United Kingdom

Jamie Jones

East End Dubs

Cloonee

United States

HoneyLuv

wAFF

Netherlands

Joey Daniel

Joshwa

Amnesia Ibiza

Paradise Week 9

Paradise

From the Ground Up: A Chat with Max Dean

Max Dean

Booming Basslines and Banter: A Chat with wAFF

Superior Ingredients

Superior Ingredients Roof

City Airport

Mason Collective present MVSON WORLD 2023

Max Dean Unveils Highly Anticipated Summer ID 'Future Looks Bright'

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

deep disco house

tech house

Sarah Story

Coopy

Madison Park

Stavi

Parais

Mustering the best of the British underground scene, Friday March 15th sees tech houses most coveted newcomer 

 of one of New York’s most storied nightlife venues, 

Very much in the epicenter of the limelight right now, 

 innovator Max Dean comes straight off the bat of a stringent number of shows in Ibiza, a sell-out first UK tour, as well as an upcoming tour down-under in Australia.

Max Dean - Recorded Live @ KALUKI x WHP by Max Dean

Years ahead of his time, Max’s selection of groove-infused beats and impeccable productions have seen him garner support from house music's most reputable DJs including Hot Since 82, Jamie Jones, East End Dubs, Michael Bibi and more.

 Records label has already amassed several genre #1s on Beatport, and has sold-out a series of events across the UK. Not only this, the talented young-gun has built a cult-following across his home country and is undoubtedly leading the way for the next generation of DJs and producers across the pond too.

From his debut track The Future Looks Bright on Lee Foss’s Repopulate Mars imprint, Yes Baby, his Shook Ones sample sensation Killerz', and his latest NexUp-published No Feelings, Max’s palate of catchy basslines, exuberant drum work, and groovy rhythms have rightfully placed him on the map as one to watch.

Future Looks Bright (feat. Mr V)

Joining the gifted go-getter on Friday March 15th is undoubtedly one of the most impactive British dance music artists of the last two decades, fabled DJ/Producer and elaborate character, 

Besides his uncanny wit and hysterical online presence, wAFF’s contribution to the scene goes as far back as 2010, yet his timeless tracks and energy remain just as elaborate today as they were back then.

His multifaceted approach to house music has had his name associated with Jamie Jones’ Paradise brand for over a decade as well as continuously stamped on the releases for some of the most dominant labels and imprints in the game. He really is ‘the DJ of the people’.

wAFF - Slapfunk [Hot Creations] by wAFF

Joining the lineup is none other than Sarah Story. Sarah Story is a British DJ and radio presenter, known for her show 

 on BBC Radio 1, where she champions new dance music talents. She has played prestigious venues, including opening Room 2 at Fabric, and has been involved in notable projects like the Smirnoff Equalizing Music Project. 

Her work includes collaboration on tracks like "Giodisco" with 

, released on Defected, and hosting the podcast 

, featuring interviews with industry figures. Story's career highlights her role in promoting emerging and established artists, marking her as a key figure in the dance music scene.


Kicking off the party with a special back-to-back set are the New York-based Greek artists, Stavi and Parais, who entered the 

 competition and made it to the final 21 DJs out of 3,800 entries.

It’s unlikely to get these two UK powerhouses on the same lineup at such an intimate setting, so we suggest you come with us and step into the magnum opus of New York’s nightlife spheres, Superior Ingredients on Friday March 15th.

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

wAFF x Max Dean & Guests

dark disco

Avision

Germany

russian techno

Yulia Niko

Ali Mae

MISS PIPS

Woke Brian

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.

Doubleheader: Avision x Yulia Niko

bass house

house

Will Clarke

Medina

Adam Meliani

nyc club

QRTR

Will Clarke [Extended Set]

Israel

israeli techno

organic house

Guy Mantzur

progressive house

melodic house

Eli Nissan

Simon Vuarambon

Tamir Regev

Nadav Vee

Moments New York w. Guy Mantzur, Eli Nissan & More

DJ HEARTSTRING

DJ HEARTSTRING & Friends

Lee Foss

OLAF

czsk viral pop

Misha

Mason Maynard

Quenville

Lee Foss w. Mason Maynard

Brazil

Classmatic

Slugg

latin house

Enzo is Burning

Arianna Danae

kisin

Classmatic w. Enzo Is Burning & Slugg

progressive trance

trance

uplifting trance

Aly & Fila

Aly & Fila [Open-to-Close]

fidget house

Justin Martin

uk tech house

Eskuche

Justin Martin & Friends

stutter house

bad tuner

Gilligan Moss

BLUE

BLUE: bad tuner & Gilligan Moss

Luttrell

Luttrell & Friends

classic progressive house

diva house

tribal house

Deep Dish

Deep Dish & Guests

Portugal

portuguese techno

Hozho

HOZHO & Guests

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afrobeat

alté

afropop

afropiano

amapiano

Sarz

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