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Featured sets

Dec 2015

Weiss - Live @ DJ Mag HQ 2015

This year has been a great one for Weiss, with the likes of Eats Everything, Richie Hawtin, Groove Armada, Annie Mac and Loco Dice all recognising his potential. His hit single 'My Sister' was premiered by B. Traits on her popular BBC Radio 1 show and stayed in the Beatport Top 20 chart for well over four months! Weiss is also one of the faces of Toolroom’s next generation, alongside acts like Adrian Hour and Toolroom founder Mark Knight - his latest offering 'Get Em Funk' recently received the seal of approval by Pete Tong on his essential selection with a frenzy of hype around its release.

Dec 2015

Sonny Fodera, Majesty & Max Chapman - Live @ DJ Mag Christmas Party 2015

As today’s fledging house revival attains new heights so does the difficulty in standing out amid its thriving pool of talents, however Sonny Fodera continues to scale the mounting hierarchy whilst making it look easy. Sonny Fodera has had an impeccable 2013 with releases on a slew of today’s biggest house labels including a debut album, Moving Forward, on the reputable Cajual Records. Renowned for his smooth technical mixing, last year saw Fodera play at some of the world’s greatest clubs such as Air, Ministry of Sound, DC10, Booom! as well as a residency at Ushuaia Tower. Sonny’s journey as a producer begun at the tender age of 16 when he was making Hip Hop, but it was not until the likes of Derrick Carter, Inland Knights and James Curd visited his homeland that his passion for four-four took firm shape. Fast forward in time and the budding 27 year old has stood shoulder to shoulder with his inspirational heroes of whom now all credit him for his dexterity both behind the decks and in the studio with Fodera receiving praise from some of the genres most established veterans, from Cajmere to Derrick Carter all the way to the ‘Godfather of House’ Frankie Knuckles.

Dec 2015

Fabio & Grooverider - Live @ DJ Mag HQ 2015

Fabio and Grooverider, the Godfathers of Drum & Bass and legends of modern music who are idolised worldwide. Industry heavyweights, fans and artists regardless of genre will readily respect and praise the ongoing influence of the two.

Nov 2015

Bella Sarris - Live @ DJ Mag HQ 2015

Coming all the way from Australia, Bella Sarris spent all of last summer showcasing her talent in Ibiza, under the close watch of tINI and the Gang, where the 21 year olds deep sets instantly caught our attention. Now with touring fully under way with recent gigs at WMC, Miami and in NYC, we welcome Bella on her first European Tour.

Nov 2015

Jonas Rathsman - Live @ DJ Mag HQ 2015

Rathsmans’ year would ultimately be defined by one record - a remix for Brit Award nominee Sam Smith. His remix of ‘Like I Can’ caught the attention of Annie Mac, who instantly premiered it on her Friday night show. The following week, it was selected as Pete Tong’s ‘Essential New Tune’ and continued to grow in the Radio 1 Dance Chart where is crowned #1 on Danny Howard’s ‘Dance Anthems’ show. Rarely do remixes have such an impact.

Oct 2015

Magda - Live @ DJ Mag HQ 2015

Magda's realm as an artist spans far beyond the typical role played by DJs and producers. With an open mind, Magda will try her hand at whatever feels right: from producing high-quality Tequila to tech collaborations, fashion and art, Magda has created a truly unique, multifaceted expression of herself. With a new event series and much more in the works, 2015 is an exciting year for Magda and her fans. Her Maria Pascuala Tequila brand and design work also continue to open new avenues, each of them explored with the stamp of quality Magda has come to represent.

Oct 2015

Roger Sanchez - Live @ DJ Mag LDN 2015

2015 is proving to be one of Roger Sanchez’s most creative and prolific years to date, with the continued success of his S-Man moniker, and the first releases under his own name for some time. Following the return of his S-Man alter-ego in 2014, the huge ‘Remember Me’ (feat Stealth) as Roger Sanchez , relaunched his Stealth Recordings label, and grew from Pete Tong’s Essential New tune into a global radio and club hit, picking up deals with Ministry Of Sound - Australia, Ego - Italy, We Play - Germany, Blanco Y Negro – Spain, and beyond. Current remixes for Apres’s ‘Chicago’ (a Buzz Chart No.1 and Radio 1 specialist favourite) and Mystery Skulls feat Brandy & Nile Rodgers, have added to a lengthy, and illustrious mix discography featuring legends like Madonna and George Clinton. His DJ shows have also gone into overdrive across all five continents, demonstrating a growing hunger for his characteristic take on house music. In the club he mixes up the likes of new stars Dusky and Huxley with the next level, underground gems he sources from labels and producers across the world, crafted with the kind of experience that only comes from two decades of DJing. The same fervent, crate-digging attitude he’s always been known for can also be found on his radio show, where he champions new talent and obscure tracks he picks up on his travels, having first roadtested them in the booth.