Bookings worldwide:
marco@futurism.agency
Management:
management@adriatique.ch

BIOGRAPHY:

Born in south of Germany to a vietnamese artist family, chopstick aka Chi-Thien Nguyen may not be able to lay claim to having dated Gisele Bündchen, neither did he invent the Roland TB-303 nor has been punk’d on MTV. But with 10 years of classical piano lessons, 3 years of spanish guitar lessons, 2 years of music harmony lesson, 10 years of studio skills and 4 years of turntable experience under his belt, chopstick is able to lay claim to a production and DJ sound that is genuinely all his own. No Wonder he has remixed artists such as Madonna, Britney Spears, LL Cool J, Xzibit, Deep Dish, Miss Kittin, Sister Sledge, etc. to name only a few.

After having lived in Stuttgart, Vancouver and Hamburg, chopstick is now based in Germany’s electronic music metropole Berlin. Not satisfied with just being a forward thinking producer and DJ, he also cut his teeth in label management with Berlin based label Ministry Of Sound Recordings. He has worked as an A&R Manager for the sub-label Voidcom Records and during this period, Chopstick has learned most of the knowledge needed to run a record label. Later on he was offered a position at Silly Spider Records which he couldn’t refuse. Taking on the new challenge, he established new concepts and products which included various Mix-CD’s, Artist Development, Labelmanagement and of course his expertise: A&R’ing.

Although Chopstick’s name may not immediately trigger recognition on the DJ front, it's his work as producer, remixer and label manager that have seen him emerge as one of the scene's most talented and respected players. He has shown that he is regarded as highly for his production skills as those he displays behind the decks. His sets are always varied and inspired, playing his unique sound between minimal techno, techy house and electro, chopstick has championed this uplifting-emotional-sound throughout Australia, Asia, South America, North America and Europe to a worldwide audience playing events at clubs such as D.Edge (Sao Paulo), Module (Tokyo), SonneMondSterne Festival (Germany), Celebrities and Lotus (Vancouver), Garage (Campo Grande), Chinese Laundry (Sydney), Empire (Brisbane), Clapper (Osaka), 103 Club (Berlin), Turnmills (London) and many more.

In 2005, chopstick together with johnjon have founded their very own record label called Criminal Records, which is distributed along with labels such as Poker Flat, Mood Music, Dessous, etc. by WordAndSound in Hamburg. Their catalogue various from minimal techno to techy house music and has gained recognition by key DJ’s like Martin Landsky, Chloe.., Laurent Garnier, Funk D’Void to name only a few.

Together with longtime friend and Kling Klong Records owner Martin Eyerer, he started a new collaboration named Eyerer & Chopstick. Their releases have sold more than 20.000 vinyls (not to mention the digital download sales). Releases like “Make My Day (Haunting)“ which features Cassius Singer Philippe Zdar have been licensed to various territories and was even made Essential New Tune by Pete Tong on Radio 1 several times.

Chopstick has now released 4 Mix-CD’s, which reflect various styles of good electro house music that work very well on the dance floor. The Mix-CD’s also feature some of his own work, e.g. “She Loves It!”, which is signed to Darren Emerson’s (from Underworld’s infamous imprint Underwater Rec.) label and was in Darren’s eyes “One Of The Biggest Clubtunes in 2005”!

In fall 2007 once he had proved himself with Criminal Records, chopstick began his second label with Johnjon and André Stubbs: Baalsaal. Under his guidance the label quickly began to gain international respect. Not afraid to sign tunes that were different from the mainstream, Baalsaal quickly became recognised as a great source of quality underground sounds. At the same time André opened the doors to his club Baalsaal in Hamburg and offered a musical platform and home to chopstick, johnjon and André aka Preocoop. The three of them started to promote the labels Baalsaal and Criminal Records with monthly special clubnights called Criminal&Friends. Their concept is to invite one of their friends to come and play at their venue. Artists like Martin Landsky, Chloé, Oliver Koletzki, Dirt Crew, DJ Silversurfer, Booka Shade, Kiki and many more have raved behind their decks. Baalsaal quickly became an institution in Hamburg one cannot neglect anymore.

Whether on his own, or in partnership with his friends and peers, whether as a label manager or consultant to his friends, whether as a sound engineer or song writer, there’s something reassuring and inspiring about an individual who’s not afraid to strive for more and keep his cool at the same time.

Zürich

Booking & Inquiries: temo.sayin@gmail.com

Emerging from Zurich’s underground club scene over a decade ago, Temo Sayin evolved from off-grid gatherings to renowned club nights, sharing stages with global icons. But over time, something shifted. The pulse of the club scene began to feel numbing—and Temo longed for places where the dance floor is less about escape and more about connection.

Today, Temo shares ecstatic dances across the world. His sets are invitations to presence, weaving sensitivity and power into experiences that move both body and soul—a celebration of movement, community, and the sacred joy of dancing together.



2 0 1 8 
----------------
26.01.2018: Hive, Zurich
27.01.2018: Kornhaus, Winterthur
10.02.2018: Nordstern, Basel
16.02.2018: Hive, Zürich
18.02.2018: Klaus, Zürich
15.03.2018: Vagabundo, Zürich
16.03.2018: Hive, Zürich
23.03.2018: SpaceMonki, Zürich
29.03.2018: Affentheater, Zürich
13.04.2018: Hive, Zürich
14.04.2018: Rakete Spontan, Zürich
19.04.2018: Vagabundo, Zürich
21.04.2018: Frieda's Büxe, Zürich
28.04.2018: Secret Event, Zürich
01.05.2018: Binz, Zürich
05.05.2018: Kauz, Zürich
09.05.2018: Hive, Zürich
10.05.2018: Klangheimlich, Zürich
11.05.2018: Frieda's Büxe, Zürich
20.05.2018: Supermarket, Zürich
26.05.2018: Space Monki, Zürich
16.06.2018: Rakete Open Air, Zürich
16.06.2018: Supermarket, Zürich
23.06.2018: Lake Side, Zürich
13.07.2018: Hive, Zürich
14.07.2018: Bagatelle, Zürich
21.07.2018: Secret Rooftop, Zürich
28.07.2018: Supermarket, Zürich
02.08.2018: Klaus, Zürich
11.08.2018: Secret Location, Bern
12.08.2018: Frieda's Büxe, Zürich
17.08.2018: Hive, Zürich
18.08.2018: Die Empathie, Zürich
24.08.2018: Hive, Zürich
25.08.2018: Secret Location, Zürich
25.08.2018: Kornhaus, Zürich
14.09.2018: Modissa Rooftop, Zürich
16.09.2018: Hive, Wundertüte, Zürich
12.10.2018: Kiki, Zürich
13.10.2018: Secret Event, Zürich

Hive ist Zürichs Musikreaktor mit elektronischer Ausstrahlung und bietet funkensprühende Parties mit hohem Toleranzwert und null Aufwärmzeit.
Hive ist Bewegung.
Hive ist mehr als ein Club. Hive verschmelzt verschiedene Kunstpollen, würzt mit einem subversiven Schuss Kun(s)terbuntem, betört mit subkulturellen Noten.
Im Lustgarten der Veränderung
Unsere Philosphie ist Morphing Clubbing. Bedeutet konkret: Hive erspürt und setzt Trends, verändert sich organisch und treibt immer neue Blüten der Nacht. Der Name Hive (deutsch: Bienenstock) unterstreicht unseren Anspruch, Nährboden für eine lebendige, vielschichtige, alternative Musik- und Kulturszene zu sein.
Wer Hive mag
Alle, die sich in und von einer offenen Atmosphäre bewegen lassen wollen, Spass an Ausgefallenem haben und mit staunenden Augen durchs Leben tanzen.

 


Circoloco Records \ Defected \ Nervous \ Cuttin' Headz \ MOTRAXX \ DOGGHAÜZ 

Rising up out of Brazil’s hotbed of formidable talent, Mochakk (AKA Pedro Maia) embodies a level of passion and drive that has placed him in a league of his own. His insatiable hunger for knowledge means he has a broad palette to draw from, channelling his deep well of influences into his vibrant creative output. As anyone who has witnessed him in action will attest, Pedro wears his heart on his sleeve, often expressing his honest love for music in an endearingly physical manner. His skills as a selector have led to bookings at globally renowned clubs, including a residency at the iconic DC-10, while his productions encapsulate his diverse sonic identity. A natural born entertainer, who regularly devours music, history and cultural information by the truckload, Mochakk is a unique artist whose energy and enthusiasm are contagious.

Mochakk’s achievements in 2023 alone demonstrate how influential and respected he has become, with his online fanbase growing to over 3.5 million followers across his socials. He sold out a 5,000-capacity show for leading broadcaster Cercle at the Plaza de España in Seville (the set has almost 4 million views), played over 160 shows in 29 countries, and joined the family at DC-10 as a resident. On that note, Mochakk also released the huge single ‘Jealous’ with Circoloco Records, alongside his killer remixes of Groove Armada’s ‘Superstylin’’ and Diplo’s ‘Express Yourself’. 2023 also saw the launch of his Tricks And Tracks event series, merging his love of skateboarding with electronic music for a unique party. Elsewhere, his Mochakk Calling events have sold out at every worldwide location so far. At the end of 2023 he was named by both Amazon Music and Spotify Mint as Artist to Watch in 2024, wrapping up a hugely successful 2023 with the promise of an even bigger year ahead...

@dogghauzrecords

I make things out of samples and keyboard sounds.

Yonten is following