Hugo Coutinho
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DJ for bars & beach clubs in the Algarve

More than 25 venues in the Algarve and beyond, from Katedral to BCM in Mallorca. DJ Kotto brings the 3-in-1 to bars, clubs and beach clubs: DJ, finger drumming and live percussion, for nights people film and share.

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DJ Kotto (Hugo Coutinho) adjusting his sunglasses, studio portrait
Hugo Coutinho · Kotto
( The 3-in-1 )

Something to put on the poster

For a venue, the 3-in-1 is the headline: a DJ who plays pads and percussion live over his set. It shows from the dance floor, makes content for your socials and stands out in a summer full of DJ nights.

  1. 01

    DJ

    Reading the floor and seamless transitions, from Afro House to Funk BR.

  2. 02

    Finger drumming

    Beats and samples played live on the 16 pads of the Pioneer DJS-1000.

  3. 03

    Percussion

    Congas, bongos, djembe and shakers on the Roland HandSonic HPD-20.

( The night )

From sunset to closing

  1. 01

    Sunset

    Organic, Melodic and Afro House with percussion, for the golden hour.

    • Organic House
    • Melodic House
    • Afro House
  2. 02

    Peak time

    Afro Tech, Tech House and Amapiano, with finger drumming at the centre of the set.

    • Afro Tech
    • Tech House
    • Amapiano
  3. 03

    Closing

    Funk BR, Kuduro and Kizomba, depending on the crowd.

    • Funk BR
    • Kuduro
    • Kizomba
Crowd at Katedral during a night set
Katedral · 04.26
( Included )

What’s included

Sound & lights on request

Kotto uses the venue’s sound and lights. For events outside the venue, on a beach or a terrace, sound and lighting can be arranged separately, with their own quote.

  • Live set with DJ, finger drumming and percussion
  • Kotto’s sampler and percussion, connected to your booth
  • His own decks if the booth doesn’t have any
  • Photos and a promo video for posters and socials
( Where )

All over the Algarve

Bars, clubs, beach clubs, hotels and campsites from Sagres to Tavira. Outside the Algarve and abroad on request.

( Booking )

How booking works

  1. Send a request

    Dates, venue name, set times and the kind of night: residency, sunset or event.

  2. Get a proposal

    A reply within 48 hours with availability and a quote.

  3. Get the night ready

    We agree the set, the booth rider and the material to promote the night.

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( FAQ )

Good to know

Kotto at the decks, seen from behind, facing the crowd
On the decks · 12.25

Does Kotto do residencies?

Yes, weekly or for the season, as well as one-off nights, sunsets and themed events.

What does he need in the booth?

A connection to the sound system and room for the sampler and percussion next to the decks. If the booth has no decks, Kotto brings his own.

Can he help promote the night?

Yes: photos and a promo video are ready for your posters and socials.

Where has Kotto played?

At more than 25 venues, including Katedral, Nox Club, Tiger Bar, Nosolo Água Portimão and BCM in Mallorca. He has shared the stage with artists such as Oruam, Nelson Freitas and Badoxa.