Dark Minimal Techno Set #8 - 23.08.2025

Oortek’s (Ex. DAS BOOT) focus lies on the exploration of progressive, dark minimal and driving techno, and its synthesis with ethereal melodic elements and alien, otherworldly sounding psychedelika. Driven by curiosity and a fascination with the unknown, she seeks to fully embrace the creative process and delivers intelligently crafted sets that draw the audience in. Through the transmission of enticing auditory landscapes interspersed with unorthodox twists and turns, her DJ sets serve as an antidote to the stale and ordinary.

Oortek grew up in the inner city environments of Western Germany, where her fascination with house and techno sounds first developed. After moving to Australia in 2013, she quickly discovered the underground music scene and refined her interest through continuous engagement with the community.  Oortek performed her DJ debut in July 2023, and has since played at a number of events held by Brisbane based organisers including Diffuszed Studios, Misheen Productions and Wizards of Kingston. 
 

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Upcoming:

Date TBA - Lost in Sound - Sunshine Edition, Sunshine Coast Hinterlands, QLD
14.02.25 - Hotel Diffuszed @ Summer Camp Out, Kilkivan, QLD
07.-10.03.25 - Resonant Frequency Festival, Stonelands, QLD


Past:

07.12.24 - Misheen Productions 2nd Birthday, Brisbane, QLD
04.-07.10.24 - Sol Vibrations Festival, Stanmore, QLD
06.07.24 - Eye In The Sky - Part 2 Winter Edition SEQ, Grongah National Park, QLD
21.06.24 - Feature Set Friday Knockoffs @ Diffuszed Studios, Brisbane QLD
07.06.24 - Inverno Vibrations Festival, Stonelands QLD
29.03.24 - Alice in Discoland Themecamp @ Rabbits Eat Lettuce Festival, Elbow Valley, QLD
23.03. 24 - West End Fire Festival, Brisbane 
17.02.24 - Resonant Frequency Festival, Stonelands QLD
18.11.23 - Keep it Lit ! @ Diffuszed studios, Brisbane 
10.09.23 - 8 Mile Yacht Club @ Vulture’s Nest Opening Night, Brisbane
02.09.23 - Misheen Renegade Stage @ Spring Campout Festival, Kilkivan, QLD
01.09.23 - Wizard’s of Kingston’s Spring Campout Festival, Kilkivan QLD
26.08.23 - Space Misheen Vol.1 @ The Caxton, Brisbane

gezimmermann from Cologne embodies dark, minimal peaktime techno and midtempo. His philosophy prioritizes the music itself, foregrounding deep beats and captivating rhythms. He champions authenticity, focusing on the acoustic journey and audience engagement rather than the spectacle.

In his performances, gezimmermann blends mysterious melodies with hypnotic basslines, transporting listeners to uncharted auditory realms. He sees every show as an opportunity to explore new sound territories, making his music not just a performance but an expedition.

2025
16.06. - Tumult Festival - Eifel
29.03. - Double Birthday - Hamsterdam - Köln

2024
08.11. - UnderDive - Club Zimmermanns - Köln
24.08. - Triple Birthday im Hamsterdam - Köln
20.07. - Bollerwiesen 3 Jahre Vol.22 - Köln
06.04. - Bollerwiesen Opening Vol.20 - Köln

2023
09.12. - Nikolaus im Hamsterdam - Köln
29.09. - Manus Birthday Party - meyers - Köln
20.08. - Bollerwiesen Vol.17 - Köln
30.07. - Bens Birthday - Hamsterdam - Köln
08.06. - Klickklackklub After - meyers - Köln
01.04. - Mels Birthday - Private
18.02. - Karneval Afterhour - meyers - Köln

2022
10.12. - Meyers Afterhour - meyers - Köln
12.11. - Karneval Afterhour - meyers - Köln
05.11. - Untertage Rundlauf - Kunstbar - Köln
08.10. - Phils Birthday - Private - Köln
03.09. - Meyers Afterhour - meyers - Köln

Es war der Mai 1977 als ich der Kay das Licht der Welt erblickte und schon in den späten 80igern entdeckte ich meinen Hang zu elektronischen Klängen. Doch auch andere Musikrichtungen beeinflussten mich immer 
wieder aber der Weg führte immer wieder zu den elektronischen Klängen zurück. Schon Ende der 90iger war mir klar, das der treibende Beat des Techno meine Passion werden sollte.
In den Jahren 2009/2010 war Kay mit anderen Jungs an dem TTHtek-Projekt beteiligt wo in unregelmäßigen Abständen Partys stattfanden. Danach gab es Gastauftritte auf diversen Veranstaltungen in und um Frankfurt welche meistens von privater Natur waren, sowie ein Gastauftritt bei Fnoob Techno Radio. 
Es folgten Gigs u.a. im Tanzhaus West,U60311, Don Lippstadt, Elfer Club, Housebar55, Konfuzius Franz.
Sonderspur Frankfurt & UNIT55
Booking: kayhoffmann-dj@gmx.de