HopMachine

Blending house and electronic music with hip-hop, throwbacks, pop, and recognizable crowd favorites, Hop Machine brings an open-format approach to every performance. Rather than relying on a pre-planned set, each night develops around the energy of the room—moving between genres, tempos, and styles to keep the crowd engaged.

Hop Machine has spent the past year performing regularly at Brothers Bar & Grill in Broad Ripple, building experience in one of Indianapolis’ busiest nightlife environments. Beyond the bar and club setting, Hop Machine has performed private parties, community events, and large-scale celebrations throughout Central Indiana.

Now, Hop Machine is expanding its presence throughout Indianapolis and beyond, pursuing new venues, events, support opportunities, and original music while continuing to develop a sound rooted in house music and shaped by years of open-format DJing.

Based in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Brothers Bar & Grill — Broad Ripple, Indianapolis, IN
2025–2026 | Recurring DJ

Higher Grade Pop-Up — Fountain Square, Indianapolis, IN
October 2026 | House Music Set

SPARK on the Circle — Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN
September 2026 | Community Event

Little 500 Weekend, Haloween — Bloomington, IN
April, October 2026 | Private Event

Private Events & Parties — Central Indiana
2025–2026 | Corporate, Holiday & Private Celebrations

Nightlife & Open-Format DJing
Regular late-night performances at Brothers Bar & Grill, with experience programming music for diverse crowds in a busy college nightlife environment.

Sporting Events & Holiday Weekends
Performances during Fourth of July celebrations, USA soccer broadcasts, Indianapolis 500 Weekend, Halloween, and Butler University family weekends.

House & Dance Music
House-focused performances drawing from classic dance records, contemporary electronic music, and crossover tracks, including an appearance with Higher Grade in Fountain Square.

Private & Community Events
Experience providing music for private celebrations, themed parties, and public events, including SPARK on the Circle in downtown Indianapolis.

DJ System
Pioneer DJ XDJ-RX3 standalone performance system, supported by professional monitoring and audio connectivity for seamless integration with venue sound systems.

Sound Reinforcement
QSC K12.2 professional powered loudspeakers delivering clear, full-range audio for nightlife venues, private functions, and live events, complemented by a dedicated Behringer B1X monitor for onstage monitoring.

Lighting & Visual Effects
Multi-effect lighting system featuring synchronized LED fixtures, dynamic dance-floor effects, and programmable lighting sequences. Custom lighting configurations available to complement the venue and event atmosphere.

Production Accessories
Professional microphones, speaker stands, audio cabling, and supporting equipment available to accommodate individual event requirements.

Hop Machine offers flexible production capabilities, from standalone DJ performances using existing venue infrastructure to fully self-contained sound and lighting setups.

For performance bookings, venue partnerships, private events, and other professional inquiries, please contact Hop Machine directly.

Ben Hopper
Owner & DJ | Hop Machine, LLC

Email: HopMachineMusic@gmail.com
Website: hopmachinemusic.com
Instagram: @hopmachinemusic

Based in Indianapolis, Indiana
Available for performances throughout Indiana and beyond.