Lakuti

House

Lakuti, born Lerato Khathi in Soweto, South Africa, is a Berlin-based DJ, producer, and label owner. Her musical foundation was shaped by her family's extensive collection of soul, funk, disco, and jazz, alongside the transformative sounds of early Chicago and Detroit house. As a Panorama Bar resident, she is renowned for her deep, soulful, and uplifting house selections, frequently weaving in jazz and disco influences. Khathi established Uzuri Recordings in 2007, an independent label and artist agency committed to fostering opportunities for Black artists, and co-curates the "Bring Down The Walls" event series with Tama Sumo. She has lent her vocals to tracks by artists such as Portable and Matias Aguayo, and contributed a co-remix for The Knife. Her enduring dedication to diverse sounds, community building, and political engagement solidifies her as an influential figure in electronic music.

Tama Sumo

House

Kerstin Egert, known as Tama Sumo, is a German DJ and producer who established herself in Berlin's electronic music scene after moving there in 1990. She began her DJ career in 1993 at Drama bar, initially focusing on New York style vocal house. Her extensive residencies include a decade at Tresor starting in 1994, followed by a long-standing position at Panorama Bar and Berghain since 2004. Tama Sumo's sets are celebrated for their varied style, seamlessly blending house, techno, disco, broken beat, soul, funk, and Afro beat, characterized by deep, funky, and soulful grooves. She has released collaborative EPs with Prosumer on Ostgut Ton, including "Play Up" and "Brothers, Sisters" in 2008, and co-curates the 'Your Love' events with her wife, Lakuti. Her intuitive approach to DJing, prioritizing emotion and connection, has cemented her reputation as a highly respected selector globally.

Mike Servito

Techno

Detroit-born and NYC-based, Mike Servito has fine-tuned a legendary reputation built on acid-tinged house and techno with deep reverence for dancefloor history. Inspired by Detroit radio icons like Electrifying Mojo and The Wizard, he brought that legacy to NYC’s Bunker, becoming a key resident and earning global respect for genre-defying, emotionally potent sets, Resident Advisor even named his Movement Festival after-party mix Mix of the Year in 2014. A true “DJ’s DJ” with roots in Detroit’s raw jacking house and acid ethos, Servito continues to shape underground culture with unpredictable, soulful performances that transcend trends.

Shaun J. Wright

Techno

Shaun J. Wright is a DJ, producer, and vocalist originally from the western suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, whose work is deeply rooted in the city's foundational house and juke scenes. After developing their skills in the vogue ballroom community and earning a master's degree in fashion curation in London, Wright relocated to New York City, where they spent three years (2008–2011) touring and recording as a vocalist for Hercules and Love Affair, featuring prominently on the ensemble's sophomore album Blue Songs. Returning to Chicago in 2012, Wright launched the Twirl event series and record label alongside DJ and producer Alinka, releasing collaborative EPs like Twirl Vol. 1 (2013, Classic Music Company) and Journey Into The Deep (2014, Twirl Records). Wright's solo and collaborative discography spans labels such as Crosstown Rebels, where they released the Face the Truth EP with Alinka in 2016, as well as BPitch Control and Defected, characterized by a sound that weaves classic Chicago house, acid, and deep techno with their own live, emotive vocals. A longstanding resident at Chicago's Smartbar, Wright maintains an active international touring schedule, with recent appearances at Berlin's Panorama Bar, Detroit's Movement Music Festival, and the Renaissance World Tour, where they provided the pre-show playlist for Beyoncé's Chicago stop.