Sam Eyvaz

Sam Eyvaz is an Iranian-born producer, DJ, instrumentalist and curator based in Berlin. Raised in Tehran, he initially studied classical music and performed as a violist in symphonic and contemporary ensembles before becoming involved in underground rock and punk scenes as a drummer. His later work shifted toward electronic and experimental music, combining techno, ambient textures and synthetic viola in live performances. Since relocating to Berlin in 2015, Eyvaz has been active as both a musician and organizer, presenting performances and collaborative projects across the city’s experimental music landscape. He is the founder and curator of Future East Festival, a platform dedicated to contemporary music, electronic sound practices and new media art that connects artists from diverse cultural backgrounds. Alongside his solo work he has collaborated with musicians, visual artists and interdisciplinary performers across Europe.