A vital force in Amsterdam’s thriving dance community, Carlos Valdes is a local legend. The DJ, promoter, label-head, and all-around inspirer is the founder of IsBurning, the iconic LGBTQ+ party series that originated at Trouw club and recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. Valdes is also the co-owner of Pamela, one of the city's most beloved queer bars. Behind the decks, he channels his profound experience and keen insight, delivering sets that interweave energetic techno and heart-throbbing house, passionately championing freedom, love, and self-expression on the dancefloor.