KHIDI x Gegen: Ellen Allien, Knaughty, Mar/us, Métaraph, OCD, A.TAB, Body Presure, Trotsky

On May 2nd, KHIDI presents the night of GEGEN — a long-running club night series and record label founded in 2011, rooted in queer narratives For this showcase, KHIDI welcomes Ellen Allien — Berlin-based DJ, producer, and founder of the iconic BPitch Control imprint. With a career spanning over a decade, Ellen has built a unique presence in the global electronic music landscape. Her discography includes over ten albums and countless singles, EPs, remixes, and collaborations. Ellen Allien’s curious spirit and relentless creativity have left a lasting imprint on Berlin’s underground, shaping its identity across music, art, design, and fashion. Joining her are members of the GEGEN collective: Métaraph, a multidisciplinary artist, and GEGEN resident, whose work fuses sound, movement, and visual storytelling into a deeply immersive, emotionally charged universe. Mar/us, resident and a core member of GEGEN, brings more than music — they create a space where liberation, hedonism, and self-expression collide in a charged, sensual atmosphere. OCD, Berlin-based DJ/producer and GEGEN resident, channels explosive energy through sharp rhythms and raw intensity. Her sets defy structure, pushing past sensory overload into something primal and transformative. KHIDI resident and founder of the LEASH queer party series, multimedia artist Knaughty completes the lineup. Knaughty's essence lies in embracing the artistic tapestry of their environment, translating this vision into their musical expressions G2 will host A.TAB, the side project of KHIDI resident and Georgian scene pioneer Achi Tabukashvili, also known as Vulkanski. Joining him is Body Pressure aka Puritan — DJ/producer, KHIDI resident, and founder of Tbilisi’s influential label Murder TBS, known for forging fresh perspectives in techno. Completing the G2 lineup is Trotsky, founder of Fantastic Planet and TRUST Festival. His sets tap into the spirit of the '90s, channeling the emotional intensity and raw energy of that era into powerful dancefloor journeys