The Colombian-born, Berlin-based artist will host a 14-hour takeover on October 17 at Ruins by day and Knockdown Center by night, joined by Afem Syko, Innamorati, Ksenyeah, LOVEFOXY, Supergloss and x3butterfly.

Funk Tribu returns to New York this October for his Knockdown Center debut, taking over the Queens venue for Funk Tribu & Friends: Day & Night on Saturday, October 17. Running from 3PM to 5AM, the 14-hour event will span Knockdown Center’s outdoor Ruins and Main Hall, with Funk Tribu joined by Afem Syko, Innamorati, Ksenyeah, LOVEFOXY, Supergloss and x3butterfly for a day-to-night marathon of groove-driven club music. The event will be presented by RUSH, Knockdown Center’s popular event series which brings together artists from across the globe for immersive, high-energy experiences built around pounding rhythms, collective energy and cathartic release.

The day-to-night format will see Funk Tribu showcase two sides of his sound across the venue’s distinct spaces. From 3 PM, Funk Tribu will make a big world debut playing a house set at Knockdown’s outdoor space Ruins, setting the tone for the daytime session before moving into the Main Hall at night for a techno set, bringing his signature high-energy sound blending trance, techno, and fast BPMs. The extended format reflects the versatility of his sound and the communal, immersive energy at the heart of his music.

Colombian-born and now based in Berlin, Funk Tribu has been one of the most exciting names to watch in today’s electronic music, emerging as a defining figure in the new wave of trance-inspired club sounds. His music draws on the emotion and euphoria of classic trance while channeling it through the groove, energy and immediacy of contemporary club culture. Across his productions and DJ sets, he has built a sound that prioritises feeling and connection as much as dancefloor energy. His rise has taken him to some of the world’s most influential clubs and festivals, including EDC Vegas, UNVRS, Fabric London, Watergate, Tomorrowland, Awakenings, and Lollapalooza. Now, as his international fanbase keeps growing rapidly, Funk Tribu’s return to New York City is set to be yet another landmark performance.

The Knockdown Center debut follows a defining period for the artist, who is fresh off the release of his latest EP, “LIFE”, released on his own imprint TRIBE. The three-part project explores the interconnected worlds of soul, mind and body, offering a deeply personal reflection on renewal, introspection and hope while further defining the emotional and conceptual world of TRIBE.

Launched in 2025, TRIBE is built around the idea of music as community, serving as a label and collective for emotionally led, identity-rooted club music with a visual language to match. Its first releases, including “Azul” and “Hold On”, alongside releases from rising global voices such as Afem Syko, Linds and BK, have quickly established TRIBE as something larger than a traditional record label.

For RUSH Presents – Funk Tribu & Friends: Day & Night, that sense of community will take centre stage as Funk Tribu and his handpicked lineup take over Knockdown Center for an extended day-to-night experience. His debut at the venue marks another step in an international trajectory that continues to connect audiences across continents through a shared love of emotionally charged, forward-thinking club music.

For tickets and information on RUSH Presents – Funk Tribu & Friends: Day & Night on October 17, 2026, at Knockdown Center in Queens, NYC, please visit the event’s official website.