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Clubbing was in its infancy when Berlin-born Monika Kruse began her first residency at the Babalu bar in Munich, where she grew up. Classically trained in piano from the age of four, Monika has always had a love of music and her early sets spanned hip hop, funk, soul and early deep and vocal house. This new breed of electronic music seized Monika’s soul and imagination. Dance music was in its infancy and since there were few clubs where you could play techno she threw her own parties in illegal venues ranging from World War II bunkers to trams to empty houses. Fortunately the police were a little behind the musical curve… “I had some funny experiences,” she recalls, “But nice ones! They stopped us once in a tram because they thought the smoke machine was a fire!” On another occasion, they came and asked her to turn down the bass so the house they were playing in wouldn’t crumble. “Luckily, they didn’t have a clue about techno!” 
	
Monika Kruse's star is shining brighter than ever with a global fan-base hungry for her irresistible beats. In 2014 her club appearances included Space Ibiza with Carl Cox, Amnesia Ibiza with Marco Carola, We Love... at Space Ibiza, Sankeys Ibiza, Egg London and regular sets for her residency at Berghain Berlin.

She dazzled the festivals, too, playing events such as Time Warp, Melt Festival, 18 Hour Festival, Eastern Electrics UK, Ultra Music Festival in Miami and South America, Sonus Croatia, Awakenings ADE, and SEMF Stuttgart. She also hosted a stage at Amsterdam's Edit Festival, showcasing some of her favourite artists such as Pig & Dan, Nick Curly and Miss Kittin.
Classically trained in piano, Monika's love of music is broad and deep. She grew up buying records, accumulating a music collection that grew to span funk, soul, hip hop, and house music. When the revolutionary rhythms coming out of Chicago and Detroit captured her imagination it led her to throw parties in illegal venues including World War II bunkers, trams and empty houses.

Electronic music culture has evolved rapidly since those early days but Monika's talent and passion is constant. “My ethos is ‘sweat with a smile,’” she says. “I give love to my audience and they give it back. LOVE – it’s the best thing in the world. My aim is to help people forget whatever is going on in their life and have a little holiday – just get lost in my music.”
Monika is also an active producer. Her Terminal M label celebrates its 15th anniversary in 2015 and she chalked up hits this year with Pig & Dan collaboration 'Soulstice', a Beatport Top 10 techno anthem. The fantastic remix package of 'Summer Drops' was also a Beatport chart favourite, featuring Monika's track reworked by Nicole Moudaber, Uner, and Mendo. With just two releases Monika was one of Beatport's Top 100 techno artists for 2014. Look out for the special re-release of the album Monika Kruse @ Voodooamt 'Passengers' in celebration of Terminal M's 15th birthday.

Monika’s passion for spreading the love extends beyond the dancefloor, too. In 2000 she founded a charity called No Historical Backspin to fight racism and homophobia. “It’s sad and ridiculous that people still get beat up, or in some countries even killed, for being gay. Or get treated badly because of their skin colour, or gender, or because they’re a refugee” she says. “But it happens. Sharing and caring is the only way to make the world a safe place for everyone. It is important for DJs to show they respect everyone.” She is currently organising a No Historical Backspin party at Berghain. Funds raised will go to Amadeu Antonio Stiftung, which supports victims of hate-crimes and campaigns against right-wing extremism.
Her charity work, like her DJing and production, is an expression of Monika’s faith in the transforming power of music. “It was my first love,” she says. “Music was my best friend. It never let me down. In good times music was there and in bad times music was there.”

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31.12. Beate Uwe, Berlin
05.12. p.ara, Bremen
23.11. Beate Barfuß 
22.11. ://about blank
01.11. Birgit, Berlin
26.10. YAAM, Berlin 
18.10. SÜDPOL, Hamburg
10.10. secret soliparty, Berlin
10.10. Klunkerkranich | HOUSE QUEENS
09.10. süß. war gestern, Berlin
12.09. Ligal & Friends @ Beate Uwe
06.09. Mystic Creatures Festival
24.08. Wilde Möhre Festival
15.08. KATER | Acid Bogen
01.08. Klangtherapie Festival
26.07. open air, secret location
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05.07. Klunkerkranich | NEVER // NOW
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21.06. LTMD Open Air, Berlin 
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03.05. ://about blank, Berlin
01.05. Station Endlos, Halle
21.04. KATER | Acid Bogen
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21.03. Klunkerkranich | FATALAZ
15.03. Renate | KDP
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07.03. Klunkerkranich | VA.RIOT.Y
01.03. What a Playground, Badehaus
22.02. Cassiopeia, Berlin 
07.02. stranger together, Berlin
01.02. Beate Uwe, Berlin

2024-
14.12. Beate Uwe, Berlin
15.11. Süß. War Gestern | HOUSE QUEENS 
09.11. BU's Geburtstag
10.10. HOUSE QUEENS
11.10. order/redo album release party, secret location 
12.10. Beate Uwe, Berlinu
27.08. Klunkerkranich | HOUSE QUEENS  
24.08. ://About Blank, Berlin
17.08. JK, Berlin 
11.08. Wilde Möhre Festival
08.08. ANDEREWELT Festival, Staufenberg
27.07. Zugvøgel Festival, Eifel
12.07. Wild Things Festival, Klingemühle
06.07. Beat im Beet
04.07. b2b w/GUTTiNG, M01 
28.06. Fusion Festival | Seebühne 
22.06. LTMD ft. Underdive @ Beate Uwe
06.06. Skalar (//Sternfest) Festival, Helenesee
31.05. HOUSE QUEENS @ Gestrandet
25.05. Klunkerkranich | Afterhour Sounds 
18.05. Turbulance @ Tegel Airport
10.05. PingPong @ St. Oberholz
26.04. Wild Things Festival warm-up @ mena
20.04. Beate Uwe, Berlin 
18.04. Süss. War Gestern, Berlin
31.03. Rebellion der Träumer* @ Renate, Berlin
28.03. HOUSE QUEENS @ Bautrockner
23.03. Münchner Kammerspiele
08.03. Variety @ Klunkerkranich, Berlin
01.03. Crack Bellmer, Berlin
17.02. p.ara, Bremen

2023-
22.12. Zugvøgel @ Odonien, Köln
09.12. Beate Uwe, Berlin
11.11. Blue Velvet, Britz
08.10. Bubbles Beats Bazzar, Pförtner
30.09. Beate Uwe, Berlin
02.09. Beate Uwe, Berlin
02.09. Klunkerkranich | Afterhour Sounds
26.08. Ritter Butzke, Berlin
20.08. Bucht der Träumer* Festival
18.08. CHAT:EAU Festival, France
13.08. Wilde Möhre Festival
05.08. Grinsekatze open air, secret location
04.08. Blue Velvet, Britz
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10.06. Die zentripetale Kraft, Greife 
09.06. Gestrandet Mitte
27.05. Beate Uwe, Berlin
19.05. AVA Club, Berlin
13.05. Villa Nachttanz, Heidelberg
30.04. Re:mise, Berlin 
29.04. Wilde Renate (privat), Berlin 
01.04. Beate Uwe, Berlin
11.03. EoE showcase (night) | Beate Uwe
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03.03. w/ LTMD @ Mokka Club Mitte
22.01. Strandbad Plötzensee
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2022-
Berlin: Kater Blau, Mensch Meier, Beate Uwe, Birgit Club, Space Cats @ Zur Klappe, Zug der Liebe, CSD @5tgb Gestrandet, Klunkerkranich, Chain Reaction @ Repeat, schönwetter. 
Kabinett der Kuriositäten (Frankfurt am Main), Transformator (Wrocław, Poland).
Festivals: MS Dockville (Hamburg), PSSST Festival (Chocicza, Poland), Wild Things Festival (Klingemühle).

No accurate depiction of electronic music culture would be complete without special mention of Deborah De Luca. Widely acknowledged as one of the most prominent flag-bearers for Techno globally and a regular fixture inside the world’s most distinguished DJ booths, Deborah has the unique ability to transfix crowds with her electrically charged, technically nuanced sets, fusing hard techno with minimal grooves and melodic soundscapes to absorbing effect. A pioneer in the use of social networks as a promotional tool, whilst somehow managing to retain a strong sense of discretion in her private life, Deborah is unrivalled in her determination and passion, earning every part of her current status as one of the most exciting talents to emerge from the international Techno scene over the past decade.
Born under the shade of the infamous Vele di Scampia – one of the toughest districts in Naples – the now-globally recognised DJ, producer and label head came from humble beginnings, forging her path to international success against unlikely odds. However this was to become her making. “You shouldn’t let anybody tell you what you can or can’t become”, she expounded in a rare interview, referencing her early livelihood as a nightclub dancer. “It’s true, in recent years I have gained popularity, but I am very grateful for the long journey it’s taken”. More than anything else, Deborah’s roots and her unwavering ethic are an integral part of the flourishing artist we see before us today.
Deborah spent the formative years of her musical career in Northern Italy, following a brief stint at fashion school in Modena. Cutting her teeth on the European club circuit, where she quickly realised music was her true calling, Deborah’s hard work and relentless determination eventually began to pay off and in 2013 she launched her very own imprint Sola_mente Records. Created as a platform by which to release her own music, free from creative pressure and external constraints, the label went from strength to strength and in November 2018, Deborah marked a decade-long career in the industry with the critically acclaimed release of her debut album ‘Ten’. A huge milestone for the Italian producer, ‘Ten’ represented an important rite of passage and a body of work that she would cherish indefinitely.

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Nora En Pure is the deep house & indie dance music sensation that is rippling through the sonic sphere with her beautiful blend of electronic beats.

A core member of the Helvetic Nerds group, Nora leads listeners out of the darker realms of deep house with intricate instrumentals and enlightening melodies. Every track she gets her hands on turns to gold and every performance she gives leaves the audience in awe. 

Gracing the decks of some of the most revered dance music spots over the years, Nora has played sets at the likes of Ultra Music Festival, Coachella, Tomorrowland, Ushuaïa Ibiza, Mysteryland USA and held residencies at the world's largest club Privilege Ibiza and Marquee Dayclub Las Vegas. Touring relentlessly all over the globe to bring her scintillating sound to as many countries as humanly possible, her loyal and ever-growing fan base is scattered all across the planet. 

Meeting many career milestones over the past two years, 2016 saw Daniela deliver her breathtaking BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix. In 2017 she delivered a long list of sensational releases, including her diverse 4-track 'Conquer Yosemite' EP, funk-driven cuts 'Waves' and 'Fever', and touching creations 'Tears In Your Eyes' and 'Trailblazer'. Making her debut at Coachella and being the only female artist to play Tomorrowland's Mainstage Daybreak Session, she closed the year on an all-time high. 

Striding into 2018, Nora landed her own weekly Purified radio show on SiriusXM Chill and hosted her first Purified Miami Music Week Opening Party. Her first track of the year 'Sphinx' rapidly became a fan favourite and led her around the world on her Sphinx Tour. With a long list of festival appearances on the horizon, including Panorama Festival NYC, both weekends of Tomorrowland, Purified Love Mobile at Street Parade Zürich and her debut UK festival performance at SW4, Nora En Pure continues to impress with every move she makes.

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