Celtronic 2025 | Sama' Abdulhadi, Cinthie & Or:la + Guests
Nerve Centre, 7-8 Magazine Street, Derry~Londonderry
Admission: From £16.96 (+ booking fee)
Admission
From £16.96 (+ booking fee)
Run Times & Intervals
8.30pm – Late
Age Guidance
18+
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Saturday at the final Celtronic features a massive lineup headlined by Sama' Abdulhadi, Cinthie & Or:la.
Other acts on this unmissable night of electronic music include Cartin, Sean Den and Jordan Villa.
Sama' Abdulhadi
Sama' Abdulhadi is an emblematic artist of the Palestinian underground scene and is the first Palestinian DJ and electronic music producer to gain international recognition. She brought techno back to Palestine, inspiring a flourishing community of artists in Ramallah.
In the seven years since her legendary Boiler Room set, which has clocked over 12 million views, Abdulhadi has graced the world’s biggest stages and festivals. Beyond music, Sama is a fearless cultural activist, constantly exposing the genocide currently taking place in Gaza and founding initiatives like Union in Ramallah and Resilience to amplify marginalised voices. She aims to put Palestine on the musical map and, through this, contribute to the call for international solidarity, as well as a new, comprehensive understanding of the Middle East.
Cinthie
Dubbed by many as the 'Berlin Queen of House', the last decade has seen Cinthie become an unstoppable force with a touring schedule that takes her across the globe. Cinthie's knowledge of house music's foundations is second to none. Her DJ sets cleverly join the dots between the past and the present and plot lines between the swing of New York, the rawness of Chicago and the energy of Berlin. In the studio, Cinthie’s timeless house sounds have come on labels like Heist, Aus Music and her own 803 Crystal Grooves. Her influential Elevate.Berlin store is also known for its exceptional taste: every record is handpicked by Cinthie. Such authenticity have always been synonymous with proper house music, but they are also the values that stand Cinthie apart.
Or:la
From throwing DIY parties in abandoned shops during her Liverpool university days to running her own labels, Or:la's story is organic and authentic.
The most successful electronic music artist to emerge from the city, the Derry-born producer and DJ has carved out her own niche and consistently strived to escape categorisation gaining her a BBC Radio 1 Residency, an Essential mix, and DJ Mag's ‘Best DJ’ award.
Staying true to her explorative propensity, Or:la's DJ sets are chameleonic with a focus on percussion, rhythm, and texture over genre. She remains integral to the clubbing scene as a promoter and community builder, pouring her heart and soul into the place where she found her musical voice.
Cartin
Cartin is one of Derry’s most exciting new producers. His debut performance at Celtronic 2020 was a seminal moment that introduced him to an international audience.
Honing a unique signature style, a high energy take on contemporary club music with flavours of garage and breaks featuring prominently, his productions never fail to impress.
Since his debut, he has released several brilliant tracks and played a Boiler Room set. The future is very bright for Cartin.
Sean Den
With a sound that tugs on the pop-electronic heartstrings of the 80s, while simultaneously reimagining vintage club sounds through a contemporary lens, Irish producer and DJ Sean Den is placing himself at the forefront of the island’s romantic blend of Italo, Disco and House.
As a DJ, Sean pulls from the House sounds of Cinthie and Derrick Carter, the 80s aesthetic of Prince and the cosmic otherworldliness of Krystal Klear and Hammer, all of which twist and knit themselves through the fabrics of Chicago and Detroit. Having supported Fatboy Slim, Annie Mac, Patrick Topping, Kettama and Dense & Pika, the vinyl-playing selector is just as comfortable in a big-room setting as he is in a small dark room with a banging soundsystem.
Jordan Villa
Jordan Villa is a DJ, Producer and Label Manager hailing from Derry, Ireland.
With a sound that echoes inspiration from various industry names such as Kerri Chandler, DJ Haus, Matthieu Faubourg, Mall Grab and many more — providing the finest shades from House, Disco, Breakbeat and everything in between.
As a dynamic musician and DJ that's gained residencies in clubs such as The Warehouse Project in Manchester and Sandinos in Derry, his DJ sets take you on a sonic journey through the hottest genres including deep house, disco, funk, techno, and hip hop. His infectious beats and undeniable stage presence will leave audiences raving for weeks afterwards.
