On Friday, October 23, the What Is Happening Here Gallery located at Reguliersdwarsstraat 73 will open its doors from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. for a joint showcase organized by NOETIC+ together with KEYI Magazine. The event is scheduled as part of the larger Amsterdam Dance Event, a week-long gathering of artists, promoters and industry professionals that transforms the city into a hub of electronic music and culture.
Integrated Program Blends Sound and Visuals
The showcase brings electronic music, live performance, contemporary art, photography, fashion, and independent publishing into one shared space, with a collaborative live hardware session at its centre featuring David Castellani and John Rojas, joined by Chris Liebing for a special sit-in. Alongside the music, the event will introduce the KEYI Studio Exhibition, bringing selected photography, artwork, and creative projects from the KEYI community into the gallery.
Live Hardware Jam Participants
Each contributor brings a distinct background that enriches the collective sound.
Chris Liebing has shaped European techno for more than three decades, performing at iconic venues such as Omen in Frankfurt and Tresor in Berlin. He also released the 2026 album Evolver, which showcases his evolving production style.
David Castellani is an Italian-born, Chicago-raised producer who now lives in Lisbon. His dark, psychedelic techno draws on jazz, funk and Afro-Cuban percussion, creating a layered texture that stands out in his live sets. In addition to his musical output, he co-founded the collectives Noetic and Anti-Kulture Modular, which support experimental artists.
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John Rojas brings two decades of experience as a producer, engineer and multi-instrumentalist. He merges a punk DIY ethos with experimental electronic sounds, and he runs Machinehouse Audio in Orange, California, where he mentors emerging talent.
DJ Sets and Creative Line-up
Brittney Vandal is a Lisbon-based DJ and poet whose sets move through hypnotic techno and cinematic tension. Her background in Los Angeles’ underground scene informs her approach to pacing and narrative within a set.
Berlin Bunny is a DJ, producer, and co-founder of DarkDisco.org. His sound moves across electronic music, punk, new wave, and IDM, shaped by Berlin’s underground scene. He has performed at venues including Tresor, Kantine am Berghain, Säule, and KitKat Club, as well as internationally at Electrowerkz in London and ADE, with tours across Asia and South America. His releases include music on DarkDisco.org, KEYI Records, and Glanz & Elend.
Eyes Dice is a Berlin-based DJ, photographer, and co-founder of KEYI Magazine and DarkDisco.org. His sets draw from electro, techno, EBM, and Italo, with performances spanning Berlin, South America, New York, and Asia. He regularly appears at venues including Sameheads, Dream Baby Dream, Urban Spree, KitKat Club, Kantine am Berghain, Säule, Else Klub, and Oxi.
Visual Exhibition and Publication Highlights
The afternoon will also mark the latest KEYI book/print edition with a book signing and artist panel, connecting the people and work behind the publication with its wider creative community.