Diego Montiel

DJ and producer specializing in Indie & Italo Dance, Dark Disco, and EBM, Diego Montiel crafts sets that evoke retrofuturistic euphoria, transforming the dance floor into an ideal space to unleash instincts and process emotions. His approach and bold aesthetics aim to break from the conventional, creating environments where anything is possible and each session becomes memorable. Born in Buenos Aires and residing in Barcelona since 2006, Diego is a key figure in merging business and art within today's electronic scene. He anticipates trends and connects deeply with audiences through his music and projects. As CEO of BeSide School, SUW Parties, Side Up Works Records, SHEA Radio Streaming, and founder of the iconic club night "This Side Up," Diego has built platforms that have shaped the Barcelona electronic scene and extended their global impact. Through BeSide School, he has trained talents now featured in international festival line-ups. His leadership in This Side Up was vital to the birth and development of several of Barcelona's most influential parties over the past decade. I shared the booth with: David Vunk, DJ Hell, Pablo Bozzi, Jennifer Cardini, Phase Fatale, Timo Maas, Curses, Zombies in Miami, The Hacker, FJAAK, Djedjotronic, Rex The Dog, Marc Houle, Mystery Affair, ND_Baumecker, Skatebård, Lauer, Franz Scala, Fabrizio Mammarella, Local Suicide, Undo, Kasper Bjørke...