ELM STREET at TEGEL AIRPORT

karete bu

Character unlocked: karete bu—a vinyl sorceress with a knack for House groovers, UK energy, and a solid dose of old-school attitude. Once a resident at the iconic Institut fuer Zukunft, she’s now leveled up to focus on her true endgame: Nachti—the beloved festival she's helping shape from the inside out. Whether spinning records or orchestrating festival and event magic behind the scenes, she thrives on controlled chaos and tunes that hit the spot. No button-mashing here—her vinyl sets blend hands-in-the-air moments with tracks that trip you up,twist your brain, and then pull you right back in. Expect unexpected time travel to warehouse raves, rhythms that keep both feet and minds on their toes, and an uncontrollable urge to raid your parents' record collection. Achievement unlocked: Keep it genuine—one bassline at a time.

Toni Pfad

Hannie Phi

Souci

The Serbian-born, Berlin-based DJ, producer, and cultural organizer moves effortlessly through electronic landscapes, balancing grit and groove, past and future, with an unmistakable personal touch. Her DJ sets, known for their fluidity and fearless approach, have resonated in clubs across Europe and beyond. In 2023, a Musicboard Berlin residency took her to Detroit, further deepening her connection to the genre’s lineage while opening new creative doors. As a co-founder of Merak, a Balkan collective based in Berlin, Souci is deeply involved in fostering community and celebrating the rich, diverse cultures of the Balkans in the diaspora. Through her work with Merak, Souci amplifies voices from the Balkan community and creates spaces for dialogue, while also supporting local and international causes. From the booth, Souci keeps dancefloors on their toes, shifting from light-hearted moments to razor-sharp intensity. Hard as nails yet light as a feather—always coherent, always engaging. Whether pushing boundaries or paying homage to the past, one thing is certain: Souci is here to move bodies and minds, one track at a time.

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KVLR

KVLR stands out for his solid and strongly energetic sound. Oldschool groovetechno combined with playful dub and jazz elements brings back the spirit of the 90s and 00s.

UNZHA

DJ SOURCE

yamagucci42

As an artist, yamagucci42 was first introduced into the clubbing scene at the early age of 17 years in 2018. At that time he played and hosted events on the Reeperbahn in Hamburg, which is known for its notorious nightlife scene. These first events served as the fundamental basis of the collective ELM STREET 42 that he found together with DJ Source. During the last few years, ELM STREET 42 has developed to an artist collective that connects various media such as photography, music video, fashion, print and music.