Modus Festival 2026

Âme

Berlin-based duo (Frank Wiedemann & Kristian Beyer) of Innervisions, known for hypnotic, deep house and techno that blurs genre lines.

Extrawelt

Living and breathing electronic music for what has now been twenty years, Arne Schaffhausen and Wayan Raabe have carved out a piece of its history and showed us that in the vast spectrum of dance music, where the normal world ends, Extrawelt begins. Starting out as DJ’s, they found their pathway to production in the studio of fellow Hamburg natives, X-Dream. The inspiration they took away from these initial sessions soon pollinated into projects such as ‘Midimiliz', and ‘Spirallianz’; both of which gained remarkable success in the scene. However, it was in 2005 that they started a new project by the name of Extrawelt — marking a new musical trajectory. The very first production under this new moniker, `Soopertrack ́ found itself in the hands of James Holden, who then released it on his revered Border Community label. This breakthrough single would pave the way for an exceptional career that includes a plethora of records, remixes and countless live shows at the most interesting clubs and festivals around the globe. With their debut album ’Schöne Neue Extrawelt’ garnering attention on both the dance floor and in the media, it was a telling sign of things to come when voted “Best Album 2008” by Groove Magazine and both “Best Album” and “Best Live Act” for the same year in Raveline. As 2011 rolled around, so too did their second album ‘In Aufruhr’ which was also released on Sven Väth’s label Cocoon Recordings and was as equally acclaimed as the first. Adding to the list of notable publications is Faze Magazine, whose readers’ poll awarded them “Best Live Act in 2014” — not surprising considering their live act has been defining them for over a decade and leaving permanent impressions on audiences everywhere. For the duo, each and every show is a chance to manipulate their sound in a flow of measured spontaneity — all while using gear that most people would keep tucked away in their studio. The result is a live-act focussed on purism and great care in presenting the deepest core of their sound — in essence; exactly what sums up their musical galaxy.

Monika Kruse

Natascha Polké

Stephan Bodzin

After starting out by composing music for several prestigious European theaters, Stephan Bodzin soon fell in love with nocturnal club sounds and began producing his own brand of techno. He impressed right from the off and has gone on to work with Marc Romboy many times, including on albums like “Luna” and more recently “Kerberos & Styx” in 2014, and with Oliver Huntemann under myriad aliases including Rekorder. The fruits of these labors have defined the modern techno scene until today. “Throughout my releases and all my collaborations I managed to let my ideas flow freely and to develop my own style,” Stephan Bodzin explains, and he proved that with 2007’s debut album, “Liebe Ist…” and the many other original productions that have followed, such as 2014’s single ‘Sungam’, which sat at number four on the RA charts, and his massive remix of Super Flu’s “Jo Gurt” in the same year. Stephan Bodzin productions are driving, hypnotic things with a very real and memorable sense of melody that sticks long in the mind. Of course, running his own Herzblut label has also defined his career since 2006, and as well as being a place for his own work, has also housed refreshing contemporary music from Dominik Eulberg, Max Cooper and Pig&Dan amongst many more. In the club, meanwhile, Stephan Bodzin is both a story telling DJ who really takes dance floors on a ride through his many musical influences, but is also an impressive live specialist who creates mesmerizing, high impact soundtracks on the fly. Across all continents, there is barely a club or festival in the world worth its salt that he hasn’t headlined at some point or other. 2015 will see this Bremen mastermind release his second full length, “Powers of Ten”, as well as a new single on DJ Tennis’ and Tale of Us’ taste making label Life & Death. The album is another magical piece of work that focuses on melody and rhythm, on fat bass and vivid sound design and is a truly captivating journey through the mind, music, body and soul of one of dance music’s truly modern greats. It is just the latest chapter in what has been an exhilarating musical journey in the capable and creative hands of Stephan Bodzin.

Tommahawk

Tommahawk is a breakout name in the German techno scene and continues to make her mark on international stages. With over 140 shows across the past two years, her journey has led her from renowned clubs such as E1 London, Mia Mao Paris and Pratersauna Vienna to major festival stages including SonneMondSterne, Airbeat One and Oneiro Festival in Costa Rica. Her sound combines powerful basslines with an intense, positive energy, pulling crowds into a driving flow of rhythm and euphoria. This same energy shapes her productions: her debut track “Unfolding” reached #1 in the charts and got remixed by Thomas Schumacher. Followed by EPs on Terminal M mark her steady artistic growth. Whether on club floors or in front of 250,000 ravers at the Rave The Planet Parade in Berlin, Tommahawk creates moments full of power and emotion that resonate far beyond the dancefloor. With new international shows, including her first Asia tour and a fourth rebooking to South America, she continues her journey into 2026 with clear momentum.

Miyagi

Randali

VIVI (DE)

For VIVI, her sets are more than just music – her sets create spaces of freedom, tolerance and community. As part of the queer-feminist collective crew.port and co-founder of the event series DONNAWETTER, she actively works towards shaping inclusive and diverse safer spaces within club and festival culture. In recent years, she has performed at festivals such as Skalar Festival, Modus Festival and NOISY Festival, as well as in renowned clubs including Renate, Südpol, M01, Johnny Knüppel, Klunkerkranich, Übel & Gefährlich, Fundbureau, MS Treue and the Bunker Kiel. With her powerful sets, VIVI combines relentless energy with a deep sense for atmosphere.

JUSTICE (DE)

MikAH

Cats, cookies & confetti! MikAH, known far and wide, has been trouble-making in Hamburg’s techno scene since 2010. It doesn’t matter if he’s a DJ or playing host at his passionately crafted ‚Heimatmeldie‘ parties – he knows how to create an intimate atmosphere. It starts in the ears, goes to the legs, and ends deep in the heart – MikAH’s sound isn’t subject to any genre limits. Inspired by the crowd, the atmosphere in the club, and his own emotion, his record case is full of surprises. His playing will transcend senses, shake the dance floor, and leave deep impressions in your mind. You could describe him as dramatic, brave, creative, and driven by melody as well as a lot of blood, sweat and tears. MikAH lives his music and is skillful at transferring this passion to the crowd. Where words cease, music starts – and along these lines MikAH has a lot to offer. Kekse, Katzen und Konfetti.
Bekannt wie ein bunter Kater treibt MikAH nun bereits seit 2010 sein Unwesen in der Hamburger Techno-Szene. Dabei ist er nicht nur als DJ unterwegs, sondern veranstaltet auch mit seiner „Heimatmelodie“-Crew liebevoll konzipierte Partys in familiär-ausartender Atmosphäre.
Von den Ohren in die Beine und direkt ins Herz – MikAHs Sound unterliegt keinen Genregrenzen. Inspiriert von den Gästen, der Atmosphäre im Club und den eigenen Emotionen hält seine Plattentasche immer wieder Überraschungen bereit. Gespielt wird was Emotionen transportiert, was die Tanzfläche vibrieren lässt und den Leuten einen kleinen Abdruck in der Seele hinterlässt. Gelegentlich könnte man seine Sets fast schon als dramatisch beschreiben, meist sind sie jedoch sehr mutig und kreativ und in jedem Fall sind sie treibend-melodisch und immer mit einer großen Portion Herzblut gespickt. MikAH lebt die Musik und schafft es gekonnt dieses Gefühl immer auf die feiernde Meute zu übertragen. Wo Sprache aufhört, fängt Musik an und in diesem Sinne hat uns MikAH noch so einiges zu erzählen.

OLEA

Since officially stepping behind the decks in 2023, she has rapidly gained attention with her emotionally charged and rhythmically intense sets. OLEA has become an integral part of the Hamburg and Frankfurt underground scene, while also expanding her footprint across Germany and beyond. Internationally, OLEA left her mark on Australia’s club scene during her 2025 tour, performing not only at the legendary Revolver Upstairs in Melbourne, but also at several other renowned venues across Melbourne and Sydney, further expanding her international reach and sonic footprint. Highlights of her growing career include performances at Ritter Butzke Berlin, the Katermukke Festival at Tanzhaus West, and the WEIRD Showcase at Hamburg’s iconic Uebel & Gefährlich. She has shared the stage with acclaimed artists such as Victor Ruiz, Sven Väth, Anna Reusch, Hidden Empire, Mark Blair, Township Rebellion and Kaufmann - steadily carving out a name for herself in the global electronic music landscape. OLEA’s sound is defined by a captivating contrast: dreamy melodies and hypnotic vocals layered over deep, pulsating, driving basslines. Drawing inspiration from '80s textures to contemporary techno structures, her sets invite listeners on an immersive journey that’s as powerful as it is emotive. Her performances are shaped by a deep sense of freedom, connection, and vulnerability.