saint september

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DJ · Curator · Label Founder
Genres: Amapiano · Afrobeats · RnB · Soul · House · Afro‑House

Saint September is the DJ moniker of Donna Arendse—a South African-born, Berlin-based artist, former singer-songwriter, and founder of the independent label Lekker Collective. With a deep background in performance, artist development, and music curation, Donna draws from her South African roots and the pulse of Berlin’s underground to create rich, immersive sets.

Kicking off her DJ experience with an XJAZZ! Festival x Swim Good event in May 2024, Donna has since embraced DJing as an exploratory practice. Whether spinning reggae at XJAZZ, or delivering warm, groove-rich blends of alt-R&B and soulful club music during mellow Berlin Sundaze events, her approach is defined by constant experimentation. She continues to expand her musical catalogue and the spaces she plays in, guided by a curiosity for genre fluidity and emotional resonance outside of the soul and RnB she loves so well. Her eclectic, story-driven sets reflect both the music of her upbringing and the global influences she has cultivated through years of creative work.

A resident at Berlin’s renowned Refuge Worldwide radio station, Saint September is also known for championing emerging talent and building community through her curatorial work with Lekker Collective.

BOOKINGS

donna(at)lekker(dot)fyi

PROMO MATERIALS

🔗 Picture Download Link

🔗 Video Download Link


SOCIALS

TECH RIDER

  • Gear: Pioneer CDJ/XDJ (2000NXS2 or equivalent), DJM mixer (900NXS2 or similar)

  • Specifications: Linked CDJs. Adjustable monitoring from booth

  • Media Format: USB/USB-C — Rekordbox-ready

  • Output: XLR to venue PA system

PRESS & RADIO

  • Bandcamp Daily Feature:
    “Beyond Clubbing: Exploring Berlin’s Grassroots R&B Scene” – highlights Saint September and Lekker Collective’s pivotal role in the city’s alternative RnB movement.
    🔗 Read the article

  • OFF KEY (formerly Nothing But Hope And Passion):
    “    On Visibility, Needs, and Realities of Parents in the Music Industry” - Donna Arendse was invited to contribute to NBHAP’s feature article (along with anaiis, Wayne Snow, Jaxx TMS, Leon Giseke (Bluestaeb)) where she spoke candidly about the lack of awareness and empathy for parents—especially mothers—working in music.
    🔗 Read the article

  • Radio Shows & Archives:

UPCOMING SHOWS

  • Sep 7 — Oasis Lab Open Air (RSO Baergarten) for In Living Color
    🔗 Event Link

(KEY) PAST SHOWS

2025

2024

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