KiNK (BG)

Strahil Velchev is an electronic music artist from Sofia, Bulgaria. Known for his projects KiNK and Kirilik, he pushes the boundaries of live performance, blending various styles with innovative technology and unconventional instrument use. In 2025, Strahil will celebrate 15 years of international touring as KiNK, having performed at top festivals such as Glastonbury, Exit, Tomorrowland, and Awakenings, as well as iconic clubs like Berghain, Fabric, and Amnesia. In the 2020s, Strahil composed experimental music for a light installation by Christopher Bauder, showcased at light art festivals in the Middle East and Las Vegas. A passionate advocate for technology, he collaborates with leading manufacturers of music instruments and DJ equipment. In the coming year, Strahil plans to develop an immersive visual show for KiNK, in collaboration with Sofia’s Elektrick Me, and revive his Kirilik alias, focusing on exploratory techno. Velchev continues to push the boundaries of cutting-edge music with his label Sofia, alongside his partner Konstantin Petrov, and is making waves with his high-energy sets with fellow Bulgarian Raredub. Their most recent video recording is from their set at the Stone Techno Festival in Germany.