Starlet is a 22 year old DJ & producer from Leiden, with a passion for the 90-00s underground sound. 

While music always stays important to him, Starlet discovered old-school house music at age 18, and directly fell in love. From that time on, he felt the urge to keep exploring that sound, and quickly discovered techno at its forms. 

Driven to bring back that 90's sound, Starlet will keep pushing "old" music with the new techno sound wile learning more and more from the techno legends of the old school era. 
Always discovering new music, while digging all the record bins in town.

Enjoy our first episode of our invite series.

ELEVATE INVITES 001: STARLET (Live at ELEVATE @ Nachbar Amsterdam)

ELEVATE INVITES 002: MAX LOYEN

Drawing from her Venezuelan roots and a lifetime of deep cultural musical exploration, BIANKA sincerely invites her listeners to share their vulnerability with her through dance. Her sets are directly inspired from her upbringing and environment - navigating the line of reality and escapism. Through textures, rhythms and intricate soundscapes, she balances different contrasts—dark meets uplifting, eerie meets warm—creating deeply emotional experiences that evolve with her ever-growing artistry.

Based in Amsterdam, BIANKA’s music is a deliberate fusion of minimal layers, deep yet driving, hypnotic techno, enriched with subtle yet unmistakable nostalgic touches of Latin American rhythms and drums. Growing up immersed in the vibrant sounds of LATAM culture, she developed a natural rhythmic instinct that informs her ability to surprise and inspire through thoughtful and deeply personal track selections. Her sound pays homage to the '00s and '10s while staying unafraid to explore the boundaries of forward thinking electronic music, and throwing the occasional curveball with other sub-genres. 

BIANKA has played at iconic clubs like Bret, BASIS, Perron and Nachbar, as well as at renowned events such as Intercell and Into the Woods festival and ADE. Whether delivering intricate layers or striking simplicity, BIANKA creates a space where yearning dance is coloured with deep tones of curiosity, connection and hope.

ELEVATE INVITES 003: BIANKA

ELEVATE INVITES 004: KEN-MING

Ken-Ming, also known as Daniël is an artist with roots in both the Amsterdam and Hong Kong scene. This artist delves deep in to niche electronic sounds, while staying true to techno. Effortlessly shifting between styles like electro, breakbeat and drum & bass. His sound is energetic, dynamic and constantly evolving; a musical journey filled with unexpected twists.

Ken-Ming’s love for music began with a diverse musical upbringing, exposing him to a wide range of music from a young age. This versatility is reflected in his sets. No predictable build-ups, just an organic flow where everything comes together and every track tells a new story.

ELEVATE INVITES 004: KEN-MING

JOYA ASTOU is an Amsterdam-based DJ whose sound bridges her Senegalese roots with darker, minimal electronic influences. Her sets are a captivating blend of tribal rhythms, fast-paced beats, and a hint of sultry energy, creating an engaging and dynamic atmosphere.

“As summer slowly fades I wanted to capture the shift in seasons in this following set for elevate. In the set I intentionally explored darker soundscapes while still keeping the set groovy and alive. I hope you enjoy :)” - Joya

ELEVATE INVITES 005: JOYA ASTOU

Pushing fast-paced dance music since 2024.
Based in Amsterdam.

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