Najaaraq Vestbirk, known professionally as Courtesy, is a Danish DJ, producer, and label owner renowned for her genre-blurring sound and boundary-pushing sets. Born and raised in Greenland and based in Copenhagen, her early exposure to Greenlandic music culture laid the foundation for her distinctive approach to electronic music. Courtesy first gained prominence as a co-founder of the Ectotherm label, which showcased the burgeoning Nordic techno and experimental scenes.
Since 2015, Courtesy has earned a reputation for her energetic DJ sets that traverse techno, trance, ambient, and IDM, marked by meticulous selections and emotional depth. She has performed at many of the world’s most respected clubs and festivals, including Berghain, Dekmantel, and Unsound, and is celebrated for her ability to evoke both euphoria and introspection on the dancefloor. Apart from her DJ practice, Courtesy has contributed to radio with acclaimed mixes for NTS and BBC Radio 1, and her own radio platform, which highlights emerging electronic artists.
She is known for her conceptual and visual work around music, often integrating audio and visual art to create immersive experiences. A vocal advocate for greater diversity and representation in electronic music, Courtesy continues to inspire through her performances, curation, and commitment to pushing the boundaries of contemporary electronic music.
London - Berlin - Copenhagen - Amsterdam - Paris
Berghain | Panorama Bar | Säule - Culture Box - Nitsa Club - BLITZ - The White Hotel
Techno - Electro - Breakbeat - Ambient - Hardcore - Trance - Experimental