Joe Goddard’s third solo album, Harmonics, is a testament to his evolving creative process—one rooted in intuition, collaboration, and emotional response. Inspired by reflections during the pandemic and his experiences producing other artists at his East London studio, Relax and Enjoy, Joe sought to relinquish control and embrace a more fluid, empathetic approach to music-making. The album’s 14 tracks blend UK garage, house, hip-hop, pop, and disco, featuring an eclectic mix of collaborators, including Eno Williams (Ibibio Sound Machine), Hayden Thorpe (Wild Beasts), Alexis Taylor (Hot Chip), and emerging talents like Findia and Fiorious. Despite the collaborative nature, personal introspection shines through on solo tracks like “Follow Me,” reflecting Joe’s embrace of stream-of-consciousness songwriting.

Beyond the music, Harmonics embodies Joe’s belief in the unifying power of dance music. With a career spanning Hot Chip, The 2 Bears, HARD FEELINGS, and numerous collaborations, he has long navigated the intersection of indie and electronic music. His production and remix credits include icons like Kraftwerk, New Order, and The Chemical Brothers, yet Harmonics is a deeply personal statement—one that prioritizes connection, spontaneity, and the soulful, human essence of music. In a world marked by division, Joe set out to create something inclusive, romantic, and fun—a celebration of harmony in every sense.

Phil Hartnoll is one half of the pioneering electronic duo Orbital, whose groundbreaking sound has shaped the landscape of dance music for over three decades. Emerging from the UK rave scene in the late ’80s alongside his brother Paul, Phil helped define an era with Orbital’s fusion of hypnotic beats, cinematic synths, and socially conscious themes. Their anthemic tracks like Chime, Belfast, and Halcyon became foundational in electronic music, while their legendary live performances—such as their iconic 1994 Glastonbury set—set a new standard for electronic acts on the festival circuit.

Beyond Orbital, Phil continues to be a passionate force in dance music, bringing his expertise and energy to DJ sets, collaborations, and production projects. With a deep love for techno, house, and experimental sounds, he remains committed to pushing musical boundaries while keeping the spirit of rave culture alive. Whether performing to thousands at major festivals or curating intimate underground experiences, Phil Hartnoll’s influence on electronic music is undeniable, cementing his legacy as a true innovator of the genre.

Having established themselves as one of the most in-demand acts in the industry, Gorgon City have enjoyed stellar success over the past 5-years thanks to their unique blend of bass-driven house music and addictive vocals. The UK duo, consisting of Kye Gibbon and Matt Robson-Scott, have developed a huge international presence, garnering over 676 million combined streams to date, and playing to enormous crowds of dedicated fans around the world.

Following their debut single releases on Black Butter Records in 2012, things went into overdrive in 2014 with the release of their debut album ‘Sirens’ (70,000 UK copies sold) which also birthed their huge single ‘Ready For Your Love,’ ft. MNEK (64 million Spotify streams), peaking at #4 on the UK chart. The album marked a pivotal moment in the duo’s career and spawned 5 more UK hit singles through tracks like ‘Here For You’, ‘Unmissable’ and ‘Go All Night’ (feat Jennifer Hudson), which all achieved Top #20 positions in the UK Singles Chart.

The pair have continued to thrive in recent times with their recent Duke Dumont & NAATIONS collaboration ‘Real Life’, providing the soundtrack of summer 2017 from the UK to Ibiza and beyond. Equally adept at catering to the underground scene, Gorgon City have showcased their prowess for more rugged, minimalistic beats, through their own club-focused REALM imprint, which also housed releases such as ‘Grooves On The Vinyl’, ‘Motorola’ and BBC Radio 1 specialist anthem ‘Primal Call.’

Recently delivering their brand-new ‘Escape’ album – featuring singles such as ‘One Last Song’ with Yungen & JP Cooper, ‘Go Deep’ with Kamille and Ghosted, and D Double E collaboration, ‘Hear That’ – The release followed Gorgon City’s recent sold out UK and Europe ‘Kingdom’ tour and accompanied two sell-out album launch parties (Brooklyn and London) on both sides of the Atlantic; a testament to the huge worldwide following the duo have amassed. Performing at various iconic venues globally, the pair have sold out headline shows at the likes of Brixton Academy, Amnesia, Ushuaia, Sziget Festival, Splash House in Palm Springs, and CRSSD Festival.

With Gorgon City’s well established Kingdom Radio show broadcast to over 14 million live listeners, the pair also recently announced a wealth of dates across the UK and US during their ‘Escape’ Tour, with Matt and Kye embark on a huge run of performances at the likes of London’s iconic Printworks venue, Las Vegas, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Brooklyn, and many more.

Undoubtedly one of dance music’s most popular, and fastest growing, acts in the world, Gorgon City continue their meteoric rise heading into 2019 and beyond.

2022 sees Shadow Child celebrate 10 years of turning heads with a genre-bending catalogue of game changing music and DJ sets. The celebrations include a huge resurgence of his lockdown release ‘Space Riot’, championed by Peggy Gou, a debut on Franky Wah’s brand new Shen Records, a return to Pets Recordings with Rave-hero Mark Archer and a throwback Breakbeat-Hardcore release in the shape of the ‘Empire EP’, on the prolific and ground-breaking Time is Now label. As if that wasn’t enough, a spellbinding return to Dirtybird (where it all began in 2012), collaborating on a slice of powerfully uplifting Techno with Claude Vonstroke caps things off amongst other works and remixes besides.

With hugely successful studio productions and remixes, often fusing early House & Rave with today’s sound, he’s famed for his dynamic and carefully curated musical direction as both a DJ and producer. Historically, labels such as Shall Not Fade, Hot Creations, E-beamz, Unknown to the Unknown and Ovum have all helped tell the Shadow Child story and the most famous of his official remixes for Hot Natured, AlunaGeorge, Future Sound of London, Disclosure and Mary J. Blige have cemented Shadow Child as one of the most individual and positively unpredictable producers out there, building an insatiably large fan-base in the process. His Polymod moniker has also seen releases on Dusky’s 17 Steps and Sasha’s Last Night on Earth which included teaming up with the man himself on ‘Full Circle’.

Shadow Child’s label Food Music is a mainstay in House too and celebrates 10 years this December since the release of his own ‘23’. Aside from supporting both upcoming artists and the established, an acclaimed reworks project has seen him pull together official remasters & brand-new remixes of defining classic tracks. NJOI, Zero B, SL2, Xpansions and Bump have all featured with reworks not only by himself, but Krystal Klear, Pete Cannon, Rebūke, Jerome Hill, Chambray and many, many more.

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Grammy Award nominated DJ/Producer Todd Terry has been engulfed in dance music since he first started listening to European dance music records while growing up in Brooklyn. Already devoted to turntables, he heard something different in those tracks, and he “went for the difference. I never got a break in New York, but England happened right away, so I catered to them.” In any event, the Todd Terry sound was born. 

By 1988, Todd Terry hit big in England and Europe, and his notoriety was making its way back to the U.S. In addition to DJ appearances, Todd was cutting his classic underground tracks A Day In The Life, Weekend, and Can You Party, released under monikers such as the Todd Terry Project, House Of Gypsies, and Royal House, all considered essential and ground breaking.

Todd is one of the world’s most celebrated figures in dance music. With almost two decades of dance floor domination under Todd’s belt the quality of his productions goes from strength to strength. Welcome to the church of house music presided over by Todd the God. Are you a believer?

A born entertainer with a burning desire to play music to people around the world, Sam Divine’s enigmatic sets are an effortless schooling in pure, unadulterated house. From her early days as the sole member of the Defected street team in Ibiza to fronting their radio show and now headlining some of the world’s biggest clubs and festivals, The First Lady of Defected, has become an intrinsic part of the UK house music scene.

The seeds of Sam’s DJ career can be traced back to a pair of belt drive turntables and a battered Numark mixer set up in her Mum’s shed; a pirate radio show broadcast from her bedroom using ‘borrowed’ equipment from the local college and MSN Messenger, and time spent expanding her musical knowledge working at Spin Central in her hometown of Weston-super-Mare and Chemical Records in Bristol. A chance encounter with then Defected Radio host, Aaron Ross, in Notting Hill in the early 00s, led Sam to Ibiza where she quickly became an integral figure in the West End. Since then she’s played at some of the island’s biggest clubs year upon year, holding down residencies at Pacha, Mambo, Amnesia, Eden and Ushuaïa, and sharing space with some of the greatest names in dance including Frankie Knuckles, Master’s At Work, MK, DJ Spen, KiNK, Sandy Rivera and The Shapeshifters. Sam launched her own highly successful imprint, DVINE Sounds, in 2015. To date, the label has seen 58 releases, helping to propel talented up and coming artists into the spotlight. Her own foray into production began with a remix of the classic garage anthem ‘Flowers’ that proved a hit, reaching the top spots on Traxsource and Beatport. A remix of Amira’s 1997 garage hit, ‘My Desire’, followed in 2019. In 2020 DVINE celebrated its fifth birthday with the label evolving as a brand with events, boat parties, a stage at We Are FSTVL and a return to ADE. 2019 was a year of firsts for Sam with her debut appearance at London’s Printworks venue, where she returned on New Year’s Day alongside her Defected crew. In September she was invited by Radio 1 tastemaker Pete Tong to record a coveted Essential Mix – a true marker of how far her career has come. 2019 also marked Divine’s first Mixmag Lab NYC set. All this on top of touring globally, playing 21 festivals worldwide, an epic gig at the top of London’s iconic Tower Bridge and raising over £40,000 for Breast Cancer Research through her charity D-Vita. December also saw the return of 2019’s sold-out Openers tour with Sam playing all night long across two weekends in December. Despite spending the majority of 2020 in lockdown, Sam took the bull by the horns and excelled with her livestreams with her infectious energy, reaching her ever-expanding fanbase from all corners of the globe. Sam sold out all the socially distanced parties she played throughout the Summer, one of which sold out in a record time of 7 minutes. Sam shows no sign of slowing down in 2021 with a number of Defected parties already in the diary, a return to the festival circuit, an Australasian tour and solo tours throughout North America and Canada. 2021 also brings new music in collaboration with Australian DJ and producer, Kormak, as well as a new EP on her own label. With her passion and dedication to her music beyond doubt, Sam Divine is a musician who will continue to evolve and grow.

Sarah Story is a leading voice in the UK dance music scene, known for her infectious energy, deep knowledge of electronic music, and passion for championing emerging talent. As a broadcaster, DJ, and tastemaker, she has carved out a space as one of the most influential figures in modern dance culture. Hosting BBC Radio 1’s flagship Future Dance show, Sarah spotlights cutting-edge electronic music, introducing listeners to the freshest underground sounds while celebrating the legends who paved the way. With a keen ear for innovation, she has become a trusted curator, shaping the next generation of dance music.

Beyond radio, Sarah is an accomplished DJ, gracing major festivals, clubs, and events with her dynamic, genre-spanning sets. Whether commanding the decks at Printworks, Glastonbury, or Ibiza, she seamlessly blends house, techno, and breaks with an undeniable sense of groove. Her dedication to supporting new artists extends beyond the airwaves, as she continually pushes forward-thinking sounds and fresh talent. With her unwavering enthusiasm and commitment to dance music culture, Sarah Story is not just a storyteller—she’s shaping the future of electronic music.

As one of the world’s most respected and innovative DJs, Junior Sanchez has remained at the forefront of house music since the ‘90s. But throughout his three-decade-long career, Sanchez has continued to challenge himself—becoming a versatile producer, a hands-on label executive, and an inspiring entrepreneur along the way. Above all, Sanchez’s enthusiasm for his craft, and his passion to share it with others, is present in all of his endeavours.  

Although Sanchez’s story begins in the most ordinary of places—suburban New Jersey—his rise to fame was anything but. The youngest of six, Sanchez was raised on his family’s diverse record collection. While his Brazilian mother enjoyed a steady dose of Latin music, his siblings each had their own favorites: from ELO and Fleetwood Mac to Slick Rick and The Smiths. Sanchez embraced it all. But when he discovered house music—a relatively young genre that sprung from the ashes of disco—it resonated with him on a new level.

Sanchez developed his talents on a makeshift rig at home and immersed himself in New York City’s vibrant club scene. By his early teens, he was DJing regularly at Peter Gatien’s Club USA and Limelight. Balancing high school with residencies, Sanchez signed his first record deal at 15. A few years later, he established Cube Recordings, where he released records from the likes of Rhythm Masters, Stuart Price, and Sébastien Léger. There, he also co-produced Felix da Housecat’s landmark electroclash album, Kittenz and Thee Glitz.

The prodigious DJ not only won the respect of house music’s elders but also of a new generation of stars, including Armand van Helden, who took Sanchez under his wing. Together, they founded Da Mongaloids—a global collective of DJs that featured such high-profile names as Todd Terry; Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christ; Roger Sanchez; Laidback Luke; DJ Sneak; and Basement Jaxx’s Felix Buxton and Simon Ratcliffe. Aiming to create “The Wu-Tang Clan of House Music,” Sanchez was the youngest of the group—and the most enthusiastic. “I recruited all of these people,” he recalls. “We started re-mixing each other and appearing on each other’s records. There was a lot of unity.”

The collective also birthed a project between Sanchez, DJ Sneak, and Roger Sanchez called The S-Men. The multi-generational trio put together an enthralling live act featuring six turntables, a sampler, and a keyboard. While turntablism of this level had been seen in hip-hop, it was revolutionary in the world of house music. The S-Men made their debut at London’s 1997 Tribal Gathering, opening for Kraftwerk. A little over two decades later, the group thrilled fans with a reunion. Today, they continue to work together.

Da Mongaloids, meanwhile, never officially parted ways, but members became increasingly busy with their exploding careers. Sanchez was no exception.

Over the years, the New York-based artist has enjoyed regular club appearances in Ibiza, Las Vegas, and Miami, and played for thousands of fans at Electric Daisy Carnival, Ultra Music Festival, Winter Music Conference, and Amsterdam Dance Event. He has also released dozens of singles and EPs across such esteemed labels as Strictly Rhythm, Nervous, and Defected, plus two full-length albums: 2011’s Seize the Fewcha and 2017’s Under the Influence. The latter title, which pays homage to house music’s pioneers, was released under Sanchez’s Brobot Records.

Established in 2013 in partnership with Steve Angello’s Size Records, Brobot offered Sanchez the freedom to release his own records, as well as more experimental music from his peers. Additionally, the label gave him an opportunity to mentor and showcase a variety of rising, young talent.

Early on, Sanchez also pursued a career as a producer, remixer, and songwriter, which allowed him to work with a broad spectrum of artists. “Dance music is such a huge part of my musical DNA, but there’s so much more to me too,” he shares. “When I began making house music, I did it because I loved it—but I never turned my back on other types of music.”

Those sessions helped him grow exponentially as an artist. “I wanted to put myself out there and learn how to work with a band or a singer-songwriter. I had to do that in order to be better at what I do,” says Sanchez, whose roster of collaborators includes Madonna, Ariana Grande, Good Charlotte, Katy Perry, A Tribe Called Quest, Ima Robot, Morningwood, Teyana Taylor, and Azealia Banks, with whom he co-wrote and produced the highly-acclaimed viral hit, “Anna Wintour.”

That endless love of learning sparked one of Sanchez’s newest projects, KULTUR: a label, events, and lifestyle brand with an educational focus. Co-founded in 2020 with the Toronto-based DJ and producer Demiur, KULTUR was created to “keep the narrative of house music alive, so that kids know where their favorite dance music came from,” explains Sanchez.

Those origins began in the underground—and particularly the marginalized communities—of American cities. “House music will always have its roots within the Black, Latinx, straight, and LGBTQ+ cultures of New York and Chicago,” notes Sanchez. “It came from people who needed to escape their daily lives.” Sanchez is further exploring these foundational themes in an upcoming solo project, which is currently in the works with producer Dallas Austin.

Today, Sanchez feels a responsibility to preserve that original spirit while also looking ahead; empowering a new generation of artists to shape the future of dance music. “Everyone should win within this culture—whether they’re underground or mainstream; a singer, a songwriter, or a DJ who makes beats. There’s room for everyone.”

It’s certainly a full-circle moment for the busy artist and father as he enters the next decade of his career. “I always say that we’re all pixels in this amazing story of house music; we’ve all played a role,” he reflects. “I’m so grateful that I was part of the picture as a kid—and am still a part of this ‘painting’ that we’re all creating.”

As children on earth, they were driven to understand the history of dance music and found their teacher in original boston disco DJ Caril Mitro who admitted them into the temple of Vinyl Connection (whose members included Dimitri From Paris and Frankie Knuckles plus many more). Caril taught Soul Clap that "house wears many hats" and instilled the sounds of American dance music while fostering an addiction to digging that has become a worldwide quest to acquire the best vinyl. Soul Clap´s training goes beyond history lessons to mastering all the elements of the DJ: knowledge, mixing, programming, performance and experience.

Always pushing new boundaries, always traveling through time and space, The Clap is on a mission to change the world one dance floor at a time. Dr. Funkenstein has taught us well: free your mind, and your ass will follow.

Let's not beat around the bush here, Yolanda Be Cool is a household name. You may not know what they look like (hot dudes alert), and you may not even know their names (Andy and Matt), but you will most certainly know their music. In fact, your grandma and nephew probably do too.

They didn't mean to write a worldwide number one/iconic anthem way back in 2010 when they produced "We No Speak Americano" with their brother DCUP… they just wanted to make a fun party track that their DJ peers would play. But the song ultimately fast tracked a road to the top for Yolanda Be Cool, a road the pair was uncomfortable with at times (after all, they are house music DJs and producers who love DC10 more than any "bottle" club, a Villalobos way more than a commercial superstar). But here they are, now veterans of the game but also endlessly improving their game, which their more recent release schedule would lay testimony to - with a roll call of the world's hottest labels like Chris Lake's Black Book, Lee Foss' Repopulate Mars, Solardo's “Sola”, Mele's “Club Bad”, and their very own “Club Sweat”, and "SWEATRZ" all the while maintaining their knack for making "accidental" hits for their more mainstream label Sweat It Out. Not to mention their curatorial hand in signing artists to their label, such as Purple Disco Machine, RÜFÜS DÜ SOL, Dom Dolla, and Torren Foot.

They are as proud of their platinum records and ARIA awards as they are of their Beatport number ones. They spend long hours in the studio, but perhaps their greater skills lie behind the decks from where they have been lucky enough to see the world many times. Be it a party in Morocco put on by the king for 90,000 of his subjects, or an underground afters club in Amsterdam, the guys feel equally at home on the main stage at festivals as they do in the small sweaty basements of clubs. They pride themselves on their ability to walk the line between cool and crossover, underground and overground, not too serious but never silly. “Fun with thought” is how they like to think of their sound, leaning on their vast sample knowledge and knack for twisting the unusual out of the unexpected into something special for all to enjoy. And the coolest thing about them…. they still f**king love it! As their boy Diddy once said, “can't stop, won't stop.

Byron Bay artist PARIS is one of the country's most prolific electronic artists in her lane. Shehas attained millions of streams across releases on Stil Vor Talent (DE), This Never Happened(USA), Of Leisure (AU) and Gallery Recordings (AU), and toured extensively acrossAustralia, the UK, Europe, USA, Mexico, India and Indonesia.

On the global map, PARIS has garnered industry recognition from high-profile artists MaceoPlex, Lane 8, Joseph Capriati and Oliver Koletzki, whilst catching the attention of Mixmag,Sirius XM and BBC Radio 1. PARIS’s remix resume includes Grammy-award winning artistsRÜFÜS DU SOL and Cassian, and international luminaries Nils Hoffmann, Lane 8, Lutrelland Le Youth.

PARIS runs her own imprint, Upon Access–home to her acclaimedmini-album ‘Exordium’and featured single ‘Wonderlust’. She collaborated with Human Movement on ‘Feel Me’,remixed multiple records for Anjunadeep and released her standout A/B side ‘Collide / 10Years From Now’ on Lane 8's This Never Happened label, solidifying her position as one ofthe label's most praised signings. In recent years PARIS has continued to release singlesfeaturing artists Tailor, Rromarin, and Keepa, with ‘Pulses’, a brand-new collaboration withJuno Mamba which landed on Soothsayer in January 2025.

PARIS has forged her own path in the AU electronic space with multiple high rotation ads onTriple J and Double J and countless Spotify covers on leading playlists. She has performedacross Australia's leading dance music festivals Pitch Music & Arts, Beyond the Valley, LetThem Eat Cake, Wildlands, Rabbits Eat Lettuce, Return To Rio and Splendour in the Grass,and sold-out her own headline show at Melbourne’s Timber Yard. PARIS joined Le Youth,Sultan + Shephard for 2023’s debut This Never Happened Tour, supported Jamie Jones at theWoolstore, Joined Ben Bohmer as main support for his Bloom Tour across Australia andANYMA for his now historic GENESYS festival at Flemington Park and warehouse afterpartyat PICA in 2024.

PRAISE FOR PARIS“TheSydney-based producer/DJ has turned into one of the country's flagship dance musicacts.”-The Music“PARIS shows precisely why hers is a name on so many electro tastemakers' lips.”-Double J“Pulsating release, building powerfully beneath sweeping synths”-Mixmag

An industry pillar of the Australian club scene, Mo’funk’s combination of maintaining the true art of DJ’ing, unparalleled technical apt, versatility, and unrivaled tastemaker sensibilities, across a wide scope of sounds, makes him a true one of a kind. With more than 12 seasons under his belt, Mo had been holding down residencies at some of Ibiza’s greatest venues Pacha, Cafe Del Mar, Cafe Mambo & Space, along with guest spots at Defected’s weekly throwdown Glitterbox at Hi. production credits include: “Magic” on Peppermint Jam, ‘When You Dance’ with Todd Terry on Freeze, club classics on French label Robsoul & Brobot, as well as Mo’s new vinyl only label just launched, Only Cuts. Dj's supports incl: Erykah Badu, De La Soul, Snoop Dogg, Jazzy Jeff, Mark Ronson, Carl Cox, Dj Sneak, Derrick Carter, Mark Farina, Kenny Dope, Dave Lee, Todd Terry, Crazy P, Greg Wilson & Nightmares on Wax!

In the past, Roland Clark used the aliases Jesus Jackson, Digital Pimps, Dark Clark, South Street Player, and is also a founding member of the dance music project Urban Soul. He learned how to write songs from his childhood mentor Calvin Gaines.

In 1987, he released his first track, “Why!” 

One of the many projects he has been involved in is "Flowerz" by Armand van Helden, from the album 2 Future 4 U from 1998, as well as delivering his writing and vocal talents to the likes of Todd Terry, Duke Dumont and Katy Perry.

He was featured on two Fatboy Slim songs, "Star 69" and "Song for Shelter", both of which sample part of Clark's song "I Get Deep" and feature on Fatboy Slim's 2000 album Halfway Between the Gutter and the Stars.

In 2017, "I Get Deep" was once again sampled in "Swish Swish" by Katy Perry.

His 2006 song "Running on Sunshine", which he performed using the Jesus Jackson alias and co-recorded with Fatboy Slim,

Juliet’s presence on the Techno scene cannot be ignored, her rise has been swift and relentless. Collaborating last year with Ramiro Lopez resulted in two Techno anthems, ‘Twisted’ released on Ramiro’s own ODD imprint and ‘Come Closer’ released via the mighty Drumcode.

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New York City based Cuban-American DJ & Producer Alexander Technique's rise to the top of clubber’s minds is the result of many years of dedication, connecting with underground techno lovers from around the world. Technique’s signature sound; Stripped-down, banging techno made for peak time hours at main stages, warehouses & more intimate settings. The surging spike in his global fan base can be directly attributed to the consistent track support from legendary DJs such as Carl Cox, Nicole Moudaber, Chris Liebing, Maceo Plex, Kevin Saunderson, Adam Beyer, The Blessed Madonna, Josh Wink, Loco Dice and even gaining major support from main stream artists like Calvin Harris & Oliver Heldens.

 A true multifaceted artist, Alexander Technique is co-founder of the label "Terminator Records" with the legendary Todd Terry, focusing on releasing hard groove techno bangers.  In addition, launching in 2024 his newest underground label and event brand Techno Riots.

 Alexander Technique manages his heavy release schedule at all times, continuously producing raw, intense beats that move your soul. His latest EP is out now on Ramon Tapia’s label "Say What? Records" which has peaked at #5 on the Beatport Techno Top 100.   You can find his signature style of techno and upcoming releases on Nicole Moudaber’s label Mood Records, Dolma Records & more to drop in 2024.

Now entering his 20th Year as a DJ & Music Producer, Doorly has established an untouchable reputation in the industry with releases across the Cajual & Relief Labels, Dirtybird, Hot Creations, Get Physical, Crosstown Rebels and Southern Fried Records and collaborations with Green Velvet, Marshall Jefferson, Switch, Grandmaster Flash, DJ Pierre, Todd Terry, DJ Sneak, and Mike Skinner. In addition to this Doorly is also credited with remix work for Kanye West, The Prodigy, Groove Armada, Carl Craig and Basement Jaxx.

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Oli has dedicated his life to music with over 20 years of experience. When he's not in the studio he's usually touring the United States, Australia and Europe under the artist name GAWP. Over those years he has proudly produced and released on labels such as Dirtybird, Toolroom, Southern Fried, This Ain't Bristol, 7Wallace, Hotboi, Cream, Heldeep and many more

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With his introduction into music innately delivered through his brother’s pirate radio station, Joshua experienced music in its entirety at a young and impressionable age. Through relentless dedication to music over the following 15 years Joshua developed an extraordinary technical ability behind the decks. A truly unique ‘hands on’ DJ with an unmistakable talent. His inspiring mixing across the turntables leaves audiences astonished and craving more.

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Estonian-born DJ/Producer Janika Tenn, like many other credible names within the house and techno realm, hasn’t always been grounded to those specific genres. She has deep roots in electronic music, sprouting from her early love of and exposure to drum and bass in her teenage years. 

After relocating to London over a decade ago, she soon began on a multi-faceted journey towards the sound that she has refined and is beginning to perfect today. Something that has shown to be a catalyst for many great names in the industry over the years.

With her own string of events and regular conversations about her music with some of the industry’s leading labels now becoming a reality; Janika is well and truly on her way to expanding her profile within the industry and starting to become a truly established artist to keep an eye on.

Iconic Warp mainstay Nightmares on Wax can now announce his long-anticipated return with new album Shape The Future. The marriage of soul, hip-hop, dub and timeless club sounds that N.O.W. has been mutating and perfecting for years finds perhaps its most fluid form yet on Shape The Future. 

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Producer, DJ and go-to studio engineer for many of electronic music’s elite: Hauswerks has set himself apart from the crowd via an irresistible blend of technical know-how and musical creativity. And with champions including Hot Creations, Avotre and elrow, if you’re someone who values quality house music, he’s without question someone you should get to know.

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Born in Boston to a family deeply rooted in music that flouts the mainstream, it is no surprise that Devon James is now one of the most influential and recognized names in the underground dance music industry in the USA. After graduating from Syracuse University in 2011, Devon moved to NYC to teach DJing and Electronic Music Production at Dubspot. His expertise with digital DJ software Traktor led to a job as a product specialist for Native Instruments. Soon, Devon was being sought out as a tour manager due to his technical prowess and organizational expertise. He has toured around the world along such acclaimed artists as Felix Da Housecat, Nicole Moudaber, A-Trak, Wolfgang Gartner, and others. He also acted as an agent for J Paul Getto and DJ Mess, as well as artist manager for Codes. He's even done a few production gigs as stage manager and a sound/lights tech for festivals and clubs across America. Now, Devon focuses his efforts on his own career, armed with a plethora of invaluable experience from over a decade on the road. His undeniable style and his increasingly impressive DJ skills and unique track selection have landed him spots playing in support of legendary artists including Kerri Chandler, Moodymann, Derrick Carter, Kevin Saunderson, as well as modern icons like Chris Lake, Sonny Fodera, Mija, Walker & Royce, Skream, and Dennis Ferrer, to name a few. He's toured extensively across the country and has played at many of the most well regarded venues and festivals in the states. Although his sets are always the highlight of the evening, DJing is hardly the limit of Devon’s awe-inspiring musical talent. Devon James has become one of the most well-versed producers and studio engineers in the game. With releases on W+O Street Tracks, Country Club Disco, Farris Wheel Recordings, Reptile Dysfunction, SOUP, Psycho Disco, Audiophile XXL, production credits alongside the likes of Felix Da Housecat, Lee "Scratch" Perry, and Gettoblaster there is no task Devon James can’t tackle.James is still expanding his influence in the arts, particularly in underground dance music. Since 2012 his RVDIOVCTIVE artist collective and event series brings that intention to life with parties that blend social and political movements with dynamic lineups reflecting both the foundation and future of electronic music culture. In 2022, they launched their own record label only further expanding their reach and capabilities. Evocative, experimental and always focused on fun, James' myriad influences converge in a career that is deeply rooted in staying unique and coming correct.

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Sam is the business developer for Pioneer DJ and Toraiz and has over 15 years of experience in different areas of the DJing industry. 

From working with renowned labels, artists and festivals, to presenting DJ & Production seminars across Europe. 

Sam now concentrates his efforts on helping improve careers behind the equipment and has gained a reputation for weird and wonderful creative techniques used for DJ and live production

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Grahame’s love affair with electronic music goes back to the mid-90s when he first began to venture into the UK’s beloved rave culture, finding himself interlaced with some of the country’s most seminal club spaces. 

A trip to dance music’s anointed holy ground of Ibiza in 1997 then cemented his sense of purpose and laid the foundations for what was to come over the next few decades of his marriage to the music industry.

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Following on from viral success over her hilarious facial expressions, Maddy has continued to deliver light-hearted and entertaining content to her audience, as well as recently excelling as a DJ.

Maddy has recently collaborated with brands such as JetStar, Red Rooster, Bumble and Jim Beam.

An early bird and an explorer, Maddy is all about fitness and getting outdoors — regularly getting down to her local beach in her travelling van. Her charm and high-energy personality is a joy to be around. Maddy aims to continue ticking things off her bucket list through living life to the fullest and saying yes to new opportunities.

Matt Hobin is Manchester based DJ/Producer -Hobbs (UK). After a music career spanning several years, Matt has played many venues and festivals in the UK and Europe. His crowd-pleasing performances of Disco and House, expertly woven with melodic, tribal elements create a truly unique sound.

Hobbs is the co-owner and Label Manager for Doorly’s Reptile Dysfunction label as well as Label Manager for Data Transmission along with the Deep Tech imprint 63b on top of being a director for Orbit DJ Retreats

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Dom, a multifaceted professional, wears numerous hats, including CEO, Agent, Promoter, and Talent Buyer. He helms Paxx Group, a conglomerate of diverse businesses and investments rooted in Sydney, Australia, and has been an esteemed member of the ARIA Advisory Committee. Under Paxx Group, his companies have received multiple accolades, including The Merivales, Inthemix Awards, City of Sydney Awards, and countless platinum records. Dom is also a sought-after speaker at leading industry conferences, sharing insights on topics like touring Australasia, agency bookings, and business wins and losses at EMC, Sydney & ADE, and Amsterdam.

In 2010, Dom launched Audiopaxx, starting with hosting the legendary Ship Faced boat parties. He expanded his entrepreneurial reach in 2013, establishing Paxx Group. Under Dom’s leadership, the group has swiftly grown with a goal to be a leading conduit for music, entertainment, and education. Its roster includes Audiopaxx, Clearly Presents, Orbit DJ Retreats in Ibiza and Byron Bay,  Let’s Go Dancing Events and several other subsidiaries, including #1 global savings App Checkmate Savings Inc and booking marketplace ACTA.

Dom's extensive experience spans booking or promoting a plethora of artists like Skrillex, Flume, Gorillaz, and RÜFÜS DU SOL, to name a few. Dom currently guides the careers of artists ranging from Jax Jones, Riton, J Worra, Qrion, Hannah Laing, D.O.D, Life Without Andy and more. He has also collaborated with global brands for their music direction like IKEA, Samsung, GQ, Vogue, Smirnoff, PUMA, Red Bull. The Paxx Group team handle roles from music licensing and copyright to talent booking, event production, and record and publishing deals.

The music industry has witnessed the extraordinary journey of Matt Hryniuk, widely recognised as Nukewood. With a wealth of knowledge acquired over19 years of electronic music experience, Matt's trajectory has left a legacy of dedication, evolution, and significant accomplishments.

Matt has evolved throughout the past two decades into a figure of immense respect and stature within the realm of Australian house music. Beginning as an aspiring young talent in Sydney’s west, he has ascended to the upper echelons of the electronic music industry in Australia.

Matt's career trajectory includes a significant role as the former music director at Soho in Kings Cross, avenue where he held the reins for over 10 years before its closure. A favourite amongst staple summer festivals of the Harbour City, he has developed a reputation for delivering enthralling performances at events such as Stereo sonic, FieldDay, Good Vibrations, Future Music Festival, Summafieldayze, Global Gathering, Parklife, Space and Creamfields.

Performing as Nukewood, Matt’s influence extends across international boundaries as well. Under his alter ego Matonii, alongside close friend Tony, the duo have released on labels such as Nervous Records,Glasgow Underground, Simma Black, Blockhead, Blacksoul, and, notably, Matt's own label MotiveRecords. In recent years, they have graced stages at venues such as Savaya in Bali and Carpe Diem in Hvar; with standout performances on the White Isle at Lio and Defected Eden complimenting their slot on the Defected Croatia lineup for the last three years running. 

Throughout his journey, Matt has shared stages with some of the scene’s most illustrious names, setting the stage for luminaries such as Carl Cox, Claptone, Duke Dumont, Basement Jaxx, Roger Sanchez, Patrick Topping, and an array of other esteemed artists.

Venturing beyond the booth, Matt is deeply involved in curating expansive events, acting as the Australasia partner for renowned imprints such as Defected Records, Glitterbox, and PIV. His brainchild,One Hit Agency, extends its expertise to representing over 30 DJs, in addition to facilitating Australasian tours for some of the biggest house music artists in the world. Notably, Matt also spearheads highly successful Saturday nights at the ivy precinct, hosting Boogie at ivypool, which has been captivating audiences for close to 3 years.

Additionally, Matt's recent project saw the launch of ABOVE at ivy,Sydney's biggest Saturday night experience. His passion and expertise also extends to overseeing Motive Records, alongside co-partner Ben Morris, an Australian label on the verge of celebrating 200releases since its inception in 2018.

Looking to the future, a new chapter has begun for Matt as he takes on the role of W Sydney’s Music Curator. Overseeing all aspects of music at the largest W Hotel worldwide, the eye-catching venue is set to open this October.

In an ever-changing landscape filled with accomplished talents, the future of house music finds itself in capable hands. As Matt approaches an impressive 20 years in the music industry, the path that he has left behind is a testament to the legacy he continues to build.

Ian Hurst is a highly skilled communicator and public speaker on mental health and wellbeing. Having spent many years in a corporate industry across various roles, Ian has built a wealth of knowledge and expertise which lends itself effectively and confidently to delivering mental health awareness in a forward thinking and practical way.

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Entertainment PR and Communications consultant with 7+ years of experience leading strategic campaigns for trailblazing artists, events, organisations, and brands. Specializing in PR for electronic music pioneers and renowned global brands, with expertise in partnerships, press days, and activations across Miami, Ibiza, London, Sydney, Riyadh, Dubai, and more. Skilled in generating national and global publicity with a strong network

across press, radio, TV, and digital platforms. Passionate about driving global buzz and amplifying voices through impactful publicity initiatives.

Barron Hanson is a multifaceted creative, meditation teacher, and entrepreneur committed to mastering the art of living. As a Vedic Meditation Initiator and co-founder of CONVICTS NYC, he brings people together through transformative experiences, purposeful storytelling, and community-driven projects like Be Here Nowra.

Brooke is the founder and director of THRWBCK SOCIAL, a forward-thinking creative marketing agency backed by over 8 years of experience in the music and creative industries. Since launching THRWBCK SOCIAL in 2020, Brooke has led impactful campaigns and projects for the likes of Warner Music, Universal Music, Paxx Group, Utopic Group, EMC, iconic Sydney venue Selina's at Coogee Bay Hotel, and music festivals including Spaced Out Fest, Coastal Jam, Bloomfield, Port Kembla Festival, Out & About Festival Perth and many more.

Before founding THRWBCK SOCIAL, Brooke served as the Digital Marketing Manager for Yours & Owls Festival, where she spearheaded successful digital campaigns, gaining a solid foundation in event marketing. Her expertise covers social media strategy, digital advertising, ticketing, creative direction, and talent promotion, with a focus on audience engagement and ticket sales.

THRWBCK SOCIAL specialises in authentic storytelling, working across festivals, community events, and artist campaigns. Brooke's unique blend of strategic marketing expertise and firsthand experience as a live performer allows her to create meaningful connections between artists and audiences.

Beyond her marketing work, Brooke is passionate about empowering emerging talent and brands through strategic mentorship, guiding them with growth strategies and impactful creative campaigns. She also explores the synergy between wellness and the music industry, collaborating with yoga studios and mindfulness facilitators through her DJ project Groove Sister, merging breathwork, movement, mindset, and music into a powerful tool for creativity and healing.

Hi, I am Marita MacKenzie, I am a qualified Kinesiologist, Holistic Counsellor, Energy Healer & Trauma Therapist.

The pathway to finding your passion and purpose is never a straight line. With the many twists and turns that life takes us on, it can be easy to lose sight of your destination.

I came across Kinesiology 12 years ago whilst on my own search for healing, balance and better health. And with it came a desire to learn more and I become qualified, in the years since then, I have  blended other modalities with Kinesiology to bring healing and self development together in a way that brings you to a place of clarity & balance with ease.

I guide you on your mental, emotional & spiritual health journey where you are safely supported to navigate your own health and self development journey, whether it be managing stress or anxiety, limiting beliefs, trauma or challenging life events, burnout or simply getting aligned with your goals and direction in life.

Working with me can be done face to face, online or via absent healing, so no matter where you are you can still benefit from all of my offerings.

Maxime de Kadt is a versatile and creative professional specializing in social media management, influencer marketing, and campaign strategy. With a strong foundation in media, she has successfully led teams, managed high-profile accounts, and executed impactful campaigns. Maxime’s expertise includes overseeing social media strategies, producing high-quality content, analyzing performance metrics, and fostering meaningful partnerships. 

Her career spans roles at FINNS BALI, LIS THE AGENCY, and TALPA NETWORK, where she excelled in leadership, content creation, and project management. Maxime holds an Associate Degree in Communications from Avans University of Applied Sciences and a diploma in Performing Arts from Dance Academy Utrecht. Passionate about innovation and collaboration, Maxime continues to make her mark in the ever-evolving media landscape.

A pioneer of the Australian Music Industry, Michael Chugg has garnered a reputation locally and internationally as one of the country’s most prominent music promoters and is a name synonymous with some of the biggest tours to have come through Australia and New Zealand over the past 60 years.

Forming the Frontier Touring Company with Michael Gudinski in 1979, Chugg went on to launch Chugg Entertainment in 2000 and has since toured over 700 Australian and international artists including Billie Eilish, Luke Combs, Robbie Williams, Bob Dylan, Elton John and more.

In 2018, Chugg Entertainment embarked on a joint venue with the Frontier Touring Company, which continues to operate successfully and bring in some of the biggest tours across Australia and New Zealand.

Chugg has been involved in the inception and success of some of Australia’s most prolific music festivals including St Jerome’s Laneway Festival and CMC Rocks with the late Rob Potts. CMC Rocks will celebrate its 20th Anniversary in 2027 and is considered one of the leading Country Music Festivals globally.

Michael Chugg has countless accolades to his name, including multiple Pollstar International Promoter of the Year Awards, ARIA’s Icon Award, Billboard Awards and the APRA Ted Albert Award to name a few. In June 1998, Michael was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia on the Queen’s Birthday, in recognition of his contribution to Australian Music and Charities.

In 2012, Michael launched Chugg Music, a label and management company providing artist services aimed at breaking Australian acts worldwide. The indie label, in its eleventh year, in the last 2 months has achieved #1 Australian albums and #1 Country Chart success with Casey Barnes and Sheppard, with their current album still in the top 10. Last week, Australian act Lime Cordiale were the first Australian band to top the ARIA Top 40 Album Chart since October 2023. Lime Cordiale, Sheppard, Casey Barnes, Teenage Dads and Lane Pittman have all toured internationally this year.

elsewhere is an established venture involving Simone and Benny, who met in Melbourne when Benny owned and operated onesixone, a high profile 24 hour lounge bar in Chapel Street. Deciding to join forces, so began the search for a new project closer to the sun and warmer weather. 

Skye Raabe is a Psychotherapist who specialises in Integrative Psychotherapy. Passionate about all art forms, culture, philosophy, and psychology, she began her career in the arts industry, working in a variety of roles – from consulting to project management of events and tours – for over 25 years, alongside which she maintained her practice as an artist, performer, and film maker. Her commitment to and advocacy for empowering community, and supporting cultural maintenance and expression, saw her work extensively with First Nations individuals, groups and communities, particularly in the Northern Territory.

Skye’s previous experiences in the arts industry led her a decade ago to extending her vocation into Psychotherapy, and they remain integral to her approach in treating clients today. She runs a private practice, and for the past four years she has dedicated some of her time to supporting clients across the country who work in the arts, particularly the music sector, via the Support Act Wellbeing Helpline.

Clara Suess has over 20 years of music PR experience and runs the acclaimed electronic music PR agency Suess Media, based between Ibiza and Brighton. 

Suess Media works with leading electronic music websites, magazines, newspapers, social media channels, radio and TV to promote artists and releases for a variety of different labels – from majors to independents – and secures excellent profile building coverage for international artists plus rising talent. 

Suess Media’s current and recent roster includes work for Faithless, John Digweed, Matthias Meyer, Konstantin Sibold, Tim Green, Maxim Lany, Just Her, Theo Kottis, DASCO, James Hurr, Tony y Not, Matisa, Budakid, Kate Stein, Braxton, KEENE and across labels such as Strictly Rhythm, Bedrock Records, Watergate Records, Permanent Vacation, Anjunadeep, Optimo Music, Live At Robert Johnson, Athens of the North, Toolroom, Afterlife, RAM Records, Skint Records, On Loop, NewState, and Columbia Records. 

Milou simply loves House in all facettes. Her obsession with vinyl caught her ear at an early age and her passion for music has driven her to become an artist, who always provides her crowd that groove, repeatedly captivating with a heartfelt music selection. Technically fresh and distinct, she loves to connect with those on the dancefloor. 

With residencies at the The Zoo Project & Pikes and regular guest Artist spots at Clubs in Ibiza like Cova Santa, Pacha, Chinois, Octan, Blue Marlin, Akasha, Destino, Heart & Privilege, she is holding her own with some of houses greats and has quickly gained an entrance into the international music scene. She has been a very welcome guest at numerous clubs and festivals, ADE, Chicago Social Club & Sugarfactory ( AMSTERDAM ), Studio 338 & Public Life ( LONDON ), Pratersauna, Sass, Flex & Club Auslage ( VIENNA ), Temple Tuesday & Sunday Sanctuary ( LOS ANGELES ), Soul State ( LAS VEGAS ), Halcyon ( NEW YORK ), Raum & Room LAB ( BARCELONA ), Le Dhow & L’envers ( MOROCCO ), Südpol, Anderswelt & Waagenbau ( HAMBURG ), Thaibreak & Rave on Snow, to name a few of her journey. 

Berlin has always been an affair of her heart, she vibrates of the city’s music scene, playing there on a regular base has become an essential part of her journey. She is member of the Telekollegen Crew, being a welcomed guest at Sisyphos, Golden Gate, Kater Blau, Rummelsbucht, Mensch Meier, Ritter Butzke, Tacheles and played Festivals like Nation of Gondwana, 3000 Grad, Wilde Möhre, Pangea & Freiland. 

As radio host with her weekly Radioshow "Mas Amor Por Favor" and being the new female presenter at Ibiza Sonica Radio, she has gained a respected and established reputation on the Island and international, being loved for her open nature and perceivable and distinct style transmit into her sets. 

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Keri Perkins from We Are Boogie Sound is a yoga teacher and Jungian life coach. She curates uplifting yoga and breathwork experiences to a soundtrack of chilled electronic grooves and global beats. The connection of movement and breath energises the body and calms the mind, bringing an overall feeling of wellbeing. 

Her sessions are for all levels, a workout to work-in.

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Johanna is a forever student of life and its lessons. During her Yoga classes she supports her students in moving their bodies in a healthy and loving way to achieve deeper levels of trust, release, bonding and understanding within - always focussed on giving YOU the space to re-connect & embrace every step you take. 

As a former dancer with a creative background in Waldorf education and theatre studies and having been trained in traditional Hatha & Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, Ayurveda & trauma release Conscious Connected Breathwork Johanna understands the way Asana, movement & breath assists to not only strengthen but also liberate stored emotion (trauma) from the archives of the phyisical body. 

Based on her own experience, practice, study & knowledge she create holistic classes with a combination of Mindfulness Practices, breathwork and strengthening Asana sequencing. 

Firas Waez has been working within the music industry for nearly 2 decades. Despite earning a Law Degree and gaining a masters in journalism, he followed his passion for music and started working at BBC Radio 1 as an assistant producer. He then went on to spend 10 years booking world class artists for Secret Garden Party (UK).

Firas has experienced the music industry from a variety of different perspectives. As part of electronic duo Waze & Odyssey he has toured the world extensively and achieved a Number 3 Official UK chart single in 2014. At the helm of his label Street Tracks Recordings he is releasing music from the likes of Groove Armada, Mella Dee, Ejeca, Ninetoes and Lauren Flax. He now balances his Waze & Odyssey duties with his own enterprise Circuit Talent, managing electronic newcomer Will Easton as well as being responsible for talent buying at Snowbombing Festival.

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