Sartek rocks popular Amsterdam Dance Event for the first-ever Desi Elite Night

Mumbai, 27^th October 2025: In a fitting extension to the popular DJ producer’s Folk House foray, Sartek performed at the Desi Elite Night, the first-ever desi music night at the prestigious Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) that was scheduled from October 22-26, 2025. The event took place at Jimmy Woo, one of Amsterdam’s most iconic nightlife venues, which has hosted some of the biggest names in global electronic music.

The annual Amsterdam Dance Event is considered the world’s most influential gathering for electronic music professionals, attracting thousands of artists, producers and industry leaders from across the globe. 

The Delhi-based artist’s association with ADE dates back to his formative years, making this new development even more special. For Sartek, performing at Jimmy Woo during ADE was both a milestone and a moment of pride. “It’s a place where the world’s best perform. Being part of a night that celebrates desi sounds on a global stage makes it even more special. It’s not just a performance but also represents where I come from and shows how far our sound has travelled. It’s a moment of pride to see the world celebrating the beautiful union of Indian culture and electronic music”.

Desi Elite Night aims to spotlight artists championing South Asian electronic and dance music on international stages. The showcase is being viewed as both a cultural statement and a celebration, spotlighting how far the region’s music has come and how strongly it resonates with international audiences.

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The Delhi-based musician’s evolution from a self-taught producer to one of India’s leading dance music names reflects the growing global footprint of Indian talent. All the while working hard to take Indian electronic music to the biggest international stages. From delivering an electric performance with Shah Rukh Khan for his luxury label Dyavol in Dubai, UAE to sharing the spotlight with the legendary A. R. Rahman at the Red Sea Film Music Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Sartek’s journey reflects both star power and culture. The CA-aspirant turned DJ’s sold-out four-city tour across Germany, shows in Berlin, Germany (the holy ground of techno) and Singapore, Hong Kong as well as the UAE, have marked him as one of India’s most globally celebrated electronic artists.

With releases on big global electronic music labels like Armada, Revealed, Spinnin’, and Sony Music, Sartek’s evolution into folk house has redefined his sound. In 2024, he curated and hosted the inaugural ‘Folk House Stage’ at Sunburn Festival, a landmark moment for what’s often considered his signature genre today. Tracks like Eena Meena, Sufi Tech, and Mehbooba fuse India’s folk heritage with modern electronic energy, creating a style that feels both rooted and revolutionary. He isn’t just playing music anymore; he’s building a movement. 

Sartek’s performance at ADE marks another important chapter in his journey, reinforcing his position as one of the few Indian artists to consistently represent the country’s electronic sound on major global stages.