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RESIDENT is a Berlin-based DJ booking network and entertainment platform operated by RESIDENT Studios UG (haftungsbeschränkt), founded and owned by Helmo Hecker and Roman Scherwitz. The company runs three integrated verticals: (1) RESIDENT Booking, a marketplace connecting event organizers with a curated network of 20+ DJs for weddings, corporate events, and club/festival appearances; (2) RESIDENT Tonstudio, a professional recording and podcast studio in the heritage-protected Goerzwerk building in Berlin-Zehlendorf equipped with EVE Audio monitors, Universal Audio Apollo Twin interface, and Aston microphones; and (3) RESIDENT Events, which produces owned branded properties including the DYNABEAT Festival in Geesthacht and the recurring Entspannt am Strand beach party series at Gestrandet Mitte in Berlin, co-presented with ENERGY radio.

The platform's core differentiator is the Empfehlungs-Manager, an internal referral management system that routes overbooked DJ inquiries to available network peers for an average €75 commission, having mediated 354 successful gigs with a 15.2-hour average turnaround and generating €822.15 average monthly booking fees per active DJ. The technology stack is built on a Wix-hosted website with HubSpot CRM, Calendly scheduling, Mailchimp email automation, WhatsApp Business messaging, and payment processing via PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Klarna Sofortüberweisung. DJ supply is non-exclusive and self-registered.

Revenue is generated through three streams: marketplace commissions on DJ bookings, hourly/rental fees for the recording studio (pricing quote-based, not publicly disclosed), and transaction revenue from owned events (ticket sales, sponsorship, artist booking). The customer base spans long-tail private event consumers, named enterprise clients such as Audi, o2/Telefónica, RWE, DFB, ADAC, Motel One, and Elbphilharmonie for individual DJ bookings, and partners including ENERGY, Robinson Clubs, LEONARDO Hotels, NYX Hotels, Leipzig Beatzz, and ClubLife for distribution and referral flow. Geographic scope is Germany-wide with Berlin as the operational hub; no external institutional funding is disclosed.

Name

RESIDENT – das DJ-Netzwerk | rsdnt.de

Legal name

RESIDENT Studios UG (haftungsbeschränkt)

Website

https://rsdnt.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

RESIDENT is a Berlin-based DJ booking network and entertainment platform operating a 20+ DJ marketplace, a recording studio in the Goerzwerk, and owned events (DYNABEAT Festival, Entspannt am Strand), serving private event customers, corporate clients such as Audi and RWE, and club/festival organizers across Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

DJ and Entertainment Booking Marketplace

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities (711320)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Live Music Booking (Bands, Soloists, DJs) (HSACAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Music Festival Organizers & Promoters (MPAGAAAB), DJ & Electronic Music Venues (MPAGAIAE), Party DJ, Music & Audio Services (HSACACAI)

Keywords

• DJ booking marketplace
• Event entertainment booking
• Recording studio rental
• DJ referral network
• Live event production

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin-müggelheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. DJ Booking Commission: RESIDENT takes a commission on bookings facilitated through its platform. The referral manager system allows DJs to earn commissions (avg. 75€ per referral) when they forward overbooked requests to other network DJs.
2. Recording Studio Rental: RESIDENT Studios generates revenue from renting professional recording studio space in Berlin (Goerzwerk location) for music production, vocal recordings, podcast production, and mix/mastering services. Bookings via online platform with PayPal or credit card payment.
3. Event Production & Management: Own branded events including DYNABEAT Festival, Entspannt am Strand beach party series. Revenue from event tickets, sponsorship partnerships, and artist booking fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

RESIDENT operates a German DJ booking marketplace that matches event organizers with a vetted network of 20+ professional DJs across weddings, corporate events, and club/festival segments, taking a commission on each booking. The company also rents a professional recording studio in Berlin-Zehlendorf (Goerzwerk) for music production, vocal recording, podcast production, and mixing/mastering, and produces its own branded events including the DYNABEAT Festival and the Entspannt am Strand beach party series. An internal Empfehlungs-Manager system allows overbooked network DJs to refer excess inquiries to other network members for commission.

Product overview

RESIDENT is a Berlin-based DJ network and entertainment platform comprising three core offerings: (1) RESIDENT Tonstudio – a professional recording studio in the Goerzwerk for music production, vocal recordings, podcast production, and mixing/mastering; (2) RESIDENT Events – event production including the DYNABEAT Festival and Entspannt am Strand beach party series; and (3) RESIDENT Booking – a DJ and artist marketplace connecting clients with performers for weddings, corporate events, and clubs/festivals. The platform includes the Empfehlungs-Manager (Referral Manager) for gig referrals and the DJ-Netzwerk for artist discovery. Studio sessions range from basic to Deluxe packages with kitchen access. All services are operated by RESIDENT Studios UG with headquarters in Berlin.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Empfehlungs-Manager: DJ referral management system allowing DJs to earn commissions by referring excess booking requests to other network members
• BASSMASSAGE
• DYNABEAT Festival
• Entspannt am Strand

Products and services

• RESIDENT Tonstudio (Recording Studio Rental)

Quantifiable outcome

• 354 successful gig referrals mediated through the network
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ENERGYcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRadio partner for events and bookings across Germany. Co-presents Entspannt am Strand beach party series. ENERGY provides nationwide brand visibility and event promotion through radio broadcasts and online channels.
• Leipzig BeatzzminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent promoter in Leipzig and partner for DJ booking referrals in the Leipzig region.
• LEONARDO HotelsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for high-quality accommodations for DJs performing at LEONARDO Hotel venues across Germany.
• ClubLifeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for DJ recruitment and referrals in Germany.
• RobinsonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium vacation resort chain partner for DJ referrals abroad with all-inclusive holiday packages for artists.
• KILDA CreamsminorOthersBeverage partner providing stylish summer liqueur for events. Brand partner for event marketing collateral.
• HOPFEN HELDENminorOthersBeverage marketing partner for event collaborations.
• NYX HotelsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for high-quality accommodations for network DJs at NYX Hotel locations.
• PARTYFLYminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for event giveaways and promotional items.
• Gestrandet MittecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner for the Entspannt am Strand beach party series. Located directly on the Spree riverbank at Jannowitzbrücke in Berlin Mitte.
• DYNABEAT FestivalcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOwn branded annual festival showcasing RESIDENT network artists. Partnership with Geesthacht location for multi-day festival events.
• TECHNO SCHAFFT BILDUNGminorOthersCharitable partner supporting education for children in Kenyan slums through music/education initiatives.
• BoenteOthersPrivate distillery partner providing specialty beverages for events.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Giggster: Marketplace for hourly rental of event and content production spaces, including music venues and studios. Adjacent to RESIDENT's studio rental and event venue touchpoints, though broader in scope.
• Studiotime: Online marketplace for booking recording studios by the hour. Directly comparable to RESIDENT's Goerzwerk-based studio rental offering, with a similar self-serve booking model for music producers.

Broad incumbents

• Resident Advisor (RA): Global electronic music platform combining event listings, ticketing, DJ profiles, and news. Operates a much larger DJ/electronic music ecosystem that touches RESIDENT's club and festival customer segment, though its primary business is editorial and ticketing rather than booking.
• Eventbrite: Global event ticketing and management platform used by RESIDENT itself for DYNABEAT Festival and Entspannt am Strand ticket sales. Overlaps in event distribution and audience reach rather than direct DJ booking.
• Mixcloud: DJ- and creator-focused audio streaming platform with a strong electronic music community. Comparable in that it provides DJs a showcase and discovery channel, an adjacent layer to RESIDENT's booking platform.
• Peerspace: Hourly marketplace for booking unique event venues and creative spaces. Comparable to RESIDENT's studio rental and venue partner relationships, with a much larger North American footprint.
• Bandsintown: Live music discovery and ticketing platform connecting fans with concerts and events. Overlaps with RESIDENT's booking and event businesses as a demand-generation channel and event discovery surface.

Direct peers

• FixTheMusic: UK-based DJ and live music booking platform for weddings, corporate events, and private parties. Same core use cases (search, review, book DJs by event type and location) and comparable take-rate commission structure.
• DJbookers: Online DJ booking marketplace operating across Europe, allowing customers to search and book DJs for events. Directly comparable marketplace model with a wider international footprint than RESIDENT.
• Gigmit: Germany-based online booking platform that connects event organizers with DJs and live acts. Direct competitor to RESIDENT's marketplace offering, with a similar search-and-match workflow and commission-based revenue model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ResidentStudiosBerlin
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/resident-de
• Instagraminstagram.com/resident_djs
• TikToktiktok.com/@partytipps

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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