In Conversation with DIØN

DIØN

United States

Superior Ingredients

The Roof at Superior Ingredients

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Netherlands

Crossbow

Adam Meliani

Medina

United Kingdom

Ammara

DIØN heads to New York on January 18th for a night built for the harder, faster edge of techno. He takes over The Roof at Superior Ingredients alongside Ammara, Crossbow, and Adam Meliani, bringing together a lineup rooted in high-energy rave influences and driving club pressure. The space matches the intensity with skyline views and a retractable glass ceiling — ideal for crisp winter nights while keeping the room enclosed, focused, and charged.

Over the last few years, DIØN has become one of the most recognized figures in the new wave of high-pressure rave-influenced techno. His early releases on Autektone Dark, Eclipse Recordings, Tektones, and Kuda Audio put him firmly on the map, with tracks like “XTC” breaking into the Beatport Hardcore/Hardtechno charts and pulling global attention toward his sound.

Speaker Freaker

In 2022 he launched his imprint Rough Material, which has since become the home for his releases, drops, and full creative output. His shows have only grown larger, including sold-out marathon sessions at Thuishaven and standout festival appearances across Europe. Support from Amelie Lens, Oliver Heldens, Fatima Hajji, and Sara Landry — who has also collaborated with him in the studio — has pushed his momentum even further.

Joining the party is AMMARA, a London-based DJ and producer known for fast, rave-driven sets that blend hard house and happy hardcore with touches of trance, techno, and pop-led hooks. Her sound is built for high-energy dance floors and has quickly set her apart as a rising name in the UK scene.

She broke through after sending Acid Fantasy to Patrick Topping, leading to the release of the Acid Fantasy EP on his Trick label and regular appearances at their events. Since then, she’s released music on Ministry of Sound, collaborated with Will Clarke on Techno Tree, and dropped Honey Child, which featured a remix from hard house staples Klubbheads. She was also named a BBC Radio 1 Future Star, reinforcing her growing profile.

Ammara’s momentum has carried her onto major stages including Creamfields, Parklife (Main Stage), Warehouse Project, Amnesia Ibiza, and an Ibiza Rocks residency, alongside a DJ Mag live stream. Known for her energetic presence behind the decks, she continues to build toward a packed run of releases while shaping the visual and musical direction of her project.

Also on the lineup is CROSSBOW, a techno DJ and producer whose sound balances weight and atmosphere through driving kick drums, expansive low end, and evolving synth work. Her productions sit between power and space, shaped by grooving percussion, dramatic riffs, and carefully controlled tension.

She’s released music on respected labels including Codex, Set About, and IAMT, steadily building a catalog that’s earned support across the global techno circuit. Outside the studio, Crossbow has shared the stage with artists such as Ben Klock, Pleasurekraft, Eli Brown, Julian Jeweil, Marco Faraone, Ramon Tapia, Monoloc, Julia Govor, Lady Starlight, Sophia Saze, Pawlowski, and Agent Orange, among others. Local talent, Adam Meliani is also on the bill!

This Brooklyn date marks another key moment following his explosive U.S. run. Expect speed, muscle, and unfiltered power from start to finish as DIØN brings his signature sound to the rooftop — shielded from the cold by glass but carrying the temperature you’d expect from one of techno’s most high-octane performers.

DIØN with AMMARA

HILLS

latin house

tech house

tribal house

bass house

Crusy

Brazil

indie dance

WELKER

Slaycey

Takes Two

HILLS with Crusy & Welker

Denmark

danish electronic

danish techno

deep euro house

melodic techno

minimal techno

Kölsch

Slovenia

Brina Knauss

DUNE

Nuran

Kölsch with Brina Knauss

moombahton

Ape Drums

afro house

AWEN

Tiffy Vera

Firungi

ASMOT

Ape Drums with Awen [Hybrid]

Nigeria

afrobeats

afropop

nigerian pop

SPINALL

AQUTIE

Love Bonez

Sydni Luv

Donis

SPINALL with AQUTIE

deep disco house

fidget house

house

Justin Martin

lo-fi house

Laurence Guy

Ruthie Bandit

Player Dave

Jasa

BLUE

BLUE: Justin Martin, Laurence Guy, Player Dave

Sweden

Son of Son

melodic house

Henri Bergmann

KAÏ

Fireware

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: Son of Son First New York Performance

Jackie Hollander

Trace

AKKI

Chellzz

Debut: Jackie Hollander First New York Headline Performance

Switzerland

Deer Jade

South Korea

Shubostar

Germany

Joplyn

Belgium

Emjie

Marieme

Deer Jade Presents I AM YOU

Joezi

MISH

Yung Omz

Darmon

Joezi with Darmon & Yung Omz

Mont Rouge

Mont Rouge & Guests

organic house

Maga

Sean Doron

german tech house

minimal tech house

Emanuel Satie

Scenarios

Scenarios New York

deep groove house

Ferreck Dawn

Ferreck Dawn & Guests

dutch tech house

Prunk

M-High

Chesster

Prunk with M-High & Chesster

raw techno

Eats Everything

History of Rave

Eats Everything: History of Rave

Jonas Blue & Guests

DEVAULT & Guests

Italy

italian tech house

Blackchild

Blackchild & Guests

Fedde Le Grand & Guests

Layla Benitez

David Lindmer

rshand

Warhov

Gray Area is pioneering the "Doubleheader" event series, drawing inspiration from back-to-back baseball games to showcase artists with similar styles but unique fan bases. By having one artist follow another and culminating in a collaborative back-to-back (B2B) set, Doubleheader aims to create a powerful platform for musical discovery and cross-pollination. Embracing the "B2B" spirit, the initiative seeks to introduce audiences to new sounds while strengthening the dance music ecosystem.

DIØN with AMMARA

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