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ILYAS S [BACK]
ILYAS S
DJ · PRODUCER · WORLDWIDE

ILYAS S

Ilyas S blends tribal percussion, raw groove and techno energy into hypnotic dancefloor experiences. His sets combine rolling rhythms, funk-driven basslines and underground warehouse energy with a modern raw-techno attitude.

GENRESTribal Techno / Hardgroove / Raw Groove / Tribal Percussion
PERFORMANCEHybrid CDJ / vinyl sets according to the event setup.
AGENCYNext Booking Mgmt · Worldwide

Biography

With a deep focus on groove and movement, Ilyas S creates a sonic journey where tribal textures, hypnotic drums and soulful elements meet raw techno attitude. His productions and DJ sets are designed for intense late-night dancefloors, balancing old-school influences with a modern underground approach.

Technical Rider

Performance setup: Vinyl or hybrid CDJ / vinyl setup according to the event. For digital performances: 4 × Pioneer CDJ-3000 · Pioneer DJM-A9 · Allen & Heath Xone:92 alternative · professional stereo booth monitors. CDJ-3000 players must be networked via a switch with a reliable Internet connection. Final configuration to be confirmed with the venue.

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BYSTANDER [BACK]
BYSTANDER
DJ · PRODUCER · PARIS / MOROCCO

BYSTANDER

Moroccan-born and Paris-based, Bystander shapes immersive techno journeys from hypnotic rhythm, tribal texture and contemporary club energy. His sets are built with patience and intent, creating a shared atmosphere that moves beyond genre and geography.

GENRESTribal Techno / Hypnotic / Raw Groove
PERFORMANCEClub sets / festival rooms / tailored atmospheres
AGENCY / LABELTarab Records · Paris

Biography

Bystander has shared the stage with DVS1, Bjarki, René Wise, Stef Mendesidis, Ellen Alien, Ø Phase, Kaiser and Ignez, among many others. With a sensitive ear for the room, he curates sets that connect diverse audiences through tension, repetition and movement.

Through Tarab Records, he also develops a platform for forward-thinking artists and releases that explore the more tribal, hypnotic side of techno — a meeting point between his Moroccan roots and the pulse of Paris.

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ETHAN KOOP [BACK]
ETHAN KOOP
DJ · PRODUCER · WORLDWIDE

ETHAN KOOP

Ethan Koop explores layered Techno through raw rhythmic percussion, instrumental diversity and hypnotic dancefloor movement. His approach balances physical intensity with a focused, immersive sonic universe.

GENRESTechno / Modern Techno / Raw Rhythmic Percussion
BACKGROUNDPortuguese scene · Lisbon / Algarve roots
AGENCYNext Booking Mgmt · Worldwide

Biography

Tiago Vicente began his journey in electronic music in 2010 between Lisbon and the Algarve. In 2016 he launched the Ethan Koop project, taking a more serious and focused approach to Techno. His early work in the south of Portugal helped shape a focused and independent approach to Techno.

In his sets, multiple layers of classic and modern Techno meet raw, rhythmic percussion and a rich instrumental palette, creating dynamic and hypnotic soundscapes.

Technical Rider

Digital setup: 4 × Pioneer CDJ-3000 · Pioneer DJM-A9 · Allen & Heath Xone:96 alternative · professional stereo booth monitors. CDJ-3000 players must be networked via a switch with a reliable Internet connection.

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SHAMA [BACK]
SHAMA
DJ · PRODUCER · WORLDWIDE

SHAMA

Shama is an Italian DJ and producer from Acqui Terme, working at the intersection of hypnotic techno, raw rhythmic pressure and immersive dancefloor movement.

GENRESHypnotic Techno / Raw / Industrial Textures
BACKGROUNDAcqui Terme · Italy
AGENCYNext Booking Mgmt · Worldwide
RELEASESDiffuse Reality · Rawsery Records · dZb Records

Biography

Shama has built his identity through a constant search for sonic evolution, balancing raw energy with hypnotic detail. His sets combine dark grooves, industrial textures and crude percussion with a strong sense of space, creating immersive experiences that keep body and mind connected.

His sound moves through pressure and atmosphere rather than formula: hypnotic patterns, raw rhythmic drive and mind-bending selections unfold gradually, responding to the room while maintaining a clear underground identity.

With an authentic underground attitude and a focused artistic vision, Shama is now expanding his presence across the European techno scene, bringing depth, energy and underground culture to clubs and festivals.

Selected Activity

Released on Diffuse Reality · Rawsery Records · dZb Records and other independent techno labels.

Deep, physical and mind-bending club journeys shaped by hypnotic pressure, raw groove and industrial texture.

Technical Rider

Digital setup: 2 × Pioneer CDJ-2000NXS / CDJ-3000 (3 players if possible), linked via Pro DJ Link · Xone:92/96 or Pioneer DJM-900NXS · 2 × booth monitors.

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