Martin Ikin on Ear Health, Touring Challenges, and Returning to the Stage

Martin Ikin

One of Ibiza’s Own: Manu González on Music, Life, and Purpose

Chelina Manuhutu

In Studio and On Stage with Crusy

Synthesizing Success: The Martin Ikin Story

Martin Ikin, San Pacho, and Kaysin on the State of Global Tech House

United States

Superior Ingredients

The Room at Superior Ingredients

Op-Ed: Creating Valuable, Unifying Connections — On the Dancefloor and Behind the Decks

Doubleheader

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

Carl Cox Returns to Electric Zoo and Curates Carl Cox Invites Takeover

Gray Area Partners With Diplo's Revolution for OCHO

Netherlands

Spain

Manu Gonzalez

United Kingdom

bass house

house

tech house

dutch tech house

Hyde (OFC)

 on December 6 for a DOUBLEHEADER — an event series from Gray Area inspired by back-to-back baseball games. It allows us to pair two artists with overlapping sounds but different followings, leading into a collaborative B2B set that sparks discovery and brings new energy to the dance floor. Joining them is Manu Gonzalez, winner of the Ibiza’s Best DJ Award, along with rising New Jersey talent Hyde.

Martin Ikin's background as a classically trained jazz pianist and expert studio engineer has led him to create some of the genre’s biggest hits. Tracks like "

" and "Headnoise (Get Hype)" have become anthems on dance floors worldwide and even earned him a gold disc. Recognized as one of 

, he has consistently stayed at the forefront of the house music scene.

Headnoise (Get Hype)

Chelina Manuhutu, a former model turned DJ, has become a rising star with standout sets at ANTS Tulum, elrow, Music On, and Sonus Festival. Immersed in music from childhood through her artistic family, she made the full leap to DJing and producing in 2011 after a successful modeling career. Her tracks — from the Beatport-topping “Freakiness” to Drumcode’s “Amsterdam Rave” — along with releases on Sola, Hot Fuss, and La Pera, have earned her a global following on dance floors worldwide.

, one of Ibiza’s standout homegrown talents. Winner of Best Ibiza DJ at the DJ Awards at just 25, Manu has gone from selling vinyl at the island’s legendary Delta Record Store to playing global stages like Ushuaïa’s ANTS, Hï Ibiza, Amnesia, Fabric London, Ministry of Sound, Womb Tokyo, and Factory Town Miami.

His releases on Moon Harbour, Knee Deep In Sound, and Nervous Records have earned support from names like Paco Osuna, Marco Carola, Loco Dice, and Pete Tong — with frequent spins on BBC Radio 1. Now expanding his U.S. presence with shows at Gospel NYC and Factory Town, Manu continues to put on high-impact sets and charting tracks that keep him at the forefront of tech-house.

Acuerdate

, and Insomniac have made him a favorite among DJs and clubbers alike. From high-energy sets at New World Festival, 

 to sharing the stage at massive events like 

, and more, Martin knows how to create an atmosphere and keep a crowd moving from start to finish.

Come ready to dance and experience a night that showcases the best of house music from masters behind the decks. With its top-tier sound system, new backdrop design, and unparalleled vibes, the venue allows the artists to do what they want does best among a crowd of true rhythm seekers.

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: Chelina Manuhutu x Martin Ikin

detroit techno

minimal techno

outsider house

techno

Carl Craig

DJ Holographic

Van Der Laan

Skin

Detroit Love, Brooklyn Edition by Night

VNSSA

VNSSA & Guests

melodic house

melodic techno

progressive house

Romain Garcia

Germany

Belladonna (ofc)

TOMMYLOGIK

HANA

The Roof at Superior Ingredients

Romain Garcia & Guests

DIØN

Crossbow

Adam Meliani

Medina

DIØN with AMMARA

France

french tech house

organic house

YokoO

Canada

Julian Prince

Destination SXM Festival w. YokoO & Guests

Omar+

Hank

Cole Terrazas

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.

DOUBLEHEADER: Chelina Manuhutu x Martin Ikin

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