From the dancefloors of their acclaimed parties to their sets on festival stages, Kilowatt is a leading light of Berlin’s club scene with a focus on Black joy. In this Insiders’ Edit the core of the collective - Liwia, Jewel, Devin and Hanaby - highlight the links between community, purpose and celebration while sharing their insights on festival style.
Devin
aka DVN or LVRGIRLL
"I like to consider myself the hype man of Kilowatt. I’d rather feel fab than be comfortable. But luckily most of my looks have some hidden sense of comfortability: pants with a soft lining, or a baggy tee under a statement jacket. If I have pants maybe I’ll keep a pair of basketball shorts in my bag to switch out. Sounds crazy but I will literally change. Festival essentials: power bank, designer purse, sunglasses.""I like to consider myself the hype man of Kilowatt. I’d rather feel fab than be comfortable. But luckily most of my looks have some hidden sense of comfortability: pants with a soft lining, or a baggy tee under a statement jacket. If I have pants maybe I’ll keep a pair of basketball shorts in my bag to switch out. Sounds crazy but I will literally change. Festival essentials: power bank, designer purse, sunglasses."
Devin
aka DVN or LVRGIRLL
"I like to consider myself the hype man of Kilowatt. I’d rather feel fab than be comfortable. But luckily most of my looks have some hidden sense of comfortability: pants with a soft lining, or a baggy tee under a statement jacket. If I have pants maybe I’ll keep a pair of basketball shorts in my bag to switch out. Sounds crazy but I will literally change. Festival essentials: power bank, designer purse, sunglasses.""I like to consider myself the hype man of Kilowatt. I’d rather feel fab than be comfortable. But luckily most of my looks have some hidden sense of comfortability: pants with a soft lining, or a baggy tee under a statement jacket. If I have pants maybe I’ll keep a pair of basketball shorts in my bag to switch out. Sounds crazy but I will literally change. Festival essentials: power bank, designer purse, sunglasses."
Habby
DJ name: Hanaby
"My DJ journey began in Berlin after my cousin, who’s also a DJ, encouraged me to "just try it out." Initially, I was hesitant, as female representation in the scene was scarce back then, but I gave it a shot and instantly fell in love with it. My music taste has diversified over the years, and so has the way I express myself through style. It’s sexy yet playful, groovy sometimes hard, and always colorful.""My DJ journey began in Berlin after my cousin, who’s also a DJ, encouraged me to "just try it out." Initially, I was hesitant, as female representation in the scene was scarce back then, but I gave it a shot and instantly fell in love with it. My music taste has diversified over the years, and so has the way I express myself through style. It’s sexy yet playful, groovy sometimes hard, and always colorful."
Habby
DJ name: Hanaby
"My DJ journey began in Berlin after my cousin, who’s also a DJ, encouraged me to "just try it out." Initially, I was hesitant, as female representation in the scene was scarce back then, but I gave it a shot and instantly fell in love with it. My music taste has diversified over the years, and so has the way I express myself through style. It’s sexy yet playful, groovy sometimes hard, and always colorful.""My DJ journey began in Berlin after my cousin, who’s also a DJ, encouraged me to "just try it out." Initially, I was hesitant, as female representation in the scene was scarce back then, but I gave it a shot and instantly fell in love with it. My music taste has diversified over the years, and so has the way I express myself through style. It’s sexy yet playful, groovy sometimes hard, and always colorful."
Juel
DJ, curator, and founder of Kilowatt
"The idea came in 2022 from the need to create a space where Black people, especially in electronic music, could feel seen and centered. We launched our first party in early 2023, and it’s grown from club nights into installations and live shows. It started as a response to erasure, but it’s always been rooted in love for culture and community. Kilowatt feels like a night where everyone is having the time of their life.""The idea came in 2022 from the need to create a space where Black people, especially in electronic music, could feel seen and centered. We launched our first party in early 2023, and it’s grown from club nights into installations and live shows. It started as a response to erasure, but it’s always been rooted in love for culture and community. Kilowatt feels like a night where everyone is having the time of their life."
Juel
DJ, curator, and founder of Kilowatt
"The idea came in 2022 from the need to create a space where Black people, especially in electronic music, could feel seen and centered. We launched our first party in early 2023, and it’s grown from club nights into installations and live shows. It started as a response to erasure, but it’s always been rooted in love for culture and community. Kilowatt feels like a night where everyone is having the time of their life.""The idea came in 2022 from the need to create a space where Black people, especially in electronic music, could feel seen and centered. We launched our first party in early 2023, and it’s grown from club nights into installations and live shows. It started as a response to erasure, but it’s always been rooted in love for culture and community. Kilowatt feels like a night where everyone is having the time of their life."
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Liwia
Visual artist, curator and set designer
"Society already marginalises people so much, and club and rave culture has been a space of refuge and joy for us since always, and we cannot forget about that. I definitely feel there is still a need for a deeper sense of community and care within nightlife, and that's what we are trying to cultivate with Kilowatt...My ideal festival bag? Small and well suited to my body. Also i loveee compartments.""Society already marginalises people so much, and club and rave culture has been a space of refuge and joy for us since always, and we cannot forget about that. I definitely feel there is still a need for a deeper sense of community and care within nightlife, and that's what we are trying to cultivate with Kilowatt...My ideal festival bag? Small and well suited to my body. Also i loveee compartments."
Liwia
Visual artist, curator and set designer
"Society already marginalises people so much, and club and rave culture has been a space of refuge and joy for us since always, and we cannot forget about that. I definitely feel there is still a need for a deeper sense of community and care within nightlife, and that's what we are trying to cultivate with Kilowatt...My ideal festival bag? Small and well suited to my body. Also i loveee compartments.""Society already marginalises people so much, and club and rave culture has been a space of refuge and joy for us since always, and we cannot forget about that. I definitely feel there is still a need for a deeper sense of community and care within nightlife, and that's what we are trying to cultivate with Kilowatt...My ideal festival bag? Small and well suited to my body. Also i loveee compartments."
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