The countdown is on for the HTE Weekender, happening this weekend from Friday 6th to Sunday 8th June 2025.

Myself and Dave are playing on the Saturday, and ahead of that, here’s our set recorded live from Tiffany’s on the 01934 Promotions stage at last year’s event. For both of us, this was without doubt one of the highlights of 2024.

The setting was perfect. Overlooking the sea with the sunset pouring through the windows, it created a proper standout moment that we’ll never forget.

With just under a week to go, if you’re still thinking about it, we seriously recommend grabbing a ticket. This isn’t just a weekend of Hard Trance, it’s a full experience from start to finish.

See you down the front.


Jake Ayres & Dave Scott | HTE Weekender | 07.06.2024

Jake Ayres is making big waves within the dance music scene, smashing the South Coast one show at a time with his unique blend of slammin tech & trance, already holding residencies for Audio Surgery, Country Club & Persistent Soundz, and with new productions on the horizon, he is the resident to watch and follow right now. 
Stay tuned here for all the latest news, mixes & more. For more information and bookings please contact: ayresjake92@live.com

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I've been DJing/Producing since 1998 although I'd been experimenting with music since 1996.

My first "proper" DJ booking was at a night call A.N.D. in 1999 put on by Nebula 2. I'll never forget the excitment of playing to a proper crowd for the first time (big up Joe Nebula).

In 2000, I had my first tracks released (Classic Cutz & Chariots Of Hardcore) on a Hardcore compilation album "Dance Speed Maina 5". The record company (EMI) really liked my style and as my tracks were usually faster than normal Hardcore, put them at the at the end of the album to finish things off. They accepted more tracks off me for the next five compilations (6-10). I also produced a a Dance track for EMI that was released around 2003.

In 2001, amongst my other bookings, I became the resident of Vibealite untill roughly 2005/2006. I played at some wicked events/venues (Fantasy Island) along side the Hardcore scenes finest DJs and my good friend, ex Vibealite resident DJ Rush. I loved every minute of it :-D. This lead to bookings at events like Dizstruxshon, Revolution, Insomniacz and many more. Big up the old Vibealite crew!

2004 saw the release of my biggest track, "No More Jokin'" released on Quosh Records. The track was featured on Bonkers XI (Hixxys Mix), Vibealte History Of Hardcore and various other Hardcore compilation ablums. Unfortunately, the vinyl was labled the wrong way round :-( 
The version that says "Sy & Unknown Remix" is actually my original... 

Big up Chris and Sy ;-)

I've had various other vinyl & digital releases over the years.


No More Joking 2015 was released in February 2015 on Klubbed Up and is available from Beatport. Remixes include "Kambel Vs TJ Blitz 2015 Remix" and "Chris Unknown Remix".


***As of November 2022, I have started making music again after a few years off. Loads of new music on the way!***

Trance/Hard Trance/Hardstyle/Hardcore Music enthusiasts since I can remember, loves nothing more than listening and DJ’ing new and old music