Jorge Caiado

Jorge Caiado is a DJ and producer with nearly 20 years of experience, having released his first record in 2012 under the mentorship of house legend Chez Damier. A graduate in Sound Engineering , Jorge combines technical expertise with natural talent and a deep passion for electronic music. He quickly established himself as one of Portugal’s top DJs, regularly performing at the best clubs and festivals in the country, as well as internationally at venues like Tresor or Heidegluehen in Berlin, Smartbar in Chicago, or Vent in Tokyo, to name a few. His influence extends beyond the DJ booth as he has been the driving force behind Carpet & Snares Records in Lisbon since 2014. In addition to running Carpet record shop for the past decade, Jorge has developed several valuable tools for the Portuguese music community, such as a distribution service, different catalogs , mixing and mastering services as well as simply mentorship to newcomers. Since 2018, he has also been sharing the music that inspires him through his weekly show, Uma Espécie de Azul, on Radio Oxigénio 102.6fm. Jorge's contributions to the Portuguese electronic music movement are undeniable, and his efforts to develop and shape the scene from various angles are highly regarded. For all these reasons, he has become a key figure in the underground community, whether in the studio, on the airwaves, in the record shop, or at the club. His dedication to music and the scene is relentless and unquestionable