References
Where I have played.
A selection from over 30 years: brands, events, festivals and clubs in Europe, North America and South Africa.
Companies and brands
Louis Vuitton, ProSieben, HSE, New Flag, R+V Versicherung, St. Galler Kantonalbank, Diesel, Alfa Romeo, Cupra and Buffalo
Events
Munich Marathon 2025 and 2026 at the Olympiapark, stand party for SDI S.p.A. at The smarter E Europe 2026 at Messe München
Festivals
Sensation White (Düsseldorf, New Year’s Eve 2009, Platinum Club), Open Air St. Gallen (2015, Gorge b2b SKAI), Glücksgefühle Festival (Hockenheimring, 2024, for ProSieben), Nature One (2005 and 2014), SonneMondSterne (2004, with Groove Rebels), World Club Dome Pool Sessions (2017)
Clubs in Germany
Park Café (Wiesbaden) and 50grad (Mainz) as resident, Cocoon Club and Fortuna Irgendwo (Frankfurt), Bootshaus (Cologne, with Groove Rebels), Sisyphos and Renate (Berlin), Praterinsel and AAHHH (Munich)
Clubs worldwide
Pacha (Ibiza), Cavo Paradiso (Mykonos), La Terrazza (Barcelona), Celebrities (Vancouver), Reset (Cape Town), Truth (Johannesburg), Culture Box (Copenhagen), SodaClub (Salzburg)
Plus many more brands, corporate events, clubs and festivals in Germany and abroad. I am happy to share references that suit your occasion.
What my clients say
“Thank you for eight hours of goosebumps and the wonderful collaboration!”
Munich Marathon 2026 · translated from German
„I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a talented and professional DJ.“
Marketing, SDI S.p.A. · Google review
“We booked Kai for a client event in the automotive sector. He won over not only us as the agency but above all the client and the audience.”
Agency · Google review · translated from German
Services
Music with direction.
Corporate events, trade fair parties and product launches in Munich and beyond. Music with dramaturgy, planned personally and tailored to your programme.
Corporate events and trade fairs
Summer parties, anniversaries, Christmas parties, galas and kick-offs. At Messe München I play stand parties after the fair closes, with a compact setup and music for an international trade audience. I coordinate with the venue and agency and keep to your schedule. More about trade fair stand parties →
Also milestone birthdays and special private celebrations, with the same care.
Musical direction
For performances, awards and special highlights I prepare suitable music and custom audio cues. I coordinate cues and transitions with the host, the technical crew and the show director. That way the music carries your programme and gives the important moments weight.
My musical roots are in house and disco. Depending on the audience, I combine them with soul, R’n’B, classics from the 80s, 90s and 2000s and current songs. We agree on favourite songs and no-gos together in advance.
Planning and equipment
After our first call you receive a concept covering music, equipment and schedule, together with an individual quote. Final coordination with the venue and agency takes place in good time before the event, usually in the week before.
I plan the equipment to suit the room, the number of guests and the occasion, and put it together individually for each event. Wireless microphone for speeches included, professional liability insurance up to €5 million.
Contact
Planning an event? Tell me about it.
Reply within 24 hours on working days, by email to mail@kaischmidt.net or on WhatsApp
Case studies
More than a DJ set
When a moment has to land, I work with a run sheet, custom audio cues and close coordination with the host and technical crew.
Sports event · 2025 and 2026Munich MarathonThe event: In 2026 around 37,800 participants, start and finish at the Olympiapark.My role: DJ for the start and finish area since 2025: eight hours of music, custom start productions and the start button right at the DJ booth.Read the case study (in German) →
Stand party · June 2026Stand party for SDI S.p.A.The event: Evening event of the Italian exhibitor SDI S.p.A. on its stand at The smarter E Europe, Messe München.My role: Music from the end of the trade fair day to the dance floor, coordinated with the team in Italy in English.Read the case study (in German) →About me
Listen first, then play.
I have been DJing for over 30 years, at venues including Cocoon Club in Frankfurt, Pacha in Ibiza and Cavo Paradiso in Mykonos. It all started at Park Café in Wiesbaden, and for many years I was resident at 50grad in Mainz. That is where I learned what matters at every corporate party too: read a room before you play it.
A good event has an arc. At the reception the music carries the conversations, at dinner it stays in the background, during the speeches it falls silent at the right moment. Later it brings the guests to the dance floor. I plan this arc together with you.
As a producer I have released over 50 tracks as SKAI, Groove Rebels and Moosefly. As resident DJ and booker I helped shape nights with international headliners such as David Guetta, Bob Sinclar and Mousse T., from booking and looking after the artists to the warm-up and the set after the main act.
With my own event brand R|Y|M - Re:Fresh Your Mind I also know the organiser’s side. Today companies such as ProSieben, HSE and New Flag book me directly.
How it works
How we work together
01
Enquiry
You write to me via the form or by email and tell me briefly about your event.
02
First call
About 20 minutes. My most important question: at the end of the night, how will you know it went well? I then shape the music and the schedule around your answer.
03
Concept and quote
Music, equipment and schedule at a glance, with an individual quote.
04
Your event
Fine-tuning with venue, agency and host, then the day itself.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What determines the price?
The price depends on playing time, venue, equipment and preparation, for example custom audio cues for a programme item. After our first call you receive an individual quote with the agreed services and costs.
How do you handle music requests?
Gladly. I ask in advance about favourite tracks and no-gos and build requests in where they work best.
Do you bring your own equipment or use what is there?
Both are possible. I put together equipment to suit the room and the number of guests, or use the venue’s in-house system by arrangement.
What does musical direction mean?
I am responsible for music and audio cues within the programme, for example for awards, performances or a start signal. Overall direction of the event stays with the agency or organiser, with whom I coordinate closely.
What happens if you fall ill?
Should I be unable to play, I personally take care of a solution and agree it with you.
Where and in which languages do you work?
In Munich and Bavaria, and on request throughout Germany and abroad. Coordination in German or English.
Listen
This is how an event with me sounds.
Have a listen before we talk. The playlists show the mood at the reception and on the dance floor, the mixes show how I build a set.
A selection of my playlists
Spotify · PlaylistLuxury AperitifFor reception and dinnerListen on Spotify →
Spotify · PlaylistIbiza House 2026House for the dance floorListen on Spotify →
Spotify · PlaylistUltimate Party HitsWhen everyone should danceListen on Spotify →More playlists for different occasions and moods are on my Spotify profile. All playlists on Spotify →
A selection of my DJ mixes
SoundCloud · MixLazy Sunday Disco MixDisco and groovesListen on SoundCloud →
SoundCloud · MixClassic House MixR|Y|M - Re:Fresh Your Mind PodcastListen on SoundCloud →More mixes and live recordings are on SoundCloud. All mixes on SoundCloud →
Contact
What are you planning?
Tell me about your event, your guests and the setting. I will get back to you personally within 24 hours on working days.
Prefer email? Write to mail@kaischmidt.net or message me on WhatsApp
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