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Honey Dijon is deservedly one of the most celebrated DJs and producers in house music. She currently resides in Berlin, but her presence is global, dazzling all the dancefloors with her sound, while maintaining them as hubs for equality and inclusivity.

Honey’s roots come from Chicago, where house music came to be, and the influence is not lost on her one bit. Hearing soul and R&B records from a young age, the funk and rhythm grabbed a hold of her early and never let go. She became a regular at establishment record shops like Gramaphone in Chicago, indulging her taste and developing her sound, but also connecting with the house community.

It was during this time Honey met two fellow artists who later became major inspirations. One was the Chicago legend Derrick Carter who welcomed her into the Chicago underground and expanded her style. Next she met Danny Tenaglia after relocating to New York and seeing him play the legendary Twilo.

Soon this heavy New York influence combined with her Chicago roots smashed together in white-hot fashion and led to Honey’s now infamous sound that she has shared at dance music destinations in every part of the world. From Panorama Bar in Berlin, Sub Club in Glasgow, The Block in Tel Aviv, Output in NYC, Space in Ibiza and Smart Bar in Chicago.

That same sound follows her from the decks to the studio as she imbues the raw combination of influences into her productions. Carl Craig’s Planet E, Glitterbox Recordings, and the legendary Motown have all come to share her originals and remixes among many others.

As a transgender DJ, Honey is also on the forefront of promoting equality in the scene, the same equality she found in the early days of Chicago. She has spoken on platforms like Red Bull Music’ Fireside Chat and Kindness Radio show and been featured in a panel discussion at MoMa's PS1 alongside Genesis P Porridge of Throbbing Gristle and DJ Sprinkles, discussing Gender and Electronic Music.

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Honey Dijon

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Cirez D

ANNA

Germany

Ann Clue

Azzecca

Ben Böhmer

Boris Brejcha

United Kingdom

Carl Cox

Carl Craig

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Charlotte de Witte

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Chelina Manuhutu

Chip E.

Chris Lake

Claptone

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De La Swing

Derrick Carter

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DJ Tennis

Eats Everything

Enrico Sangiuliano

Fatboy Slim

Gene Farris

Get Real

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Gorgon City

Hiroko Yamamura

Joseph Capriati

Justin Martin

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Kasablanca

kryptogram

Lane 8

Maher Daniel

Mike Dunn

Moritz

South Africa

Nora En Pure

Öona Dahl

Pan-Pot

Paco Osuna

Chile

Ricardo Villalobos

Richie Hawtin

Ron Carroll

Palestine

Sama’ Abdulhadi

Seth Troxler

Skream

Tini Gessler

Vintage Culture

Australia

Wax Motif

ARC Music Festival is a relatively new addition to Chicago's rich festival scene, celebrating house and techno music. Hosted at the historical Union Park in Chicago, this festival aims to gather top-tier artists from these genres, giving attendees an immersive experience in the world of electronic music. Reflecting the city's deep-rooted house music culture, ARC Music Festival stands as a testament to Chicago's legacy and continuous contribution to the electronic music world.

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ARC Music Festival

The Martinez Brothers

Natasha Diggs

Hï Ibiza

The Martinez Brothers Opening Party

Amelie Lens

BLOND:ISH

DJ Seinfeld

Maceo Plex

Rüfüs Du Sol

DC-10 Ibiza

Circoloco

Switzerland

Adriatique

United Arab Emirates

Butch

FJAAK

Gerd Janson

Jaden Thompson

Loco Dice

Danny Tenaglia

Dave Lee

Glitterbox

Rampa

Âme

Ben Klock

Chloé Caillet

Dixon

Michael Bibi

Palms Trax

Patrick Topping

TSHA

Circoloco Closing Party

France

Breakbot

Irfane

Girls of the Internet

Horse Meat Disco

Jonjo Jury

Louie Vega

Tuccillo

Andy Baxter

Club Chinois

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The Blessed Madonna

Canada

Guy Laliberté

Indira Paganotto

Job Jobse

Konstantin Sibold

Mochakk

Patrick Mason

Israel

Red Axes

Tania Vulcano

Layla Benitez

Sossa

Circoloco week 23

AIROD

Alan Fitzpatrick

Alignment

Benin

AMÉMÉ

Bart Skils

New Zealand

Chaos In The CBD

Chris Liebing

Chris Stussy

Dax J

De Sluwe Vos

Deborah de Luca

DVS1

Ellen Allien

Enzo Siragusa

Hadone

Hot Since 82

I Hate Models

Ilario Alicante

Joëlla Jackson

Joris Voorn

Joyhauser

Kevin de Vries

Klangkuenstler

Denmark

Kölsch

Len Faki

Mind Against

Russia

Nina Kraviz

Perc

Regal

Reinier Zonneveld

Robert Hood

Sam Paganini

Secret Cinema

Silvie Loto

Speedy J

Stephan Bodzin

Tale of Us

Beekse Bergen

Awakenings 2023

Marcel Dettman

Black Coffee

Call Super

Eric Prydz

Eliza Rose

DJ Holographic

DJ Minx

DJ EZ

Logic1000

Peggy Gou

Solomun

Advanced Music

Fira Montjuïc

Sónar Barcelona 2023

Truth x Lies

Kaleena Zanders

Christian Nielsen

Nathan Barato

Zeds Dead

FreeSurf

Jamie Roy

VOLAC

Franky Wah

Braxe + Falcon

Honey Dijon

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