Secretsundaze presents: Multi Multi 2026

Adi (CO)

Driven by the feeling of music and the dancefloor, Adi has been diving into electronic music and underground club culture for a while now. Exploring djing since 2013 she brings a distinct groove to her sets. Influenced by a diverse sound scape from latin jazz and soul to psychedelic and experimental. She translates moments intuitively into musical journeys composed with uplifting tones and tilt rhythms, aiming to lock the body and free the mind .

Unai Trotti

Unai Trotti is a significant figure in London's electronic music landscape, known for his dynamic roles as a DJ, producer, and label founder. As the founder and creative director of Cartulis Music, one of the most esteemed music events in the city, Trotti has cultivated a reputation for curating exceptional parties that resonate deeply with attendees. Cartulis has become synonymous with high-quality music experiences, attracting enthusiasts from around the globe. In addition to Cartulis, Unai Trotti operates multiple labels including Cartulis Label, ALT, and DEL (CRTL + ALT + DEL). These platforms have been instrumental in providing a stage for numerous producers worldwide, showcasing diverse and innovative sounds that push the boundaries of electronic music. Unai Trotti's DJ sets are renowned for their depth and transcendence. His podcasts and Radio Shows at Kiosk Radio are celebrated for their ability to challenge even the most seasoned listeners, while his live performances are characterised by a meticulous manipulation of club sounds, delivering maximum impact. Trotti's expertise spans across various settings— from big room events to intimate after-parties, as well as both opening and closing sets. Over more than a decade of experience when it comes to this craft, he has honed every aspect that which defines an outstanding DJ. Trotti's approach to dance music is comprehensive, merging functionality with narrative and drama, ensuring that his performances remain engaging and exciting for hours on end. His pursuit of excellence in music presentation keeps crowds consistently captivated. As a producer, Unai Trotti has released music on notable labels such as Moto Music and Art of Dark, in addition to his own Cartulis, ALT and DEL labels. Beyond his primary endeavours, Trotti explores downtempo beats and trip-hop through his side project, DJ Mostoles. This alias allows him to delve into more laid-back and experimental soundscapes. Additionally, he collaborates with Quinn Whalley in the duo Hackney Electronica, with their debut release on the label Dark Entries. This project promises to further expand his musical influence and reach. Unai Trotti's multifaceted career and relentless pursuit of musical innovation make him a cornerstone of the electronic music community, continually pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the realm of dance music.

babyschön

Sleazy sounds for radio and the dancefloor.

Beirut Groove Collective

C.A.R.

C.A.R. (Choosing Acronyms Randomly) is a musical project conceived by Chloé Raunet, a multi-faceted creative, living in London. Their music travels between glacial electronica, post- punk and warming, introspective pop, all emanating from a self-confessed crush on too many genres. 'Layered, fascinating and irresistible' - DJ Mag C.A.R. has three studio albums under their belt on iconic, queer Parisian label Kill The DJ and UK’s Ransom Note. They’ve shared the stage with many artists, including opening for Cat Power at the Paris Olympia and touring with Gesaffelstein and Teleman. Berghain, Le Bataclan, Nuits Sonores and Red Bull Music Festival are all on the roll call of legendary European venues and festivals they’ve played. Since 2013 C.A.R. has hosted a monthly show on NTS, currently called ‘On The Sliproad.’ After a pandemic-induced break from performing, C.A.R.’s recently returned with a vengeance. A new live with local legend, Joni Green, wooed crowds at both Watching Trees and Houghton festival, where Resident Advisor proclaimed they ‘stole the whole show.’ They've been storming the capital ever since and are busy in studio, mixing album #4 ...

Christian Coiffure

DAR DISKU

'Dar-Disku' comes from the 1970s Egyptian pop culture magazine of the same name and directly translates into 'home of the disco'. Dar Disku is a label celebrating music from across Arabia. Founded by Mazen AlMaskati and Vish Matre in 2019; the label encompasses all things High NRG, New Beat, Strange and Pure. Growing up less than a mile apart in Bahrain with a shared fascination with discovering new music, the duo quickly bonded over digging for unheard rarities and burning mixtapes to show friends and strangers, and till today, this remains changed. Whether at a house party, over a traditional Bahraini meal or at a local underground gig, chats about left field music would always spiral from one artist to the next and back, but more and more, talks about music turned into talks about culture and soon enough; home. Mazen and Vish left Bahrain with pockets full of Radiohead, Aphex Twin, Daft Punk and Benga. But looking back across the water, the music their parents played on dusty turntables, the art and culture that surrounded them their entire lives became more than nostalgic, it became hypnotically fascinating. From learning about the microtonal arrangements in Farsi music to learning south Indian polyrhythms and the almost forgotten 1970s punk rock and psychedelia movements in Egypt, Lebanon and Iran, they couldn’t help but think, what comes next? Both have spent the last few years discovering incredible sub-genres such as Khaliji hiNRG, Rai, ArabiDisco, Habibi House, Sawt and Bollywood and within quick succession, Dar Disku has shared the stage with artists such as Four Tet, Habibi Funk, Nabihah Iqbal, Young Marco, Palms Trax and Esa and have played iconic venues and festivals across the world (recent stops include Mumbai, Istanbul, Paris, Bahrain, Lost Village Festival, Lovebox Festival, Glastonbury Festival & more). Dar Disku have also been featured on Nabihah Iqbal's BBC Radio residency, for which they curated a guest mix inspired by night time drives in Bahrain, featured as Mixmag's 'Breakthrough DJ of 2021' and have recently been named as residents on the iconic Worldwide FM. ​ The label's first release 'DD 001' featured a heavyweight edit from label collaborator 'Moving Still' and has received critical acclaim from the likes of Resident Advisor, Clash, Mille World and i-D. Fast forward into summer 2019, Dar Disku Records have released DD002, a Moving Still edit of 'Sidi Mansour' by Algerian pop star, 'Cheba Yamina' (Resident Advisor Track of the Year). Their latest 'DD003 and DD004' releases have been played on dance-floors from London to Lisbon, Mumbai to Moscow and Amsterdam to Amman by the likes of DJ Seinfeld, Esa, Job, Palms Trax, Hunee and more. Mixmag recently named 'DD005' as one of their 'best EP's of 2022'. With five releases already under the belt, they continue to dig deeper into the forgotten crates of the middle-east. Dar Disku's live sets have been described as “a journey across Arabia and beyond delving into a voyage into the unknown”, switching from 'skippy dance rhythms to boisterous traditional folk instrumentals' . With bookings such as Boiler Room and Palms Trax' XOYO residency - one thing for certain, however, is their tendency to create eclectic and spontaneous selections which transport audiences into lands far away. The duo's self titled live project is set for release via soundway records in 2024, and is a sonic snapshot into the sounds of the MENA region.

David Triana

Co -Founder at Soursopp and Downpitch Recordings

Dj Bassan

DJ Python

DJ Subaru

dj sweet6teen

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Hamish & Toby

Hamish & Toby have quietly become one of the UK's most respected DJ duos - whether you're discovering them through a standout set at Glastonbury, Dimensions, or Houghton, or have long followed their deep-digging path through their colourful record bags. Their passion for crate-digging and boundary-pushing sets is unmistakable. Their musical partnership began in Leeds, forged over a shared love of unpredictable and genre-bending bombs. From throwing beloved parties like Butter Side Up and Dog Eat Dog to helming institutions like Dimensions Festival (Hamish) and The Pickle Factory (Toby), the duo have spent over 15 years immersed in underground dance music culture - as curators, diggers, and dedicated DJs. But it's behind the decks together where they shine most. Known for long, expressive sets that span styles and eras, Hamish & Toby weave timeless selections into something unmistakably their own. With a loyal following among music heads and adventurous dancers alike, they continue to push boundaries - steadily building one of the most distinctive voices in the scene. Bookings: jodie@mdcberlin.com

Inner Lakes

euphoria & introspection

Joe Cotch

Kyle Toole

Record collector & DJ.

Liquid Earth

Macca.

First appearing on NTS Radio back in 2015, Macca has grown into a staple of discerning NTS listeners Saturday mornings since holding down the weekly slot with the One Glove Breakfast Show in late 2021. The show has become a beautiful ritual for many with Macca musically moving across folk, jazz, soul, balearic, hip-hop, house and much more - with a dedicated following of listeners, a buzzing chatroom and his dulcet scouse tones delivering a spectrum of sounds in a relaxed, low-key and heartfelt way. The opportunity for Macca to translate this to a dance floor is always an exciting and less-trodden path and guarantees the chance of catching his contagious energy live and direct, away from the airwaves.

Maï-Linh

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mi-el

A deeply personal selector - with radars for the wacky, the moody and the lowercase - mi-el’s style is a deft balancing act, from sung soundscapes and explorations of her heritage to contemporary bass, electro, and vanguard electronics.

Millie McKee

multi-disciplinary music artist

Nosedrip

www.stroom.tv http://www.nts.live/shows/nosedrip

NVST

Originally from Lausanne, she has built her musical identity on a radical, uncompromising approach, drawing from the legacy of illegal raves and the free party movement to shape a hybrid, intense, and deeply engaged sound. Her punk and experimental approach electrifies crowds worldwide, and her unpredictable, powerful sets break down genre barriers—blending breakbeats, techno, acid, and industrial—to plunge the audience into a collective trance. A hyperactive and relentless artist, NVST is constantly on the move. She is a regular guest at some of the most prestigious festivals (Amsterdam Dance Event, Positive Education, Dekmantel Selectors, Rural) and the most influential clubs of the moment (Garage Noord, Tresor, Ankali, Zhao Dai). Her performance at Dekmantel Amsterdam and her Boiler Room set confirm her status as a key figure in underground electronic music. Her reach now extends far beyond Europe, with multiple tours in Asia and Latin America. But NVST doesn’t stop at DJ sets. She also explores live performance through Drift Institute, blending post-punk, abstract, and techno, as well as Sixsixsevenfortyseven. When it comes to production, NVST masters the studio with surgical precision. Her catalog continues to grow, featuring one EP, six solo albums, and an album with Drift Institute. Her tracks, played across the globe, have been released on renowned labels such as Fabric Records, Dekmantel Records, Tresor Records, SSPB (Seilscheibenpfeiler), Les Disques Magnétiques, and Maloca. Alongside her career as a DJ and producer, NVST co-directs Big Science, a sound experimentation lab dedicated to the most radical fringes of electronic music, together with Warzou. A resident on Kiosk Radio, Rinse FM, Garage Noord, C12 and friend of Tresor family she continues to push the boundaries of her craft, asserting an uncompromising and fiercely independent vision of electronic music.

Paquita Gordon

Vinyl Only

Picasso

Rey Colino

Rey Colino is the braintruster behind Kalahari Oyster Cult—A DJ, label owner and vinyl distro lynchpin, all rolled into one. When the Belgian isn’t splitting time between label operations and the running of Amsterdam-based distributor One Eye Witness, he’s found holding it down in the booth for venerated venues and festivals alike. Expect an omnivorous appetite for the explorative regardless of genre boundary if he’s about. Dancefloor cuts to more horizontal abstraction, the curation is unmatched in a no-stone-unturned pursuit of boundary-pushing artists and the deadliest records. Prolific in its output, his Oyster Cult disciples bring offerings to the altar from far-off lands – London to Naarm, they come bearing acid, prog, electro, techno and IDM – while other notable credits include regular appearances for Amsterdam institutions Dekmantel and De School, not to mention a closing set that will live long in Organik Festival folklore.

Secretsundaze

The artist moniker of London based DJ, producer, bandleader, curator and radio host James Priestley. Also 9FINITY label boss and Multi Multi festival Creative Director.

Softi

Known for her experimental genre bending, tempo changing sets, she has gained her self recognition amongst the UK underground scene with resident shows on Rinse Fm, Balamii and Kindred. Mind behind Cozi, a forward thinking party, radio show and community pushing sounds that stimulate the senses, focusing on positive mental health in underground music and clubs”

Sound Metaphors Djs

Stella Z

Stella Z is a London-based composer, producer and DJ whose music bridges cultural roots with contemporary electronic experimentation. Growing up in a mountainous seaside town in China, she was immersed in Mandarin and Cantonese pop, post-punk, and world music — an eclectic foundation that continues to shape her sound. An emerging voice in underground music, she was a Rhythm Section Label Future Proof mentee in 2023, named a Mixmag Artist to Check Out in 2024, and selected for the AVA Festival Creators Forum 2025. Her sound is defined by intricate layers, deep atmospheres and organic sound design, infused with emotive personal storytelling through spoken words. This vision deepens in her 2025 album Music To Watch Seeds To Grow By: FIG, a music documentary of the fig and the bond between the flower and wasp. It follows her acclaimed 2023 debut LP, In The Woods, Will Be Late, a tribute to her hometown. Her music received praise from Mixmag, The Vinyl Factory, Bandcamp Daily, Residence Advisor. Electronic Sound and Test Pressing, with support from DJ Harvey, Vladimir Ivkovic, Ben UFO, Cosmo Vitelli, Ruf Dug, and more. Her signature sonic world also extends into remixing, from her downtempo rework of Echo Juliet’s “Red Sun” featured on BBC Radio 6 Music to her atmospheric cut of Derek V Bulcke’s “MAKE UP” for La Bonne Musique featured in Mixmag. On the stage, Stella Z crafts multi-genre, unpredictable sets, weaving slow-burn psychedelia, deep tribal grooves, and industrial beats while uncovering hidden Asian dance gems. She has also performed live set at festivals including Watching Trees (UK) and Abrupt Festival (Belgium). Beyond DJing and production, she has made various radio appearances on NTS, Kiosk Radio, Mutant Radio, and more while also curating QUIET CHAOS—a show exploring darker tone of listening music and the subtle nuances of sound.

TEDESCO

Tedesco is a DJ and performer quickly becoming one of London’s most sought-after underground talents. Originally from Venezuela, their sets merge the Latin sounds and Reggaeton with melodic Techno, Bass and Breaks. Tedesco’s eclectic style has earned them sets at some of London’s most iconic queer parties such as UNFOLD, Tech Couture, Boudica and HOWL at renowed clubs like FOLD, Corsica, Fabric, Phonox, Colour Factory, The Cause, Electrowerkz, UNIT58, EGG. Tedesco is also the co-founder of 2cperrea, a London based queer party which showcases the sounds of the Latinx diaspora across London. With recent takeovers in Berlin, Amsterdam, Barcelona and Prague 2cperrea is continuing to solidify itself as a staple within the London party scene. This summer sees them continuing to build up their momentum across the UK and Europe for bookings abigail@3feethi.com Personal tedescos666@gmail.com

Tia Cousins

Owning records is easy, playing them, easier. Reading a room, knowing what lands, stitching tracks into something that moves a crowd - that's where the craft separates itself from the collection. The tapestry of becoming a real DJ is an art form few truly master. Step forth, Tia Cousins, London-based selector, radio broadcaster, and self-proclaimed BoG Witch who has made a name for herself by digging through the cracks others overlook. In an era drowning in information, she's carved out a niche collecting the in-between sounds - experimental gear, obscure niches, the old and the new - amassing a collection of music that frankly shouldn't belong to someone her age. It's one that has won her plenty of recognition in all the right circles, from NTS to Balamii, the Tate Gallery to Brilliant Corners. Tia's extensive knowledge threads together EBM, Italo, Techno, Synth-Pop, Post-punk and House, leaving no stone unturned. Learning to DJ in her university bedroom after a friend left their decks behind, she's refined her approach over the years: finding moments of silence to transition, and keeping things simple with minimal effects. These dizzyingly eclectic yet well-sequenced selections have turned heads on radio stations around the world, most recently landing her a monthly residency on Bristol's Noods Radio. Her well-curated radio shows have become a calling card - a space for music she actually wants to listen to at home, rather than the usual ‘club’ fare. Reaching deep into jazz, krautrock, ambient, and the experimental fringes that keep dancefloors guessing, she's also cleared a few floors in her time, "I quite like doing that - filtering out the crowd so that only those who are vibing remain." Tia's also turned her unique ears to A&R, heading up the musical direction for the Ransom Note's record label, as well as co-parenting the ambient and plant cassette label Music To Watch Seeds Grow By. Born from a sober stint spent hyperfixating on gardening and sprouting seeds, the cassette label pairs ambient music with the slow, mindful art of horticulture. The past couple of years have been huge for the young selector, and she can be found performing with the likes of Optimo, Decius, Lena Willikens, Helena Hauff and Vladimir Ivkovic. This year she's debuted at Panorama Bar, Convenanza and Waterworks, toured Asia, alongside regular appearances at Field Maneuvers, Love International, Golden Lion, Bugged Out and Watching Trees - where she's soundtracked silent films, played main stage sets whilst co-curating the The Bush of Ghosts ambient area. When you add in mixes for Erol Alkan's Phantasy, BICEP, the fabric International Women's Day series, as well as being featured on Resident Advisor's mix of the day, it’s safe to say Tia is quietly earning acclaim that even the most seasoned of artists would yearn for.

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BAY-BUSH-KA

Exuding confidence and versatility behind the decks, BAY-BUSH-KA's sound spans anywhere from high energy, groovy Detroit techno to smooth, pitched down, deep housey selections, earning her the informal title "the Queen of Sleaze". Holding a residency for Leeds-based queer clubnight Drip and London's FLINTA party Leztopia, her recent highlights include playing Boiler Room Leeds, Origins Sound night at Fabric, and for Chorus at Manchester's SOUP. Her name can also be spotted on lineups like Multi Multi Festival and Dancing Family Festival, playing alongside legends such as Grace Sands, fka.m4a, THC, Byron Yates and Aiden Francis.

Ben Sleia

Hailing from a small countryside village in France, Ben Sleia has been drawing attention in some of Europe’s party capitals in recent years. After years spent living in the UK, her residency at Liverpool cultural institution 24 Kitchen St and at her own inclusive party series ATHE, as well as regular sets at Fold in London, guided her to the dancefloors of Berlin. Her encyclopedic knowledge of electronic music smoothly translates into her diverse mixing style & passionate approach to DJ’ing. Through her radio residencies on Melodic Distraction radio and Refuge Worldwide with her show Bruits, she cultivated her style and her knack for curation, by consistently moving through genres and inviting a selection of guests. This led to her becoming a resident for the Club Glow collective, label and promoters, as well as led her to start her own party in Berlin under the same name, focusing on creativity and experimentation in communion. This approach to music is what influences the way she builds her sets and mixes, such as the ones she released via Daisychain, Body Verse, Fold, or Feel My Bicep.

Bushbby

Bushbby is a UK-Colombian DJ, born with a deep connection to both Latin America and the UK club scene. Primarily based in London, her sets deliver an explosion of Reggaeton, Dancehall and Dembow, expertly woven amongst the timeless Latin rhythms of Cumbia, Champeta and Salsa. Since her DJing inception in 2019, Bushbby has become a respected and unapologetic Latinx voice in London’s club scene. As well as igniting stages at leading festivals such as Glastonbury, We Out Here, Lost Village, Boomtown and Outlook, she has performed extensively throughout Europe, Latin America and the Middle East, and spotlighted many upcoming Latinx artists through regularly curated radio shows and club nights. Community is at the heart of Bushbby’s contribution to music, intensifying the unique UK-Latinx presence across the map whilst enabling the reconnecting of diasporas in a celebration of roots and rave culture.

Deejay Nye

An avid record collector for over 15 years, his sound takes inspiration from all over the world. Staples of his sets include City Pop and Boogie from Asia with a sprinkling of House, Disco, Future Funk, Soul, Budots, Rare Groove and more on both vinyl and digital formats. He hosts two radio shows, ‘Dream In The Street’ on Loose.fm and ‘dream-cast’ on Voices Radio. He has been featured on Radio 1001, Aaja, Netil Radio, Rook Records, BCfm and Workshop Radio. As a producer, he was featured on ROT8TIONS compilation ‘Summer Vacation’ with his lofi beat ‘Mr. Munin’. With Half East Records, he has promoted over 25 events in London and Bristol, highlighting and advocating ESEA artists and sounds. He currently has a residency at the iconic listening bar Spiritland and has played at Jumbi, Night Tales and Dalston Superstore. He curated the line-up for the ‘CelebrASIA’ festival at Battersea Power Station and was part of ‘Margins United’, the first ever festival in the UK & Europe centred around ESEA arts, music & culture presented by Eastern Margins.

Dj wiggles

Informed by the afterhours and twilight dancefloor divinity, wiggles moves wide-eyed and loose through an impressive array of club styles. Leftfield and experimental sounds are turned rave-ready, her amorphous set flow guiding the wide range of music and tempos on offer via a metre of energy and surprise. Sometimes swampy and dark, other times driving and propulsive; it’s a blank canvas approach each and every. This emphasis on narrative over cheap thrills and rigidity marks her as an ambitious practitioner within the culture, an emergent voice amongst those willing to push things forward. wiggles has appeared regularly across the UK and Europe, with sets at London’s UNFOLD, Venue MOT and Ormside Projects, Wuppertal’s Open Ground, Berlin’s Tresor, Milan’s Ballermo, Paris’ La Gare / Le Gore, Rotterdam’s De Doelen and more. She’s recorded acclaimed mixes for Boiler Room’s SYSTEM series, Untitled 909 and Kiosk Radio while has a forthcoming edition of the Truancy Volume incoming. kinetic is her party series and label. Founded in 2019, it started as a mix series and blog before finding a party home in South London’s Ormside Projects. Proudly championing the artists and DJs sidestepped by most, its an octopus-like operation that uplifts and platforms psychedelic club sounds from all corners. 5RVZ inaugurated the label arm in 2024 with the release of the Trench EP.

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Eksish

With an insatiable passion for unearthing hidden gems from the darkest corners of the electronic music landscape. As a DJ, her charm lies in her ability to spiral into an engaging carousel of rhythms and textures, From introspective minimal pieces to wobbly house and breakbeat cuts, driving techno moments, spicy electro inputs as well as airy breakdowns, she seamlessly flutters between old and new to form her distinctive sound. She is a founder and resident of ‘Atypical’- a club night which has been pushing the Bristol’s music scene forward with fresh bookings never seen before in Bristol such as Vlada, Z@P & Ogazon. Having already made her mark on a number of prestigious platforms including Resident Advisor, Fuse, Hidden, Stump to name a few, her masterful command of all things house and techno have seen her share the stage with artists like Zip, Vlada, Raresh, The Ghost & Dj Masda.

Elianne

Ernesto Chahoud

Eshie

Harry James

Resident Dj for Club SC&P, London

Helly

inda Flo

Her sets guarantee a nonstop high and bouncy energy that reach across waters and beyond borders of Asia, Africa, Latin America, The Middle East, The Caribbean, Europe, and the diasporic world. Expect to move and sweat to heavy basslines, relentless rhythms, and certified bangers - accompanied with her signature sound of euphoric instrumentals ranging from brass, percussion, strings, wind, and vocal melodies. Flooding the scene with her Flo, inda is the founder of club night and rave event Hold The Door which showcases the most underground of global sounds (that you probably haven't heard before). She's also a resident of Voices Radio and has featured on radio stations including NTS, Rinse, Balaami, Foundation FM, Reprezent, and Soho Radio. Beyond the decks and behind the scenes, inda Flo is teaming up with different music producers to co-create her purest sound for a world in which every culture gets to co-exist.

Ivicore

Skillfully mashing up songs, Ivicore likes to take dancers on journeys of joy with her sets. She’s reliably energetic, always playing with dancers in mind.

Jared

A sound macerated in sunlit euphoria and late-night intensity - hedonistic rhythm mirrors the ebb and flow of Jared’s sets embellished with salacious vocals and elated vigour. Influenced by queer club culture and the communal energy of long-form sets, his selections intend to lock-in the dance floor ensuing a sexy, connected continuum. Developing a reputation for his distinct, percussive sound Jared continues to forge his sonic stamp with a debut mix for meanwhile…, appearances on Netil Radio with further club debuts on the horizon. Looking ahead Jared is focused on deepening and expanding this sound - bringing a sensibility of continental dancefloors into local spaces.

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Kitsta

Few combine glittery euphoric motifs with dark undertones as well as Yorkshire artist Kitsta. Now London-based, she's continuing to hone her sound with her music finding a home on labels such as Fly By Night Recordings, Gimme A Break, as well as her own Megababes imprint. Her fast-paced mixing style and range of influences have seen her make home at radio stations like Balamii and Voices, as well as guest slots at Rinse. She's appeared at venues such as Wire in Leeds, Soup in Manchester and Venue MOT in London, and while co-running The Beatriarchy she provides a platform for artists of underrepresented groups, organising events at Sheffield's iconic Hope Works and Gut Level, as well as London's Corsica Studios and Risen Festival.

Madelic

Madelic is a Toronto based music artist, producer, and DJ, now living in London, UK. She focuses on creating a wide array of progressive ambient and electronic music. Her unique sound is distinguished by her use of euphoric soundscapes and vocal resonance.

Maya

Nadia Ksaiba

Anyone familiar with London’s late-night disco dens over the past 10 years will recognise the name Nadia Ksaiba. The Tunisian-born DJ/producer is a regular cast member at veteran electronic party Bugged Out! and Shoreditch club XOYO and one of the capital’s best-kept-secrets. A seasoned tastemaker, Ksaiba hosts the monthly show Rhythm Connection with Dan Beaumont (Chapter 10, Dalston Superstore) on NTS Radio. Now in its fifth year, the artists they’ve uncovered and played first reads like the year in dance music cover stars: Honey Dijon, The Black Madonna, Bicep, Daniel Avery, the list goes on. Her DJ style, meanwhile, flies in the face of what she calls “emotionless, seamless Beatport bangers”, instead spanning a nuanced mix of disco, boogie, proto-house, techno, Italo, minimal wave post-punk, acid and party jams that pump the heart of electronic music. Whether she’s playing Panorama Bar, soundtracking the pole-dancing at east London drag party Savage or covering Optimo for one of their famed Sunday-nighters at Glasgow’s Sub Club, there are few dancefloors that Ksaiba can’t make jack. Ksaiba has been fine-tuning her kinetic sets since the early-2000s, when the parties of Jacques Lu Cont (the Gallic moniker of pop super-producer Stuart Price) introduced her to funky, filtered French house music. When her record collection got out of hand, she bought turntables and started DJing. Her first ever gig was at Bugged Out! in 2002, swiftly followed by bookings at iconic London club Fabric, Arthur Baker’s Return To New York and beyond. Her DJ sets are a shimmering stomp through New York and Chicago’s neon-lit backstreets – but they’re also a subtle education, and decidedly against the groove of whatever the big club sounds are. In the mid-2000s, Ksaiba put that theory to the test with her two cult clubs that helped define London’s party scene. She found a kindred spirit in in Rory Phillips, a resident DJ at The End’s indie-electro party Trash, and together they had the prestigious residency And Did We Mention Our Disco? at legendary Shoreditch club Plastic People and they founded Say Yes – two crucial underground parties for knowing clubbers. Both were hugely important in giving new DJ talent a platform, as they were hosting the likes of LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy, Italians Do It Better, Hot Chip and Simian Mobile Disco. Ksaiba also shines as an artist in her own right. Her G&S project with Matt Waites released underground hits on Andy Blake’s seminal label Dissident and on Disco Bloodbath’s imprint. In 2013, meanwhile, she pricked the ears of Erol Alkan, who released her single Virtual Lover on his label, Phantasy Sound (the home of Daniel Avery, Connan Mockasin and Beyond The Wizard’s Sleeve). A knowing slice of wonky synth-funk, Virtual Lover refocused the energy of her DJ sets with a pop lens, leading one magazine to describe it as “Tom Tom Club meets Madonna” – the Madonna part being Ksaiba herself on vocals. 2018 is set to be the year that Ksaiba goes from insider tip to internationally renowned party-hopper – though the unassuming DJ would never say so herself. The focus of her sets, she says, is simply to “make people connect and really feel what was happening when the artist made the record”. Ksaiba’s recent appearances at Bicep’s XOYO takeover and Ministry of Sound’s flagship disco night Glitterbox are bringing that mentality to the masses, while her latest stints on Rinse FM are yet another introduction to her metallic-edged nocturnal world.

Natalie Shooter

Natalie Shooter is a DJ, radio host and music writer, based in London. She has co-run the Beirut Groove Collective’s cult clubnights in Beirut and London for over a decade.

OKRAA

UK-based Colombian artist OKRAA can be heard producing a wide spectrum of electronic styles, spanning Electro and Breaks, UK Garage, Latin-infused experiments and synthesizer-heavy Ambient. 
 Through the years his work has been played on platforms like BBC Radio 1, BBC Music 6, KEXP, NTS Radio, and Rinse FM. Press outlets like Resident Advisor, DJ MAG, Mixmag, and VICE, have covered his releases. During his career, he has performed at Pop-Kultur Festival (Berlin), SXSW (Austin, TX), Mutek, Festival Estéreo Picnic and has toured through the UK, Germany, Austria, Sweden, Spain, Slovakia, Mexico, and Colombia. His tracks have been played by the likes of Dave Clarke, Busy P, Skream, Asquith, and more. 
 With more dance-floor focused releases on esteemed labels such as Lobster Theremin, Holding Hands, Superlux and Neo Violence under the Laudrup moniker, Juan’s OKRAA alias has laid ambition to cover many unrestricted styles moving forward. 
 
Winner of 'Bogotá, Capital creativa de la música' national composition award from IDARTES + a 'Best Electronic Artist' nomination in Colombia's most important music awards (SHOCK awards), Juan’s creative flair for conceptual application, fluidity in style, and emphasis on live performance can be heard throughout his debut album, ‘1994’ released on A Strangely Isolated Place (ASIP): Releases. 
 Resident Advisor Review: https://ra.co/reviews/17820

Plena Sound

Influenced from an early age by electronic music and rave culture, her sets move fluidly through ambient, techno, electro and drum & bass, crafted as psycehedlic journeys that balance intensity with depth, light with shadow. Plena Sound moves between ritual and rave, weaving sound as both medicine and release. As a practitioner of therapeutic sound and a DJ, she works with vibration in all its forms—guiding people inward through expansive sound journeys and outward onto the dancefloor with hypnotic sets. Her work sits between club culture and a more contemplative exploration of sound—bringing together the physical, emotional, and transcendent qualities that music can hold.

Professor Roth

Sazzle

Sazzle is a London-based DJ and artist of Middle Eastern descent, whose genre-defying sets draw on her background in architecture, music, and art. Her signature sound blends groove, tribal textures, and the percussive drive of Latin rhythms, creating an infectious flow that gets the whole floor moving. Focused on building and releasing energy, Sazzle centers her mixing around tribal and percussive elements that keep the dancefloor in constant motion. Infused with the weight and swing of bass-driven club sounds, her sets explore the intersections of Latin bass, tribal techno, and punchy percussive club sounds. Defying genre boundaries, her sound fuses diverse influences to create something entirely new and dynamic, always driving the energy forward Her work gained recognition with a self-release that drew support from artists like Verraco, Doctor Jeep, and Peder Mannerfelt. She has also shared mixes on platforms such as BCCO, Transition, and HÖR. With past appearances at Boiler Room, Arcadia, and underground parties across the UK, she has supported heavy-hitters like X Club, Mark Broom, YANT, and Neffa T, to name a few, all while continuously pushing her sound forward.

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