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Born and raised in Manchester, Mason Maynard seemed destined for greatness from the start. Launching his career with his inaugural production in 2016, he quickly gained recognition and established himself as a resident DJ for the esteemed "Solardo Sessions" tour, delivering performances at premier clubs nationwide.


A testament to Maynard's unique sound is the backing he's received from some of the industry's biggest names. 

, and BBC Radio 1’s Monki have all thrown their support behind Maynard, with Monki even naming him as a "One to Watch". Maynard's successful track "Puffy" was quickly snapped up by Danny Howard's label, Nothing Else Matters, marking a significant milestone in his early career.

Puffy (feat. 95 North)

 EP on Solardo's Sola Records. He has also released productions on influential labels like Cajual, Repopulate Mars, Defected, and Relief Records. These releases have won him the support of industry heavyweights, with 

 featuring Maynard's productions in his essential mix.

Despite his youth, Maynard's talent is undeniable. Recognized for the immense quality of his productions, he was identified as a future star by fellow producer & DJ, 

Maynard's live performances are as exciting as his studio work. His set at The Hangar at Parklife in his hometown attracted a crowd of 15,000, cementing his status as a crowd-puller. In 2018, he brought his infectious beats to Ibiza, playing several dates at 

. To cap off the year, he embarked on his debut Australia & New Zealand tour, sharing his distinctive sound with new audiences.

In 2022, Maynard performed at esteemed festival 

 and headed to Croatia for The Yacht Week and Hot Creations collaboration which featured seven days of partying on land and sea. That summer, he announced his return to America for a 12-date U.S. tour which ended with a massive set at Nocturnal Wonderland.

Yooo.. I'm bringing back the In The Xone mixes, pls enjoy this one recorded recently opening set at ANTS @ Ushuaïa Ibiza

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IN THE XONE 008: ANTS @ USHUAÏA, IBIZA by Mason Maynard

In 2023, Maynard performed at notable events like 

 at Hï Ibiza.  Amidst this, he released his EP 

 on Whippin and skillfully remixed DJ Minx's "The Throne" for 

Mason Maynard's rise to fame has been nothing short of meteoric. With his ability to produce hit tracks and electrify crowds, this Manchester-born artist shows no signs of slowing down.

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Chris Stussy

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