Born in Boston and raised in Istanbul, Cem Ozden's journey with music started from a young age and his passion for mixing led him to play at clubs in Istanbul at the age of 16.
He started organizing parties in Istanbul and later on in Boston, hosting and playing with artists that inspired him like Kenny Larkin, Barnt, Mr C. D'Julz…. In 2017 he transferred to Milan wherehe launched his record label Fake Society and a monthly party called Sound Bakery at Dude Club hosting artists like Cezar, Priku, Cristi Cons, Praslea.
Being exposed to multiple genres and club scenes expanded his musical horizon which reflects to his sets and to his record collecting, giving him the opportunity to play in cities like Berlin, Paris, Moscow, New York, Miami to name a few. He moved his label to London in 2021 where he also continues his club nights and keeps a monthly residency in his hometown Istanbul at the infamous minimuzikhol.
Cem Ozden (Fake Society)
01/04/2023 20:00 - 01:00 KC
- Eclectic
- Electronic
Poppy Richler
04/04/2023 19:00 - 23:00 KC
- Eclectic
- Electronic
Poppy is a musician and DJ based in London. Her show on Balamii explores a mix of new underground & neo-soul tunes. Her DJ sets are filled with danceable rhythms that focus on UK jazz, Brazilica and funk fusion, with a few more left-field picks thrown in too.
When she’s not DJing, she plays saxophone in post-punk band DEADLETTER and writes about art and music for So Young and The Quietus. Keep an eye out for the recharge of her events ‘Rhythm Changes’ later this year all about celebrating female & non-binary musicians and DJs across all genres.
Poppy Richler
04/04/2023 19:00 - 23:00 KC
- Global
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
Poppy is a musician and DJ based in London. Her show on Balamii Radio explores a mix of new underground & neo-soul tunes. Her DJ sets are filled with danceable rhythms that focus on UK jazz, Brazilica and funk fusion, with a few more left-field picks thrown in too.
When she’s not DJing, she plays saxophone in post-punk band DEADLETTER and writes about art and music for So Young and The Quietus. Keep an eye out for the recharge of her events ‘Rhythm Changes’ later this year all about celebrating female & non-binary musicians and DJs across all genres.
Heels and Souls
05/04/2023 19:00 - 23:00 KC
- Eclectic
- House
Heels & Souls is the London based not-for-profit party, reissue label and the DJ duo of Ben Croft and Patrick Forrester.
Usually to be found at The Pickle Factory they’ve built a devoted, warm party and to date, they have raised over £50,000 for various charitable causes.
Unconstrained by genre their impassioned sets navigate anything from lovers rock, UK street soul and dancehall to slinky 90s house, tech house and progressive, with a soulful thread connecting the dots along with their deep-digging and smooth blends. We’re delighted to welcome them to Spiritland.
Heels & Souls
05/04/2023 19:00 - 23:00 KC
- House
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
Heels & Souls is the London based not-for-profit party, reissue label and the DJ duo of Ben Croft and Patrick Forrester.
Usually to be found at The Pickle Factory they’ve built a devoted, warm party and to date, they have raised over £50,000 for various charitable causes.
Unconstrained by genre their impassioned sets navigate anything from lovers rock, UK street soul and dancehall to slinky 90s house, tech house and progressive, with a soulful thread connecting the dots along with their deep-digging and smooth blends. We’re delighted to welcome them to Spiritland.
Mark Gurney
07/04/2023 20:00 - 01:00 KC
By day Mark co-owns three restaurants, Levan and Larry’s in South London and Holm in Somerset. But music has been integral part of his life since day one, diggin' in the crates since his teenage years putting on club nights across the country and being a regular at some of the capitals best parties from FWD to Co-Op Via Balance.
In 2007 he set up his own record label, 2nd Drop Records, initially releasing dubstep, but quickly diversifying into broad electronic bass music. Along the way he’s worked with Djrum, Pearson Sound, Falty DL, Jamie Woon and Burial.
Nowadays, he slots his DJ gigs between the crevices of the restaurant game, playing the likes of We Out Here, Wilderness and Eastern Electrics alongside an eclectic range of spots like Bar 91, Phonox, Sargasso, Fabric, XoYo - and now Spiritland.
Expect jazz, soul, reggae, dancehall, house, amapiano and a shitload of disco.
Spiritland Legends: Trevor Horn / ZTT Hosted by Ian Wade & Andrew Harrison
19/04/2023 19:00 - 23:00 KC
- Electronic
- Pop
“Listen. Do you want to know a secret?”
Join us to salute the sound that ate the 80s and set the 90s on their way as we go ROUND THE HORN with a night of nothing but the works and wonders of Trevor Horn. From ABC to Zang Tuum Tumb, from Frankie to Propaganda, from 808 to PSB, from moments in love to a land of sex and horror… hosts Ian Wade and Andrew Harrison will bring you radio stars, orchestra stabs, beat boxes, the art of the 12-inch and the extended pleasure of dance. Free entry, booked is advised.
“Never stop the action. Keep it up.”
“Eye to eye stand winners and losers.”
“THIS IS THE SOUND.”
