Gaston Zani @ Tramunfest 06-07-2024 (Closing Set)

Meet John Holt, Andorra's techno maestro. With over a decade of experience, John Holt dominates the stages of festivals like Hibernation, Elrow, and CODE, blending techno beats with live instruments, making him a true cultural influencer.

Originally from Andorra, John Holt is passionate about electronic dance music. He began his DJ career at the age of 14, and by 17, he was performing live at local venues in his hometown. With over ten years of experience, Holt has secured residencies at renowned venues such as Eivissa Experience and Fat Albert's. His energetic sets draw hundreds of electronic music fans each week, both at clubs like Eivissa Experience and Fat Albert's, and at various festivals in Andorra, including the Hibernation Festival and the Andorra Mountain Music Festival.

Holt's talent extends beyond his home country, performing on stages in France and Spain at prominent venues like Fabrik Madrid, Sala City Hall in Barcelona, Oxido in Guadalajara, Sala Zero in Tarragona, Nit Oh in La Seu de Urgell, Sonora in Bilbao, and at festivals such as Bricks in Toulouse and l'effet Blanc in Saillagouse. In addition to his role as a DJ, Holt is a prolific music producer, with tracks spanning multiple genres that have been released on prestigious labels, both locally and internationally. In 2023, alongside his partner Robznow, he founded his own record label, BLACKINBLACK Records, specializing in techno, hard techno, and psy trance. The label has released several tracks, including a notable collaboration with the Canarian rapper Stereoman on a raw techno track.

His versatility is showcased in his ability to seamlessly blend genres like House, Techno, Hard & Psy Trance.

Beyond his work as a DJ and producer, Holt is deeply involved in cultural projects, aiming to merge electronic music with other art forms. Supported by government grants, he leads initiatives like "La Máquina del Temps," where electronic music intertwines with Andorra's scenic landscapes. His dedication to music education is evident in his trumpet studies at the Andorra la Vella Music Institute, with the goal of incorporating live instruments into his sets.

Holt's cultural impact extends beyond music, collaborating with renowned soloists and groups at festivals like Jambo Street ALV. Through his efforts, he aims to create unique and immersive experiences that resonate with audiences worldwide, further solidifying his position as a prominent figure in Andorra's cultural landscape.

Among the distinguished artists Holt has shared the stage with are: Abel Ramos, Adriana Lopez, Adriatique, Âme Live, Andres Campo, Antigone, Auriga, Baum, Bastian Bux, Ben Klock, Blaame, Bollman, Brenda Serna, Brian Cross, Brina Knauss, Carlos Agraz, Cassie Raptor, Cesar Almena, Citizen Kain, Cosmic Boys, Cristian Varela, Creeds, Dave Clarke, Dax J, Da Terror, Danny BPM, David Oleart, Deborah de Luca, Denis Horvat, Dixon, DJ Chumi, DK Brothers, Ellen Allien, Eczodia, Essan, Fakear, Fedde Legrand, Flug, Folamour, Flymeon, Frank Trax, Gaston Zani, I Hate Models, Ilario Alicante, Ion Pananides, Jennifer Cardini, Joanna Coelho, Josh Backer Music, Justin Mylo, Kölsch, Lily Palmer, Lexlay, Lola Bozzano Live, Maceo Plex, Marco Carola, Marsal Ventura, Martin Garrix, Miss Kittin, Mounique, Neiland, NTO Live, Nuke, Oscar Aguilera, Otta, Paco Osuna, Pablo Luque, Parsa Jafari, Patrice Baumel, Paul Kalkbrenner, Paul Ritch, Paula Cazenave, Perc, Pet Duo, Popof, Raul Ortiz, Raxon, Rhender, Ruben XXL, Sara Krin, Schädel, Shitake, Shlomo Tapioon, Space 92, Space 92 x Popof (Turbulences), Stephan Bodzin, Themba, Toni Varga, Tristan Da Cunha, Trikk, Twiga, Under The Moon, Uri Farre, Vitess Live, Wally Lopez, X&Trick, Xavi BCN, Xenia UA, Yves V, and many others.

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Gaston Zani, born in Argentina and raised in Spain, has become over the years a highly respected and acclaimed artist on the Techno / Hard scene worldwide. Always denoting great quality in his productions, proof of this are his numerous TOP#1 Techno on Beatport, which has led him to the top of his career as a producer, where he is recognized for his characteristic energetic and daring sound, oscillating between the “Raw” and “Hard” at very high BPMs, constantly releasing on top-level record labels such as Intec Digital, Kneaded Pains, Planet Rhythm, Suara, Tronic, We Are The Brave, Octopus, EI8HT, 1605 and his own RAWKORE CITY label, which has helped him to position himself among the best producers in the industry, giving Gaston the respect and credibility that an artist of his stature deserves. It is very common to see him collaborating with heavyweight artists like Angerfist, Dense & Pika, or Ramon Tapia, to name a few.
Gaston Zani is currently one of the residents of the well-respected Spanish club Sonora Bilbao, where we can regularly see him squeezing his DJ skills to the max. On the other hand, we have been able to see him perform in numerous countries in Europe, South America and Africa, where he has conquered many of the most important clubs and festivals in the world such as Carl Cox Invites, Fabrik Madrid, elrow, Global Music Festival, CODE or Locos X El Musicón, attracting the public with his sets characterized by a very particular energy and charisma, creating a unique connection with the crowd that makes him be remembered in each country and city through which he passes, making the most 'Hard' territory his natural habitat. Thanks to his constant work both in the field of production and mixing, Gaston Zani has earned the right to share "line ups" with artists such as Carl Cox, Shlømo, Fatima Hajji, Dax J, Reinier Zonneveld, Stan Christ or Andres Campo among many others.

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