ZEEZOUT ADE 2026 - DAYTIME

Carista is more than just a DJ. The Utrecht native has also captivated the world with her talents as a music producer and curator. She has the sensational ability to take listeners on intriguing journeys, effortlessly weaving through genres, she ignites smiles and the desire to dance. Her raw energy and soul-stirring selections have been showcased at her monthly show on London-based online community radio station NTS and dancefloors worldwide. She has turned the heads of music lovers and tastemakers as her BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix was nominated for 2020’s Mix of the Year and was followed by a stellar 6 month residency at the station in 2021. Whilst ensuring to remain in touch with her fan base during these challenging past few years, she continues to make significant contributions to the music community by being herself at all times.

Djrum is a perennially acclaimed underground artist, since his first release in 2010 who’s quietly built a list of fans that
reads like a who’s who of contemporary dance music for his ability to deftly fuse a range of genres from jazz, hip hop
and dubstep to ambient and techno.

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Partners in life and music, Maya Bouldry-Morrison (Octo Octa) and Eris Drew are producers, vinyl devotees and trans ecstatics. When they’re not touring as two of dance music’s most wanted, they live in a log cabin in New Hampshire, doubling as headquarters for their label T4T LUV NRG. With a mission to “release limited edition alchemical objects for use in DJing, dancing, kissing and crying,” Octo Octa’s Dreams of a Dancefloor is the latest disc – a radiant 3-tracker she’s releasing following a decade of celebrated albums and live performances. A little before that came Eris Drew’s Quivering in Time, her debut LP and one of the great dance full-lengths of recent times. Each are uplifting, agile performers in their own right. But together? Their energy is unparalleled. Combining Midwest rave roots, technical skills of the highest order, and almost 40 years of DJ experience between them. Sharing an appreciation for the healing, dissolving potency of the dancefloor and a will to take it anywhere, with feeling. Ride Free into the sunrise with the Alchemical Sisters.

Certifiably one of the most revered underground DJs of the Netherlands, Job Veerman, better known as Identified Patient, has made a name for himself as an otherworldly storyteller. His leftfield mixes take the listener on a white-knuckle ride of twists and turns, with no genre, tempo, or mood off-limits. The Amsterdam-based artist made his ascension with some of Rotterdam's finest imprints, all the while filling dance floors across the country and throughout Europe. His style fuses raw aesthetics with unrivaled, relentless energy which he translates into his productions as fluidly as his DJ sets.

Through a blend of glistening vocals, dreamy melodies and distinctive rhythms, Ineffekt creates a sound that feels both comforting and elusive. Releases such as High Hopes (EP, 2023) and Something Bubbly / There You Go with Tsepo (EP, 2023) on Intercept, alongside remixes for Avalon Emerson’s Karaoke Song and Luna Morgenstern’s Click Work Drop, showcase this unique approach. Drawing inspiration from a broad spectrum of contemporary music, Ineffekt doesn’t strive for a single defined sound, but instead finds a balance between different eras and stylistically diverse influences. This distinctive vision has led to growing recognition over the past two years, with respected artists and left-field platforms embracing the project’s output.

Considered by many as being at forefront of her own movement, Jyoty has become a trailblazer in dance music globally. From her beginnings in radio; to eight years on London’s Rinse FM, to headlining festivals and hosting sold out stages around the world.

Rooted in a lifelong love for music, Laura Meester’s early explorations with the piano and bass haveshaped her style behind the decks. Drawing inspiration from music of the 70s to the 90s, Laura blendssoulful elements from disco to old school house, along with African-inspired rhythms and percussivegrooves. She creates an atmosphere that’s both warm and energizing, with her sets reflecting the lasting influence of these iconic eras. Her aim is to share these timeless sounds and keep their legacy alive.

Riria is a Tokyo-born, London-based DJ with a natural connection to the dance floor. Growing up immersed in Tokyo’s club scene, she developed a style rooted in UK sounds that has rapidly seen her become one of the most vital voices in the global bass scene. Her 2024 Boiler Room set catapulted her to international stardom, amassing nearly 5 million views and proving her unique ability to turn underground tracks into viral sensations.Her selections are unpredictable but always hit the mark—where UKG, Amapiano, Jersey Club, and Dub mix smoothly with commercial hits, cult classics, and underground gems. Following her recognition as one of Mixmag’s "Top Breakthrough DJs" of 2025, she was recently hailed as a new "bass torchbearer" for her ability to blend different eras and scenes in a way that feels both effortless and fresh.

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Moving up from Lutruwita to Naarm, Sam Alfred has swiftly carved a space for himself in the local scene. He’s one of Melbourne’s newest and most exciting DJs, known for mixing jazz-tipped house with deep cuts & UK garage.

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The duo—whose legal names remain fiercely guarded—first surfaced in late 2019 with a self-titled EP on the Bristol-based label Livity Sound. Taking cues from minimal house, UK garage, and broken beat, they quickly transitioned into making giddier, high-octane tracks that blend techno, dubstep, hyperpop, and big beat. Their breakout 2022 single, "Home," put them on the global map, leading to high-profile sets at Glastonbury and Coachella. They subsequently signed to the label Young and released their self-titled debut studio album in late 2024, followed by their next LP Infinite Now.

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Rotterdam-based producer and DJ xceptor relentlessly explores the fusion of euphoric, atmospheric soundscapes with bass-driven, drum heavy tracks. A pulsating transcendental journey with loads of different influences, xceptor’s approach remains boundaryless, always seeking to resonate and conduct the energy of the room and himself to create a deeper connection between the two.

His productions follow this same fluidity, seamlessly shifting between various styles and dimensions

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Though most people will know 36framez as a nightlife photographer and frequent dancefloor attendee, they also have a profound passion for playing and collecting vinyl records. Their record bag is filled with everything house, from punchy rhythms with queer vocals, to deep and soulful grooves or quirky curveballs.

36framez previously moved dancers' feet with sets at clubs/festivals like IsBurning, CLUB RAUM, Orbit festival, Into The Woods ADE, BRET, RadioRadio, NAR, Radion and WAS. Their goal is to make everyone feel free to be themselves and dance like nobody's watching.

Call Super is a boundary-pushing DJ, producer, and multidisciplinary artist known for their textured sound, curatorial instinct, and deep commitment to exploring music as a form of storytelling.

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Groningen-based Emvae blends house, disco, and minimal to create joyful, soulful dancefloor moments. His sets, inspired by dancers and fellow artists, blend groovy house beats with influences from disco, soul, garage, minimal, and more, aiming to create joyful, freeing experiences.

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When Moxes steps up, the energy never dips, it only soars. Known for dropping one house banger after another, he seamlessly blends infectious basslines with progressive grooves, always keeping the vibe fresh and electric. Big hugs, bigger smiles, and massive tracks - that’s the Moxes trifecta!

Born in Switzerland to Italian parents and based in Paris, Fiona Zanetti is an artist, DJ, writer, and producer who moves fluidly across the electronic spectrum. 

Her sound draws from the many layers of house music: progressive, trancy, rolly, and ravy; blending bounce, sensuality, and drive into a sonic language that is both physical and emotional. Deeply rooted in club culture, her music creates spaces of intimacy on the dance floor, where physical energy and inner thinking coexist.

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Hamburg native Helena Hauff is an in-demand DJ as well as an acclaimed producer of gritty, hard-edged electro-techno. Her music draws from influences such as acid house, EBM, and industrial, and she records her tracks strictly using analog equipment, usually in one take. Her full-length debut, 2015's Discreet Desires, contains some of her most melodic material, while 2018's Qualm is more stripped-down but no less energetic. Hauff has released a handful of EPs, including 2019's Living with Ants and 2022's Living with Ladybirds. As a DJ, she was the first woman to be awarded BBC's Essential Mix of the year (in 2017), and her major commercially issued mixes are 2020's Kern, Vol. 5 (Tresor) and 2023's Fabric Presents Helena Hauff.

Watching him dj - it’s clear that Hunee has a close relationship with the dancefloor. Here's a DJ who celebrates with the people on the other side of the booth, taking them on a musical journey that transcends time and place. There is an explorative energy in his dj sets that is geared towards making each set become its own unique animated being that breathes and pushes forward.

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Mattias El Mansouri doesn’t demand your attention—he invites it. Born in the quiet village of Skene in southwest Sweden, the Moroccan/Chilean DJ and producer grew up in a world of structure and devotion before a new sense of purpose pulled him toward Stockholm. There, the co-founder and organiser of the Ritmo Liminal club concept shifted from collecting records to releasing his own and stepping behind the decks. His sound found its pulse: a blend of introspection and rhythm that lures you in rather than shouting for space delivering sounds that whisper, thump, and unfold like a slow-burning revelation.

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Melbourne-born DJ and producer Luke Alessi has rapidly emerged as one of the freshest new voices in global electronic music. Blending house, disco, electro and funk with a distinctly modern edge, his sound moves effortlessly between nostalgic groove and forward-thinking club energy — equally suited to intimate dancefloors and major festival stages.

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Merel has been immersed in music from an early age, starting out as a piano player with a background in classical music and jazz. A foundation that still defines her feel for rhythm, harmony, and groove. She later moved into electronic music and carved out her own signature sound as a DJ. Besides playing, she also curates and

organizes her own parties and club nights.

Her style is deeply anchored in house music, with clear influences from Detroit techno and ’90s house. Driving drum patterns, layered percussion, and warm, soulful synths are at the heart of her sound. She has released two EPs that mirror the same DNA as her DJ sets: rhythmically strong, classic-inspired, and always built for the dancefloor.

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Milion's come up has left ravers wondering if he's even from planet earth? Presenting a new approach to House music that isn’t afraid to diverge into the realms of UK Garage and Progressive sounds, Milion’s fast paced cuts behind the decks along with his own productions have seen him quickly establish himself as a local favourite, just moments after his move to the Dutch underground music capital, Amsterdam.

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Narciss is quite a phenomenon when it comes to musical unpredictability. Despite being a child of the 90s, they live and breathe musical knowledge. Soaking up everything that catches them, whether it’s rhythmic elements, melody or even just moods within a song. The underlying key element of everything they touch is groove and swing, as Narciss has proved time and time again: They understand what makes people move physically and emotionally.

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Doppelgang hailing from Amsterdam, have been cementing their name in the club and nightlife scene since 2012. Navigating with a burning passion for collecting and playing records, their journey into the electronic music scene started over a decade ago when Doppelgang honed their skills and carved a name for themselves as resident DJs at Milkshake Festival.

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Phia's style is characterized by an electrifying blend of breaks, electro, and house. She intricately weaves different genres together, maintaining a cohesive narrative that captivates the audience from start to finish.

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Australian-born, London-based Surusinghe is a multi-faceted force moving seamlessly between DJing, producing and curating. Blending bass, reggaeton, broken beat and techno, her fast, unpredictable sets have taken her from Nowadays in New York to Drumsheds, Unsound and Boiler Room. With releases on tastemaking labels such as AD 93, Steel City Dance Discs and TraTraTrax, and a deep commitment to rave culture through her platform Drifting, Surusinghe continues to push contemporary club music forward with fearless energy and intent.

Torus is the alias of multidisciplinary artist Joeri Woudstra. Since his debut in 2012, the RMBA Tokyo graduate has developed a practice spanning music, performance, and installation. His work includes scoring global campaigns for Bottega and Armani, presenting alongside Kate Cooper at New York’s New Museum, co-producing an installation for documenta 14 with Malibu, and creating RADIATE II: an outdoor cross of speakers that layered echoes, pop samples, iPhone recordings, and live performance. The piece reflects Woudstra’s recurring interest in collective memory, nostalgia, and immersive sound.

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Moopie. Explorative, kaleidoscopic DJ who steadily earned his reputation through word of mouth. Label and eventcurator connecting artists from a multitude of worlds. Accomplished performer in contexts as diverse as Dekmantel,Sustain-Release or all-night sets in clubs around the world. A sonic balance of the heavy and light, the fast and slow,the unashamedly fun and emotional. Mixmag Breakthrough DJ in 2023. DJ Mag and BBC Radio 1 Dance ‘One toWatch’ in 2024. Regular back-to-back partner of Ben UFO and Helena Hauff. Label runner of A Colourful Storm, anartistic platform acclaimed by publications as varied as The Wire and Resident Advisor.

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Drawing on her UK roots and armed with her teddy bear USB, bebe bad crafts sets that blend playful basslines, bubbling synth textures, and a tease of techno. Her energetic style is dynamic yet effortlessly buoyant, infused with seductive vocals and intricate percussive grooves. With a keen ear for irresistible sounds, she keeps dancefloors ecstatic, bouncing and eager for more.

Having cut her teeth on airwaves from Balamii, NTS to Red Light Radio, bebe bad has electrified venues and festivals including De School, Wildeburg, Glastonbury, Kabul a Go Go, and Lofi. At the core of her practice is community and collaboration, embodied through Freï—a femme-forward nightlife series she co-founded in 2023. Featured by DJ Mag, Freï  pairs international headliners with local heroes, joyfully shifting nightlife dynamics to spotlight FEMME+ artists and audiences.

Renowned for her considered sets that meet at the intersection of contemporary UK dance music and sounds from the past and present of the underground, the DJ and producer can only be defined by her devotion to the scene. As co-founder of Black Artist Database (B.A.D.) and Black Electronic Music Association (BEMA), NIKS is an artist and facilitator who is driven by her dedication to the culture that continues to nurture and uplift her.

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For over a decade Charles Green has worked in various areas of the music industry, from promotions and events to bookings and artist management, whilst holding down his own residency at Brighton’s Patterns (ex-Audio) since 2012.He has appeared regularly on Rinse FM focusing on a broad spectrum of music, with frequent monthly specials on particular labels and artists from whom he’s collected a wealth of records. His own productions have featured on labels like Hardgroove, Freerotation, Revenge Techniques, Furthur Electronix and more.For the past 7 years he has worked as a booking agent and launched his own agency: Omni-Artists.

At just 24, OLIVIA LENSEN has become a rising gem in the world of electronic music. What started with her being the go-to person for the aux has evolved into a career that keeps her glued to the booth. She made waves at venues like Multipla, PIP, Toffler, Thuishaven and many more, while also hosting her monthly show 'OLIVIA ONTDEKT' ON PIP Radio. Her energetic enthusiasm for music fuels every set, encouraging people to dance like there's no tomorrow. When Olivia steps up, expect an unforgettable night of bouncy rhythms and non-stop dancing.

Sarkawt Hamad is a DJ whose sets strike a rare balance: they are melodic and grooving narratives that activate a dancefloor’s collective body, but also press the dancer to really listen, to hear a wild range of textures, timbres, bliss and grit. With a fully-rounded sound ranging from leftfield- and dub-techno to sparkling house to breakbeat-derived bumpers, the sum total is a kind of sublime – both eerie and blissful, alien and loving.

Berlin’s DJ Spit has emerged as an exciting artist with fast-mixing and multi-genre hybrid sounds that fill a void between bass, break, techno, house and hi-tech futuristic music.

Schwesta P delivers a House-driven sound with strong influences from Techand Prog House, built around groovy rhythms and powerful basslines. With years of experience inthe booth, her sets balance variation and consistency, creating a dynamic flow through carefullyselected tracks. Always focused on energy and atmosphere, she crafts dancefloor-orientedperformances that keep the crowd engaged and the momentum high from start to finish.