5 Apr 26
Marcel Dettmann
Invisible Hand DJ and producer Marcel Dettmann is recognised as one of the most influential proponents of contemporary Techno. Widely associated with iconic places – Berlin, Berghain and Hard Wax – Dettmann stays true to his roots by consistently innovating his interpretation of electronic music, integrating art with the scene. Raised in the former GDR in a small town near Berlin, Dettmann had already begun to develop his passion for electronic music in his youth days. Bands like Depeche Mode, The Cure and Front 242, as well as Post-Punk and Industrial, count as his earliest influences, long before he discovered his affinity for Techno.
Dettmann quests tirelessly for new ways and inspiration to further develop his own concept of electronic music. His labels MDR (Marcel Dettmann Records) and Bad Manners (launched in 2019) serve as a platform upon which to shape his musical vision, and through its releases launch new talent onto the Techno scene. As a curator and producer, Dettmann fosters the call to create in a way which is equally timeless and innovative.
His own releases comprise two albums on Ostgut Ton, numerous singles and remixes for artists of various genres – Junior Boys, Fever Ray, Moderat, Commix, Clark and Laibach to name a few. Furthermore, he has produced compilation albums for London’s fabric club, Berlin's Berghain, the Belgian techno label Music Man, as well as one issue each of the DJ Kicks (!K7 Records) and Selectors series (Dekmantel).
Outside of the club context, Marcel Dettmann has established himself as a multi-faceted artist. He designed the sound concept for New Works, an exhibition of photographer Frederike von Rauch, contributed to the contemporary dance project MASSE – together with Frank Wiedemann and choreographer Nadja Saidakowa in cooperation with Berghain and the Berlin State Ballet. His single “Seduction feat. Emika” provided the soundtrack to director and screenwriter Parker Ellerman’s short film of the same name.
As a passionate DJ and one of the faces of Berghain, Dettmann seeks to inspire his listeners with sounds both reduced and rough, balanced by emotional and surprising moments throughout his sets. Between pure Techno, banging Chicago, tracks old and new of the past twenty- five years, Marcel Dettmann communicates his message with an apparent effortlessness.
SALOME
DJ SALOME, born in Tbilisi, Georgia, has emerged as a prominent figure in the electronic music scene after her move to Berlin, where she’s currently based. As a DJ, producer, and resident of the infamous party Herrensauna, her music is a rousing blend of electro, techno and acid (amongst numerous other genres).
She’s been playing for some of the most notorious festivals and clubs worldwide, including Primavera Sound, Tomorrowland, Dour Festival, Sonar, Dekmantel, Monegros, Draaimolen, Body Movements, WIRE, and Fold, Basement, Nitsa to name a few. In a short amount of time, she gained recognition by legends like DJ Stingray, Skee Mask, Boys Noize, MCR-T and Anetha, to name a few.
Ako
Ako is a head to toes vinyl maniac. Her experimental approach to techno is a mosaic of oldschool gems from the 90s and deep dive into diverse styles such as trans; breakbeat; dubstep; house. She’s patchworking different textures and looses the boundaries between genres to perform a ride full of surprises and energetic charge. Her sound is built on progressive melodies, echo if Detroit, funky twists, hard groove patterns, cold raw bangers and a full on 909 power. Expect unexpected.
Ava Eva
Brussels-based DJ Ava Eva brings a unique blend of intention and intuition, channeling nostalgia and curiosity through house-driven energy, bass-heavy cuts, and hypnotic rhythms. Sounds that feel both timeless and freshly unexplored. Known for weaving together rare yet seemingly familiar tracks, she creates an atmosphere that’s as thoughtful as it is energetic.
Beyond the club, she extends this narrative by curating club nights and podcasts around the concept of anemoia: a sense of nostalgia for a time or place never actually experienced. For each edition she invites guest DJs to share their own take on the theme, resulting in surprising selections and strong storytelling.
Aroh DJ
Born and raised in-and-around Brussels, Aroh DJ has spent the last decade pushing underground music as a DJ, label-head and curator in the Belgian capital. Never the man of the hour, yet somehow always on point.
With a broad sonic palette, he brings a selection of tunes deeply rooted in the archive of the subterranean music catalogs and yet is ever in the search of those fresh cuts. In a club context his musical style is wide-ranging with a track selection leaning towards the dramatic and obscure. Forever flirting with the outskirts of Techno, Wave, EBM and Rave but always transfusing them into a solid package regardless of BPM. As a resident of Kiosk Radio he also hosts a monthly show in Brussels where you can catch him floating along the borders of (Post)-Punk, Downtempo/IDM and electronica.
At the helm of Kontakt Group, the label and event series he co-founded in 2017, he has been releasing records and tapes from artists close to his more alternative musical taste in wave, post-punk and electronica.
Casper
Casper is a Brussels-based DJ, composer and label owner with an uncompromising spirit. Born in the cold northern part of Russia, Karelia, she grew up questioning the limits and expectations imposed by her environment, refusing to fit into boundaries that didn't feel like her own. Her style was shaped by a classical music education, Latin choreography, DIY alternative parties and a love for big beat music from her brother’s cassettes. She built her artistic journey on courage, curiosity and authenticity.
She specializes in thoughtfully blending raw and edgy styles with a focus on building a long-term relationship with the crowd. By allowing space for idm, industrial, deconstructed club, dusty alternative, glitchy house, moody post-punk, minimalistic bleep, dreamy shoegaze, funny footwork, and beyond, it’s the brutal flexibility of Casper’s DJing that gives her sound its unique originality.
Casper’s style at large can be heard via her residency with Kiosk Radio, spots on NTS, Rinse and Mutant - and a dispersion of obscure recordings online that appeal to her more exploratory and avant-garde tastes.
In 2025, Casper launched her first show and event series called Ghost Club, designed for empathic and curious listeners. Besides that, with her partner LHU (no id label) they released a first track – downtempo and spooky ‘Half’ which started a new chapter in her journey to not only being a part of the music community but also a creator with a unique vision for its future.
MIMI
Maria Muehombo, operating under the name M I M I, is a multitalented DJ and transdisciplinary artist based in Brussels. Born in Lusaka, she arrived in Belgium at a young age and has since made a name for herself in the Belgian nightlife scene, as well as performing internationally on esteemed platforms such as NTS Radio (UK), Red Light Radio (NL), Boiler Room (BCN), Electrafrik (Dakar), Nyege Nyege (UG) and many more.
Her work is driven by an ongoing conversation with nature, drawing inspiration from the boundaries between thenatural world and the human-made, specifically focusing on the impact of the Anthropocene. Exploring the paradoxical relationship between classical music, club music, all infused with experimental soundscapes, percussions & rhythms of her African heritage. Incorporating her Afro-European cultural heritage and shamanic practices through various mediums, she seamlessly blends multiple genres, palettes, and textures to create a unique and forward-thinking sound.
