Hugo Coutinho
Bookings

DJ for private & corporate events in the Algarve

A birthday at a villa, the company Christmas party, a brand launch. DJ Kotto shapes the set around the space and the people, and the 3-in-1 (DJ, finger drumming and live percussion) gives the night a moment your guests will film.

DJ Kotto (Hugo Coutinho) in a light jacket, studio portrait
Hugo Coutinho · Kotto
( The 3-in-1 )

A DJ set that becomes a show

The 3-in-1 can carry the whole night or come in as the high point after dinner. The pads and percussion are played live in front of your guests, which turns a DJ set into a small show.

  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 )

A night made to measure

Birthdays, villa parties, company dinners, Christmas parties, brand launches and hotel events.

  1. 01

    Welcome

    Organic and Melodic House at a volume that lets people talk.

    • Organic House
    • Melodic House
  2. 02

    Dinner

    Background music that follows the programme: speeches, presentations, toasts.

  3. 03

    Dance floor

    The full 3-in-1: Afro House, Amapiano, Tech House, Funk BR and the night’s requests.

    • Afro House
    • Amapiano
    • Tech House
    • Funk BR
Kotto playing live at the decks, with a screen behind him
Live · 04.26
( Included )

What’s included

Sound & lights on request

Kotto uses the venue’s sound system. At a villa or a space without one, sound and lighting can be arranged separately, with their own quote.

  • Live set with DJ, finger drumming and percussion
  • Kotto’s own gear: decks, sampler and percussion
  • Music shaped around the programme, the guests and the space
  • Volume and finish time agreed in advance, also at homes and villas
( Where )

All over the Algarve

Villas, hotels, restaurants and event spaces from Sagres to Tavira. Elsewhere in Portugal on request.

( Booking )

How booking works

  1. Send a request

    Date, venue, number of guests and the kind of event.

  2. Get a proposal

    A reply within 48 hours with availability and a quote.

  3. Plan the night

    We agree timings, key moments and the style of music.

( FAQ )

Good to know

Red-lit main stage seen from the crowd
Main stage · 08.26

Does Kotto play at house and villa parties?

Yes. The set adapts to the space and the neighbours: volume and finish time are agreed beforehand.

Does he do corporate events?

Yes: company dinners and Christmas parties, launches, team-building events and hotel events. The music follows the programme, from dinner to the dance floor.

Does the venue need a sound system?

Kotto brings his decks, sampler and percussion and plugs into the venue’s sound. If there is none, sound and lighting can be arranged separately, with their own quote.

Does Kotto speak English?

Yes, Portuguese and English, which helps with international teams and guests.