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Doubleheader

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

bass house

chicago house

tech house

United Kingdom

disco house

diva house

vocal house

, The Roof at Superior Ingredients comes alive with a special 

 featuring two powerhouses of house music: 

. Set against the iconic Manhattan skyline, this Sunday session will bring together Chicago’s underground roots and London’s disco-fueled energy for a night that celebrates the global sound of house in all its forms.

A true global ambassador of Chicago’s house music legacy, 

 has spent nearly three decades shaping the culture from the city’s underground warehouse parties to the world’s biggest stages. With seven albums and more than 200 releases on labels like Relief, Dirtybird, ViVa Music, and Defected, Farris is both a prolific producer and an electrifying DJ. As the founder of Farris Wheel Recordings, he continues to champion new talent while delivering unforgettable sets at events like Arc Music Festival, Desert Hearts, Beyond Wonderland, Groove Cruise, and elrow. His signature blend of raw grooves and high-energy beats cements him as one of house music’s enduring legends.

 — fronted by Simon Marlin — are responsible for some of the most iconic vocal house tracks of the last two decades, including the timeless anthem 

. Mentored by Frankie Knuckles and championed by Defected’s Simon Dunmore, The Shapeshifters found a spiritual home with the Glitterbox family, where their disco-driven productions and euphoric DJ sets have become essential to the brand’s global success. With acclaimed albums like 

, collaborations with stars like Billy Porter and Joss Stone, and recent tours spanning the world’s top clubs and festivals, The Shapeshifters continue to inspire new generations of house lovers with their uplifting, soulful sound.

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.

Doubleheader: Gene Farris x The Shapeshifters

Italy

dark techno

italian techno

Marco Faraone

Adam Meliani

James Wyler

Rana Iravani

Marco Faraone & Friends

multidisciplinary

Eli Fola

Netherlands

dutch experimental electronic

William Djoko

afro house

tribal house

latin house

Floyd Lavine

Niara Sterling

Tech Afrique

Tech Afrique w. Eli Fola, Floyd Lavine & William Djoko

Portugal

portuguese techno

Hozho

AXELA

Nuran

Sanvero

HOZHO & Guests

jazz house

lo-fi house

Omar S

Israel

Saraga

Ageless

Denny Spektor

Stardust Records w/ Saraga & Omar S

deep tech house

italian tech house

melodic house

Fideles

Fideles & Guests

mexican edm

Tom & Collins

Terms and Conditions

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

Debut: Tom & Collins Presents Terms and Conditions

melodic techno

Pretty Pink

minimal techno

deep house

Rodriguez Jr.

Mascolo

BLUE

BLUE: Mascolo, Pretty Pink, Rodriguez Jr. [Hybrid Live]

Spain

Wade

Wade & Guests

MoBlack

Falyn

Moblack & Guests

Rinzen

Otherwish

future bass

MYRNE

future house

Robby East

This Never Happened New York

Roger Sanchez

Roger Sanchez & Friends

France

Oden & Fatzo

Oden & Fatzo & Guests

deep groove house

house

uk dance

Low Steppa

SYREETA

Collin Oliver

Slaycey

The Room at Superior Ingredients

Low Steppa w. SYREETA

moombahton

Ape Drums

german pop

german hip hop

ELIF

Corinne

OLAF

Ape Drums w. Elif

Fideles [Night Show]

Ireland

irish electronic

Rebūke

Rebūke & Friends

ANATTA

Chesster

ANATTA, Chesster, James Wyler & Friends

Cassimm

Crusy

electro house

Tony Romera

CASSIMM b2b Crusy b2b Tony Romera

Doubleheader: 19:26 & Henri Bergmann

TOBEHONEST

indie dance

WELKER

TOBEHONEST w. Welker

Martin Ikin

dutch tech house

Chelina Manuhutu

Doubleheader: Chelina Manuhutu x Martin Ikin

Doubleheader: Gene Farris x The Shapeshifters

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