Carlos valdes b2b beste hira

Carlos Valdes has been a key figure of Amsterdam’s nightlife for well over two decades. His vital contribution to the city’s electronic music scene and LGBTQ+ community as a DJ, promoter, label owner, and all-round inspirator is indisputable. Always on the lookout for new gems to add to his vast house and techno collection, new venues to explore with his illustrious IsBurning nights, and new talent to support, Carlos is consistently pushing the envelope of club culture. His mesmerising sets and endless likeability have made him an in-demand DJ in all corners of the globe.

Carlos’ success did not come overnight, but has been underway since 1999, when he bought his first techno record. It’s the culmination of many years of hard work and utter devotion to creating the best possible vibe. As one of the founding fathers of the famous IsBurning nights, he helped lay the groundwork for Amsterdam’s now thriving LGBTQIA+ club scene. What started as a night with quality dance music for all gender identities at the legendary club Trouw, is now a worldwide phenomenon. Never communicating lineups, but always staging the best in house and techno, IsBurning has set venues ablaze from Munich to London, and from Barcelona to São Paulo. Carlos also co-owns Pamela, one of Amsterdam’s most popular queer bars.

As a DJ, Carlos has built a loyal following through his sheer love and extensive knowledge of music. Some worry that his apartment will one day collapse under the weight of his enormous vinyl collection. But luckily for his ever-growing fan base, that hasn’t happened yet. Decades of dance music’s finest cuts come together in spellbinding narratives, keeping dancers on their tippy toes throughout the night, and into the early morning. Whether he’s slaying the floor at Panorama Bar, Blitz, or Bassiani, bringing the heat at Glastonbury, Dekmantel Selectors or Lighthouse Croatia, or creating magical journeys like his 6-hour set at Wildeburg, Carlos Valdes remains a musical force to be reckoned with.

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Beste Hira is an adventurous, strong-willed and motivated DJ and Producer living in Amsterdam, originally from Istanbul. Her character traits, combined with her creativity and discipline, define her as a unique talent. Music has been a huge priority her whole life: she focused her entire high school and university path on it, most specifically with the cello and piano as her main instruments. She graduated from Ondokuz Mayıs University with a degree in Music Education / Conservatory. During the early days of her career, she started producing and DJing in Istanbul before she decided to move to Amsterdam in 2019 to pursue her vocation as a techno talent.

Within electronic music, Beste Hira identifies with the hypnotic, fast paced and dark side of techno. Her extensive musical training can be heard throughout her music production and DJ sets, where she meticulously experiments with sounds to produce her signature, and, most importantly, having an incredibly accurate intuition allows her to play out of her comfort zone and surprise some of the most challenging crowds.

Beste Hira enjoys creating a full sensory experience in her performances, which results in captivating journeys from beginning to end. Her knowledge and experience as an artist have allowed her to grow in Amsterdam’s eclectic underground scene, supported by key Amsterdam-based crews such as Awakenings, Vault Sessions, DeSchool, Amsterdam Open Air, 909 and many more. Beste’s presence in Europe is growing rapidly, especially after becoming a regular at the mighty Berghain and other top notch clubs in capitals like Vienna, Madrid and Paris.

Creating podcasts for communities based in Miami, Mexico, the UK, Europe and Turkey has allowed Beste’s voice to reach global audiences and has continually shaped her growth as an artist. Cos, the first EP she released on her own, allowed her to break through the scene and opened doors for her debut at the renowned underground Schimmer Records. She’s got a lot more coming up, including projects that integrate her classical background.