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United States

Superior Ingredients

The Roof at Superior Ingredients

France

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Debut

deadmau5 and Richie Hawtin Among Speakers for Beatport’s Inaugural ReConnect Summit in New York

french techno

Sam WOLFE

Crossbow

Saint Velez

eIn just over three years, French cosmic techno producer 

 has dominated the scene with a seemingly endless string of grinding, synth-laden galactic beats. On November 5th, Gray Area welcomes the celebrated artist to blast the dance floor into the stratosphere for his New York headline debut on The Roof of Superior Ingredients.

Mercury

Born Mathieu Mourareau, Space 92 achieved unprecedented universal appeal in 2020 on the back of Beatport chart-topping hits like his remix of Twins Project “Bass In Your Face” and his collaboration with Yellow Heads, “Planet X.” His unique ability to fluidly bridge the gap between soaring trance-inspired melodics and warehouse-rattling rhythms earned him the title of top-selling techno act of the year on Beatport in 2020, only twelve months after launching the project.

His brilliantly crafted yet beautifully sophisticated techno spurred widespread acclaim. Beyond his blistering output of incredible original work across labels like Reinier Zonneveld’s Filth On Acid, Codex, and UMEK’s 1605, he’s collaborated with the genre’s most sought-after talents, including HI-LO for 2022’s “Mercury,” UMEK and 

Rising to fame during the pandemic meant by the time the world opened up, Space 92 was in-demand. He’s now become a staple on the global club and festival circuit. He’s dropped his patented trancey techno at legendary venues like Berlin’s Kit Kat Club, Tokyo’s Womb, and Egg London. On stage, he brings together years of experience DJing under his former moniker Matt Minimal and the unbridled energy of his Space 92 catalog for a boisterous mind-bending performance.

Planet X

. Since his debut in 2020, Sam has achieved numerous milestones, including reaching the #1 spot on Beatport's overall releases chart and garnering support from industry legends such as UMEK, Adam Beyer, Nicole Moudaber, Wehbba, T78, 

, Armin Van Buuren, Tiësto, and many more. With over 32 headline performances across cities in North America and Europe, Sam has shared the stage with renowned artists like 

, Enrico Sangiuliano, Deborah De Luca, Boris Brejcha, K's 1605.

Performing alongside Space 92 for a close out set will be techno sensation 

 who performed with us earlier this year on The Roof and has continued touring across the States like her set at San Diego's newest Nova Nightclub for Factory93 with 

, all the way to Europe featuring a set at Praerie Festival following her Germany debut summer tour.

 has had numerous releases on impressive labels like Codex, Set About, and IAMT, while a plethora of notable producers around the globe, including Spartaque, Metodi Hristov, and Roberto Capuano, are supporting her tracks during their sets. Crossbow is an in-demand DJ around NYC sharing bills with legends like Ben Klock, Juliet Fox, Sam Wolfe, and Eli Brown, in addition to landing radio slots on respected stations like Radio Intense and DJanes.net. The next phase of Cross’s career includes international bills and adding even more genre-defining labels to her catalog.

Stargate

, a rising techno artist, originating from the bustling streets of Brooklyn, New York. His style uniquely combines raw, vibrant rhythms with avant-garde production techniques, securing him a rapidly growing reputation in the underground techno world. Fueled by the heartbeat of his city, Saint Velez's tracks resonate with an urban energy that is both deeply personal and universally relatable. His music showcases incredible versatility, spanning from entrancing deep grooves to pulsating, prime-time anthems. 

On This Day

Joining as a special guest, LA-based Shay De Castro, who has released tracks on Factory 93, Kraftek, and other notable labels, is no stranger to Gray Area’s dance floors, having delivered a memorable performance with us on The Roof earlier this year with Lilly Palmer. From Adam Beyer at Tomorrowland and ANNA at Exit Festival to Pleasurekraft on Drumcode Radio and Amelie Lens in The Tunnel, her techno spice has penetrated the ears and minds of countless listeners around the globe. Check out her LA Warehouse set that makes you want to RUN to the next techno party and dress in all black! 

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to catch one of techno’s fastest-rising talents at Superior Ingredients’ gorgeous sonic oasis high above the streets of Brooklyn. The retractable glass-enclosed roof means that you still get those glorious open-air vibes no matter the weather.  Secure your tickets now and let's dance together for Space 92’s exciting New York Debut!

Gray Area's new venture, "Debut," aims to bridge the international house music community by bringing established and emerging artists to cities they've never performed in. This initiative seeks to expand artists' fan bases and provide fans with fresh, exhilarating musical experiences. Having played a role in introducing major artists and brands like elrow and Awakenings to new audiences in the past, Gray Area believes in the magic of first-time experiences. By promoting artists in new venues and cities, they hope to cultivate a thriving, unified house music ecosystem. Debut is not merely a marketing strategy but embodies Gray Area's commitment to fostering collaboration, unity, and musical discovery.

Debut: Space 92 New York Debut

Germany

Konstantin Sibold

melodic techno

melodic house

Belladonna (ofc)

Woke Brian

Konstantin Sibold & Guests

progressive house

Romain Garcia

TOMMYLOGIK

HANA

Romain Garcia & Guests

DIØN

Adam Meliani

DIØN & Guests

Destination SXM Festival

United Kingdom

Omar+

Hank

Cole Terrazas

Debut: Omar+ New York Debut

HILLS

latin house

tech house

tribal house

bass house

Crusy

indie dance

WELKER

Slaycey

HILLS with Crusy & Welker

Denmark

danish electronic

danish techno

deep euro house

minimal techno

Kölsch

Slovenia

Brina Knauss

Kölsch with Brina Knauss

moombahton

Ape Drums

afro house

AWEN

Tiffy Vera

Firungi

Ape Drums with Awen

Nigeria

afrobeats

afropop

nigerian pop

SPINALL

SPINALL & Guests

deep disco house

fidget house

house

Justin Martin

lo-fi house

Laurence Guy

BLUE

BLUE: Justin Martin, Laurence Guy, Player Dave

Son of Son

Debut: Son of Son New York Debut

Jackie Hollander

Debut: Jackie Hollander First New York Headline Performance

Joezi

Joezi & Guests

Netherlands

deep groove house

Ferreck Dawn

Ferreck Dawn & Guests

dutch tech house

Prunk

M-High

Prunk with M-High

detroit techno

outsider house

techno

Carl Craig

DJ Holographic

deep house

detroit house

electronica

Moodymann

Dennis Free

Detroit Love Brooklyn

Debut: Space 92 New York Debut

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