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Max Dean

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

United Kingdom

deep disco house

tech house

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

United States

wAFF x Max Dean & Guests

trance

progressive trance

Cosmic Gate

Derya Zor

progressive house

big room

4YÛ

Cosmic Gate & Guests

house

Cam Stockman

Tommy Phillips

Doubleheader

DOUBLEHEADER: Tommy Phillips x Cam Stockman

stutter house

Twin Diplomacy

Twin Diplomacy & Guests

hard techno

acid techno

techno

tekno

ØTTA

Øtta (Hotties) & Guests

soulful house

Coco & Breezy

Lincoln Jesser

REFUGE

Coco & Breezy with Lincoln Jesser

lo-fi house

rally house

Prunk

Kellie Allen

MADVILLA

m.O.N.R.O.E.

Kiyoshi909

Jayside

Armii1n

organic house

Lauren Ritter

Bea Trinidad

H0L0

PIV Records w. Prunk + Kellie Allen, Madvilla, & More

dutch house

Shermanology

RAYZIR

Dennis Free

D'Eaupe

Shermanology Presents D'EAUPE

italian techno

Adiel

electronica

german house

german techno

microhouse

minimal tech house

minimal techno

Âme

french techno

minimal dub

Anetha

ChaseWest

Chlär

italian electronica

melodic techno

DJ Tennis

float house

Red Axes

DVS1

circuit

dutch tech house

Franky Rizardo

Indira Paganotto

melodic house

Julya Karma

dark techno

deep euro house

raw techno

Klangkuenstler

Kyruh

Novah

Rose Kourts

Silvie Loto

frankfurt electronic

Sven Väth

VTSS

Brunello

Time Warp

Duggal Greenhouse

Time Warp NYC 2026

uk tech house

Joshwa

99 Scott

Joshwa *Open To Close*

Ms. Mada

Slugg

Méssous

Justin Rabin

PNK Records Showcase with Ms. Mada b2b Slugg

Space 92

Charles D

Medina

Space92 & Guests

Linska

Linska & Guests

bass house

J. Worra

latin house

Marco Tropeano

Slaycey

J. Worra [Extended Set] w. Marco Tropeano

Oden & Fatzo

Chesster

Gio Lucca

Oden & Fatzo LIVE

fidget house

Kyle Watson

Kyle Watson & Guests

Mason Collective

Shahar

afro house

Calussa

MVSON

Mason Collective, Calussa, Shahar

deep deep house

Pablo Fierro

Luna Mar

KASSIN

ASMOT

Unveiled

Pablo Fierro w. Luna Mar, ASMOT, & KASSIN

GRAVEDGR

Firebunny

GRAVEDGR & Guests

Patrick Topping

Patrick Topping Open-To-Close

Omar+

Knockdown Center

OMAR+

Romain Garcia

Romain Garcia & Guests

DANNY AVILA

Danny Avila & Guests

HILLS

HILLS & Guests

wAFF x Max Dean & Guests

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