STERAC & Lady Starlight

Sterac, the techno moniker of the legendary Dutch producer Steve Rachmad, and Lady Starlight, an American artist known for her raw and authentic techno performances, have both carved unique paths in the electronic music scene. Now, they are joining forces to create Sterac & Lady Starlight Live, a groundbreaking live act that merges their formidable talents and shared passion for techno.

Sterac, a name synonymous with the deeper side of techno, has been a fundamental figure in defining the sound of European techno since the early ’90s. His productions and DJ sets are revered for their precision, depth, and soulful interpretation of techno. On the other side of the Atlantic, and these days based in Berlin, Lady Starlight has earned a reputation for her uncompromising live performances, using an array of hardware to craft soundscapes that are as dynamic as they are intense. Her collaboration with techno giants, alongside her solo works, showcases a raw energy and dedication to the craft of live electronic music.

Sterac & Lady Starlight Live is not just a performance; it is an ode to the art of live electronic music. Embracing a 100% hardware setup, their act is a fully improvised live jam, promising a unique and unrepeatable experience at every show. This collaboration is a testament to their mutual respect for each other’s craft and their desire to push the boundaries of techno. Together, they aim to create moments of musical alchemy, where the spontaneity of live improvisation meets the pulsating rhythms of techno.

This new act represents a fusion of two distinct musical journeys, brought together by a shared love for the raw power of techno. With Sterac’s deep-rooted understanding of techno’s nuances and Lady Starlight’s fearless approach to live performance, Sterac & Lady Starlight Live is set to be a mesmerizing showcase of techno in its purest form.

Agenda Steve Rachmad
MonthDayEvent + info
April12 SatSterac, RED58, Barcelona, Spain
April20 SunSterac @ Dekmantel x Garage Noord, Garage Noord, Amsterdam, Netherlands
April25 FriSTERAC, Ampere, Antwerp, Belgium
April26 SatSterac b2b Bastienne, Club RAUM, Amsterdam, Netherlands
May05 MonSteve Rachmad b2b Dimitri @ Bevrijdingsfestival, Westergasterrein, Amsterdam, Netherlands
May05 MonSterac @ Wazr Sessions 02, Barkade, Den Bosch, Netherlands
May08 ThuSteve Rachmad & Manuela Budimilic @ Clubbing Heritage Panel Talk, ELSE, Berlin, Germany
May08 ThuSterac Electronics @ Clubbing Heritage, ELSE, Berlin, Germany
June07 SatSterac B2B Bastienne @ 909 Festival: 15-year anniversary, Amsterdamse Bos, Amstelveen, Netherlands
June07 SatKomm schon Alter festival, Tuinen van West, Amsterdam, Netherlands
June20 FriSterac @ Fungi, Wax Club, Buenos Aires, Argentina
June21 SatSTERAC @ Dreaming Festival, Parque Norte Medellín, Medellín, Colombia
June22 SunSterac @ Zero gravity, Los Yarumos, Manizales, Colombia
July11 FriSTERAC b2b The Advent @ Materia, Moonfield, Mol, Belgium
August02 SatSTERAC B2B ROD @ Dekmantel Festival 2025, Amsterdamse Bos, Amsterdam, Netherlands
August09 SatSterac & Lady Starlight & Colin Benders LIVE @ Neopop Festival, Fortaleza de Santiago da Barra, Viana do Castelo, Portugal
August16 SatSteve Rachmad to STERAC @ Twitch Belfast c/o Cathedral Leisure, Twitch Belfast c/o Cathedral Leisure, Bangor, Northern Ireland
August29 FriSterac & Colin Benders LIVE @ The Third Room x Ruhrtriennale, Jahrhunderthalle, Bochum, Germany
September12 FriSterac, Jaeger, Oslo, Norway
October04 SatSTERAC @ Lisergica, Scuderie Aldobrandini - Museo del Tuscolo, Frascati, Italy
Agenda Lady Starlight
MonthDayEvent + info
April04 FriLIVE @ FVTVR invites Void Records, FVTVR, Paris, France
April11 Frilive x Klub Verboten, The Cause, London, England
April12 Satlive @ Plus One III Aniversary, Studio76 Club, Madrid, Spain
May03 SatLIVE @ DARK & TNR MEDIA X MEDELLINSTYLE, ONE CARNIVAL, Medellin, Colombia
May09 FriLIVE @ FUNGI pres. Lady Starlight, Centro Cultural Romen, Buenos Aires, Argentina
June06 FriLIVE @ WSNWG, RSO.BERLIN, Berlin, Germany
July11 FriLIVE @ Stone Techno Festival x WSNWG 8h live, UNESCO World Heritage Zollverein, Essen, Germany
August09 SatLady Starlight & Sterac & Colin Benders LIVE @ Neopop Festival, Fortaleza de Santiago da Barra, Viana do Castelo, Portugal
August15 Frilive, Public Records, Brooklyn, United States