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Denmark

Germany

andhim

Cova Santa

Storytellers Week 9

Storytellers

Italy

MATHAME

Âme

Slovenia

Brina Knauss

South Africa

SONA

Amnesia Ibiza

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Mathame Presents NEO

Gray Area Unveils Its First Wave of Resident DJs

Nuran

United States

Superior Ingredients

The Roof at Superior Ingredients

United Kingdom

CamelPhat

Pete Tong

Marshall Jefferson

Jaguar

Sweden

Ida Engberg

Layla Benitez

John "Jellybean" Benitez

TAAHLIAH

Dalt Vila

IMS Dalt Vila 2023

Resistance Cove is The Move for Underground House and Techno at Ultra Miami

Kölsch Boosts Kevin de Vries’ 'Dance With Me'

Netherlands

Rose Ringed

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deadmau5 and Richie Hawtin Among Speakers for Beatport’s Inaugural ReConnect Summit in New York

danish electronic

danish techno

deep euro house

melodic techno

minimal techno

DUNE

Gray Area welcomes Kölsch to the Superior Ingredients Roof on February 8, 2026, for a Brooklyn session featuring one of electronic music’s most influential artists. Known for defining moments like his Cercle performance atop the Eiffel Tower and sets at Berghain, Coachella, Tomorrowland, and fabric London, Kölsch has become a key figure in melodic techno. Joining him is Slovenian artist Brina Knauss, who’s been tearing up stages at Awakenings, Tomorrowland, and Cercle.

 (October 2025) and in the midst of his Kölsch and the Machine live tour across Europe, the Danish producer returns to New York for a rare DJ performance that bridges his past and present sound. While his tour showcases an immersive live format, this Gray Area event will spotlight Kölsch behind the decks, delivering the deep, melodic, and emotionally layered set that has defined his career. 

Joining Kölsch is Brina Knauss, the Slovenian-born DJ and producer known for her sleek blend of house and techno. With support from Luciano and Damian Lazarus, she’s become a staple on global lineups, appearing at festivals like Afterlife, Zamna, Tomorrowland, Awakenings, Cercle, and Extrema, plus major events including EDC Las Vegas, ULTRA Miami, and Soundstorm (Riyadh). 

She’s shared stages with names like Carl Cox and Solomun, while also showing her range in Ibiza alongside Lost Frequencies and Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike. On the production side, she’s released music with Armada Music, Zamna, and Cercle Records, delivering emotional, club-ready records with real depth.

Kölsch's catalog — spanning acclaimed albums 

 — explores memory, movement, and emotion through precision-crafted sound. Tracks like “All That Matters,” “Grey,” and “Loreley” remain staples on dance floors worldwide.

Grey

With collaborations ranging from Coldplay to London Grammar and WhoMadeWho, Kölsch continues to balance underground credibility with universal appeal. We're also excited to welcome back Gray Area resident DJ and producer Nuran, whose music has received support from heavyweights like Township Rebellion, Eelke Kleijn, Maceo Plex, John Digweed, Joseph Capriati, Paco Osuna, and Korolova.

Local talent DuNE also joins the fun. Expect an afternoon into night of powerful, resonant music on one of Brooklyn’s most iconic rooftops.

Kölsch with Brina Knauss

detroit techno

outsider house

techno

Carl Craig

Dennis Free

Luke Hess

Moodymann

Detroit Love, Brooklyn Edition by Day

HILLS

latin house

tech house

tribal house

bass house

Crusy

Brazil

indie dance

WELKER

Slaycey

Takes Two

HILLS with Crusy & Welker

moombahton

Ape Drums

afro house

AWEN

Tiffy Vera

Firungi

ASMOT

Ape Drums with Awen [Hybrid]

Nigeria

afrobeats

afropop

nigerian pop

SPINALL

AQUTIE

Love Bonez

Sydni Luv

Donis

SPINALL with AQUTIE

deep disco house

fidget house

house

Justin Martin

lo-fi house

Laurence Guy

Ruthie Bandit

Player Dave

Jasa

BLUE

BLUE: Justin Martin, Laurence Guy, Player Dave

Son of Son

melodic house

Henri Bergmann

KAÏ

Fireware

Debut

Gray Area's new venture, "Debut," aims to bridge the international house music community by bringing established and emerging artists to cities they've never performed in. This initiative seeks to expand artists' fan bases and provide fans with fresh, exhilarating musical experiences. Having played a role in introducing major artists and brands like elrow and Awakenings to new audiences in the past, Gray Area believes in the magic of first-time experiences. By promoting artists in new venues and cities, they hope to cultivate a thriving, unified house music ecosystem. Debut is not merely a marketing strategy but embodies Gray Area's commitment to fostering collaboration, unity, and musical discovery.

Debut: Son of Son First New York Performance

Jackie Hollander

Trace

AKKI

Chellzz

Debut: Jackie Hollander First New York Headline Performance

Switzerland

Deer Jade

Deer Jade Presents I AM YOU

Joezi

MISH

Joezi with Darmon & Yung Omz

Mont Rouge

Mont Rouge & Guests

organic house

Maga

Sean Doron

german tech house

minimal tech house

Emanuel Satie

Scenarios

Scenarios New York

deep groove house

Ferreck Dawn

Ferreck Dawn & Guests

dutch tech house

Prunk

M-High

Chesster

Prunk with M-High & Chesster

DEVAULT & Guests

Fedde Le Grand & Guests

DJ Holographic

Van Der Laan

Skin

The Room at Superior Ingredients

Detroit Love, Brooklyn Edition by Night

David Lindmer

rshand

Warhov

Gray Area is pioneering the "Doubleheader" event series, drawing inspiration from back-to-back baseball games to showcase artists with similar styles but unique fan bases. By having one artist follow another and culminating in a collaborative back-to-back (B2B) set, Doubleheader aims to create a powerful platform for musical discovery and cross-pollination. Embracing the "B2B" spirit, the initiative seeks to introduce audiences to new sounds while strengthening the dance music ecosystem.

Kölsch with Brina Knauss

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