Objekt is TJ Hertz, a producer and DJ living in Berlin. Born in Tokyo to British-American and Filipino parents, Hertz grew up in Belgium and the UK before settling in Berlin in 2009. He first became known for head-turning club records, beginning with the self-released stamped whitelabel 12”s Objekt #1 and #2 in 2011, and following these up with remixes for Radiohead and SBTRKT and releases on influential dance music labels such as Hessle Audio. In parallel, Objekt has built a reputation as one of the must-see DJs of his generation. Selected as Mixmag’s DJ of the Year in 2018, he thrives in festival tents and sweatbox basements alike. His DJing style is equal parts wild and laser-focused, employing a precise and highly technical mixing style in a dynamic and expressive way, while paying little heed to genre or BPM and feeding off spontaneity and crowd energy. Hertz’s DJing is unpredictable: one night he might duck and dive through half a dozen genres in pursuit of an unhinged party atmosphere (especially if he’s playing b2b with his dear friend and partner in crime, Call Super). Another night he might guide you by the hand through a bewildering psychedelic wormhole. It’s these qualities that make his recorded sets so beloved – from his 2020 Essential Mix, to the widely-shared recording of his 8-hour set at New York clubbing institution Nowadays in 2021, to his 2016 mix CD for Berlin techno institution Tresor, Kern Vol. 3, which was described by Resident Advisor as “a window into the very essence of DJing”. C12 resident, Tresor family member, Swiss DJ and producer NVST emerged from Lausanne’s free party and illegal rave circuits, a background that continues to shape her physical, high-tension approach to club music. Her sets move through breakbeat, techno, acid and industrial without settling, driven by a sharp sense of structure and rupture, where intensity builds, collapses and reconfigures in real time. Rather than navigating genres, NVST works the dancefloor as a space of friction and release, balancing precision with instability. Emerging from Dutch undercurrents, DJ and producer dirtydms (she/her) shapes sound into playful turns, heavy pressure, and the thrill of the unexpected. Low-end and percussion form the backbone of her sound, while her work as a CGI artist gives her approach a deeply tactile, visual sense of movement. dirtydms has moved through spaces and stages including Draaimolen, Nous'klaer, Horst, Dekmantel, and Rewire, among others. Emerging from the vibrant city of Cologne, dj sweet6teen is known for uncovering rare and slept-on gems from the 90s and 2000s, seamlessly blending genres to create an intimate vibe on the dancefloor. Her genre-fluid approach ensures that each performance is a fresh and exhilarating experience, characterized by timeless and groovy records that resonate with audiences on a deep level. Being the visionary force behind Phantasy Dance, a dynamic platform that curates and showcases artists from across the globe, she has taken over clubs throughout Europe, creating spaces where people can connect and celebrate the art of dance music. In the realm of club culture activism, ttyfal is a versatile force— journalist, promoter, producer—but her true passion shines in the DJ booth. With a deep love for drums and basslines, ttyfal specializes in blending sultry progressive and tech house. After playing a pivotal role in projects in her hometown of Leipzig, ttyfal is now making waves in Brussels, performing at renowned events and venues. In 2023, she debuted her first EP under the moniker Duo Paradiso, collaborating with Chocolate Grinder.
C12 Nite w/ Objekt, NVST, dirtydms, dj sweet6teen, ttyfal
Location: rue Marché aux Herbes, 1000 Brussels
