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Skinner & Hoopz deliver powerful, uplifting, and euphoric Hard Dance that ignites dancefloors across the UK and beyond. Friends since 2002, their shared passion for Hard Dance began with humble SoundLab belt-drive turntables, sparking a journey that has taken them from underground clubs to the biggest stages in the scene.

Skinner was first drawn into dance music in 1994, discovering The Prodigy, Chemical Brothers, Josh Wink, CJ Bolland, and Orbital through his sister. Immersed in rave culture, he explored Hardcore, Drum & Bass, House, and Trance before going on to promote his own legendary events, Summit and Summit Above 160, which showcased Hard Trance, Hard House, and Hardcore at venues such as Soundshaft, Hidden, The Mass, and The Lightbox.

Hoopz’s rise began in 2006, when his energetic style quickly made him a crowd favourite. After connecting with Hard Dance pioneer Kevin Energy, he was invited into the Nu Energy Collective and held a four-year residency at the iconic Freeformation events. Hoopz went on to perform nationwide, from Brighton to Liverpool, and made his mark in the studio with tracks such as Definitions, Live For The Moment (with K Complex), and the anthem Illuzionise.

Together, Skinner & Hoopz have played nearly every major Hard Dance event in the UK, including Global Gathering, Frantic, Polysexual, Heat, and Hard South, earning a reputation for high-energy performances and euphoric storytelling behind the decks. Their productions have continued that legacy, with standout releases like Whatever and Try, alongside remixes of Pants & Corsets classic Malice in Wonderland and Push’s anthem Strange World, which rocked Frantic’s 26th Birthday and Timeless events.

Supported by scene legends including Rob Tissera, Lisa Pin Up, and the Tidy Boys, Skinner & Hoopz are now focused on taking their sound to the next level. With a string of exciting new productions in the pipeline—uniting powerful basslines, soaring breakdowns, and unforgettable vocals—the duo are ready to bring a fresh wave of energy to the Hard Drance scene