Songpot · Amsterdam Dance Event 2026

He plays house and techno with a patient, considered arc, favoring records that make sense in the room over obvious peak-time bait. Expect smooth pacing, clean transitions, and a selector’s sense of when to open things up or keep the floor locked.

More about Carlos Valdes

Valdes has been a key Amsterdam nightlife figure for more than two decades, working as a DJ, promoter, label owner, and a central name in the city’s LGBTQ+ club culture. He runs IsBurning nights and has spent years supporting new talent while keeping a deep Amsterdam house-and-techno collection in circulation.

A story

He says he bought his first techno record in 1999. In their own words

Playing

• 2026-10-22 20:00 · Polifonic & SMIILE · Klaproos
• 2026-10-23 14:00 · Mano Le Tough presents Maeve · BRET · hosted by Mano Le Tough

Labels

Worked with

• Katia Curie b2b partner

For fans of

Craig Richards, Jen Cardini, Sandrien, Boris Werner

Official links

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