quotenchaya* is more than a collective—it is a movement, a reclamation, and a declaration that techno is, and always has been, black, queer, and political.
born in resistance, techno emerged from the black and queer communities of detroit as a radical expression against systemic oppression, racial discrimination, and socio-economic exclusion. today, these roots are systematically erased, commodified, and replaced by a white, cis-male dominance that strips the music of its political power. we refuse to let this continue.
our mission: quotenchaya* is here to take techno back to its origins—back to a space of resistance, liberation, and community. our mission is to challenge the erasure of black, flinta*, and queer contributions to techno by centering marginalized voices, redistributing power in the scene, and creating cultural spaces that actively confront systems of oppression.
our vision: we envision a club culture that is inclusive, radical, and accountable—a space where black, flinta*, and queer artists are not just an afterthought but the core of the lineup, the organizers, the visionaries. we work towards a scene where representation is not tokenism but a restructuring of power dynamics that puts marginalized communities at the center. our goal is not just to exist within the techno scene, but to transform it.
intersectional awareness as a practice: our work is at the heart of what we do. we recognize that there are no completely 'safe spaces'—not in techno, not in nightlife, and not in society at large. but there can be spaces of accountability, learning, and active resistance against discrimination. our events operate with a radical awareness framework that acknowledges and actively works against racism, queerphobia, sexism, ableism, and other forms of oppression. we are not interested in performative allyship or empty gestures; we demand real change.
what we do
- curating and organizing events: techno must remain political. our events reclaim the black and queer history of electronic music, featuring artists and collectives that reflect these roots.
- workshops and knowledge-sharing: we create accessible spaces where flinta*, bipoc, and queer individuals can learn djing, event organizing, and technical skills, ensuring long-term participation in the scene.
- community-building and empowerment: we cultivate a culture of mutual care, political engagement, and resistance—challenging the structures that seek to exclude us and reclaiming the dancefloor as a site of liberation.
- awareness team and interventions: our trained awareness team works to ensure our spaces prioritize the safety and agency of marginalized individuals, focusing on transformative rather than punitive justice approaches.
for too long, mainstream techno spaces have profited from black and queer culture while excluding its originators. lineups remain overwhelmingly white and male, and systemic oppression manifests in the exclusion of marginalized communities from key industry roles. quotenchaya* refuses to accept this as the norm. we exist to dismantle these structures, reclaim our history, and make techno what it was always meant to be: a radical act of defiance.
join us. take up space. reclaim techno.
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