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Mahmut Orhan

The Worldwide Echo of Mahmut Orhan's Music

Mahmut Orhan's Global Impact

The Rise of Mahmut Orhan

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.

Please You

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

United Kingdom

pop dance

tropical house

uk dance

Jonas Blue

dance pop

Eden Prince

latin house

Chris Bowl

Daniel Lerman

AAFTERS

The Roof at Superior Ingredients

Jonas Blue with Eden Prince, Chris Bowl & More

Parallelle

Gabby Cocco

Ukraine

Ksenyeah

Van Der Laan

Sebastien Das

Parallelle with Gabby Cocco, Ksenyeah, Van Der Laan & More

tech house

Marco Strous

Méssous

CatLadyHi

Jayside

SLAMM

PNK Party Brooklyn

uk house

Sam Divine

uk tech house

Eskuche

disco house

LEFTI

Gavin Gone

Sam Divine with Eskuche, Gavin Gone, & LEFTI

stutter house

Devault

Jay Crusoe

Voltan

DEVAULT with WELKER, Jay Crusoe & More

Italy

italian tech house

Blackchild

Cristina Lazic

Tech

Jay de Lys

Mikayla Wolf

GENNARO with Cristina Lazic, Jay de Lys, & More

progressive house

progressive trance

trance

uplifting trance

Aly & Fila

Aly & Fila Extended Set

Fedde Le Grand

Fedde Le Grand & Guests

APACHE (FR)

France

Nico de Andrea

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.

Mahmut Orhan with Maxi Meraki at Industry City

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