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Debut

Türkiye

turkish deep house

turkish edm

Branqueeno

Get ready for Round 2 at Musica on April 6, 2024, as Mahmut Orhan, the internationally celebrated Turkish DJ, producer, and composer, lights up Manhattan with his unparalleled sound. After quickly selling out both Musica and Superior Ingredients for his debut show in New York, we're excited to announce an encore performance that promises to be an unforgettable experience.

Orhan’s journey from the cultural mosaic of Bursa to the global music scene is marked by his distinct blend of deep house, indie dance, and nu disco. With hits like "Age of Emotions" and "Feel" featuring Sena Şener, Orhan has captivated a worldwide audience. His music, which beautifully marries electronic beats with Turkish melodies, has made him a favorite on the international stage.

Orhan has showcased his talent at some of the world's most prestigious venues and festivals. From the vibrant nightlife of Ibiza's Pacha and Ushuaïa to the grand stages of Tomorrowland in Belgium and Coachella in the United States, Orhan's performances have left an indelible mark on the global music community. 


Sigrid - Everybody Knows (Mahmut Orhan Remix) by Mahmut Orhan

His live sets, known for their energy and depth, have solidified his reputation as a must-see act in the electronic music world.

Musica in Manhattan's Hell's Kitchen has quickly become one of New York's premier nightlife destinations since its opening in March 2022. Occupying a historic space that once housed iconic venues like Space Ibiza New York and FREQ, Musica spans three stories and 25,000 square feet, making it Manhattan's largest club. 

We're excited to welcome back Corinne, for another rodeo with a Gray Area. She has previously played support for our Denis Sulta show and has made her mark by recording on the Lot Radio and playing at Electric Island.

The brainchild of restaurateur Giuseppe Cipriani and Italian nightlife entrepreneur Tito Pinton, Musica is designed to revitalize Manhattan's club scene with a diverse musical lineup, hosting legends like Green Velvet and David Morales. Its state-of-the-art sound system, immersive LED screens, and varied musical programming across three distinct floors aim to bring the big room, underground club experience back to the heart of Manhattan.

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: Mahmut Orhan & Guests [Sold Out]

melodic house

melodic techno

Rinzen

Otherwish

future bass

MYRNE

future house

Robby East

RNÉ

This Never Happened

The Roof at Superior Ingredients

This Never Happened New York

Germany

german techno

trance

uplifting trance

Paul van Dyk

Romania

Luzi Tudor

SunrYse

United Kingdom

progressive house

GRUM

Paul van Dyk: Sunday Sessions

bass house

house

tech house

Martin Ikin

Netherlands

dutch tech house

Chelina Manuhutu

Hyde (OFC)

Spain

Manu Gonzalez

Doubleheader

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.

The Room at Superior Ingredients

DOUBLEHEADER: Chelina Manuhutu x Martin Ikin

disco house

diva house

tribal house

Roger Sanchez

Arturo Sanchez

Luna Mar

VLTRA (IT)

Merc

Roger Sanchez with VLTRA & Arturo Sanchez

Belgium

belgian techno

dark techno

raw techno

Joyhauser

YAZZ

Cryfxb

techno

Push

MEMORO

Debut: MEMORO New York w/ Joyhauser, BEC, and Friends

France

Oden & Fatzo

Chesster

Cut & Sew

SHEK

Olive F

Oden & Fatzo with Chesster, Olive F, and Friends

Italy

Durante

Yulia Niko

Koumby

Paraleven

Durante with Paraleven & Yulia Niko

Stephan Jolk

General Admission

DuNE

Robyn Balliet

minimal techno

German Brigante

Stephan Jolk with German Brigante

Konstantin Sibold

Belladonna (ofc)

Woke Brian

Konstantin Sibold & Guests

Romain Garcia

Romain Garcia & Guests

DIØN

DIØN & Guests

Omar+

Debut: Omar+ First New York Performance

HILLS & Guests

Denmark

danish electronic

danish techno

deep euro house

Kölsch

Kölsch & Guests

Ape Drums & Guests

Son of Son

Debut: Son of Son First New York Headline Performance

Prunk

M-High

Prunk with M-High

Debut: Mahmut Orhan & Guests [Sold Out]

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