Who was billed8 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- next: Ritter Butzke, Sat 7 NovElisa Elisa
- next: Ritter Butzke, Sat 24 OctMatthias Meyer
- Sydney Blu
- next: Jupiter Disco in NYC, Sun 22 NovDJ Tara
- next: Kater, Fri 30 OctKC Wray
- Lea Czychy
- Moehecan
- next: Kater, Sat 24 OctHOPPER
Set times were not published.
Most of these pairings were meeting for the first time that night.
the pairs that have met
24 of the 28 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Lea Czychy and Moehecan — 10 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 2 Aug 2025.
- Elisa Elisa and HOPPER — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 31 Oct 2025.
- KC Wray and HOPPER — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 14 Aug 2026.
- Lea Czychy and HOPPER — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 9 May 2026.
Good to know
- “Limited presale.”
- “NextGen tickets are for persons between 18-24 years old (ID is required as proof of age).”
- “A presale ticket does not guarantee entry, and the club reserves the right to refuse admission.”
Limited presale. More tickets are available at the club. NextGen tickets are for persons between 18-24 years old (ID is required as proof of age). A presale ticket does not guarantee entry, and the club reserves the right to refuse admission. In case of refusal, the ticket price will be refunded via RA (excluding fees).
Please note that the non-smoking regulations apply in the club.
Smoking is only allowed in the designated outdoor area.
Bird House host Acid Bogen, inviting New York-based DJ Tara, nightlife lover and purveyor of deep house and soulful sounds. KC Wray, based between Chicago and Berlin, brings a mix of house, techno and minimal to the mix. Bird House founders Lea Czychy and Moehecan complete the lineup.
Meanwhile in Hopper: we are happy to have longtime Watergate resident Matthias Meyer and Ibiza-based Elisa Elisa back with us, as well as Canadian Sydney Blu for her Kater debut. A melodic journey through techno, big room tech house and powerhouse, this lineup is guaranteed to build energy from start to finish.
from the promoter’s listing on Resident Advisor
Who they are
“Elisa Elisa is a French-Algerian DJ, producer, and vocalist.”
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Elisa Elisa is a French-Algerian DJ, producer, and vocalist. All of her tracks feature her voice which she also performs live in an hybrid set. In 2020, Elisa Elisa released her debut track Drum Love on Heattrax, which reached #1 on Beatport Deep House. This success was followed by a collaboration with Emmanuel Jal on Cacao and releases on HE.SHE.THEY, Nervous, Club Sweat, Stil Vor Talent, Heist, Future Disco London, Pets, NuLu, Club Bad, Bambossa, Nite Grooves, Sous, featuring remixes from Melé, Demuir, and Enoo Napa. She has performed worldwide at renowned clubs and festivals such as UNVRS, Panorama Bar, Pacha, Night Tales, Bohemia, Papaya Playa Project, Antik, Fusion, and Dockyard Festival. Elisa Elisa was featured in DJ Mag, Arte, Beatport and the pioneering book The Lady of the House, the first publication dedicated to women in house music. Her musical journey began at a young age, playing jazz piano. Later, Elisa Elisa discovered a love for the French electronic music scene in her hometown Lyon. Her passion soon led her to Berlin, where in 2012 she arrived at the legendary Watergate Club to write her master’s thesis on house music, a defining moment that marked the start of her career. Rooted in both the dance floor and her deep cultural heritage, the Franco- Algerian artist channels her North African roots and gospel ancestry into her sound, crafting an identity that is truly her own. “For me, party and music are about community, sharing, and cherishing the moment.” Now based in Ibiza, Elisa Elisa continues to spread her energy and love across the global electronic scene.Their RA profile lists Ministry Of Sound, Stil vor Talent, Nite Grooves, Nervous Records and 6 more.Recently at OHM, Kater · often with ACID BOGEN, EXTRA, EXZ, none of them here that night
“Long time Watergate resident Matthias Meyer embarks on a momentous summer schedule this year propelled by some career defining moments of late.”
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Long time Watergate resident Matthias Meyer embarks on a momentous summer schedule this year propelled by some career defining moments of late. On the music front, he has continued his quality approach with a small number of high impact releases in recent times including the Beatport Deep House number 1 ‘Hope’ alongside Ryan Davis on his beloved Watergate Records and the Pete Tong endorsed remix of Butch - ‘Shahzrad’ (which made his BBC Radio 1 Tunes of the Year list alongside many established luminaries). These releases join a stellar discography which includes fan favourites such as ‘Reichanbach’, ‘Tout Va Bien’, ‘November Rain’ and of course, ‘Infinity’. The past few months on the road have also provided some poignant moments for Meyer with visits to the likes of Tobacco Dock, Liverpool’s Circus, Fabrik - Madrid, Rex Paris, Cityfox in New York and of course the renowned Stereo in Montreal. Another of his highlights on the road was a memorable trip to Brazil, playing D-Edge and Warung to universal acclaim. Alongside this the German also found time for a number of pivotal festival appearances (Strawberry Fields in Australia proving to be a particular highlight) and performances at both the Mixmag Lab and Boiler Room, Berlin. Following on from his well-received residency at Pacha, Ibiza alongside Hot Since 82 last year, Meyer will return to the landmark venue once more this summer as well as venturing further afield to play Ibiza bastions Hï and Heart. With a style that ranges from uplifting and orchestral to deep tribal grooves, the Berlin based selector will continue to showcase his diverse talents globally throughout the rest of 2018, kicking off the summer with a considerable European tour before his long awaited return to the white isle. Meyer looks set to finish this year just as he started it, with an action packed schedule focused around an expansive US tour.Their RA profile lists Liebe*Detail, Liebe*Detail Spezial, Supernature Records, Watergate Records and 5 more.Last at Ritter Butzke in Feb · often with Naicet, Kosta Kritikos, KENZA KAYATI, none of them here that night
“Sydney Blu has become one of the most respected and trailblazing women in underground electronic music.”
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Sydney Blu has become one of the most respected and trailblazing women in underground electronic music. Her breakout release “Give It Up For Me” on Mau5trap made history as the first track by a solo female producer to reach the Top 10 on Beatport’s Overall Chart, later climbing to #1 where it remained for over three months. More than a decade later, the record returned to #1 again with a fresh techno remix, cementing its place as one of the defining underground dance records of its era. Now touring the globe and living life through music, Sydney founded her imprint Blu Music in 2009, built on a foundation of dancefloor rich house and techno, before expanding the brand with the launch of the legendary Blu Party in 2010. Sydney has released music on some of the most recognized labels in the industry, including Hot Since 82’s Knee Deep in Sound, HE.SHE.THEY, Desert Hearts Records, Deadmau5’s Mau5trap, Universal Music, Adam Beyer’s Drumcode & Truesoul, Yousef’s Circus Recordings, Kevin Saunderson’s KMS Records, Katermukke, and more. With multiple Top 10 records since then, Sydney continues to chart year after year, including the recent “Mind Games” on Knee Deep in Sound, premiered by Billboard Magazine. Beyond her success as a producer, Sydney has maintained a relentless touring schedule as a DJ. 2025 marked one of her most successful touring years to date, performing around the world with her Change the Beat showcases in cities such as San Francisco, Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Brooklyn, culminating in a new partnership with Universal Music at Amsterdam Dance Event. Her worldwide performances have taken her to Output (Brooklyn), Stereo (Montreal), Space (Miami & Ibiza), Avalon, Sound, and Exchange (Los Angeles), CODA (Toronto), Sisyphos (Berlin), Panama (Amsterdam), and many more. In November 2011, she performed at the Rogers Centre in Toronto for Deadmau5’s Meowingtons Hax Tour, playing in front of 35,000 fans, the largest solo headlining dance event in Canadian history. Since then, she has headlined festivals and clubs worldwide, including Electric Island (Toronto), The BPM Festival (Costa Rica & Mexico), Digital Dreams (Toronto), Evolve Festival (Halifax), Burning Man, Ultra Music Festival (Miami), and performances across Europe, South America, Asia, Tunisia, and Egypt. In late 2021, Sydney launched the nonprofit organization Change the Beat, in partnership with Native Instruments, Beatport, and a roster of A list dance labels. The initiative empowers electronic music artists, producers, and DJs through education, mentorship, workshops, and networking opportunities, focusing on women and underrepresented voices. Over the past two years, Change the Beat has signed over 100 female and gender expansive artists while mentoring them on their production journeys. To support this mission, it has hosted remix competitions with major labels such as Mau5trap, Drumcode, Insomniac, HE.SHE.THEY, Anjunadeep, Hospital, Toolroom, Club Sweat, Realm (Gorgon City), Nervous, Desert Hearts, Poker Flat, Rawthentic, and Circus Recordings. In October 2023, Change the Beat was selected as a recipient of The Beatport Parity Fund, marking the next stage of its mission, expanding its global reach through showcases and club events featuring artists such as Nicole Moudaber, Eli & Fur, Maya Jane Coles, and Oona Dahl. 2025 also saw the relaunch of her Blu Music imprint with the uplifting house single “This Song is 4 You,” followed by the release of her first new Mau5trap single since 2008, “Never Let Me Down” featuring Erika Perry. Released on February 13, 2026, the record is a powerful nod to Depeche Mode’s classic of the same name, blending emotional nostalgia with her modern production edge. Looking ahead, Sydney is launching a series of shows with Oona Dahl, a collaboration born from years of shared stages, mutual respect, and a deep love for the craft, now evolving into a new chapter of music and touring together. One of Sydney Blu’s greatest accomplishments to date has been her successful advocacy for a new category at Canada’s largest music awards, the JUNO Awards, “Underground Dance Single of the Year.” The category was officially accepted in June 2021 and debuted in 2022, with Sydney serving as its Chair. During the pandemic, she completed her second full length artist album CONVICTION (March 2021), which amassed over one million streams, secured multiple chart placements on Beatport, and earned a JUNO nomination for Electronic Album of the Year. With no signs of slowing down, Sydney Blu continues to push boundaries in electronic music through her releases, performances, collaborations, and unwavering advocacy for inclusivity on the dance floor.Their RA profile lists Toolroom Records, Drumcode, VIVa MUSiC, Truesoul and 6 more.often with AKKI, Remniqe, Slaycey, none of them here that night
“Tara loves nightlife, having started out as an event producer and promoter.”
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Tara loves nightlife, having started out as an event producer and promoter. As a member of Rare Form, she helped originate Donuts are Forever, an annual fundraiser/tribute to J. Dilla, as well as Makossa Brooklyn Cookout, now 10 years strong as a beloved Brooklyn summer hang. Having performed at diverse and unconventional venues around New York City and abroad, Tara is always eager to find new and exciting crowds to spin for. Early on in her career, Tara realized being a DJ is more than just playing a mix of records; it is a matter of building trust between herself and the crowd and sharing the knowledge and love the she has for the music and the feelings it projects onto the listeners. The crowd trusts Tara to become part of another great night in their lives, and she returns that favor by giving them a taste of the familiar as well as something new that may be something they have never realized was needed in their musical memory.often with Niyah West, FLORA, Kilopatrah Jones, none of them here that night
“Chicago and Berlin based House producer”
their own biography
Their RA profile lists Brobot.often with Codenzi, Nikmra, EXTRA by BeYond, none of them here that night
“Lea Czychy is co-founder/resident at Bird House Berlin; a community & event series.”
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Lea Czychy is co-founder/resident at Bird House Berlin; a community & event series. 90's Chicago/Detroit House & Disco and some breaks.Recently at OXI, Crack Bellmer, Kater · often with SXCL, Juthouri, Lunch/Dinner, none of them here that night
“Brooklyn born, Syrian Blood, Berlin Based Dj/producer & co-founder/resident at Bird House Berlin”
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Recently at Crack Bellmer, Renate, Refuge Worldwide / Niemetzstraße · often with SXCL, Market, Lunch/Dinner, none of them here that night
Last at Kater in Aug · often with ACID BOGEN, EXTRA, EXTRAEXTRA, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- ACID BOGEN100 with HOPPER, 2 with Elisa Elisa and 1 with KC Wray
- EXTRA48 with HOPPER and 2 with Elisa Elisa
- Art2 with Lea Czychy and 2 with Moehecan
- Juthouri2 with Lea Czychy and 2 with Moehecan
- Lunch/Dinner2 with Lea Czychy and 2 with Moehecan
- Market2 with Lea Czychy and 2 with Moehecan
- SXCL2 with Lea Czychy and 2 with Moehecan
- Tatreez Workshop2 with Lea Czychy and 2 with Moehecan
57 said they were going — much quieter than a usual Friday at Kater.
how this compares
- Median final count, Fridays at Kater210
- Middle half finished between153 and 406
- Past Fridays at this venue counted49
- Counted57 on Tue 11 Aug, 57 on Wed 12 Aug
The room
Kater — 143 events and 1,672 distinct artists since Aug 2025.
Most-tagged here: House (22), Techno (14), Tech House (13), Deep House (5) and Disco (5). genre tags on this room’s listings
Also that night
- Chimaera Festival 2026Enrica Falqui and HOPPER keep turning up on the same bills.
- 4 To The Floor: Film, Talk & Clubbing w/ Archie Burnett, Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy & Kiddy SmileSäälchen — Robin Flux and HOPPER keep turning up on the same bills.
- Focal Point x Alien Communications x Les EnfantsClub der Visionaere — Enrica Falqui and HOPPER keep turning up on the same bills.
how these 3 are connected
- Chimaera Festival 2026 — Enrica Falqui and HOPPER have shared 3 bills; Enrica Falqui is on that bill and HOPPER is on this one.
- 4 To The Floor: Film, Talk & Clubbing w/ Archie Burnett, Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy & Kiddy Smile — Robin Flux and HOPPER have shared 3 bills; Robin Flux is on that bill and HOPPER is on this one.
- Focal Point x Alien Communications x Les Enfants — Enrica Falqui and HOPPER have shared 3 bills; Enrica Falqui is on that bill and HOPPER is on this one.