DJ, Producer, and Curator
İpek İpekçioğlu is a Berlin- and Istanbul-based DJ, producer, and curator known internationally for her electrifying cross-cultural DJ sets and her distinctive musical concept “Eklektik BerlinIstan.” Blending electronic music with sounds from Turkey, the Middle East, Anatolia, and the Balkans, she has developed a unique artistic language that merges psychedelic Turkish funk, Balkan folk, Kurdish halay, Anatolian melodies, disco, techno, house, and global dance rhythms into powerful and unpredictable club experiences.
A central figure in Berlin’s multicultural nightlife scene, İpek has performed at major international festivals including Glastonbury, Fusion Festival, Sziget, Berlin Festival, and At.tension, and in clubs and venues around the world from New York, Los Angeles, and São Paulo to Istanbul, Cairo, and New Delhi. Her sets are known for their dynamic energy and genre-defying musical journeys, where traditional sounds meet contemporary electronic beats.
Often described as the “Queen of Eklektik BerlinIstan,” İpek has earned a reputation as one of the most influential DJs in Berlin’s global music scene. Her music bridges cultures and dance traditions, creating spaces where audiences from diverse backgrounds connect through rhythm and movement.
Beyond the DJ booth, İpek works extensively as a curator, cultural organizer, and educator. She has curated numerous cultural programmes and live music events, including the Beyond Istanbul Live Sessions and the ImPort-ExPort stage at MyFest in Berlin-Kreuzberg, attracting thousands of visitors. She has also served as music director of the CrossKultur Festival and collaborated with institutions such as Radialsystem Berlin, Maxim-Gorki Theater, and the Berlinale festival.
Deeply engaged with social and cultural issues, İpek’s work addresses themes of migration, queer identity, feminism, and intercultural dialogue. Through performances, workshops, and lectures, she explores the political and social dimensions of club culture and hybrid musical identities. She is also a member of the international female electronic musicians network female:pressure and a board member of Reboot FM, Berlin’s independent radio station.
With her vibrant sound and strong cultural vision, İpek İpekçioğlu continues to redefine the possibilities of global club music, transforming dance floors into spaces of musical discovery, cultural exchange, and collective celebration.
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