Amelie Lens: From Runway to Techno Icon with Lenske Label
· re:union Radio editorial · 2 min read
Amelie Lens was discovered as a model and became a defining voice in techno – with her own label Lenske and major festival stages.
Few artists embody the leap from the fashion world to the techno scene as clearly as Amelie Lens. The Belgian DJ and producer, born on May 31, 1990, in Vilvoorde, is now one of the most recognized names in the international techno landscape – with her own label, performances on Europe's biggest festival stages, and a career that looked entirely different just ten years ago.
At a glance
- Born May 31, 1990, in Vilvoorde, Belgium
- Discovered at 15 by Dominique Models, runway work for Jean Paul Gaultier and H&M, among others
- First productions from 2016 on Pan-Pot's label Second State
- 2017 founded her own label Lenske
- Performances at Awakenings, Tomorrowland, Parookaville, Pukkelpop, Melt, and Exit, among others
From Modeling Contract to DJ Booth
Amelie Lens was discovered at 15 by the agency Dominique Models. This led to modeling assignments, including runway work for Jean Paul Gaultier and campaigns for H&M. She describes the turning point as “life-changing”: At 16, in 2006, she attended the Belgian Dour Festival and first encountered electronic music there.
The Path to Her Own Voice in Techno
Her DJ career began in 2014, initially under the name “Renée,” when she became a resident DJ at the Labyrinth Club in Hasselt, Belgium. She took the next step in 2016 when her first productions appeared on Second State, the label of the producer duo Pan-Pot. The move to independence followed in 2017 with the founding of Lenske, her own label, which has since been a central building block of her artistic development.
Big Stages and Collaborations
Over the years, Amelie Lens has played on the line-ups of almost all major European techno and festival stages: Awakenings, Tomorrowland, Parookaville, Pukkelpop, Melt, and Exit are among the stations of her career. Musically, she also remains connected with other scene luminaries – a joint EP with Charlotte de Witte titled “One Mind” is announced for 2025.
Personal Life Off Stage
Beyond the studio, much has happened in Amelie Lens's life: In the summer of 2022, she married Sam Deliaert, also active as a DJ, known as Farrago. In December 2023, the couple became parents to a daughter.
FAQ
Where is Amelie Lens from?
She was born on May 31, 1990, in Vilvoorde, Belgium.
What is Lenske?
Lenske is Amelie Lens's own label, founded in 2017, through which she releases her own productions.
If you're interested in harmonious transitions between sets, it's also worth taking a look at our DJ tip on harmonious mixing with the Camelot Wheel. If you're also interested in current dark techno releases, you can find an overview in our article on Charlotte de Witte's EP “The Resistance” on KNTXT.
Source: Wikipedia – Amelie Lens
