ATARANGI

Bio

* In a club climate increasingly shaped by algorithmic sameness, ATARANGI operates based on instinct. His selections move with the urgency of lived experience rather than trend, built on a commitment to tension and the radical freedom of the dancefloor. Birthed through the ever-changing ecosystem of ballroom, Naarm/Melbourne based DJ ATARANGI draws heavy influence from the queer underground scene in their homeland of Aotearoa by way of New York City to inform a sound touched by many, perfected by few. Celebrated as a master of emergence, ATARANGI crafts sets that defy predictability, characterized by high-energy spontaneity that has cemented their status as a cornerstone of the Pacific club circuit. By bending the fabric from which sonic connection is formed, he weaves together sonic threads from techno, to baile funk; creating a complex, one-of-a-kind tapestry of sound. ATARANGI has lit up stages across Aotearoa and Australia, performing alongside LSDXOXO, Overmono, Nia Archives, KI/KI, HorsegiirL, and more. From VIVID at the Sydney Opera House to Beyond the Valley, his high-octane sets and boundary-pushing energy continues to leave a mark on the global dance circuit.  He’s played iconic B2Bs with Surusinghe, Skin on Skin, and Chippy Nonstop, sold out marathon six-hour sets across Australia and New Zealand, and headlined shows across Oceania, all while facilitating NYMPHO - the Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland + Naarm/Melbourne based queer club night and record label which dedicates their collective practice to sexual liberation and gender euphoria on and off the dance floor. With a Mixmag cover under his belt, as well as mixes for Rinse FM (EC2A, Jyoty, Missy Da Kunt, Chippy Nonstop), Triple J, and Friendly Potential, ATARANGI is a bold, undeniable force in the global club underground. 2026 will also see ATARANGI’s first foray into production, marked by the release of his debut EP. Many things can be true, but one thing is for certain: ATARANGI’s infectious, uninhibited sound will soundtrack dancefloors for years to come.