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Türkiye

turkish deep house

turkish edm

Belgium

afro house

melodic house

afro tech

organic house

MAXI MERAKI

United States

indie dance

Mary Jane

WEMI

 returns to New York this spring for a late-night takeover at 

 on May 15, 2026 (8PM–4AM). Joining him is Belgian artist 

The Turkish DJ and producer has built a global following through releases like “Feel,” the remix of SOFI TUKKER's "Swing" and the multi-platinum hit “6 Days.” Over the past decade, he has performed at some of the most recognized stages in electronic music, including 

, Coachella, Untold Festival, Exit Festival, 

His productions blending indie dance, deep house, nu disco, and traditional Turkish elements, have earned support from major labels including Sony Music and Ultra Music, while drawing millions of streams worldwide.

Swing (Mahmut Orhan Remix)

 sold out shows across London, Paris, Los Angeles, Miami, Toronto, Mexico City, and New York, reinforcing his reputation as a consistent international headliner. Whether playing festival main stages or intimate club environments, Mahmut’s sets balance melodic tension with club-ready energy, making him a reliable draw in every market.

Joining Mahmut Orhan at Industry City is Maxi Meraki, a touring DJ and producer whose been emerging since 2019. The Belgian talent has earned support from artists like Solomun, Adriatique, Black Coffee, and Keinemusik, while releasing on respected labels including Diynamic, Higher Ground, and Insomniac Records. 

His catalog includes remixes for RÜFÜS DU SOL, WhoMadeWho, Monolink, and Mahmut Orhan himself, placing him firmly within the same global circuit. With a rapidly growing international presence and a debut at Coachella in 2026, Maxi brings a strong and complementary sound to the night at Industry City.

Nothing On Me

Also joining the lineup is Mary Jane, a Miami-based DJ and producer who has been building momentum through the city’s underground scene. She’s played respected venues like Floyd, ATV, and Do Not Sit on the Furniture, while expanding her reach across the US, Mexico, Europe, and Canada. She has releases on Adam Ten and Mita Gami's label, Maccabi House, and Diplo's Higher Ground. 

Her sets blend indie dance, acid, and Italo disco with a psychedelic house foundation, and she’s shared stages with artists including The Martinez Brothers, Diplo, DJ Tennis, Yulia Niko, Stacey Pullen, and Audiofly. As a producer, songwriter, and vocalist, Mary Jane brings a layered and groove-focused sound that adds depth to the night.

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Also joining the lineup is Wemi, a NYC-born DJ and producer with Nigerian heritage, known for her Afro-house and Afro-tech–leaning sets. With a background in fashion and curation, she brings a refined sense of crowd and sound, shaped through her work both behind the decks and through her event platform, Heat House.

This May, Mahmut takes over Industry City, Brooklyn’s historic waterfront campus. Originally built as Bush Terminal in the early 1900s, the 35-acre industrial complex once served as one of the largest multi-tenant manufacturing and shipping hubs in the United States. 

Today, it houses over 650 companies across design, tech, manufacturing, and culture, while hosting large-scale events inside its restored factory buildings.

Expect a full-scale late-night production inside one of Brooklyn’s most distinctive industrial spaces.

Industry City

Mahmut Orhan with Maxi Meraki at Industry City

Francis Mercier

ARYMÉ

tribal house

CISUMMI

Francis Mercier with ARYMÉ & CISUMMI

South Africa

south african house

Caiiro

3 step

amapiano

private school piano

deep house

gqom

Oscar Mbo

Oktave

Robin S

Francis Mercier with Caiiro, Oscar MBO, & Oktave

James Cook

disco house

GENPOP

Smurfo

nu disco

funky house

Bustin' Loose

tango

Hector Romero

Orson

James Anthony

Rissa Garcia

LEFTI

Manguito

Anthony Romano

John Michael Dispirito

The Roof of Superior Ingredients

Neighbors & Guests

progressive house

progressive trance

trance

uplifting trance

Aly & Fila

SunrYse

Dan Miles (US)

Aly & Fila Extended Set

Fedde Le Grand

Switzerland

dutch house

electro house

house

pop dance

progressive electro house

swiss pop

Chellzz

BERK

Fedde Le Grand with EDX & Guests

APACHE (FR)

France

latin house

Nico de Andrea

Netherlands

Franc Fala

RNÉ

Doubleheader

DOUBLEHEADER: Apache x Nico de Andrea

Canada

Chippy Nonstop

acid techno

techno

hard techno

Nene H

Karim Olen Ash

DJ Miss Parker

Chippy Non Stop Pep Rally

Chippy Nonstop Presents Pep Rally

Eric Luttrell

Sanvero

Nuran

AXELA

Nandu

Eric Lutrell with Nandu & Guests

melodic techno

Zamna Soundsystem

Jono Stephenson

PAGODA

United Kingdom

Redfreya

Miss Hazard

ZSS - Zamna Soundsystem with Jono Stephenson & Guests

Moodymann

jazz house

Eli Escobar

DJ Disciple

Ejoe

Tony Touch

DJ Justice

FUNKBOX

Superior Ingredients

FUNKBOX NYC 18-Year Anniversary Day-Into-Night Marathon

Morocco

Ankhoï

Mexico

Luch

ASMOT

Deroza

ROME

DOUBLEHEADER: Ankhoï x Luch

Philippines

GUDFELLA

Très Mortimer

Kino Todo

Rana Iravani

Pardon My French

GUDFELLA with Très Mortimer, Kino Todo & Guests

deep disco house

minimal tech house

minimal techno

Nick Curly

classic house

funky tech house

Harry Romero

Andrew Azara

Cécille

Cécille Records with Nick Curly & Guests

tekno

hardcore techno

OGUZ

JSMN

Medina

OGUZ & Guests

bass house

bassline

g-house

uk garage

AC Slater

hard house

Boy Sanders

riva + bianca

AC Slater & Guests

big room

Laidback Luke

Laidback Luke & Guests

fidget house

tech house

Kyle Watson

Kyle Watson & Guests

Mahmut Orhan with Maxi Meraki at Industry City

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