KӨLFEST - is Central Asia’s first International Music and Arts festival, bringing together people, music and creative arts from
Central Asia and beyond

Suduaya is a French producer and guitarist, recognized as one of the prominent artists in the ambient, chillout, and progressive psytrance scene. His signature sound blends live instrumentation, atmospheric melodies, and deep electronic rhythms. Performing at major international festivals, Suduaya continues to captivate audiences around the world.

Khan is a DJ and music producer, as well as a resident of some of Bishkek’s leading clubs. He has performed at AutoFest, Shamal, and JaiFest, along with international venues in Italy, Germany, Uzbekistan, and Turkey. As the co-founder of CoolStudio, he continues to develop original music projects and craft his own distinctive electronic sound.

Kitone is a Russian EDM producer and DJ with international recognition. His releases have appeared on some of the world's leading electronic music labels, while his tracks are supported by artists including Tiësto, Hardwell, Martin Garrix, and Afrojack. With performances at major festivals across Europe and Asia, Kitone continues to make his mark on the global electronic music scene.

Mato Blue is an international DJ who began her career in Qatar and now performs around the world. Her sets blend Afro, Funk, House, and Soul, with performances across Qatar, the UAE, China, Kyrgyzstan, and at EXPO Dubai. Alongside DJing, Mato Blue is developing her own music production and preparing to release her debut original track.

PADRE is the project of musician and sound explorer Ali, blending techno, drum & bass, jungle, psychedelic trance, and ethno-electronic music. His work merges ancient musical traditions with contemporary electronic soundscapes, creating immersive atmospheres where every track unfolds as a unique journey.

AIKÒ is a DJ, musician, and producer from Kyrgyzstan. Her sound blends ethnotronica, breaks, hard drum, Eastern influences, and powerful percussion, creating hypnotic, high-energy sets. AIKÒ has performed at HÖR Berlin, Refuge Worldwide, and major festivals across Central Asia, seamlessly combining club music with ethnic and experimental elements.

Alexander Popov is a russian DJ and producer, widely recognized as one of the leading artists in the progressive and trance scene. His melodic productions are released on international labels and supported by artists such as Tiësto, Paul van Dyk, and Armin van Buuren. A regular guest on the world's biggest radio shows, Popov remains one of the most recognizable names in modern trance music.

OFF SAND is the urban event series by STIHIA, bringing together electronic music, contemporary culture, and international artists. At KölFest, OFF SAND presents a special showcase where club energy, experimental sound, and creative freedom come together in one immersive musical experience.

OFF SAND is the urban event series by STIHIA, bringing together electronic music, contemporary culture, and international artists. At KölFest, OFF SAND presents a special showcase where club energy, experimental sound, and creative freedom come together in one immersive musical experience.

OFF SAND is the urban event series by STIHIA, bringing together electronic music, contemporary culture, and international artists. At KölFest, OFF SAND presents a special showcase where club energy, experimental sound, and creative freedom come together in one immersive musical experience.

Edigee is a musician, producer, and DJ from Kazakhstan, recognized as one of the leading figures of Central Asia’s contemporary electronic music scene. His signature sound blends deep electronic music with Eastern influences and live ethnic instruments. Founder of Chaikhana Stream, co-founder of the ȘUAQ Festival, and a Boiler Room performer, Edigee regularly appears at the region’s biggest festivals, building a unique bridge between traditional culture and modern electronic music.

QARAQOOM is a music project that fuses the ethnic heritage of Central Asia with contemporary electronic music. Their sound blends organic house, progressive house, and techno, combining traditional melodies with modern club grooves. Their releases have appeared on labels including Cafe de Anatolia, Enormous Chills, and Bassmatic Records, shaping a distinctive and recognizable musical identity.

Slava Sunchill is a DJ inspired by the musical culture of Goa and the spirit of open-air festivals. His sets blend chillout, downtempo, ambient, and psychill, creating a deep, meditative journey through sound. A performer at KölFest, Cosmic Picnic, and Magic Forest, he is also the founder of Sunchill Camp Fest, where music, nature, and freedom come together as one.

Aisea is a Kyrgyz singer-songwriter based in Berlin. Through her music, she explores themes of personal experience, migration, and self-discovery, blending post-punk, indie, and pop with ease. Performing in multiple languages, Aisea creates deeply honest songs where personal stories resonate with universal emotion.

Fujin is a DJ from Kyrgyzstan, exploring contemporary electronic music through energetic and atmospheric sets. Seamlessly blending different styles of electronic music, he creates a dynamic sound that keeps audiences engaged from the first track to the last.

Hendrik Thomas is a DJ and producer from Cologne, blending house, techno, and breakbeat into a sound that balances drive, hypnotic rhythms, and emotional depth. His releases have appeared on Sulino Records and PMG Tanz Digital. He is also the co-founder of Vinyl Brunch Köln, a community project celebrating vinyl culture, open-air dancing, and music in broad daylight.

ÜN (ҮН) is an ethno-fusion project that explores music as a universal language. Blending traditional instruments, live vocals, and contemporary musical elements, the group creates immersive improvisational performances where ancient traditions meet the freedom of modern artistic expression.

VERNO is an independent trio from Almaty, blending baile funk, bossa nova, indie, funk, hip-hop, and ethnic influences into a distinctive sound. Fully self-produced ' from songwriting and production to visual direction ' the project embraces complete creative freedom. Their music has already been featured in film and has gained hundreds of thousands of streams across digital platforms.

NAJI is a DJ and producer from Karakol, Kyrgyzstan, creating a fresh and contemporary electronic sound. His sets blend modern club music with original productions and remixes, delivering a distinctive style and powerful energy on the dance floor. With a growing catalog of releases, NAJI continues to establish himself as one of the rising names in Kyrgyzstan's electronic music scene.