Mark Broom

Techno

HEADLINER

Mark Broom is a British techno DJ and producer based in London, active since the early 1990s and widely regarded as a veteran of the UK techno scene. He founded the MB Elektronics label and has released prolifically across imprints including Tronic, BPitch, Soma, Ibadan, and Drumcode, also recording under aliases such as Kasm and Lighter Thief. His DJ sets favor raw, stripped, hardgroove techno played from vinyl, and his most-played rooms include Berghain in Berlin, Tresor, and Corsica Studios in London, alongside streamed sets for Boiler Room. In 2024 he introduced hybrid live shows that extend his studio work to the stage. Decades in, Broom remains a reference point for functional, groove-driven UK techno that still fills peak-time floors.

Julia Govor

Techno

Born in Abkhazia and currently based in New York City, Julia Govor is a producer and DJ recognized for a distinct approach to techno that blends hypnotic repetition with aerodynamic, fluid sound design. Her discography includes notable releases such as the 2024 album Laika and Ulka Were Here on Semantica and the 2021 EP Winter Mute, both of which highlight her penchant for intricate synth work and heavy, rhythmic grooves. As the founder of the label JUJUKA and a programming director at Public Records in Brooklyn, she maintains a central role in the local underground scene. Her performances, which have spanned major stages from Tresor in Berlin to Movement Festival in Detroit, are characterized by technical precision and an unpredictable selection of oscillating techno cuts. Govor stands out in the contemporary landscape by synthesizing classical musical influences with avant-garde experimentation to create a sound that is both intellectually rigorous and physically immersive.

Blue Hour

Techno

Blue Hour is the alias of British producer and DJ Luke Standing, based in Berlin, Germany. He founded the Blue Hour Music label in 2013 and co-founded positivesource, building a family of imprints known for diverse output; in 2024 the label marked its tenth anniversary with the Omni compilations. His productions and DJ sets draw on the spirit of 1990s club music, blurring acid techno, old-school rave, breakbeat, jungle, and leftfield textures into extended, immersive sets. He has performed at rooms including Berghain, fabric, Robert Johnson, KHIDI, and Shelter, and also records under aliases such as Furesshu and Eachnewhour. As producer, DJ, and label head, Blue Hour remains a respected figure driving the underground techno scene forward.

YASMEENAH

House

Based in Minneapolis, Yasmeenah is a Somali American DJ, curator, and multidisciplinary artist recognized for her deep engagement with the Black roots of electronic music. She operates the UNBOTHERED event series and radio residency, which serves as a platform for exploring house history and uplifting Black and queer futures. Her DJ sets frequently traverse house, electronic, and hip hop, reflecting a commitment to community building and cultural advocacy. She has performed at notable venues such as Bossa Nova Civic Club and festivals like Field Maneuvers, often sharing lineups with established selectors. Her work functions as a bridge between dance floor energy and radical movement, positioning her as a vital voice in the contemporary underground scene.