BCCO × BODYSHIFT for Trans Awareness Week 2025'

For Trans Awareness Week 2025, we’re spotlighting trans and non-binary artists with a special SoundCloud mix series curated by @bodyshift. Each set is an invitation to listen with an open heart, to care, and to act with intention.

Awareness means listening, amplifying, and protecting what’s vulnerable and too often unheard. When dignity is debated, we choose action: book, pay, credit, platform, and protect trans and non-binary artists. Visibility matters. Joy matters. Safety matters. Let’s make all three non-negotiable for the future leading to Trans Day of Remembrance on 20th of November.

Saeleen Bouvar is a trans artist, writer, and curator based in Hamburg. Her work explores the trans sonic experience through collage, memory, and emotion, using music as a form of thought and feeling beyond genre. Moving between dance music and experimental sound, she treats the mix as a site of queer musicology — a way to rewrite sonic histories through trans embodiment. Founder of the Transtronica Festival, the world’s first trans electronic music festival, her sets evoke tenderness and rupture, tracing how sound can dissolve boundaries between archive and desire.

This mix explores the trans sonic experience — the tension between dissolution and emergence within electronic sound. Drawing on the legacy of SOPHIE and early IDM’s retrofuturism, it reflects on how machines once offered escape from a body perceived as inadequate, and how sound now reimagines that same body as radiant and free. Acid, electro, and broken rhythms collide where metallic surfaces meet emotional vulnerability, turning transition into texture — a movement between glitch and grace, circuitry and flesh. Within these fractured melodies lie both melancholy and explosion: the joy of becoming and the pleasure of resistance.

@saeleen-bouvar

Track List
TAAHLIAH : Eylvue
TSVI : Hossam
Escaflowne : Devoted
Mignon : Jack Flow (KEENO18 Remix)
DJ Plant Texture : DDrumz
Richard Devine : Mov Macros 7
Jon Convex : Convexations
Deapmash : Complex
Differ-Ent : Drum Addict
Jeremy Meeks : Anna’s Envy
Brothomstates : 25101999
Fear-E : Marching Pooder
Phoenecia : Odd Job (Soul Oddity Rhythm Box Version)
Locked Club : Doschitai
Surusinghe : Bop
Coffintexts : Bellaquella
Randomer : Juju
Portishead : Machine Gun

BCCO Mix Series: 717: Saeleen Bouvar | BCCO x BODYSHIFT for Trans Awareness Week 2025

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shef is the moniker of groove-techno producer-DJ, Elia Short. Despite being a self-proclaimed "open-format producer-DJ", the energy of shef's focused productions is soul-bound to groove, existing almost exclusively in the 140-160BPM tempo range greatly inspired by the sound that is currently exploding in warehouses all over the world, especially in Western Europe. shef has acquired label support from Fantastic Voyage Records and Debosh Records.

Body-activist / Genre-bending-groove-enthusiast
Mother @BODY2BODY.BLN
Resident at @Kater_Berlin
Imakeyoufeelsexy.com


Contact: bodyshiftdj@gmail.com

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Meet BODYSHIFT, the dynamic force hailing from Berlin's techno scene. Since 2014, her music is a captivating fusion of intricate rhythms, alluring vocals, and pulsating beats. With an ear attuned to the current Berlin electronic pulse, BODYSHIFT weaves seamless sets where tracks flow effortlessly, creating an immersive experience that resonates deeply between Genres. Masterfully combining raw techno energy with fluid grooves, BODYSHIFT continues to shape the german techno landscape, one electrifying set after another. My inner approach with music is, that I want to empower the people to feel theyr bodies and let loose with every cell. Imakeyoufeelsexy.com

Saeleen Bouvar, awarded with the Kaleidoskop Art Prize 2024, stands as the visionary behind the groundbreaking TRANSTRONICA Festival, now entering its fourth consecutive year as the world's first and only electronic music festival featuring a purely trans lineup. Renowned for her sets saturated with queerness, Bouvar crafts narratives brimming with passion and sensuality, igniting dance floors and evoking a palpable intensity that leaves bodies glistening with sweat.

Since its inception in May 2017, Bouvar has served as the Salonnière of Salon Queertronique, infusing Hamburg's club scene with vital TransVisibility behind the decks. Drawing from over three decades of queer club culture, her sets are a testament to her profound understanding of the genre. With a philosophy rooted in "Recreate-Restore-Reform," she resurrects the sonic essence of historic gay discos and later queer clubs, seamlessly blending them with contemporary elements to forge a wholly new experience. Bouvar's signature sound exudes a refined, feminine elegance, effortlessly traversing realms from disco and Chicago house to acid house, electroclash, and techno.

Her expertise in queer club culture is matched only by the electrifying performances she's delivered at prestigious events across europe. Bouvar has graced stages at Fusion Festival 2019, Vogelball 2022, Kinky Sundays, the Queer Bcademy, Hirscheneck in Basel, her own Salon Queertronique, and left an indelible mark with her unforgettable appearances at the TRANSTRONICA festival.

As both founder and curator, Saeleen Bouvar continues to push boundaries and challenge norms within the electronic music landscape. With TRANSTRONICA, she not only celebrates Trans* artists but also fosters an inclusive space where music and identity converge to create moments of pure liberation and ecstasy.
For further informations and bookings, please write to: saeleenbouvar@gmail.com

Live appearances:

01 September 2024 Kinky Sundays, Hafenklang, Hamburg
30 June 2024 Fusion Festival 2024, Lärz 
09 June 2024 Queerpool does Lecken, Südpol, Hamburg
01 June 2024 lunatic Festival, Lüneburg
25 May 2024 L Twills, "[After her Destruction]" with Don Jegosah, Anto and a Music Set from Saeleen Bouvar, Kampnagel.
30 Mar 2024, Voices4Berlin, 90Mil, Berlin
09 Mar 2024, TRANSTRONICA Salon, C*ntenservice, Kampnagel Hamburg
01 Jan 2024, Kinky Sundays, PAL Hamburg
21 Oct 2023, Glitters in Dust, Berlin
14 Oct 2023, TRANSTRONICA Festival, Madame Arthur, Kampnagel, Hamburg
19 Sep 2023, Queerpool, Südpol, Hamburg
05 Aug 2023, Kinky Sundays Pride, CSD Pride Special, Hamburg
21 May 2023, Safer Spaces, Chosen Family, Eeden, Hamburg
30 Apr 2023, Kinky Sundays Revolution, PAL, Hamburg
01 Apr 2023, Queer Bcademy Emotional Space Age, "Mirage", Kampnagel, Hamburg
11 Mar 2023, Le Salon Queertronique, "Technomouna", Kampnagel, Hamburg
06 Nov 2022, The Future is not Female, Qvartr Gallery, Hamburg
15 Oct 2022 Le Salon Queertronique, "A la recherche du T perdu", Kampnagel, Hamburg
28 Aug 2022 Queers Against Nature, PARKS, Hamburg
06 Aug 2022 Vogelball, Hamburg
06 Aug 2022 Kinky Sundays Roof, CSD Pride Special, Hamburg
04 Jun 2022: Voguing Ball Afterparty, Übel & Gefährlich, Hamburg
20 May 2022: Rundum Club, Übel & Gefährlich, Hamburg
14 May 2022: TRANSTRONICA Festival #3: CELESTE, Kampnagel, Hamburg
26 Nov 2021: Fine Space, Kampnagel, Hamburg
20 Nov 2021: Queerpool, Südpol, Hamburg
23 Oct 2021: Private Event, Edelfettwerk, Hamburg 
19 Sep 2021: Feminist Futures Salon, PARKS, Hamburg
27 Aug 2021: There Is no satisfaction No.4, Regelwidrige Körper, PARKS, Hamburg 
07 Aug 2021: Spektakel 2021, Command Queer, Gängeviertel, Hamburg 
30 Apr 2021: Queer BCademy: Take it to the Streets, Hamburg, Kampnagel
19 Mar 2021: [sic]nal Radio Live Stream, Hamburg, Übel und Gefährlich
23 Oct 2020: Feuertonne #3: Le Salon Queertronique, Hamburg, Kampnagel
04 Oct 2020: Kinky Sunday´s Garden, Hamburg, MS Dockville
31 May 2020: Kinky Sunday´s Stream on PAL [TV], Pal Hamburg
06 Mar 2020: Le Salon Queertronique, Chapitre 5: Sissy, Elektrojahre einer Kaiserin, Hamburg, Kampnagel
14 Feb 2020: Queer Bcademy: House of Hope, Hamburg, Kampnagel 
31 Dec 2019: Silvesterparty im Hirschi, Basel, Hirscheneck
01 Nov 2019: Dragslot: Three Years Dragslot & Dyane Prozaks Birthday Bash, Hamburg, Dragslot
26 Oct 2019: Perlon Kosmic Kittens, Hamburg, Bambi Galore
12 Oct 2019: Le Salon Queertronique, Chapitre 4: Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Hamburg, Kampnagel
06 Jul 2019: Le Salon Queertronique, Chapitre 3: Barbarella´s Disco Odyssey, Hamburg, Gängeviertel
27 Jun 2019: Fusion Festival 2019, Lärz, Cloud Cuckoo
09 Mar 2019: Queertroniqa II, Athens, Theatro Fournos
13 Oct 2018: Le Salon Queertronique, Chapitre 2: Notre Dame des Fleurs, Hamburg, Gängeviertel
22 Feb 2018: Queer B-Cademy: Nightclubbing: Saeleen Bouvar, Hamburg, Kampnagel
24 Jun 2017: Danny Banany´s School of Uncool presents Alok Vaid-Menon, Hamburg, Kampnagel
06 May 2017: Le Salon Queertronique, Chapitre 1: Pride and Prejudice, Hamburg, Nachtasyl
25 Febr 2017: Requeer in the Gäng, Hamburg, Gängeviertel

BCCO × BODYSHIFT for Trans Awareness Week 2025

For Trans Awareness Week 2025, we’re spotlighting trans and non-binary artists with a special SoundCloud mix series curated by BODYSHIFT. Each set is an invitation to listen with an open heart, to care, and to act with intention.

Awareness means listening, amplifying, and protecting what’s vulnerable and too often unheard. When dignity is debated, we choose action: book, pay, credit, platform, and protect trans and non-binary artists. Visibility matters. Joy matters. Safety matters. Let’s make all three non-negotiable for the future leading to Trans Day of Remembrance on 20th of November.

Hige thanks to all five artists this week and to @bodyshift for the colab and curation.

Es zählt nicht der Erfolg.

der Spaß,die begeisterung, das wollen,,,....machen....... ich brenne für Musik. 

Ob mit meinen Leuten im Proberaum oder im Club ich will nur mukke machen😅
Ich brenne jedes mal darauf auflegen zu können.. 
Es müsste immer Musik da sein, bei allem.....
man wächst und wird stärker in dieser Branche als  ,,dj" 
aber vor allem als Mensch.

Es ist wirklich nicht so einfach, 
arschloch Kollegen wird es immer geben 
zieht euer Ding einfach durch. 

mein größter Wunsch wäre,dass alle zusammen halten sich gegenseitig UNTERSTÜTZEN 
Wir djs ( gänsefüße oben und unten)😅😅😅sind doch eine Familie die nur eine Aufgabe haben.
den Menschen auf das positive im Leben aufmerksam zu machen, Wir brauchen Zusammenhalt.
 
answer love and base 👻😇

fühlen ist eine gabe nutzten sollte man sie.

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co-founder & curator @soundofinterferenz
NEXT:
28.11 MARGO All Night Long, Fundbureau
29.11 Oaeziz, Bar None (HH)
06.12 b2b @bodyshift for Voyage Virtuose, SLOT (HH)
07.12 Tohhnzimmer (HH)

•2025•
27.9 b4b BRUNA, Shimmy Robin, dj fako, Golden Pudel
19.9 Body2Body x Puddings, Kater, BERLIN
12.9 b2b F0vian, Lilli Escher
4.9 b2b F0vian, Golden Pudel
30.8 b2b Midnight Velvet, DEMORAVE
29.8 b2b Lasaré, Studio Lovemasters, Coda
22.8 Haus73
16.8 Pony
13.8 Lilli Escher
2.8 WHISPER b3b BRUNA & dj textme, CSD/Pride
26.7 b2b CMP, Queer Cruise, MS Stubnitz
19.7 Fubu
18.7 Pony Bar
5.7 b2b F0vian, Voyage Virtuose Open Air
20.6 b2b DJbj @ INTERFERENZ Showcase
12.6 Pony
31.5 • Fubu
29.5 INTERFERENZ all night long b2b Lasaré • Golden Pudel
24.5 Klitball 6 YEARS • Karoline
10. & 16.5 Haus 73
6.5 • OMR • Mojo Club
20.4 Kinky Sundays • NTSC/PAL
16.4 b2b dj fako • [sic]nal 📻
10.4 Pony Bar
5.4 b2b Midnight Velvet • Pelican Bar
4.4 Opening for Kollektiv Turmstraße, Nina Hepburn • U&G
28.3 NRG • Turmzimmer, U&G
21.3 Klare Kante • Haus73
14.3 GLITTER BALL (MARGO's 31st) b2b Bubamara, Bushfya, DJbj • Locke
7.3 Werk 37
7.2 opening for @fjaak • Uebel & Gefährlich (U&G)
1.2 Beatboutique

•2024•
31.12 (Debut) b2b Lasaré • Golden Pudel
25.12 Kinky Sundays • NTSC/PAL
6.12 b2b Bruna, WHISPER • Unterm Strich 💋
30.11 INTERFERENZ • Locke
23.11 Voyage Virtuose • Slot
15.11 RAL6004 • Hafenklang
10.10 b2b Bodyshift • Topspin
5.10 HOUSE OF MARGO - 9 hour b2b w/ Midnight Velvet, DJ textme, Bushfya, Jetson G, G-Lamour • Locke
28.9 Orso • Schwule Sau, Hannover
27.9 b2b DJbj • Fubu
14.9 Fundbureau
2.8 Fundbureau Reopening
28.7 Klitball • Karoline
26.7 INTERFERENZ live radio showcase b2b Lasaré • [sic]nal, Grindelallee 📻
20.7 Hafenkante OA • Lindenau Werft, Kiel
19.7 TOOLOUDFORTHEROOM Aftershow • Café Schöne Aussichten
29.6 Voyage Virtuose Open Air
11.6 live radio / Studio Lovemasters • [sic]nal 📻
7.6 PÂVOIA Festival • Poland 🇵🇱
29.5 live radio b2b DJ Babyblade /Music Is For Lovers x House Arrest • [sic]nal 📻
19.5 Beatoase • Gängeviertel
11.5 Golden Pudel x Locke Open Air
7.5 b2b Lenard Klein Studio Liebe x OMR • Grüner Jäger
3.5 (Debut) Harter Kater, Hopper Floor • KaterBlau, BERLIN
1.5 b2b Lasaré Open Air • Concrete Garden [PAL]
27.4 b2b Lasaré, INTERFERENZ x Orso • Slot
5.4 b2b Bushfya • Gängeviertel
30.3 b2b DJ Babyblade, twentythree • Gleishalle
29.3 RAL6004 • Frappant
22.3 Bunker Select,  •  U&G
18.3 DJ Source invites @ [sic]nal 📻
15.3 HOUSE OF MARGO: Thirst Trappin’ Thirties 🎂 All night long b2b Midnight Velvet, Bomchello, Bruna, Anton Jonathan, DJbj • Unterm Strich
7.3 Bunker Rhymes b2b G Lamour • U&G
2.3 Studio Lovemasters • Hafenklang
23.2 Can't Stop • U&G
10.2 b2b G Lamour, Minimal Space x INTERFERENZ • Slot
3.2 Studio Liebe x Künstlerbörse • Cramer Villa
26.1 live radio •  [sic]nal 📻
12.1 (Debut) Saal opening for Lilly Palmer • U&G
11.1 Topspin x Intertronika

•2023•
29.12 JET • Hafenklang
25.12 b2b Anton Jonathan // Music Is For Lovers • Unterm Strich
15.12 Goodbye Fubu
14.12 Topspin Christmas
9.12 b2b Le0never • Fubu
8.12 1000 Türen • Schrödingers
7.12 Private Event 
3.12 Kinky Sundays • PAL
2.12 RAL6004 w/ Narciss, DJ Aya • U&G
29.10 Tempelhof Radio • Berlin 📻
27.10 b2b Bomchello • Mensch Meier, Berlin
20.10 Amsterdam Dance Event, Sexyland World • NL ✈️
14.10 b2b Susi & Paula • Fubu
6.10 MisShapes • Molotow
1.10 Kinky Sundays • PAL
30.9 Summer Rave • Fubu
22.9 b2b DJbj, INTERFERENZ • Steintorwall 1
10.9 Straßenfest Mühlenkamp • Hamburg
9.9 b2b Midnight Velvet, Raveshalvoen x Minimal Space • Fubu
9.9 b2b Jetson G, MUSE x INTERFERENZ • off-location
2.9 Demorave
31.8 Music Is For Lovers • Kosmos
11.8 Twentythree • Jupiter
28.7 b2b DJbj, Summer Rave • Fubu
23.7 (Debut) CSD/Pride Katerrama  • Kater Blau, Berlin
23.6 b2b Jetson G, Summer Rave • Fubu
16.6 Love Foundation for Viva con Agua • Fubu
28.5 (Debut) Fembureau main floor opening  • Fubu
20.5 Open Air • PARKS
12.5 Bunker Kiel
5.5 Private Event
4.5 Topspin
8.4 b2b Bruna • Lüneburg
25.3 Donnawetter • Fundbureau
18.3 Fubu
11.3 All night long b2b S.A.K.I., Jetson G, Bosse Faust • Beatboutique
4.2 Fubu
27.1 b2b Bruna • Unterm Strich


•••2022•••
16.12 YES WE DANCE
9.12 Bar 227
24.11 Topspin
19.11 Bunker Kiel
12.11 Ryu Nine
8.10 Slot
17.9 Øenfest Showcase
2.9 Summer Rave • Fubu
20.8 DOT
22.7 Waagenbau
16.7 DOT
14.7 INTERFERENZ x Pirate.com
17.6 INTERFERENZ • Fubu
11.6 Central Park
4.6 DOT
4.6 99 Cent Bar
28.5 Bunker Kiel
27.5 Waagenbau
21.5 YES WE DANCE
20.5 INTERFERENZ x Pirate.com
6.5 Summer Rave • Fubu
26.3 Fundbureau

Music is my passion! Music is an important art! Every musical work of art is unique and of special quality! We know what music is, it is so much more, it's incredibly much more, what is possible with music is unbelievably, really great🎵 Cheers 🙏