Ted Funke has always felt at home in the grooves of funky, uplifting house music – a genre he passionately believes is the essence of house music itself. This Slovenian DJ discovered his love for house music in his youth, shaped by the influences of funk, soul, and disco, always uplifted by powerful vocal tracks. That love has only deepened over time, continuing to shine in everything he does.

Unlike the typical tale of teenage years spent idolizing mainstream DJs, Ted Funke’s journey is a unique one. He humbly defines himself as a devoted representative of classic house music – but to his fans, he’s nothing short of an ambassador of feel-good grooves.

Today, Ted enjoys the artistic freedom he has always dreamed of, and it resonates in every aspect of his career. Whether performing on international stages, traveling to top destinations, or producing his own tracks, his artistry captures the joy and soul of house music.

In 2017, Ted ventured into music production with his debut single “Touch My Soul,” released on house legend Marshall Jefferson’s label, Freakin909. In 2018, he collaborated with Dino DZ on “People Sayin’,” signed to Blacksoul Music, which soared to No. 16 on the Traxsource Top 100 Tech House chart and earned a spot in Mixmag Adria’s top 10 house releases for August 2018.

Their partnership continued with an EP released in 2019 on the iconic Ocean Trax label, managed by Italian house maestro Gianni Bini (of Bini & Martini fame). The standout track, “House Healed Me,” climbed to No. 42 on the Traxsource House chart and received widespread recognition, including being played by The Shapeshifters on the Defected Croatia Main Stage.

Ted Funke’s reputation as a top-tier DJ has earned him recognition worldwide. His extensive experience and talent have led him to perform in prestigious clubs across the globe, sharing stages with legendary artists such as The Shapeshifters, Roger Sanchez, Claptone, David Penn, Angelo Ferreri, Ferreck Dawn, Umek, Fedde Le Grand, Mike Vale, Melvo Baptiste, Matroda, Uto Karem, Christian Varela, Jerry Ropero, Gadjo, Paolo Barbato, Angel Anx, CN Williams, Mauro Picotto, and many more. His ability to captivate audiences with his feel-good grooves has made him a beloved name in the global house music scene.