berenalp

berenalp is an Istanbul-based DJ and event organizer who founded In Bass We Trust, an independent collective and event platform. Its musical focus spans dub, UK bass, dubstep and drum and bass. Under the berenalp name, events have been held at Şahika and Dunia in Istanbul; In Bass We Trust has also organized gatherings around the city, including United By Bass at Şahika. The collective connects artists, producers and listeners through a community platform, and maintains a radio transmission and archive.

In Bass We Trust runs a recurring event series and is associated with a label, while also curating bass-music nights at venues across Istanbul. Artists appearing on berenalp event bills have included Ezkiel, Semi, dj s1s0 and Lizrith. Alongside DJ and organizing work, berenalp works as a photographer across documentary, performance and bass culture. berenalp has been putting on events since 2023, mostly in Istanbul and Tbilisi.