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Superior Ingredients

The Roof at Superior Ingredients

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deep groove house

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tech house

On March 29th, Ferreck Dawn takes over the rooftop at Superior Ingredients for a night built around his unmistakable drum-driven sound and soulful flair. With a career spanning more than twenty years, the Dutch producer has become one of house music’s most recognizable names, releasing on labels including Defected, Insomniac, Tomorrowland Records, and Repopulate Mars while consistently delivering tracks that ignite a room from the first measure.

Ferreck’s ability to bridge underground energy with broad-reach appeal has placed him on some of the world’s most prominent stages, from OVO Arena Wembley to marathon sets across Miami Music Week, Printworks London, Brooklyn Mirage, and headline dates throughout Australia and South America. Whether he’s playing a stadium or an intimate space, his sets are known for pulling dancers in and holding them there—an intensity shaped by years spent refining his craft both in the booth and in the studio.

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His collaborations stretch across the global spectrum of chart-topping talent, including Meduza, Vintage Culture, and Maverick Sabre, as well as remixes for industry leaders such as Diplo, Tiësto, Martin Garrix, Claptone, and Oliver Heldens. Ferreck’s releases have amassed massive streaming numbers, with breakout hits like “In Arms” reaching No. 1 on Beatport and earning tens of millions of plays, followed by follow-ups including “Back Tomorrow” with Jem Cooke.

Raised in the Netherlands and influenced early on by gabba and hardcore before shifting into house and techno, Ferreck built a signature style that blends drive, warmth, and vocal-focused production. His steady flow of new music and his ability to energize and unite a dance floor make every appearance feel both fresh and high-stakes—and his return to New York promises a rooftop session built for movement from the first beat to the final drop.

Superior Ingredients’ rooftop will be transformed into a high-heat open-air dance zone for this special night. Expect a set that pushes upward in intensity, deep grooves built for peak-hour movement, and that unmistakable Ferreck Dawn feel that has solidified him as a global favorite.

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United Kingdom

Omar+

Hank

Cole Terrazas

Gio Lucca

Sahil Morchi

Jules

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: Omar+ First New York Performance

detroit techno

minimal techno

outsider house

techno

Carl Craig

Dennis Free

Luke Hess

Moodymann

Detroit Love, Brooklyn Edition by Day

HILLS

latin 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

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

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: Son of Son First New York Performance

Jackie Hollander

Trace

AKKI

Chellzz

Debut: Jackie Hollander First New York Headline Performance

Switzerland

Deer Jade

Deer Jade Presents I AM YOU

Joezi

MISH

Joezi with Darmon & Yung Omz

Mont Rouge

Mont Rouge & Guests

organic house

Maga

Sean Doron

Germany

german tech house

minimal tech house

Emanuel Satie

Scenarios

Scenarios New York

dutch tech house

Prunk

M-High

Chesster

Prunk with M-High & Chesster

DEVAULT & Guests

Fedde Le Grand & Guests

DJ Holographic

Van Der Laan

Skin

The Room at Superior Ingredients

Detroit Love, Brooklyn Edition by Night

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.

Ferreck Dawn & Guests

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