Ben Klock

A Study in Techno

For more than two decades, Ben Klock has remained one of the defining figures of contemporary techno. Since becoming a Berghain resident in 2005, the legendary Berlin club has served not only as the foundation of his international career, but also as the place where he refined a distinctive approach to DJing—one built on patience, precision, tension and an exceptional sense of flow.

The same philosophy runs through his productions. Releases such as One, Dawning with Marcel Dettmann and the iconic Subzero have become enduring milestones in modern techno, while his productions and remixes reflect a commitment to timeless, uncompromising music rather than passing trends.

That vision also extends to Klockworks, the label he founded in 2006, which has become a home for artists sharing the same uncompromising artistic direction. Beyond the club, his audiovisual project PHOTON expanded his creative language, bringing together music, light and architecture in immersive performances presented at landmark venues around the world.

Some artists leave their mark on a festival. Others become part of its story. Ben Klock already holds the record for the most appearances in reworks history—a relationship that, over the years, has grown into one of the festival’s defining traditions.