

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: BUKU w/ SMITH. + Ill Gates @ Otherworld 4/25/26
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 10:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: OTHERWORLD and My Best Friends Party and Disco Donnie  present :


BUKU
SMITH.
ILL GATES

SATURDAY APRIL 25


🎟 Tickets &gt;  https://otherworld.ticketspice.com/buku-smith-illgates


BUKU-

From the track record of Robert Balotsky's work as Buku, it’s clear that the Pittsburgh native and graduate of Music Technology is a well-equipped architect of twisted, layered soundscapes. With a menacing grasp on sound design and music theory, Buku combines deceptively simple and emotive melodies, laden with resounding low-end and intricate drum patterns. With a love of drums rooting from childhood, his work reflects his passion – emitting percussive elements only a trained ear could produce.
Buku’s debut EP release, ‘Janky’, sent a shotgun blast into the Bass Music scene - quickly gaining support and full rotation by Diplo, who described Balotsky’s production style as ‘where dubstep is going’. Following his break into the genre, the producer has been championed by a variety of curators, including Liquid Stranger, Pete Tong &amp; Zane Lowe, as well as garnering the support of his peers for collaborations with the likes of Paper Diamond, G. Jones, in addition to being tapped for remix duties for Minnesota, Griz, Nick Catchdubs, Brillz &amp; Tropkillaz.

With a strong support from the industry, Buku has seen releases on OWSLA’s NEST HQ, UKF’s Pilot Records, as well as features on Fool’s Gold, Main Course &amp; Mad Decent.

As a result of his consistent output, Buku has quickly placed himself at the forefront of rising talent amongst North American producers – an impressive track record only further supported by his forthcoming EP on Memory Palace offering the most stylistic diversity of anything Buku has released in his career. We absolutely cannot wait to usher in this next chapter with all of you 🫵

▶ https://soundcloud.com/buku
▶ http://bukudatdude.com/#
▶ https://www.instagram.com/bukudatdude/
▶ https://www.facebook.com/bukubass



SMITH. -


With a sound that’s innovative but carries a familiar flavor, Smith. showcases groundbreaking new sounds with all the heart and soul of the classics. Through his personal collection of hip-hop-influenced bass music, Smith. initially attracted an audience on SoundCloud with his remixes and edits of timeless hip-hop tracks and chart-toppers alike. Smith.’s playful, curious approach to production brings listeners a signature sound that can’t be mistaken for anyone else. Whether it’s an original production or a flip of one of today’s radio hits, Smith. delicately manipulates and experiments with noise through his own lens.

In 2021, Smith. performed to a sold-out crowd at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado supporting Subtronics. That same year, Smith. joined bass artists PEEKABOO and Level Up on their respective tours across North America to bring his sound to new ears. In 2022, Smith. will join Subtronics for his Spring 2022 tour that’s sure to represent Smith.’s significant presence in the scene. Equipped with an unforgettable signature sound and a clever creative itch, Smith.’s story is just beginning. With new music on the horizon and a stacked tour schedule, Smith. is poised to become a trendsetter in the scene and your favorite producer’s new favorite producer.


▶ https://www.facebook.com/yourboismith/
▶ https://www.instagram.com/thatboi_smith/
▶ https://soundcloud.com/thatboismith


Ill Gates -

ill.Gates is a Toronto-born and now Vancouver based composer, performer and educator. Over the past decade, he has established a global fanbase and a reputation as one of the most dynamic electronic music artists around. His first full-length release, ‘Autopirate’ (Muti Music, 2008) charted on iTunes and dominated on Beatport, the epic 18 track album ‘The ill.Methodology’ (Muti Music, 2011) cracked the number 1 spot on iTunes and remains a strong seller.

His 2017 ’Terminally Ill’ album, saw huge response with features on EDM.com, iDJ Magazine, The Untz, Raverrafting and global radio play. His 2018 album ‘Departures’ took over multiple genres charts on Beatport and the standout tunes ‘Cthulhu’ and ‘Harmonica Lewinsky’ (with Mr. Bill) continue to show up in charts and playlists. His many collaborations with other industry leading artists have had epic success and remain some of the top selling electronic tunes on many retails and streaming outlets.

ill.Gates also partnered with Muti Music creating a sister label that has been creating some of the most innovative and forward thinking music, from a stable of producers known as the Producer Dojo.

▶ https://www.instagram.com/illgatesmusic/
▶ https://www.facebook.com/illGatesMusic
▶ https://soundcloud.com/ill-gates



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Doors at 10:30 PM
21+ (Valid ID required)
Prohibited items:
- No drugs or weapons
- No Staff, Poi, or any other flow toys deemed capable of causing damage to the glass, mirrors, or delicate art work in the exhibit due to weight and/or form of use. (Light weight props such as hoops and levitation wands will be permitted.)
- No outside food and drink (Alcoholic and non-alcoholic)
*Free water will be available in our lobby and bottles can be purchased at each of our bars or giftshop*
- No bags larger than a standard fanny pack.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brice/buku-w-smith-ill-gates-otherworld-4-25-26/200029509993135
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, art, parties, dance, performances, music, crafts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 226

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Brice
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Otherworld
- **lat**: 39.92211922387
- **long**: -82.835838317871
- **full address**: Otherworld, 5821 Chantry Dr, Columbus, OH 43232-4764, United States, Brice

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: My Best Friends Party (https://allevents.in/org/my-best-friends-party/753797)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 10:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Otherworld, 5821 Chantry Dr, Columbus, OH 43232-4764, United States, Brice
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** My Best Friends Party
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** entertainment, art, parties, dance, performances, music, crafts
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about BUKU w/ SMITH. + Ill Gates @ Otherworld 4/25/26 ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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