Bookings: ruud@elevatezero.nl

Ruud Vanden is a Dutch DJ and producer who tells stories through progressive house and melodic techno. Drawing inspiration from nature and sci-fi, his music shifts between dark and vulnerable or bright and uplifting to create a deeper connection with listeners.

Known for his carefully curated sets, Ruud adapts seamlessly to the vibe of any event — whether it’s warming-up, closing, or a marathon set. For him, performing is about creating a powerful energy exchange with the crowd, leaving a lasting impression on every dancefloor.


With over 20 years of performing experience in places as far as New York and Kathmandu in his backpocket, Ruud is now focusing on releasing his own music through external record labels and his own imprint Elevate Zero Music.

Releases & Forthcoming on -

Elevate Zero Music
Chrom Recordings

Music supported by:
Adrian Hour / Austin Kramer / Cyantist / Don Diablo / Eelke Kleijn / Lee Cabrera / Tom Westy

🌍 Balkan Bhakti Collective – 

Balkan Bhakti Collective is a newly formed at the half point  2025 project, born from a deep friendship, a shared reverence for music, and a collective vision of unity through sound. Comprising Kindred Soul Brothers 
Azem ( Octo Records) RO ,  Mayura ( UK)  &  • A D R N •  RO), 

Temple Of The Down – The Magic Witchtapes - Shakti Records 

The collective fuses downtempo electronica, spiritual ambient textures, tribal rhythms, and multicultural influences to create an alchemical audio journey.

United by their performances along Bulgaria & Romania’s Black Sea coast, their sets have evolved into a holistic ritual, combining blissful beats with transcendent atmospheres that nourish the mind, body, and spirit. Balkan Bhakti Collective is not just a music project—it’s a movement dedicated to harmony, kinship, and the universal language of sound.

Each performance is unique and curated with intention: whether it's a sunrise beach set, a forest gathering, or a sacred stage at a transformational festival, BBC delivers soulful, heart-opening music that invites audiences into a state of collective bliss.
https://www.instagram.com/balkanites?igsh=MTF6c3V0amttaW9idw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

<<< - HappyTechnoElectroEthnique - >>>

Organic House,Techno, Downtempo, Tech-House, Funky house, Indie dance, Nu disco, Afro house, Groovy Techno, Dnb and more... 

Né avec le groove dans la peau, Baboon découvre les platines à seulement 14 ans, au détour de ses premières raves et free parties. D’abord passionné par le vinyle et les mixs analogiques, il explore ensuite un large éventail de machines live avant d’adopter Traktor comme terrain de jeu digital.

Au fil des années, il a fait vibrer les dancefloors d’Europe à l’Afrique, entre clubs, festivals, stations de ski et open-airs, façonnant un son à la fois puissant et organique. Installé aujourd’hui en Guyane française, il continue de mêler énergie tribale, textures électroniques et vibes tropicales pour créer une expérience unique, entre transe et élégance rythmique.

Ses sets naviguent librement entre Techno, Drum’n’Bass, Funky-House, Nu-Disco, Indie-Dance, Organic-House, Minimal et Tech-House, toujours guidés par une seule obsession : faire danser les esprits autant que les corps.

Contact : ignacebaptiste@gmail.com

facebook : baba boom
insta : Bab00n_23


*future*

01.02.2026 Beate Barfuß @ Beate Uwe 

booking 💌 katschinka.music@gmail.com
📸 by IG: noia.png

*past*
28.11.2025 Nebelmond Festival, Bern CH (private) 14.11.2025 LPC @ JK, Berlin, b2b GERDA.
10.10.2025 Wuza, Berlin 
05.10.2025 Beate Barfuß @ Beate Uwe
04.09.2025 Mystic Creatures Festival, PL
09.08.2025 Gorilla Festival, Hof 
25.07.2025 MIT DIR Festival 
27.07.2025 Serafin @ gART.n, Berlin 
12.07.2024 Bläsikelter, Tübingen 
21.06.2025 b2b Schallapeño Schepperoni
14.06.2025 Pastanaga @ Südpol, Hamburg
14.06.2025 LPC @ JK, Berlin 
15.06.2025 Turtur b2b junoia, Hamburg 
17.05.2025 LPC (b2b junoia)
06.04.2025 Beate Barfuß @ Beate Uwe 
04.04.2025 Sumpfkrüge @ Klunkerkranich
28.02.2025 Verrückt Entzückt 
20.02.2025 Cosmic T. @ Süss. WarGestern
14.02.2025 TheNakedTeaParty @ StudioDB
05.01.2025 Beate Barfuß @ Beate Uwe

15.12.2024 Beate Barfuß @ Beate Uwe
28.09.2024 Afterhour Sumpfs @ Klunkerkr
14.09.2024 Villa Highterkeit 
01.09.2024 Beate Barfuß @ Beate Uwe 
30.08.2024 LPC @ JK
19.08.2024 Bucht der Träumer* Festival 
13.07.2024 GdWabZ Festival
27.06.2024 Ostbloc Boulderhalle
21.06.2024 10 Jahre Kallasch&
06.06.2024 slugs factory @ Crack Bellmer
01.06.2024 Bläsikelter, Tübingen 
19.05.2024 Breite Henne Festival
06.05.2024 Klunkerkranich 
13.04.2024 Femquency @ Klunkerkranich 
01.01.2024 ILLvester @ Kallasch&

24.11.2023 Smålands - Lund
09.09.2023 Villa Highterkeit
07.09.2023 I.U.D.I.T @ Crack Bellmer 
16.07.2023 GdWabZ Festival 
17.06.2023 LPC (Local Petting Club)

: :  downtempo, slow rave, techno  : :

· Collectif Rêve Général ·
· Collectif Cabane ·

bookings & other stuff kidamusic.anouk@gmail.com
& some Rêve Général magic revegeneralcollectif@gmail.com


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: : NEXT : : 

01.03  •  TBA - Berlin


: : PAST 2025 : :

06.12  •  @ Amaluna - Paris
12.10  •  Orbit crew @ Bar Gallia - Pantin
27.08  •  Hadra festival
25.07  •  Château Perché festival 
19.07  •  Comuna festival 
05.07  •  la Sap festival
28.06  •  Isis Garden festival 
07.06  •  @ Amaluna - Paris
02.05  •  Groovin Carpets festival 
08.03  •  Elektric Bazaar @ La Marbrerie -  Montreuil 
07.02  •  Suuupæ slow @ Schlosskeller - Darmstadt (DE)
01.02  •  Chou Rave #4 - Paris
12.01  •  B2B @minoropes @ Amaluna - Paris
11.01  •  @ Amaluna - Paris


: : PAST 2024 : :

09.11  •  Isvari @ Sand Fabrik - Paris 
25.10  •  O'Tawa - Paris
05.10  •  Chou Rave #3 - Paris
29.09  •  Rêve Général family microfest 
07.09  •  Phasm Festival @ Anwesend - near Dijon
17.08  •  Otawa Innervisions Festival
04.08  •  Zugvøgel festival - (DE)
09.07  •  Qi & dance @ l'Aubergine - Paris 
06.07  •  Isvari project @ Amaluna - Paris
29.06  •  Comuna festival
21.06  •  Isis Garden festival  
13.06  •  Pulsations @ Loft Lechapelais - Paris
24.05  •  Feu Folie festival  
09.05  •  Groovin Carpets - near Montpellier 
20.04  •  Can't teach a monkey @ le Klub - Paris
13.04  •  Chou Rave #2 - Paris 
11.04  •  Pulsations @ Loft Lechapelais - Paris
31.03  •  @ Amaluna - Paris
03.03  •  Qi & dance @ l'Aubergine - Paris 
02.03  •  Cabaret des merveilles - Paris
17.02  •  Chou Rave #1 - Paris 
19.01  • MiD Records @ Atomic Cat - Paris 
07.01  •  Deconfiture x Délit de Facettes @ 9b - Paris 
01.01  •  B2B @mmartincostaa @ Anwesend 


: : PAST 2023 : :

16.12  •  B2B @mmartincostaa, SLOWR4VE @ Al Pincio - Montreuil
02.12   •  Cabaret des merveilles - Paris 
26.11  •  Danse libre @ l'Aubergine - Paris 
27.10  •  Havre de perche @ Anwesend - near Dijon
20.10  •  @aebeparis @ Gambetta club - Paris
15.10  •  SLOWR4VE @ Al Pincio - Montreuil
12.10  •  La Déconfiture @ 9b - Paris
12.08  •  Les Souffleurs - Paris 
22.07  •  Dune open air - Paris 
15.07  •  Béon Essentiel Festival 
24.06  •  Comuna Festival 
17.06  •  Les Ami·es d'Eros (Coucool festival) B2B @mmartincostaa @ Le Gallia - Pantin
15.06  •  B2B @minoropes @ Aux Ours - Paris
27.05  •  Déconfiture festival B2B @mmartincostaa
06.04  •  Petites lèvres w/ @soeurs-malsaines, @rexclub - Paris


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Based in Paris

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