Cormac
Once a hidden gem in dance music, Cormac has risen to prominence with a well-earned reputation as a revered selector. Hailing from Northern Ireland, the queer DJ has gained respect for his knowledge of HI-NRG, Italo-House, and Techno.
A fixture at numerous seminal London clubs – names like Nag Nag Nag, Trade and Bugged Out! – his effusive sets have graced major events across the world, from Sonar Festival and Glastonbury, to Pollerweisen, WHOLE and Adonis.
In Berlin and across Europe, Cormac is celebrated for his epic closing sets at Panorama Bar and Snax, sometimes lasting up to eleven hours. With free rein to explore diverse sounds, he has become a mainstay of the club’s lineup, keeping the crowd engaged till Monday morning with his extensive 20 years of DJ expertise.
In 2021, he launched his own label: Polari Records. The label, named after old-school gay slang, features LGBTQ+ artists and collectible artwork. In May 2024, Polari Records held its first event at Panorama Bar and Cormac’s BBC Radio 1 Essential mix showcased unreleased tracks from Polari alongside his debut solo release, “Heartcore”. His own releases have also featured on Ostgut-Ton and Running Back Records and he holds a monthly residency on Rinse FM.
His podcast, Cormac’s Queerly Beloved, launched in January 2024. It features insightful interviews with LGBTQIA+ artists and allies, exploring the role of music in their lives. As an interviewer, Cormac brings warmth and sensitivity, drawing on his background in psychology and his journey from Northern Ireland to his work as a queer health advocate.
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Dita
Mesmerised by the vast array of varying musical perspectives in Indonesia, Dita has been on a voyage of discovery since 2014. Her commitment to sonic exploration led to the establishment of the ‘Interrupted’ collective, through which she has solidified her own sound amongst her contemporaries while continuing to navigate diverse musical textures.
Ranging from proto-house to disco, ’90s breaks to Balearic, Dita is rightly known and admired for the distinct and nuanced sound that she has lovingly and meticulously curated over the years.
