An emblematic artist of the Palestinian underground scene, SAMA’ is one of the first DJs and electronic music producers to emerge from the region. Her sound, an original punchy kind of techno, is dry and musical all at once and has quickly made its way across Europe and beyond.
 
SAMA, meaning ‘sky’ in Arabic, started mixing in 2006 in parties around Ramallah, Palestine. Several years later she started producing her own music and expanding her interest in synthesis in 2010, with a focus on techno, house, and other deeper sub-genres of electronic music.
 
The artist graduated from the United Kingdom with a BSc in Audio Engineering and Music Production, then moved to Cairo where she worked as a sound designer for film, became a music producer and then instructor. SAMA’ now runs her own Audio Engineering & Sound Design company working across films and documentaries in the Middle East. In 2017, she was selected as a Laureate by the French Institute, and during that time attended a residency at the International City of Arts in Paris. SAMA’ also runs a publishing company called Awyav, representing independent artists from the Arab world.
 
In late 2018, SAMA’s Boiler Room performance and the associated documentary about the scene in Palestine went viral and more and more people are seeing that music has no boundaries. SAMA’ was recently listed in SheSaid.So’s Alternative Power 100 List, and plays a high-profile set at Ibiza’s World Heritage Site of Dalt Vila for the International Music Summit in late May. She is currently working on a studio album.

𝚃𝚎𝚌𝚑𝚗𝚘 | 𝙷𝚘𝚞𝚜𝚎 | DJ  | Producer

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Bookings: lightgaluk@gmail.com

Career Highlights:
Ministry of Sound, London
Corsica Studios, London
Ibiza Rocks Bar, Ibiza
Reading Festival

light gal is a rising star of London’s house and techno scene. Drawing influence from such labels as Terminal M, Drumcode, and Innervisions, as well listing DJs like Charlotte De Witte, Mha Iri and Massano as some of her many inspirations, light gal creates unique and exploratory sets ranging from dark and melodic to peak time techno. With appearances at across Ibiza, Florida as well as various venues accross London such as Ministry of Sound, Corsica Studios and Dalston Superstore, she is quickly emerging as a talent to watch.

Born in Surrey, one of her first introductions to dance music was during primary school, listening to compilations of Ibiza summer hits. She attended Reigate College, whose alumni include Disclosure and Fatboy Slim, and went on to study a Masters degree at the University of Bristol in Maths and Computer Science. It was here that her passion for the music was truly cemented, becoming a frequent visitor to legendary Bristol venues like Lakota, Motion, and Dojo Nightclub. After her studies, she moved back to Surrey, concentrating on her craft while working at the Academy of Contemporary Music.

She was first drawn to dance music through early underground dubstep from the likes of artists such as Plastician and Rusko. When the genre began to die down it opened her eyes to different sounds and styles, particularly house and techno. “The thing I love about the style of house I play is that everyone can be happy and dance along even if they don’t know the songs - it’s that sort of vibe. But with techno though, it’s the opposite. Dark, cold, industrial, yet melodic - but still stuff you can dance to!”

Light Gal kick-started her DJ career by performing in Ibiza over the Summer of 2017. During her time on the island, she performed at Ibiza Rocks and Hush nightclub, and was so well-received that she was invited back the following year. Since then, she has been busy - performing across London and establishing her own event ‘Minority Influence,’ which hopes to disprove the opinions and biases of people who consider the house and techno scene to be exclusively white and male, and looks forward to organising its next instalment soon. Between gigs, Light gal is currently curating DERILIKT Techno - a series of dark and melodic mixes, and the bi-annual Pure House Anthems, packed with UK House dance floor fillers.

Producer / DJ / Singer
Bookings: dariadeemusic@gmail.com
My Label: @groovekit-records

Based in Berlin

NEXT:
04.08.24 KOMMZ FESTIVAL,ASCHAFFENBURG, GERMANY
28.08.24 BURNING MAN FESTIVAL, BLACK ROCK CITY,NEVADA USA
23.11.24 Pracht, FRANKFURT, GERMANY

PAST 
06.07.24 Berlin Rules, BRATISLAVA , SLOVAKIA
08.06.24 Graf Karl, KASSEL, GERMANY
28.04.24 KITKAT BERLIN, GERMANY
20.04.24 Tanzhaus Frankfurt,GERMANY
30.12.23 Sisyphos NYE Party BERLIN, GERMANY
15.12.23 Modular CAPE TOWN,SOUTH AFRICA
01.12.23 Mantra Music Festival CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
25.11.23 Graf Karl KASSEL, GERMANY
11.11.23 Gizli Bahce ISTANBUL, TURKEY
17.11.23. Nacht ISTANBUL, TURKEY
13.10.23 Golden Gate BERLIN,GERMANY
02.10.23 Sisyphos Dampfer NICHTGEBURSTAG BERLIN, GERMANY 
02.07.23 Sisyphos Dampfer BERLIN, GERMANY 
31.04.23 Club Graf Karl KASSEL ,GERMANY
01.05.23 Jean Yann Records BERLIN,GERMANY
22.05.23 Nacht ISTANBUL, TURKEY
11-15.05 Midnight Tales NEW ORLEANS,USA
15.04.23 Sisyphos Dampfer BERLIN, GERMANY
10.03.23 Orka Club PARIS,FRANCE
04.02.23 AEVE Criminal Bassline BERLIN,GERMANY
01.01.23 Sisyphos New Years Eve (Dampfer) BERLIN,GERMANY
11.11.22 Graf Karl KASSEL, GERMANY
13.07.22 Gizli Bahce ISTANBUL, TURKEY

UK based Producer and DJ
Bookings: tom@paramountartists.com
Management: kathi@mhairitechno.com

A part of @get-physical-music @moodmusicrecords 
Founder : @goldenkarma
Resident : @sound_of_utopia @lesstalkingmoredancing 
Booking : booking@cookstrummer.com

" Reaching for transcendence, drawing on the inspiration of binary beats, and sketching poems with strobes and flashlights. "

The essence that defines the music from Belgian born, Berlin-based 
Max Donnet – known by the artist name of CookStrummer – is one that is threaded with obscure dreams, magical symbols and modern myths.

His music is an evocative blend of the organic and the electronic, a fresh mix of drum machines, guitars and synthesizers. Channelling his country’s famous Cold Wave movement, it’s adorned with House flourishes and influenced heavily by Berlin’s electronic music scene.

Thuishaven is not a club, or a warehouse. It’s a unique experience. Located on the Western outskirts of Amsterdam, the site is surrounded by heavy industry, massive oil tankers and scrap metal yards. Thuishaven has several stages, bars, surreal decoration pieces and curiosities. Incorporating materials purchased or found at neighboring scrap yards, the site radiates a raw and industrial atmosphere. During the winter set-up (October - April), all stages are housed indoor, in heated tents and a newly crafted hangar. The summer set-up (May - September) hosts a mesmerizing open air stage plus the option to use both tent and hangar for a raveyer vibe. With a track record of 120 festivals and counting, the site is ever evolving. Every new visit brings to light new details and new surprises—making it one of Amsterdam’s most extraordinary venues.

Owner & Producer  @ Crumble TLV
Resident DJ @ Ofra Bli Ofra, Tel Aviv
Former Resident DJ @ Offer Nissim, Tel Aviv
Former Resident DJ & M. Producer @ FFF, Tel Aviv
Former Resident DJ @ Jungle, Tel Aviv

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