Mendel at Giant Steps: Part II Love Dancing

he/him

2025
08.20 RRFM, Amsterdam
08.09 Body Heat x Oddysee, Operator Radio
07.14 Off the Grid, Nijmegen
06.14 Der Hintergarten, Amsterdam
06.08 Body Heat, Café Soleil, Amsterdam
06.08 De Zon, Amsterdam
05.22 Body Heat w/ Lola Edo, Operator Radio
03.04 Body Heat w/ PHIA, Operator Radio 
02.28 Nachbar, Amsterdam
02.07 Multipla, Amsterdam
01.24 Body Heat w/ Fais Le Beau, Operator Radio
01.14 RRFM, Amsterdam

2024
11.22 SISSI's, Amsterdam
11.16 Perron, Rotterdam
10.20 ADE, Untasted, the Crane, Amsterdam
10.19 ADE, Into the Woods, NDSM, Amsterdam
09.14 Multipla, Amsterdam
07.06 Network Festival, Rotterdam
06.16 Tempo Nao Para Radio, FOMO tour, Amsterdam
06.11 Radio Radio FM, Amsterdam
06.08 De Kade, Oase, Rotterdam
05.28 Operator Radio, FOMO tour, Rotterdam
05.19 De Zon, Amsterdam
05.03 Lloss, Antwerp, BE
04.26 Club Centraal, Rotterdam
04.19 Club Smederij Radio, FOMO tour, Tilburg
03.29 Doka Studio, Amsterdam
03.23 Bloemerbar, Nijmegen
03.23 Open Source Radio, FOMO tour, Nijmegen
03.20 Convoi Exceptionnel w/ Kyra Khaldi, Operator Radio
03.15 Time Is The New Space, Rotterdam
03.01 Maxi Radio, FOMO tour, Leiden
02.28 Radio Radio FM, Amsterdam
02.24 Flipperkast, Rotterdam
01.13 Relate Radio, Groningen
01.10 Convoi Exceptionnel w/ Jaimy, Operator Radio

2023
12.31 Bitter, Rotterdam
12.31 Club Centraal, Rotterdam
12.23 Multipla, Amsterdam
12.16 Club Centraal (all night b2b Andy), Rotterdam
11.29 Radio Radio FM, Amsterdam
11.22 Operator Radio, Rotterdam
10.28 Raisin (all night b2b Hugo Out), Rotterdam
10.13 MAXI Radio, Leiden
10.07 POING, Rotterdam
09.29 POING, Rotterdam
09.23 Club Centraal (openings weekend), Rotterdam
09.05 Operator Radio, Rotterdam
08.27 Mysteryland, Haarlemmermeer
08.26 Weelde Festival (b2b Essy), Rotterdam
08.15 Radio Radio FM, Amsterdam
07.21 Time Is The New Space (b2b Hugo Out), Rotterdam 
07.20 Eendracht Festival, Rotterdam
07.15 Hintergarten, Amsterdam
07.11 Operator Radio, Rotterdam
06.30 BIT, Rotterdam
06.10 Canvas, Amsterdam
06.09 Amore, Rotterdam
05.28 De Zon, Tuinen van West, Amsterdam
05.19 LUM x Containerbar, Rotterdam
05.13 Flipperkast, Brutus, Rotterdam
05.02 Operator Radio, Rotterdam
04.08 FOMO 3yrs anniversary, Weelde, Rotterdam
03.10 LUM x Containerbar, Rotterdam
03.08 Operator Radio, Rotterdam
02.04 BITTER, Rotterdam
01.17 Operator Radio, Rotterdam

2022
12.08 LUM x MONO, Rotterdam
12.02 Amore, Rotterdam
11.26 FOMO at MONO, Rotterdam
08.16 Icon Radio, Lecce, IT
06.05 De Zon, NSDM, Amsterdam

Mendel weaves together different rhythms, intensities and emotions with precision and passion. His captivating sets reflect a broad spectrum of music plucked from anywhere in the last fifty years, from sweet boogie steppers and high-energy disco to deeper house, moody electro, and gritty acid tracks. Though his dance floors always move through moments of euphoria, Mendel favours the sensual moments over fist-pumping fixations. His party—and life—philosophy is to transcend quick entertainment and strive for something meaningful. This ethos resonates with audiences worldwide who seek genuine and heartfelt experiences. Whether playing on a wild boat, a big festival stage or in the darkness of an intimate club, Mendel’s sensitive perception and proficiency, honed over two decades of experience, are ever evident. 

In his hometown of Amsterdam, Mendel hosts the Ciranda parties, a community-driven event series. Ciranda’s programming platforms upcoming talent, unsung heroes, and the occasional legend, while its loyal and diverse dancers bring a truly special, warm energy that is hard to come by.

Tikvica translated in Croatian means 'zucchini'. The nickname came from my long-distance running crew. 

House and techhouse music shared here has mostly helped me to start and finish long runs. It gives me an inspiration to run, to think and to enjoy in the same time.

Other stuff are just for the soul.

Motto: 

Fast rhythm, faster legs. 

New tracks on the track.