MLK Float at Rave the Planet Parade
Straße des 17. Juni, Berlin
This night happened — Sat 15 Aug · 2pm → 10pm
18+ ·
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Who was billed7 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- next: ZENNER, Sat 31 OctSarah Sommers
- Dr. Spree
- Gray Contrast
- next: Köpi, Fri 23 OctDshanna
- Julez (live)
- Hendrik Nitsche
- gnr-8-or
Set times were not published.
Most of these pairings were meeting for the first time that night.
the pairs that have met
11 of the 21 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Dshanna and Julez (live) — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 24 Jul 2026.
- Dshanna and Hendrik Nitsche — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 24 Jul 2026.
- Julez (live) and Hendrik Nitsche — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 24 Jul 2026.
- Gray Contrast and Dshanna — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 24 Jul 2026.
- Gray Contrast and Julez (live) — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 24 Jul 2026.
- Gray Contrast and Hendrik Nitsche — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 24 Jul 2026.
- Dr. Spree and Julez (live) — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 7 Mar 2026.
- Dr. Spree and Dshanna — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 24 Jul 2026.
- Dr. Spree and Hendrik Nitsche — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 24 Jul 2026.
- Dr. Spree and Gray Contrast — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 24 Jul 2026.
Who they are
“Sarah Sommers is a Berlin based live hardware electronic dance music producer and performer.”
their own biography
Recently at Komplex Berlin, Sound Metaphors, Tresor / Globus · often with Ellen Allien, ROBUS, OLHA, none of them here that night
“Alexander Spree is an artist, producer, and content creator who combines his classical training as a clarinetist at the Hanns Eisler Academy of Music in Berlin with a radical electronic practice.”
their own biography
the whole biography
Alexander Spree is an artist, producer, and content creator who combines his classical training as a clarinetist at the Hanns Eisler Academy of Music in Berlin with a radical electronic practice. As co-founder of the formation AEOX, he developed early on into a style-defining player between techno, industrial, and technopunk, with releases on renowned labels such as Ostgut Ton and Null Records. Spree is known for powerful, modular live sets in which analog synthesizers, Eurorack systems, and improvisational elements merge into a distinctive, energetic sound. His style ranges from club-oriented mechanical drive to experimental sound art, making him one of the defining personalities of the Berlin techno scene. In the 1990s, Alexander completed his clarinet studies and gained orchestral experience with the Dresden State Orchestra and the Berlin Symphony Orchestra. To this day, these experiences continue to influence his rhythmically and compositionally precise techno productions. His musical versatility is also evident in interdisciplinary projects such as ZONALUNA, BLUMA, and XhAOsmology. The later he runs together with his long-time musical companion Dr. Michael Mowitz. There, analog modular systems, acoustic instruments, and philosophical reflections merge into experimental sound formats at the intersection of music, science, and art. Alexander Spree combines classical musicality with innovative technology and remains an exemplary crossover artist between club culture, sound art, and education.Their RA profile lists Ostgut Ton, Tresor, Miditonal Records and Cannibal Cooking Club.Last at Void Club in Mar · often with Tetraechos, Feminin, Alexander Spree *live, none of them here that night
“Gray Contrast is the live electronic project of Dorian Goetsch, born and raised in Berlin-Schoeneberg.”
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Gray Contrast is the live electronic project of Dorian Goetsch, born and raised in Berlin-Schoeneberg. He started piano at the age of seven, learning by ear, and carried that classical foundation into a hardware-only performance practice. His rig - nicknamed "Spaceship" by the Berlin police for its ingenuity - runs entirely without a computer: grooveboxes, synthesizers, loopers and live vocals that rise from ambient openings into mantra-like choruses and 150 BPM peak-time techno. A fixture of Berlin's Mauerpark street scene, he played daily through the 2020 lockdown for the city's music-deprived techno community, shaping both his sound and the scene that grew around him. ARTE TV picked up the story, leading to a national documentary feature, alongside coverage in Berliner Zeitung ("Sound fuer die Strasse") and Berliner Morgenpost. Since then: Rave The Planet 2025 with his own float, opening for Dr. Motte; the 64-Finals of the Gwangju Busking WorldCup in South Korea; a headline slot at the Pilsen Busking Festival in Czechia; sound design for the Hamburger Kunsthalle; and an EU-supported songwriting residency in the Karakoram, Pakistan. His track "More Love" reached one million TikTok views and 500k Spotify streams. Partners include KORG, Novation, Zoom and Loopy Pro. No fixed script - only synthesizers, intuition, and a constant dialogue with the audience and the space.Recently at Der Weiße Hase · often with TØMMSEN, LAPSIN — DJ, HOLYHANNAH — DJ, none of them here that night
“DSHANNA is a Berlin-based live artist exploring the connection between human instinct and machine logic.”
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DSHANNA is a Berlin-based live artist exploring the connection between human instinct and machine logic. Using hardware, modular systems, and real-time improvisation, she creates raw, physical electronic performances that evolve through tension, repetition, and control.Their RA profile lists Finder.often with HOLYHANNAH — DJ, Mxnxnxke, MAXIMILIAN SCHNEIDER — DJ, none of them here that night
“Julez moves between driving techno, hard kicks, distorted acid lines, and industrial influences.”
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Julez moves between driving techno, hard kicks, distorted acid lines, and industrial influences. Starting out with DJing, the first synth – a Korg Minilogue – in 2019 marked the shift towards a fully hardware-based setup. Since then, raw and energetic sounds have been created through semi-modular setups and analog machines. With Modular Circuit, an event series launched in 2024, Julez actively supports FLINTA* artists in music and arts, creating spaces for exchange, support, and creative expression.Recently at ciao ciao Bar, Void Club · often with Mxnxnxke, Eva van Dijk, DJ Karies, none of them here that night
“Hendrik Nitsche is a Berlin-based techno producer and live performer whose hypnotic rhythms pulsate between 144 and 150 BPM, creating immersive sonic journeys that unfold in the moment.”
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the whole biography
Hendrik Nitsche is a Berlin-based techno producer and live performer whose hypnotic rhythms pulsate between 144 and 150 BPM, creating immersive sonic journeys that unfold in the moment. Rather than relying on pre-arranged tracks, Hendrik's performances thrive on prepared improvisation, crafting unique experiences through live manipulation of Ableton synthesizers and effects, seamlessly combined with analog synthesizers that add raw, unpredictable energy to his sound. With classical piano and guitar training since age five, Hendrik brings a depth of musical understanding to his productions that belies his relatively recent focus on techno. Since August 2023, he has been refining his distinctive sound, channeling years of theory and practice into the raw energy of Berlin's electronic landscape. Hendrik's musical path took an unconventional turn beneath the Warschauer Bridge, where his street performances with a portable PA system regularly drew crowds of up to 150 people. These grassroots sessions opened doors to Berlin venues like Cosmic Caspar, Mein Haus am See, and Nachtvogel, where his dynamic sets continue to build a devoted following. In July 2025, Hendrik’s ascent culminated in a major milestone: performing a full live set on a flagship truck at Rave the Planet, Berlin’s largest techno parade, in front of tens of thousands of dancers. Just weeks before the parade, he shared a studio session with modular pioneer Dr. Spree, a collaboration that deepened his sonic palette and reaffirmed his commitment to live hardware performance. As a core member of the artist collective The Gates Music, Hendrik contributes actively to Berlin’s collaborative creative ecosystem. His influences range from the live modular chaos of Alexander Spree to the precision of Gabrielle and the raw drive of USAW—yet his sound resists imitation. With interest now coming from Amsterdam Techno Records, who are discussing gigs at Berlin institutions like about:blank and OXI, Hendrik’s momentum continues to build. From early dub-techno experiments like Carpet (from his debut album) to his current hard-edged, genre-fluid live shows, his evolution is both deliberate and dynamic. For Hendrik, techno exists beyond agenda—it's a universal language that brings people together regardless of background or belief. He sees his role not as a revolutionary, but as a contributor to Berlin's techno heritage, using contemporary tools to tap into the same primal rhythmic connection that humans have experienced for millennia. In a scene that often takes itself too seriously, Hendrik's approach remains refreshingly genuine—focused on the craft, dedicated to the moment, and always open to where the music might lead next.Recently at ://about blank, OXI · often with TØMMSEN, Jan Ritter, Solvados, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- HOLYHANNAH — DJ1 with Dshanna, 1 with Gray Contrast and 1 with Julez (live)
- LAPSIN — DJ1 with Dshanna, 1 with Gray Contrast and 1 with Julez (live)
- MAXIMILIAN SCHNEIDER — DJ1 with Dshanna, 1 with Gray Contrast and 1 with Julez (live)
- TØMMSEN2 with Hendrik Nitsche and 1 with Gray Contrast
- Eva van Dijk1 with Dshanna and 1 with Julez (live)
- Mxnxnxke1 with Dshanna and 1 with Julez (live)
- ONETIMER1 with Dshanna and 1 with Gray Contrast
- Ellen Allien4 with Sarah Sommers
28 said they were going.
The room
Straße des 17. Juni — 14 events and 144 distinct artists since Dec 2025.
Most-tagged here: Techno (11). genre tags on this room’s listings
Also that night
- STAY TOXIC x VESELKA - BUNKER RAVE [FREE ENTRY*]Also tagged techno, with club too.
- BCCO x HIVEDSTRKT Club Berlin — also tagged techno, with trance too.
- House of Rave with Maceo Plex, Nicole Moudaber, Pan-Pot, Klanglos, Mark Dekoda und viele mehrRitter Butzke — also tagged techno, with house too.
how these 3 are connected
- STAY TOXIC x VESELKA - BUNKER RAVE [FREE ENTRY*] — RA tags both listings techno — and that one also club.
- BCCO x HIVE — RA tags both listings techno — and that one also trance.
- House of Rave with Maceo Plex, Nicole Moudaber, Pan-Pot, Klanglos, Mark Dekoda und viele mehr — RA tags both listings techno — and that one also house.