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United States

Superior Ingredients

The Roof at Superior Ingredients

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Netherlands

deep groove house

house

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.

Ferreck Dawn & Guests

disco house

diva house

tribal house

Roger Sanchez

Arturo Sanchez

Luna Mar

VLTRA (IT)

Merc

Roger Sanchez with VLTRA & Arturo Sanchez

Belgium

belgian techno

dark techno

raw techno

Joyhauser

United Kingdom

YAZZ

Cryfxb

trance

techno

Push

MEMORO

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: MEMORO New York w/ Joyhauser, BEC, and Friends

France

Oden & Fatzo

Chesster

Cut & Sew

SHEK

Olive F

Oden & Fatzo with Chesster, Olive F, and Friends

Italy

melodic techno

Stephan Jolk

General Admission

DuNE

Robyn Balliet

minimal techno

German Brigante

Stephan Jolk with German Brigante

Germany

Konstantin Sibold

melodic house

Belladonna (ofc)

Woke Brian

Konstantin Sibold & Guests

progressive house

Romain Garcia

Romain Garcia & Guests

DIØN

DIØN & Guests

Omar+

Debut: Omar+ First New York Performance

HILLS & Guests

Denmark

danish electronic

danish techno

deep euro house

Kölsch

Kölsch & Guests

Ape Drums & Guests

Son of Son

Debut: Son of Son First New York Headline Performance

dutch tech house

Prunk

M-High

Prunk with M-High

bass house

Martin Ikin

Chelina Manuhutu

Hyde (OFC)

Spain

Manu Gonzalez

Doubleheader

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.

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