Dirkie Coetzee - Recorded Live at We Are Trance August 2025

was a trance and hard house DJ many years ago  - small clubs - but still luv the music

Also known as  Kilted 44 on Twitch  and on Twitter now X of course as jonathanmullett , and on here from East Kilbride  in Scotland.   Music Lover Always.

I mostly enjoy trance, but also appreciate techno, hard-house, EDM, Indie/alt, and most genres (Should Have just said 'eclectic' here, really :D). Pretty much, what I listen to is very mood/emotion-dependent.

Cristian Arcip is a dynamic trance music producer and DJ with roots in Romania and a strong presence in the UK electronic music scene. His artistic focus lies in the creation of uplifting and emotive trance, designed to connect deeply with listeners and ignite dancefloors worldwide.
Cristian's dedication to the genre is highlighted by his consistent radio contributions, including a highly anticipated monthly residency on AH.FM, a leading platform for trance music, and a vibrant weekly show on Clubmix Radio. These platforms serve as a testament to his curated taste and ability to engage a global audience.
Professionally nurtured under the guidance of acclaimed trance artist Steve Allen, Cristian has rapidly advanced his production capabilities. This mentorship has been instrumental in his ability to secure early track signings with reputable labels, signalling his growing influence. Cristian Arcip is not merely producing music, he is actively crafting a distinctive and recognisable sound, characterized by intricate melodies, soaring synths, and powerful basslines that collectively define his unique sonic signature within the trance landscape. His trajectory points to a significant impact on the future of uplifting trance.

Supplying the soundtrack to this simulation 

Dirkie Coetzee started his career in the EDM scene as a bedroom DJ way back at the tender age of 16. After spending numerous years perfecting his mixing skills he quickly started to feature in night clubs, events and radio stations around Southern Africa. It was in this time that Dirkie started to gain interest in the art of music production. 

“I used to be a DJ, but thanks to the wonderful world of music production I can now create the music I want to play.”

Without any formal training in music theory, rhythms, chord progressions, sound synthesis or music production in general, Dirkie set out to learn this fine art by scouring any available articles and tutorials available on the internet. With many years of trial and error Dirkie slowly refined his skills as a music producer to create the sounds you hear in his music today.

“It’s hard to stay motivated when you feel like you are not achieving anything with your music, but passion for music always dies a slow death and quitting is never an option for me.”

It’s this passion for music and trance music production in particular that has helped Dirkie to get his music signed to some of the best labels in the business.
 
2011 is the year Dirkie Coetzee focused all his energy and time on producing Vocal Trance. His debut Vocal Trance production “Never Looking Back” with world renowned singer and songwriter Emma Lock has given Dirkie a solid platform to showcase his ability to craft this powerful genre of music. American artist Marcia Juell is another one of the world’s leading Trance Vocalists that has worked on collaborations with the rapidly rising producer from South Africa.

Dirkie Coetzee - Recorded Live at We Are Trance August 2025

Dirkie Coetzee Music