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Marco Bailey

Spartaque

More and more the world of dance music is changing every year; it is complemented by new names, new characters, new styles and trends. In this impetuous flow it is very important for an artist not to lose the guiding line that once was a start of a wonderful DJ’s and sound producer’s life. Precisely this distinguishes Spartaque among many names, and his name has been a matter of respect and admiration for hundreds and thousands of clubbers and other artists for many years. It does not matter which city, which time zone, who are the people around him and what language they speak, what time of a day, has Vitalii slept before or has been awake waiting for his flight, he will come to the DJ place and perform his set as if it is the best party of his life. Exactly for this quality, for this shine in his eyes and for this true energy lovers of club music are waiting for his performances. Perhaps that is why Vitalii has one of the most busy tour schedules of all DJs of the CIS. And certainly this is the reason for full dance floors on his parties. Back in 2007 the unknown Spartaque first gained access to the big stage, performing at the first major festival in Ukraine - Global Gathering. Having conquered the audience with his energy, he became a resident of this event, every year delighting people with his explosive sets. And this festival was not the only one for him - people at such iconic events like Love Parade, Kazantip, MayDay, and many other big events on both sides of the Atlantic could see personally that Spartaque knows his onions, as he leaves a piece of himself on the dance floor every time! But don't forget that the real success has many components, and it is influenced by many factors. It's not a secret that one of the most important elements of an artist’s popularity, and in particular a DJ, is his regular podcasts and radio shows. Spartaque succeeded in this - Supreme radio show first appeared on the radio station in 2007 on the waves of Kiss FM, at that time a cult radio station not only in Ukraine but also in the CIS. It has become a guide to the world of Minimal Techno for true dance music lovers in the post-Soviet territory. Years were passing, popularity was increasing - in 2009-2010 Supreme became the best mix show in Ukraine according to TOPDJ.UA. Since 2011, this nomination has been removed from the list, but it does not prevent the podcast in gaining its popularity. Supreme by Spartaque has been holding his position as the most demanded radio show about the techno culture in the CIS for the past 5 years according to the results of a prestigious interactive rating PromoDJ.ru. Its army of fans is growing around the world and since 2012 it has got into the distribution network Syndicast UK - the world's leading provider of techno podcasts from Britain, whose clients are such icons of the genre, as Carl Cox, Umek, Marco Bailey and many other prominent DJs. Also in 2012 mix show changed Ukrainian production on the British, and jingles for podcast since then has been recorded by some of the best English-speaking voices of our time. Currently Supreme is a real machine, locomotive, carrying the unrestrainable energy to techno fans from all corners of our planet. More than 50 radio stations from around the world are rotating Spartaque's shows on their waves. Performed podcast has about 10,000 listeners using various resources in the first day after downloading to the network. But most important is the fact that, regardless of how the trends are changing, each Supreme from the first to the most recent episode has always its traditional feature - the uncompromising selection of the tracks for the show. Perhaps the principle that each episode should contain the freshest and most qualitative material has become a key moment in the rapid popularization of the podcast and continues to lead it and its creator to conquer new heights. An important point in the development of any DJ is the fact of composing music. We have passed the time when these two professions were separate, and now an electronic musician without DJing and a DJ without his own tracks and remixes simply can't exist. Many DJs, realizing this fact, grabbed their sequencers in panic. Spartaque's situation was exactly the opposite. “When I was 15-17 years old, I just wanted to compose music and be an electronic musician, occasionally performing at venues. And only when I was 18 I realized that I can feed myself working in this area, if I start DJing. That is how a career of DJ Spartaque has begun", - says Vitalii in one of his interviews. Indeed, being completely unknown, but very ambitious young artist, writing his own tracks brought a lot more fun than walking with friends and flirting with peers. Friends, sometimes, even against their will were compulsory critics and listeners of extremely many-sided Vitalii’s art, who was scattering them the cassettes with another new track, written earlier in the morning. Nevertheless the dream of becoming popular seemed distant, until one cold November day in far 2005, Vitalii had received a call from the CEO of the largest company in the Ukrainian club culture Virus Music, Dmitry Feliksov. It was a proposal to release the track “PassWord” on the disk TOPHIT TOPDJ, as well as a recommendation to come to Kiev from Kharkov in order to shape the track up in a regular studio office. It is not necessary to explain how much remarkable event was the very first trip to Kiev for a 19-years old Spartaque. Very difficult to express in word those emotions experienced by the musician, holding the official CD with his work released for the first time. Over the years much has changed: now Spartaque has more than 300 releases on 80 labels, remixes for the world's top artists, including the legendary Moby, 3 own labels behind and the preparation of the new one. It is not so much free time to catch a muse, as much more time is needed to spend on management than on creativity, hereby the board of aircraft has become the main place of writing tracks. But the most important is remained, and this is the sincere belief that the DJ is, first and foremost, a musician. Touching upon the labels, it should be noted that in 2008 thanks to DJ Bruno and Spartaque, Ukraine saw the first independent imprint Perfect Groove Foundation. At that time it became the real breakthrough and the stronghold for slightly inexperienced performers of Ukrainian dance scene. The experience gained while working with this experiment, which lasted for a year, became invaluable for Spartaque. After a couple of years together with Egor Boss an exceptional idea to create a new label had arisen, and the decision to tie it up to the festival “I AM TECHNO” was collectively made. At the same time one of the most recognizable logos had been created, which became the symbol of Techno music for many on the territory of the former Soviet Union, and far beyond its borders. After successful festivals, series of parties in the popular Kiev club Forsage had been organized, that consequently became a cult franchise. At the moment, active preparations to launch another label together with indefatigable Ukrainian sound producer Konstantin Yoodza are conducted, which aims to actively promote commercial techno sound involving a wider audience in this culture. During his active work Spartaque was many times awarded and nominated for various prizes rated TOPDJ.UA: 2007 - Breakthrough of the Year rated TOPDJ.UA and victory in Kharkov in the top DJ's competition Jeans DJ Parade; 2008 - third place in the category of "DJ" and first place in the category "Track of the Year"; 2009 - first in the nomination "DJ", the first and second place in the category "Track of the Year", the first place in the nomination "RadioShow"; 2010 - first in the nomination "DJ", nomination "Track of the year" Kiss FM Awards and the first place in the nomination "RadioShow"; 2011 - first in the nomination "DJ", as well as in the category "Techno" rating SHOWBIZA.NET. Situation repeats in 2012: Spartaque again reaches the highest grade in the ranking TOPDJ.UA. For four years in a raw holding the first place in the ranking TOPDJ, in 2013 Vitalii yields it to a worthy opponent - Omnia, taking second place in the nomination "DJ". But he confidently maintains his leadership position in the interactive rating PromoDJ.Com, entering the top five leaders of CIS countries for the past 5 years. During Spartaque’s career his name has been overgrown with interesting stories and legends, retelling which would have taken several chapters or even an entire book. However the essence remains the same - it's hard to imagine the club culture of CIS countries and the world techno without this performer. So ambitiously started his way with a performance in front of 30 thousandth audience in the central square of his native town Kharkiv in 2005, Spartaque goes forward, following his main principles - to increase the speed constantly, not to be afraid of daring ideas, to set unachievable goals and to reach them without noticing the obstacles. And of course be incredibly grateful to those who appreciate his creative work and support his undertakings, as without this support nothing would exist.

Paul Reynolds

Yahaira

Since she swapped the conservatory for the DJ booths, Yahaira has become one of the most in-form figures of the national scene in her own right. With a very personal technique and vision of dance music, she can boast of having made top festivals like Primavera Sound, Off Sónar, BBK Live, Brunch Electronik or FIB dance; and clubs all over Europe and South America like Sala Apolo, La Terrrazza, Mordisco, Dabadaba, Spook, Kit Kat Club, Renate, Kater Blau, Sunday Sunday, Fünk, Videoclub, Café Berlín or The Bassement. Se has participated in streamings like Hör, Kiosk Radio or United We Stream and also in radio shows programs of Radio 3 (Spain) or in the acclaimed podcast, Individual Activities. Fresh, varied and groundbreaking are the perfect adjectives to describe her sets, which range from house and its derivatives, acid, indie dance, touches of the most elegant neotrance and fine techno. An exciting range of sound genres that give the artist, Yahaira, a unique personality in the scene. Her latest EP was released with Chilean producer JGR on Melómana Records, with a special collaboration with Mexican Wolf, owner of Phisica, which has made it to the top of Beatport indie dance charts. In addition to a release on the Mexican label, Bonkers, which garnered good feedback from the industry. On her own, she has released a remix of Digital 21 & Stefan Olsdan on Awal Recordings, showing once again an unstoppable growth over the last years.

Jairo Uría

Jairo is passionate about electronic music, charismatic and highly sensitive. He easily connects with fans emotionally, which turns every session into a unique and unforgettable journey. His versatility allows him to create ambiances ranging from Deep to Techno, with elegant melodies and powerful basses being a hallmark of his performances. Jairo has shared the dj booth with Matthias Meyer, Ruede Hagelstein, Derrick May, DJ Hell, Mathias Tanzmann, Mathias Kadem, Popof, Metodi Hristov, Matt Sassari, Black Koko, Rodriguez Jr., Chaim, Super Flu, Uner, Cristian Varela, Giorgia Angiuli, Joaquim Pastor, N'to, Doctor Dru, Julì, La Fleur, Pional, Tiger & Woods, Waff... He has DJed in some of the best clubs in Spain, France, the UK, Germany and Italy. Input High Fidelity Dance Club, Under, La Terrrazza, Off Sonar, EGG London, Minimal Bar Berlín, NBC Open Air Festival, Macarena Club, Secret Garden, Café del Mar, Chalet and the mythic Ministry of Sound have seen him smashing the floor. Recently immersed in the world of production, he prepares with great enthusiasm his own tracks and remixes that he is eager to share with the fans.

Miss Manu

DJ Sun

Isa Rojas

Chilean born, Barcelona based, Isa Rojas began her deep dive into electronic music in 2013, honing her skills in Spain & Chile’s top music and DJ academies winning 1st Place in Ableton’s Advanced Music Competition (2013). She’s appeared at festivals such as Sonar Santiago & Buenos Aires, Lollapalooza Chile, Creamfields, Mutek, Brunch Electronik and Sakral Festival, among others. Playing alongside DJ’s such as: Solomun, Keinemusic, Recondite, Timo Maas, John Digweed, Gui Boratto, Fatboy Slim, Hernan Cattaneo, Disclosure and many others. Her sound is refined, eclectic, groovy & powerful, combining different styles to perfectly suit the situation from deep house & funk to minimal tech, electro & house, always adapting to the crowd & integrating the humanistic elements of exceptional storytelling. Since 2019 she is hosting a monthly all female line-up party at Macarena Club Barcelona, called Magnolia. Staying very busy she currently maintains residencies at CDLC, The Hoxton and Soho House in Barcelona and La Feria Club, Chile's most famous venue. She made her production debut, releasing a track on Davide Squillace’s This and That label (2019) and has put her unique sound on remixes for Radiohead & Moderat (2023), with many more planned releases for 2023 and beyond.

Panpe n' u

The idea behind this duo was born in 2004 when Pere, one of the brothers, started DJing with vinyl, marking the beginning of their career in the electronic music scene. Throughout this journey, Pau, Pere’s brother, has been his right-hand man, accompanying him at events, providing logistical support as a manager and driver, and aiding in any way necessary. Over the years, Pau fell in love with the profession, and eventually decided to step behind the DJ booth himself. From this point, the brothers began sharing the DJ booth at certain events. Their immediate synergy and connection with the crowd, fuelled by their shared love for music and brotherly bond, encouraged them to start this project together. The musical foundation of Panpe n’u is fresh and danceable Disco-House, drawing influences from styles such as Funk, Indi-Dance, House and all its subgenres. However, they remain open to exploring other musical styles as their priority is to create sets that connect with the audience, create vibrant atmospheres, and above all, ensure a great party. In 2024, they released Hold me EP, Take me out EP, Sleep with me and Do you still care me EP through their record label, Panpe Records. They also have plans to release, more songs and remixes from various artists in the near future.

Eli Kapowski

Eli Kapowski no es solo una DJ: es una arquitecta de atmósferas cargadas de buena vibra. Conecta la energía del disco y la electrónica para crear viajes sonoros que oscilan entre la nostalgia ochentera y lo más electrónico. Sus sets fusionan el disco house con la sofisticación electrónica en una experiencia inmersiva, donde cada beat invita al movimiento y a la conexión colectiva. “La Kapowski”, irradia una presencia magnética en cabina. Su estilo combina potencia y elegancia, reinventando clásicos de la música disco con un enfoque contemporáneo. Cada sesión es una narrativa sonora cargada de emoción, groove y una sensibilidad única para leer la pista. Fundadora de Disco Splash! y Haus of Beat, Eli ha sabido crear su propio universo dentro de la escena musical. Estos proyectos no solo celebran la cultura de club, sino que también funcionan como plataformas para nuevas voces y sonidos, consolidando su papel como agitadora cultural y gran selectora y curator.

Jade Rolt

Jade Rolt, started developing her music and PR career at La Terrrazza, Barcelona, on early 2004. There, she had the chance to meet from a closer prism the best electronic music scene. Passion for music has always runned through her veins and soon found out there was a way to create and share this feeling for music.  ​   On 2008 she moved to London where half of her music influences are  created from, as she´s half Spanish and half english. There she gives her first steps into Djing and producing  and debuts at 1001, London, as well as playing at Minimal Hospital Parties. Back in Barcelona, she´ll play at , La Terrrazza, BeCool, El Calamar… ​   A new episode began working as Store Manager but her passion for music couldn´t be stopped and played sporadicly. On 2015, she was offered a residency at Hotel The Serras, Barcelona and there a new chapter started. ​    She focused all her energy on producing, having as a result a collaboration with Night&Day Ibiza, where she was co-label ambassador of Night&Day Ibiza Music. Label on which her first release appeared on May, 2016, “Jadeness. E.P”, thanks to the support of  RisingParkStudio.  ​  That summer conditioned her music style, assisting to the development of this new tendency in electronic music, more organic, more ethnic… There she learnt from those amazing artists that the marvelous radios from the white island played, and in parties such as Woomoon and Acid Sundays… Opening a new window to harmony and groove which are always present in her musical selection, started an evolution in her path… She played at Blue Marlin, Sankeys, Elements, Hotel Santos, El Beso (Formentera), Dolce Vita (Firenze)… As well as having a monthly  residency at La Terrrazza (Barcelona), sharing booth with artists such as: Adeline, Andre Crom, Blondish, Cristoph, Edu Imbernon, Rafael Cerato, Tini… ​  During this past year her groove has been spread in her home town in UDDE(Manresa),Cue, Marea Baja, where she was Resident DJ on May as well as co-managing the event of “Sky DJSET en la Planta23” and taking this concept to El Cinco, doing “SUB DJSET en El Cinco”with her prestigious PR partner, Pichi, well known by everyone in Barcelona. As spring arrived, she started playing at Rooftops such as Barceló Raval Hotel (Barcelona), where she had a residency, Hotel OD Barcelona, co-managing the events of Spab and Fantastic Mag, as well as SenSeS, Gran Hotel Central Barcelona, Eurostars GranHotelMarina, Hotel Gallery, La Azotea (Palace Barcelona). A new horizon has approached as she has been playing twice at El Trocadero Beach (Casablanca, Morocco) and spent all the summer season as Resident DJ at Nómada Beach Club (Barcelona) playing with musicians, learning from real professionals in the scene and combining it with her fourth year´s residency at La Terrrazza,(Barcelona), as well as Garage 442, Slow (Barcelona) and being part of the "Raíces " parties which bring the downtempo and earth sounds from Chile and the White island to the city. ​   Events and brands have also taken place in Jade´s career, playing for Perro Verde´s presentation at Luz de Gas, Iqos at Moto GP¨s Lounge in Montmelo, Tragaluz Group Barcelona, Giuseppe Satta, Gallerie Salon... ​   She´s starting this 2019 with the residency at Nomads Barcelona, the party which embraces the deep organic grooves she absorbed in the White Island and that is vibrating in her local city, sharing booth with Oceanvs Orientalis, Martin Buttrich, Valentin Huedo... ​    The result of all these experiences create the special sets from Jade Rolt; deep, afro, groovey, ethnic, tech- house beats that fill in the dance floor with frequencies of groove good vibes.