If recent times have taught us anything, it’s that Sally C ain’t messing about. The Belfast-born, Berlin-based DJ has stamped herself as one of the most exciting new artists on the scene, thanks wholly to her inspired selector skills.
With a deep passion for vintage house that crosses the gamut of hip house and acid, right up to future-facing techno and electro rollers, she has developed a knack for selecting timeless, slept on classics that deserve the shine her sets bring.
Sally’s DJing journey begun in 2010 at the Reading Rooms in Dundee, Scotland, an iconic local club, playing host to the likes of DJ Pierre, DJ Sneak and Green Velvet. It was here she met an open-minded and accepting community and gained a crucial education in digging, mixing and all things dance music culture, an experience that would set her up for the rest of her career.
These guiding principles of authenticity, community and independence lie at the core of who Sally is as an artist and have defined her brick-by-brick journey since day one. Moving to Berlin in 2015, she etched out a spot in the city’s thriving club scene, throwing parties at Griessmühle and her own open-air raves, all the while building a fanbase for her raw and chunky style. When she was tapped for her debut Boiler Room in 2019 at AVA Festival, RA lauded her as a festival highlight, noting her “musical range and technical acuity”

Sally C

Tonight we welcome back hometown favorite Anthony Attalla, who has charted over 40 Top 100 tracks on Beatport and is the head-honcho of Incorrect Music.

Anthony Attalla

Mahmut Orhan, the acclaimed Turkish DJ, producer, and composer, will showcase his unique fusion of deep house, indie dance, and nu disco. His globally celebrated sound promises an unforgettable journey through melodies and beats, making this a must-attend event for connoisseurs of cutting-edge electronic music.
Orhan's music career took off with influential tracks like “Ceiron” and “Fringe,” which garnered attention in the electronic music scene. His international acclaim spiked with the instrumental hit “Age of Emotions” in 2015, followed by the chart-topping “Feel,” featuring Sena Şener, in 2016. His creative prowess continued with a memorable remix of the “Game of Thrones” theme and the track “Save Me” with Eneli. 2018 was a landmark year for Orhan with his remix album “One.” The album featured “6 Days,” a remix of Colonel Bagshot’s “Six Day War,” which dominated charts in several countries.

Mahmut Orhan 

If you like your music fast and euphoric then you’ll love makina. The dance music style, which originated in Spain and became a youth culture phenomenon in Scotland and the North East of England, is built on sounds that send you loopy. From the adrenaline-charged pace of hardcore techno to the delirious bounce of trance and the unabashed ecstasy of Eurodance, it’s pure mania on a dancefloor.
It’s also a sound that epitomises Schak: one of the newest emerging talents coming out of the town that is rapidly becoming globally known, North Shields, which is also home to Sam Fender, Patrick Topping & Ben Hemsley. Schak has been on an absolute tear since his breakthrough release ‘Moving All Around (Jumpin') (feat. Kim English)’ in late 2022, igniting clubs and festivals worldwide with high-energy sounds. Schak has spent many hours in the studio, developing & finessing his sound with support from the likes of Patrick Topping, John Summit, Skream, Ben Hemsley, and Danny Howard and was included in Mixmag's 2023 breakthrough DJs of the year.

Schak 

It's a jam-packed night full of amazing DJs celebrating Johnny's birthday!
TECHNASIA
TONY GUERRA
CJ JEFF
ANTROBUS

Technasia

Ahmed Spins is a DJ born and raised in Casablanca. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Flume, Rampa and Diplo, he began producting his own unique blend of Afro-House and Deep House Music. His EP release "Anchor Point" on MoBlack records has received support from Adam Port, AMEME, Blond:ish, Diplo, and Tiesto to name a few. He has also played alongside Carlita, Keinemusik, Kaz James, Laolu and more... we welcome him for his Spybar debut.

Ahmed Spins 

Afriqua is a musical prodigy whose creativity knows no bounds. His classical training and hip-hop roots fuse together in a way that defies categorization, resulting in dancefloor anthems that are as bold as they are unapologetically sexual.
Fresh off the international buzz of "Da Whip," championed by heavyweights like Seth Troxler, Pete Tong, and DJ Tennis, Afriqua pushes boundaries anew. This time, he pulls once again on his Miami influences, and masterfully flips Trick Daddy's iconic "Take it to the House," weaving it into the fabric of "the most hi-fi lo-fi house track of all time."
Hampton Roads, Virginia might be renowned for the legendary work of The Neptunes, Timbaland, and Missy Elliot, but it's not exactly known for its dance music scene. With "Take it 2 Da House," Afriqua rewrites the narrative. This modern dance floor weapon draws not only from the Miami Bass and Dirty South sounds of his youth, but also the Midwest house music traditions that shaped his sonic identity.
More than a track, "Take it 2 Da House" is a statement. Afriqua, the sole Hampton Roads representative in the international dance music scene, proudly wears his southern influences while carving a future-forward soundscape. Pulsating spacey loops, gritty basslines, vocal samples, and Afriqua's signature production prowess blur the lines between genres and eras, creating a hypnotic experience destined to ignite dancefloors worldwide.

Afriqua

Laurens Elshof, aka LAVERN, is a 23-year-old producer and DJ from the Netherlands. Inspired by his small hometown-village near Amsterdam, his music combines dance and energetic night life vibes with more chill and sunset feelings. In 2021, Lavern started his musical journey with an opening track ‘Move Me’ that reached more than 35M streams. Release after release, he’s been able to develop an audience of 5.6M monthly listeners on Spotify and reached more than 200M streams, thanks to his very unique stutter house music. One of his latest songs ‘Hold Me’, is one of the leading track of the stutter house movement and reached more than 70M streams in 7 months, benefittng from a lot of support on TikTok and Instagram Reels. He never stops developing his sound and exploring new vibes with official remixes for Kygo & Ava Max and Becky G singles, but also with his latest releases like his dreamy and contagious version of “La Leçon Particulière” by Francis Lai, and the intense “Human” released on Martin Garrix’ record label STMPD RCRDS.
Excited to make music that makes others feel what he experiences through electronic music, as a producer and a DJ, Lavern is at the beginning of his journey...

Lavern

Hans Glader is breaking down the UK Garage doors in the US one track at a time. His West Coast perspective on the UKG sound has garnered the respect of and collaboration with British baseline icon DJ Q, UKG standout Sammy Virji and Night Bass founder AC Slater.

Hans Glader

Airwolf Paradise is an Australian producer and DJ behind the hit songs "Don't Hurt Me Baby" on Patrick Topping's label Trick and 2023's track "Only Man (ft. Paul Johnson)" on Solomun's label Diynamic.
With support from fellow DJs Dom Dolla, Pete Tong, DJ Tennis, John Summit, Carlita, Meduza, LF System and more, he is one to keep an eye on.

Airwolf Paradise

Spybar is a Chicago institution, boasting unparalleled nightlife for 18 years and running. This "River North party paradise" according to Rolling Stone Magazine (August 2013), is the perfect cross section between high octane clubbing and intimate lounge atmosphere. The ideal place to catch the world's best DJ talent up close and personal, Spybar has been showcasing superstar caliber names in this downtown Chicago ultralounge for well over a decade. Literally underground, Spybar is 4500 square feet located directly below street level in the heart of the city's nightlife epicenter, featuring minimal chic decor and mod-cluster seating for the ultimate table experience
Bottle Menu / Prices available at www.spybarchicago.com/menu

Events

May. 2024