Vienna After Dark

Michael Schäfer

he/him

B00sterclub

Vienna, Austria

Photo by Mathea Hoffmann

Shepperd is a Vienna-based DJ and an active member of B00sterclub, a community and DJ collective that centers queer, trans, and BIPOC people. Through regular open sessions where everyone, regardless of experience level, is welcome to join and mix music together the collective focuses on skill-sharing and mutual support, far more than just partying. DJing is often not very accessible, as many people cannot afford the necessary equipment, and it is difficult to find a supportive community. B00sterclub wants to counteract this and create new forms of accessibility and belonging.

Creating energetic soundscapes that cause a stimulating,
restless experience through heavy bass lines and pulsating rhythms, Shepperd explores various techno genres significantly characterized by high velocity. Shaped by dystopian melodies, it’s an attempt to compose a dangerous playground with the appeal for one’s emotions to unleash.

Alongside his work as a DJ, he is also studying spatial and regional research, with a particular focus on the construction of social spaces in urban environments.

Thursday, 14.11.