2.5 floors of endless elegance.  Authentic NYC dance music.

Born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario, MARINA’s exposure to music came early with her father’s passion for Byzantine secular music and traditional Greek music.  Growing up, she played various woodwind, brass and percussion instruments but excelled in classical violin training for 10 years.

Now residing in Montréal, Quebec, her passion for DJing genres like house, tech house, tribal house and techno came to life in 2014 with her premier at Flirt 2.  Since then, she’s played Toastr: Toronto World Pride Edition, Drama Queen (MTL), Club Unity (MTL), PLAY (MTL), Circus Afterhours (MTL), Fierté Montréal Pride's 2016 Méga T-Dance, Power VERS at Space Ibiza New York (main room), and Le Salon Daomé (MTL).

Gok Wan MBE is amongst the most respected and recognisable personalities across media and fashion, with award winning presenting on TV, critically acclaimed books and more recently, creating the Isolation Nation movement, whereby during the lockdown period of 2020, using his DJing and passion for uplifting and uniting people, Gok took to live streams to give his legion of followers, comfort escape and sanctuary during difficult times.
Channelling his love of soulful, uplifting house, Gok used 2020 to press forward his foray into the music artistry, teaming up with up-and-coming producer Craig Knight and UK song writing and singing legend Kele Le Roc to release an up-to-date energy filled rendition of ‘Let Me Be Your Fantasy’. Gok rounded off a fast-moving 2020 by releasing his ‘Isolation Nation’ compilation, curated, and mixed by him, on world renowned house label Defected Records, preselling over 3000 copies leading to a subsequent Volume 2 compilation and releasing his first solo release ‘Right Direction’ on his newly minted Isolation Nation Records in 2021.
As the world opened up, Gok seized the opportunity to unite his Isolation Nation family further, with a national tour of venues, beginning at a sold-out Brixton Electric London and subsequently seeing capacity crowds gather in Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle and Glasgow all the way down to Torquay. This incredible movement was buoyed by Goks own touring, visiting numerous festivals and events, leading to him performing at the Glade arena Glastonbury, Pride London, Bestival and in the main room at Amnesia Ibiza to rapturous crowds, as he released the euphoric ‘All Night Long’ single with Kumora featuring Kevin Haden, which to date has been heard on ITVs Love Island and enjoyed a top 40 hit position on itunes.
Looking ahead, Gok plans to open up the Isolation Nation brand further to the hundreds of thousands of people reached by his streams, with the hope to unify all the people touched by his message, in the live event space, as well as spreading his love of music further and wider.

One of the best DJs and greatest underground dance music producers of modern times, Angel Moraes is constantly redefining his craft and in the process, has become an inspiration to many people across the globe. From an early age, music has always been a very big part of Angel's life, so it’s no surprise that it’s this very passion that would pave the road for things to come and ultimately take him around the world. He has come to be known as the “DJ’s Producer” and the “Dance Floor’s DJ.” Born and raised in Brooklyn New York, Angel came of age listening to the great radio stations of New York City throughout the 1970s and 80s. Never out of touch with the sounds he loved, It was around this time that young Moraes realized what he wanted to do with his life. By the age of 18 he was already making the rounds to NYC’s legendary night clubs and making his mark on the house scene. Always on the prowl for cutting edge sounds, he was a regular for the late night underground groove at “Jellybeans Fun House". However, it wasn't until a friend introduced him to the magic of the “Paradise Garage” that he discovered home. He remembers "the Garage wasn't just another club, it was everything, like living in a dream. The first time I walked into the Garage I remember saying to myself, Holy shit! Who the fuck did this?” Sometime later, while spinning at a house party for fellow “Garagehead” and friend Sally Cortes (who's vocals are present in "Welcome To The Factory,” “Burning Up” and “Time To Get Down” alongside Octavia Lambertis of C and C Music Factory), Angel was introduced to veteran producer Victor Simonelli. They hit it off and the meeting turned into an invitation to a studio session. Angel was a natural, so comfortable in the setting that he decided to sacrifice the security of his day job and pursue his lifelong dream of producing music full time.

1993 was a big turning point for Moraes, having founded Hot n Spycy Recordings with partner Jeffrey Rodman (who co-owned Sound Factory Bar and managed Twilo). Angel set out on a mission to introduce a whole new sound, and introduce it he did. From his very first productions "Release Yourself", "The Cure", "I Like It", "Heaven Knows", the Moraes sound started making noise, lots of noise. His creative approach to producing and engineering would result in the hottest Bass-lines and rhythm sections to date. In addition he was introduced to the legendary mix master Tom Moulton, who would later team with Moraes to master all of his Hot -n- Spycy tracks. With drum patterns, dirty bass lines, industrial sounds, and stirring vocals, the likes no one had ever heard before, Angel was quickly creating and pioneering an industrial sound that is widely used in productions today, establishing Angel as a highly respected and sought after Producer/Remixer. Very early in his career he was invited to work on projects for The Pet Shop Boys, KD Lang, Jamie Myerson, Jocelyn Brown, Loleatta Holloway, and most recently Suzanne Palmer, Roy Davis Jr., and Dana Divine.

However nothing could prepare him for what happened next. "Welcome To The Factory," the seminal, now classic underground anthem absolutely exploded. Dedicated to the original legendary Sound Factory manned by the one and only Junior Vasquez, this track defined an era and inspired legions of people, especially fellow DJ/producers to take a different approach in the way tracks are produced. Many of those producers are highly respected artists in the dance scene today. With "Factory," word spread like wildfire, the tracks began to chart, and Angel’s skills in the booth came into heavy demand. Following the success of "Factory," Moraes began an intensive touring schedule that has made him a well-known DJ and a regular favorite throughout the World.

Not one to rest on his laurels, Angel knew that there were a few challenges still brewing in him, especially the one since that first visit to the “Garage.” Coincidentally, during this time Moraes was invited to play at Playground, an afterhours club in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Angel was absolutely blown away by the vibe and the French influenced "ville" and after a few more trips to Montreal, he knew he would opt on the Canadian metropolis to house his long coming inspiration, the now world renowned “STEREO” nightclub. The underground afterhours that has become known as the World's Greatest Afterhours Club. Inspired by his many nights at the Garage, Stereo was pretty much modeled after the legendary club and with the same philosophy. Mr. Moraes himself designed, built and installed the now infamous sound system. Much of the fame that Stereo has enjoyed is because of that massive sound system and the vibe that Angel created there. Often imitated but never duplicated, Angel is in a class by himself as the only person in the dance music industry who can DJ, produce, remix, design and build his own sound systems at the level that he can. As a person who's always looking to explore and expand upon his professional achievements, Angel hopes to reach new heights in the future. With a slew of top notch productions in recent years including "Music Is Your Life,” "Shakedown" remix, "Magic Carpet" and more recently "A Stereo Tribute,” also in the pipeline is a new remix of the Ralphi Rosario bomb "You Used To Hold Me," with many more already in pre-production and many more to come. Crowds that have enjoyed the vast talents of Angel Moraes are in for a whole lot more. Angel has been pretty stationary in recent years, due to his amount of work in New York and Montreal, but all that is going to change as he is already starting to talk about touring again. Anybody that has purchased one of Angel's tracks or caught one of his DJ sets will tell you that this man is nothing less than a true master. Recently, Moraes along with partner Steve Bishop have introduced Montreal to a whole new level of dance euphoria, LOVE Sundays. Held at Terrasses Bonsecours every Sunday, this party is nothing short of spectacular and a true testament to the creative vision of Angel Moraes. Boundless, energetic and full of possibilities are just a few ways to describe this selfless contributor. August 2011 will see the launch of his brand new website that will be the most cutting edge site to be offered by a DJ/Producer and will redefine the artist’s website. As we look toward the future, it is quite clear that this man has no intention of slowing down.

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BIO:

Cindel grew up in the birthplace of House music surrounded by the four on the floor and the music that emanated from the basements on the South Side and the cultural legacy of clubs like the Warehouse. If you have not guessed it, we are talking about the historic influences bequeathed by the originators Frankie Knuckles, Ron Hardy and Paul Johnson in the Windy City of Chicago.
This is where House found a home and from that nascent rising it has spawned genres that have gone to circle the globe. In recent times, it is the tribal richness of Afro House that has been creating waves in the underground scene, and DJ Producer Cindel is one of those rare talents who is able to bring all its elements together to deliver extraordinary textures of beats, rhythms, and melodies.
A wizard behind the decks, his fluid approach to mixing breathes life into the dancefloor as he takes his audiences on a never-ending journey learnt through a 20-year career in the game. Known as The King of Drums, he owes the very essence of that title to his Puerto Rican heritage. The flamboyance of that genetic imprint is writ large in his character and he is in high demand globally for that magic dust he sprinkles on the turntables. 
From supporting icons of the industry such as Chus & Ceballos during Pride NYC at the Pier Dance to playing in Tokyo, Korea, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Great Britain and much of Europe, Canada, Mexico and coast to coast in the USA, his sets are renowned for their electrifying and mesmerising blends and song selection.
Complimenting that insatiable desire to deliver impeccable music, Cindel has also been immersed in the studio to create tracks that set a new standard on the Afro scene. Inspired by producers Danny Tenaglia, Oscar G, Robbie Rivera, Ninetoes, Monkey Safari, Cloone and many more, his releases have consistently shaped the night in a melange of sounds that not only pays tribute to those icons but which also break new ground.
That crossing of boundaries reached new heights with the release of a four track EP in 2024 titled Melodia, with its lead single Astronaut appearing in the Beatport charts. His follow up track in January 2025 Too Far Gone will further enhance his worthy reputation, and with more releases in the pipeline, Cindel is destined to transition from his LGBTQIA+ community into the mainstream with consummate ease.

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