a mix of musical cuisine that combines House, passionate R&B, Hip Hop, unreserved Disco, true Detroit Techno, and Motown.”
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DJ Holographic's mission is to serve up a mix of musical cuisine that combines House, passionate R&B, Hip Hop, unreserved Disco, true Detroit Techno, and Motown. Join her as she concocts her next rhythmic dish. Having spent these past few years traveling the world and playing for crowds in Berlin, London, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, she has thrilled crowds on hallowed dance floors at Smart Bar, Panorama Bar, Output, and beyond. Featured in print by Mixmag, DJ Mag, and more, top tier DJ's such as The Blessed Madonna and Carl Craig sing her praises regularly. 2020 saw the release of Holographic's debut EP "Parallel Shifting" on her own label Hitchhiker, with more releases to follow. On April 16th Planet-E's Detroit Love Vol. 5 hits shelves which Holographic compiled and mixed full of unreleased exclusives from some of her favorite producers across the globe.Their RA profile lists Planet E.often with Cosmo, Jacob Meehan, Lee Cash, 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 Sonnenraum, Berghain · often with JakoJako, Efdemin, Polygonia, none of them here that night
“His international tours across Europe, Asia, Australia and Latin America have taken him to demanding dance floors including Panorama Bar, Dekmantel, Circoloco, Adonis, Tomorrowland, TimeWarp, Robert Johnson, Primavera Sound, Wonderfruit Festival in Thailand and Heim Club in Shanghai.”
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His international tours across Europe, Asia, Australia and Latin America have taken him to demanding dance floors including Panorama Bar, Dekmantel, Circoloco, Adonis, Tomorrowland, TimeWarp, Robert Johnson, Primavera Sound, Wonderfruit Festival in Thailand and Heim Club in Shanghai. With 11 years of career, his work also extends to private events for brands such as Bottega Veneta, Soho House and Potato Head Bali. Founder and resident of the CurraLRec and Mathosa parties in Belo Horizonte, he has lived in several regions of Brazil, shaping a sound that blends influences and emotions collected along his journey through the country. Rooted in the Brazilian underground, he fosters space for the LGBTQIAPN+ community, and his career reflects a path grounded in purpose, where music is always the main character.Last at Else in May · often with D.Dan, DJ TOOL, Berenice, none of them here that night
“It would be wrong to start talking about where Ouissam comes from – after a decade in Asia, he’s now something of a regional entity that has managed to change the dance music scene wherever he has laid down roots.”
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It would be wrong to start talking about where Ouissam comes from – after a decade in Asia, he’s now something of a regional entity that has managed to change the dance music scene wherever he has laid down roots. His approach to a dance floor is as simple as it is intuitive and elegant: nothing that can make a room shudder with joy is barred from his selections. As the founder of Hong Kong’s Cliche Records, he was one of the first in that city to cultivate a disco-house-techno synthesis that shifted the understanding of what could be danced to there. He went on to create the magnetic Homesick and Fragrant Harbour labels, before suddenly setting his sights on Hanoi in Vietnam, where he has established the dance mecca Savage where he runs the monthly queer night Snug. And on top of all that, he found time to curate the coveted Equation festival, now entering its fifth year. But beyond his achievements, you find a DJ with a pure love and appreciation for the power of music, and one that has learnt how to harness this love into something that can be transmitted to his dance floors. Moving effortlessly between disco, house and techno, long-lost gems collide with cutting-edge groove to produce a sonic aesthetic that is simply irresistible.Recently at Berghain · often with The Carry Nation, Markus, none of them here that night
“The name “Hotwaxx” has been deeply embedded in Detroit’s dance scene in clubs ‘Cheeks’, ‘The Warehouse’, ‘Heaven’, ‘Studio 54’, ‘Grasshopper Underground’, ‘Populux’, ‘Menjo’s’, ‘Heaven’, ‘TV Bar’ and more since 1989.”
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The name “Hotwaxx” has been deeply embedded in Detroit’s dance scene in clubs ‘Cheeks’, ‘The Warehouse’, ‘Heaven’, ‘Studio 54’, ‘Grasshopper Underground’, ‘Populux’, ‘Menjo’s’, ‘Heaven’, ‘TV Bar’ and more since 1989. Her international presence includes performing in London, Ibiza, Berlin, Amsterdam, Toronto, and across the USA in New York at the famous Apollo Theatre, Soul Camp in California, including Oakland, San Francisco, Sacramento, San Jose, and Los Angeles; Miami, Atlanta, and Chicago. Stacey Hale was a mainstay on the radio stations in the mid to late 80s, including WLBS, WHYT, WDRQ and WJLB, winning the Motor City Mix contest 10k prize. Stacey has been featured on numerous Internet radio shows and is currently featured on www.deepspaceradio.com Hotwaxx has formed a live music group, Nyumba Muziki, which has performed at the Charles H Wright Museum of African American History, and for the Detroit 300 Conservancy. Currently, she is the Assistant Music Director / DJ in Jessica Care Moore’s Black Women Rock Band. FESTIVALS: Detroit: D.E.M.F., Movement, Motor City Pride, Dally in the Alley, Charivari, Tec-Troit, The Backpack Music Festival, and the African World Festival, Zoo Project. DOCUMENTARIES: Girls Gone Vinyl, High-Tech SoulTheir RA profile lists KMS, Spinnin' Records, Acacia Records and Movement.Recently at Berghain, Coco Boule · often with Kilopatrah Jones, Olivia Mendez, Elisa Bee, none of them here that night
“Born in the Netherlands, Steffi began playing records in her small home town in the mid 90s.”
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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.Recently at Berghain, Haus der Visionäre · often with Efdemin, Marcel Dettmann, Lakuti, none of them here that night
“Once upon a time in a galaxy not far away, there lived two kings.”
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Once upon a time in a galaxy not far away, there lived two kings. Each was the ruler of his own deliciously glorious planet. The first king, Manchildblack, was well known throughout the cosmos for his ethereal vocals, celestial sonics and earthy musical messages. The other king, Monstah Black, was a star in the solar system for his gravity defying performances, gender bending fashions and spacey disposition. One magical night, an inexplicable ultramagnetic pull forced the two planets to collide. A technicolored explosion occurred, turning night into day, with a feast of aural and visual delights. It was then that the universe was changed forever. Manchildblack and Monstah Black united and became The Illustrious Blacks. With inspiration from artists like Prince, David Bowie, Grace Jones, Boy George and George Clinton, The Illustrious Blacks have arrived with a mission to fuse futuristic funk, hypnotic house and cosmic pop into pulsating positivity for the planet. The real life married couple are not only co-pilots on their artistic voyage, but are united in their fantastical journey through life. In 2017, The Illustrious Blacks released their highly anticipated debut EP, NeoAfroFuturisticPsychedelicSurrealisticHippy, on Concierge Records. The EP features the high energy single "Blast Off," the seductive "Red Light," the thought provoking "Delusions of Grandeur" and the anthemic "Black Like Jesus." In the same year, the dynamic duo also found time to work with producer Nickodemus on a remake of the 90s dance floor classic "Funk That!," which spawned a popular music video. The acclaimed couple found even more praise for their epic live shows and DJ sets, which fuse music, dance, theater & fashion as the ingredients to expand minds, shake bootys and save the world one beat at a time. Their infectious DJ set on Okayplayer’s Facebook live went viral and has put them on the global radar of emerging musical artists. The Illustrious Blacks have been featured at packed venues such as Central Park Summerstage (NYC), Joe’s Pub at The Public Theater (NYC), Output (NYC), Le Poisson Rouge (NYC), Performance Space New York (NYC), Brooklyn Bowl (NYC), C’mon Everybody (NYC), Afterglow Festival (Mass) and even found themselves touring to Bali, Indonesia. The Illustrious Blacks have been receiving praise from major media outlets including The New Yorker Magazine. Their celebratory music video “Black Like Jesus” was premiered in Billboard. Also, their single “Revolutionary Love” debuted in Paper Magazine, while its music video was featured on Out.com. They were also featured in a lifestyle article for the New York Times. 2019 is shaping up to be a busy year for The Illustrious Blacks. With a tour of Asia, Australia and the UK planned, they have been commissioned to create a brand new live show as part of The Shed's inaugural Open Call in NY. Simultaneously, they are recording their debut full length album to be released later in the year. Individually, Monstah Black and Manchildblack illuminate the galaxy with equal magnitude. As The Illustrious Blacks, they have combined their powers to save the world one beat at a time, and encourage all to LIVE THE HYPE LIFE!often with Niegel Smith, Amazonian Rockstar, Blaine Petrovia, none of them here that night
“Rooted in the golden lineage of NYC’s queer nightlife, Tom Peters carries forward the legacy of legends.”
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Rooted in the golden lineage of NYC’s queer nightlife, Tom Peters carries forward the legacy of legends. Mentored by Kevin McHugh, the visionary behind Danny Tenaglia, Maxi Records, and Club Vinyl, Tom’s sound is steeped in the hypnotic pulse of tribal house and groovy techno. As a resident DJ for Susanne Bartsch’s ON TOP at The Standard’s legendary LeBain, he spins under the roof of a nightlife icon who gave RuPaul her first stage and founded the iconic Love Ball. Blending the raw energy of Berlin’s underground with the flamboyant glamour of NYC, Tom crafts dancefloors that are both liberating and technically refined. His sets are more than music, they're lineage, legacy, and liberation. Founder of DESSERT...is serving and BERLINCIAGAY, Tom Peters continues to make waves in the electronic music world. Known for fusing diva vocals, Latin percussion, and tribal rhythms into his sets and productions, his sound reflects the influence of McHugh, who managed him for four years and left a lasting mark on his artistic path. With standout performances at Berghain for SNAX, Basement NYC, the Gegen x Pornceptual NYE marathon at RSO Berlin, and a long-running residency with Susanne Bartsch at LeBain, as well as a collaboration with Honey Dijon, Tom has cemented his reputation as a powerhouse in the queer club-focused house and groovy techno world.Tech House on 10, Deep House on 6, Techno on 5 and Progressive House on 5. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on ...is serving (1), Innervisions (1) and Selador Recordings (1); their RA profile also lists Get Physical Music, Kompakt, Kompakt Extra, Kinetika Records and 4 more. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profileRecently at Georgia Bar, Fluxbau, ciao ciao Bar · often with Lab.oratory, Dee Diggs, Ron Like Hell, none of them here that night
“I'm in my mysterious era so my full biography isn't coming anytime soon.”
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“Growing up in Munich, the talented, energetic and dedicated artist quickly found her feet in music.”
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Growing up in Munich, the talented, energetic and dedicated artist quickly found her feet in music. Her career kick-started in the late 90s thanks to a wave of early hit singles, and she soon began to tour as a DJ, discovering a real passion for life in front of the crowd. Inspired by the warm and analog tracks of the 80s and 90s, her DJ sets combine this sound with modern a in an exciting fusion, layered with spontaneous live vocals adding a unique third dimension. With a careful mixture of peaks and also moments of reduction, she commands attention in her hybrid DJ / Live performances. Her song-writing and production projects continued to grace the charts and hold her in great respect in the scene. Her full length album, 'Twisted Mind', was released in 2008 on Rough Trade, co-produced with Eye- Q Records' Steve B-Zet; a wonderfully musical cross-over album that found its way into Film and TV airplay. The album was a positive blend of electro-pop, a project which saw Virginia touring live on stage with a 5-piece band. Viriginia co-wrote a wealth of productions and guest appearances, alongside the likes of Steve Bug, Butch, Abe Duque and most recently with Panorama Bar resident Steffi, on her album 'Yours & Mine'. Beginning with a vocal-led collaboration, 'Reasons', on Jus Ed's acclaimed label Underground Quality in Oct 2010, they have since gone on to produce some very exciting results. Steffi's album focuses two tracks around Virginia's vocals which she feels really reflect her true musical direction - the tracks 'Yours', a rousing hit in the making, and the touching 'You Own My Mind' (both released on Berlin's Ostgut Ton in Feb 2011). Virginia's rich, colourful and vibrant voice has brought a golden touch to her widespread and highly respected release catalogue, and she continues to collaborate with some of electronic music's key players. Always developing her own production skills, she released her first solo production "Loch& Hill" on Ostgut Ton, 8th of april 2013. Another Ep for Ostgut Ton was released september 2014. And her first studio album "Fierce For The Night" was just released in may 2016.Their RA profile lists Poker Flat Recordings, Ostgut Ton, Underground Quality, Abe Duque Records and 6 more.Last at Berghain in Jun · often with Quelza, Tama Sumo, Marcel Dettmann, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Ne/Re/A11 with Phase Fatale, 6 with Boris, 3 with Roi Perez and 1 with Leeon
- Juana5 with Boris, 5 with Roi Perez and 4 with Phase Fatale
- Quelza6 with Virginia, 5 with Massimiliano Pagliara and 3 with Steffi
- D.Dan5 with Massimiliano Pagliara, 4 with BASHKKA and 1 with OMOLOKO
- Fadi Mohem4 with BASHKKA, 2 with Mike Starr and 2 with Phase Fatale
- Auspex5 with Boris and 4 with Phase Fatale
- Efdemin4 with nd_baumecker and 4 with Steffi
- Kilopatrah Jones5 with Boris and 3 with Stacey Hotwaxx Hale
399 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.
Also that night
- CSD Warm-Up at Neue NationalgalerieNeue Nationalgalerie — Roi Perez plays both.
- GEGEN X PRNCPTL - CSDKomplex Berlin — Chami and Berghain play together a lot.
- Horse Meat Disco - CSD PartyPrince Charles — Alinka and Panorama Bar keep turning up on the same bills.
how these 3 are connected
- CSD Warm-Up at Neue Nationalgalerie — on both bills: Roi Perez.
- GEGEN X PRNCPTL - CSD — Chami and Berghain have shared 8 bills; Chami is on that bill and Berghain is on this one.
- Horse Meat Disco - CSD Party — Alinka and Panorama Bar have shared 7 bills; Alinka is on that bill and Panorama Bar is on this one.