Welcome to the DokfestLounge! The Lounge is the evening program of the Dokfest, where filmmakers, artists and the audience come together to discuss the past festival day(s).

FRIDAY

heden
heden is an effervescent Kassel based DJ whose love for music fuses together base heavy, fearless, and unrestrained sounds. heden learnt how to bend frequencies and blends into form at Party Office, a space which was (and still is) instrumental for lighting the fuel to the flames that sparked their reawakening and power. Through their electrifying sets, they seek to use their platform to not only cultivate joy, and healing but to also pay homage to and celebrate Black, trans, queer and non binary people.

Sumi b2b Justus Kaya

Constantly working on connecting the integrals of space-time, Sumi himself is the continuum of house music. Don’t forget your towel, it’s going to be a hot night.

Justus Kaya is a DJ and producer based in Vienna, known for his unique blend of Bass Music, House, and UK Garage. After living in Brazil for half a year, he returned to Europe and has recently been playing in cities like Leipzig and Hamburg. His dynamic sets and innovative sound continue to make waves in the underground electronic scene, earning him a growing reputation across the continent.