HEADLINERS
Chris Bekker
DJ, Producer, Berlin Ambassador
Berlin-based DJ and producer Chris Bekker is a resident of the city’s legendary KitKat Club and a regular headliner at Bear-Necessity in Amsterdam, as well as at iconic events including La Démence (Brussels), Green Komm (Cologne), Revolver (Berlin), Cox (Milan) and Macho (Madrid). In 2019, he made his Tomorrowland debut alongside Paul van Dyk, with whom he has toured globally since 2016. Since 2010, Bekker has also served as an official cultural ambassador, representing Berlin at international events around the globe.
His sound blends Trance, Progressive and Melodic Techno, taking crowds on high-energy, emotional journeys. Signed to Paul van Dyk’s VANDIT Records in 2013, Bekker has released a string of club anthems including Telling Tales, Heimat B, CMYK, TXL, Fractals and Klangstunde. His debut album BERLINITION (2016) featured collaborations with Paul van Dyk, Pagano and Sequ3l, and was accompanied by a full-length Berlin-themed video that became part of Lufthansa’s in-flight entertainment worldwide.
Beyond the DJ booth, Bekker runs klang ID berlin, a global corporate sound agency, and lectures in Innovation Management, Neuromarketing and Multisensorics at Berlin universities. He has produced the official music for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week and, since 2016, composed the soundtracks for Berlin’s Festival of Lights, including large-scale shows at the Brandenburg Gate and Alexanderplatz. In 2021, he expanded this work into 8D audio experiences for the city’s most famous landmarks.
DJ Sergio Cardoso – From Brazil to Amsterdam’s Dance Floors
Originally from Brazil, Sergio Cardoso moved to Amsterdam over 20 years ago and never looked back. Music has been a constant in his life for as long as he can remember, but over the years his passion for electronic music took over completely. Today, it’s an addiction he happily embraces.
Sergio’s style blends house, progressive house, tech-house, tribal, soulful, jacking and deep house, creating sets that take listeners on an emotional journey through mind and soul. Under his former DJ name BravoGuy, performances at Wolf and Club Sandwich in Amsterdam led to a residency at Bear-Necessity, where he commands the second area with his distinctive sound.
Now performing under his own name, Sergio is a regular at Bear-Necessity Amsterdam and Milkshake Festival, always driven by the energy of the crowd and the connection that music creates.
“Because of the great support from the people who’ve followed me and given me a chance, my passion only grows stronger. There’s nothing better than a day or night filled with music.”
DJ BE-Rik – Amsterdam’s Energetic Crowd Mover
Amsterdam-born DJ BE-Rik (Erik Breuker-Eikelenboom) has lit up the decks at events such as Blue, Hoerenbal at Club Church, Amsterdam Dance Event and Bump. He is also a regular at Bear-Necessity Amsterdam and Milkshake Festival, where his infectious energy keeps dancefloors moving well into the night.
Born in 1979, BE-Rik’s musical journey began early – he picked up the violin as a young boy and was already performing for audiences by the age of eight. At fourteen, during a holiday in the south of France, he discovered house music and instantly swapped the violin for a pair of vinyl turntables.
For over thirteen years he mastered the art of spinning vinyl before transitioning to digital and adding music production to his repertoire. His sets are a reflection of his passion: uplifting, dynamic and built to make people move.
“I love seeing how people dance to my music and how much fun they’re having. That vibe and energy they give me – that’s what keeps me going.”