Oct 27, 20262h 50m
The next recording from our BergWacht night at Artheater Cologne on September 18th, 2026 is online! This time it's the 3-hour opening set by FnT, who had the task of preparing the floor for Konfusia. With their...
About this Podcast:
In 2008, Denis Lihotzky and Max Keck noticed a void in the Cologne underground music scene. So the two friends decided to start a project with the aim to fill that void: to provide Cologne with a regular event, which focuses on Melodic Techno. As an ode to their homeland, the Oberbergischer Land, they named their event Bergwacht or “Mountain Rescue”, and began to host parties once a month in Cologne’s Artheater. Denis “Liho”, who not only manages its bookings, but is also Bergwacht’s resident DJ, programs each event with an eye for upcoming talent and an ear for extraordinary music. Bergwacht’s guest DJs continue to attract a loyal and energetic audience, and by 2012, Bergwacht has become an important part of the Cologne underground Techno scene. Continuing to follow their passion, in September of 2012, the Oberbergischer troupe launched Bergwacht Records as an outlet to curate and present the music they love most, “Melodic Techno”. Their debut release features Max Keck and his longtim
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What is BergWacht about?
In 2008, Denis Lihotzky and Max Keck noticed a void in the Cologne underground music scene. So the two friends decided to start a project with the aim to fill that void: to provide Cologne with a regular event, which focuses on Melodic Techno.
What has BergWacht covered recently?
Recent episodes include "FnT @ BergWacht Artheater Cologne 18.09.2026" (27 October 2026, 170 minutes), "Elias Paul @ BergWacht Odonien Cologne 17.07.2026" (8 September 2026, 116 minutes), and "Max Keck @ BergWacht Odonien Cologne 17.07.2026" (29 August 2026, 171 minutes).
How often does BergWacht publish?
BergWacht publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 132 minutes across 229 episodes.
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Booking probability for BergWacht is 43%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. BergWacht requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. BergWacht's contact route on record: public web form.
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Sep 8, 20261h 56mThe next recording from our BergWacht Summer Rave at Odonien on July 17th, 2026 is online! ☀️ This time it’s the opening set by Elias Paul from the Schienenhalle. Not a classic warm-up, but a perfectly balanced...
Aug 29, 20262h 51mThe first recording from our BergWacht Summer Rave at Odonien on July 19th is online! ☀️ We’re starting with the 3-hour opening set by our resident Max Keck, who spontaneously stepped in for Catom after he unfortunately...
Aug 9, 20262h 1mThe next recording from our BergWacht Summer Rave at Odonien on June 20th, 2026 is online! ☀️ This time it’s the closing set by Liho – once again one of those special late-night journeys and the perfect ending to a...
- Aug 4, 20262h 1m
The next recording from our BergWacht Summer Rave at Odonien (June 20th, 2026) is online! ☀️ This time it's the set from our resident Klarabell, who opened the Schienenhalle before Carbon for the third time in a row...
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- Aug 1, 20262h 55m
The next recording from our BergWacht Summer Rave at Odonien (June 20th, 2026) is online! ☀️ This time it's the 3-hour warm-up set by our resident Steffie Storno, who beautifully opened the night before Peer Kusiv. A...
- Jul 31, 20261h 54m
It's time to bring you some fresh music again! ☀️ Over the next days and weeks, we'll be sharing the recordings from our two BergWacht Summer Raves at Odonien on June 20th and July 17th, 2026. We're kicking things off...
Jul 15, 20261h 55mThe next recording from our BergWacht night at Artheater Cologne on March 27th is online. Here's the closing set by Liho, who once again delivered one of his signature closings, full of energy and emotional moments...
May 28, 20262h 46mThe next recording from our BergWacht night at Artheater Cologne on March 27th is online! ✨ Here’s the opening set by Catom, who perfectly built up the energy for the night before Jan Taubmann took over. A beautiful...
May 17, 20262h 30mThe next recording from our BergWacht night at Artheater Cologne on March 27th is online! ✨ Here’s the set by Jan Taubmann, who fully met our expectations with a beautiful atmosphere, powerful energy and a small touch...
May 15, 20262h 10mThe next recording from our Karneval Saturday event at Odonien is online! 🎭 Here’s the closing set by Klarabell b2b Liho. As always when these two join forces, expect a special blend of Melodic and Peaktime Techno with...
- Apr 16, 20262h 2m
The next recording from our Karneval Saturday event at Odonien is online! 🎭 Here’s the set by our resident Fips, who played the 22:00–00:00 slot after Krachim, delivering a smooth mix of Techno, Melodic, Minimal and...
- Mar 23, 20261h 57m
The next recording from our Karneval Saturday event at Odonien is online! 🎭 Here’s the b2b set by JuNi and Catom, who played the 04–06 slot with a driving journey through Melodic Techno. They kept the energy high and...
Mar 18, 20261h 58mThe next recording from our Karneval Saturday event at Odonien is online! 🎭 Here’s the set by Cosmic Dance, who played from 00–02 with a beautiful mix of Melodic Techno, Indie Dance and House. With this upload, we’re...
Mar 8, 20261h 59mThe next recording from our BergWacht Resident Night at Artheater Cologne (03.01.2026) is online! Here’s the b2b set by Liho and Bernau, who played the Peaktime slot from 2–4 AM with a powerful Peaktime Techno session...
Mar 4, 20261h 47mThe next recording from our BergWacht Resident Night at Artheater Cologne (03.01.2026) is online! Here’s the closing set by Klarabell b2b Catom, who took over the final slot of the night – a rare moment, as the closing...
- Mar 2, 20262h 54m
The next recording from our BergWacht Resident Night at Artheater Cologne (03.01.2026) is online! Here’s the 3-hour opening set by our new resident Moloco, marking his debut with a smooth blend of Melodic Techno, Indie...
Jan 29, 20261h 41mThe next recording from our 17 Years BergWacht celebration at Artheater Cologne is online! Here’s the b2b set by Klarabell b2b JuNi, who took over the basement after Mehr is Mehr and delivered a powerful Peaktime Techno...
Jan 23, 20262h 3mThe next recording from our 17 Years BergWacht celebration on October 24th, 2025 at Artheater Cologne is online! Here’s the closing set by Liho b2b Max Blumen (UnderDive) – a rare and special meeting, delivering a...
Jan 16, 20262h 1mThe next recording from our BergWacht event at Odonien on July 19th is online! Here’s the closing set by Liho, an epic journey with his unmistakable personal signature – emotional, driving, and full of atmosphere. ❤️🔥
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