Dennis van der Geest

The Netherlands has not only produced many world-class judokas (for example, Anton Geesink was the very first Westerner to beat the Japanese at their own judo game), but also the world’s foremost deejays. It seems that Dennis van der Geest is well on his way to achieving both accolades. Among a bagful of judo medals, he became world judo champion in the men's open division in 2005. Another feather in his cap was a bronze medal in the men's heavyweight division at the 2004 Olympic Games. 

Moreover, for many years, he has brought the same level of dedication – some would say fanaticism! – to the music table. Dennis van der Geest has long been an enthusiastically received guest DJ at a wide variety of dance parties. On top of that, he has been the star attraction at massively attended events organized by himself. 

DJ Dennis van der Geest’s repertoire can be best described as trendy and highly danceable groovy house with vocals and heavy b eat. He even makes forays into 1960s and 70s disco music, when he feels that the crowd is thus inclined. Truth be told, only the life-weary would dare to challenge the musical tastes of a heavy-weight judo world champion! In short, Dennis is always the life of the party, oozing power, passion, talent and joie de vivre. He released his first single, To the Sunshine, in mid-2008. This track is a collaborative effort with DJ- producer Ronald Molendijk. 

In recent years, the Dutch media have turned Dennis van der Geest into a household name. Blessed with the gift of the gab, the musical judoka has become a fixture on Dutch TV. In the coming period, Dennis will be working for various media outlets to shed more light on the Dutch dance scene as a whole and report on dance events featuring him as part of the DJ lineup.

DJ IRADI is a pioneer in the Ecstatic Dance scene. Known for his groundbreaking and always unique, made-to-measure sets. A non-conformist who lets his unique sound be heard from Moscow to San Francisco. Surprising and authentic. 

IRADI brings an energy that is both raw and original. 
Without doing to expectations of desires, he gives his audience what it needs, to penetrate even deeper into the mystery of dance and music. 
His mix of deep bass, rhythmic beats and hypnotic melodies is a call to move, let go and (re)discover new sides of yourself. 

IRADI played at the very first Ecstatic of the Netherlands in 2012 and has been resident DJ of Ecstatic Dance Amsterdam for over 10 years. 
He is resident dj of the Nataraj parties for almost 2 decades and for 5 years he has been one of the two powerful forces behind Ecstatic Dance Amersfoort.

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Twice included in the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs poll, Omnia has successfully established himself at the leading edge of Progressive & Trance music scenes with his signature sound. 

Omnia made his breakout with recognizable hit singles such as The Fusion, CYBERPUNK, For You, The Light, For The First Time... plus outstanding collaborations & remixes with high profile artists such as Armin van Buuren, Gareth Emery, Markus Schulz, Ben Gold, Cosmic Gate, BT, Andrew Rayel, Giuseppe Ottaviani, Arty & Mat Zo, Roxanne Emery, Krewella.

As a DJ, Omnia has performed at the biggest electronic music festivals such as ASOT Festival (The Netherlands), UNTOLD (Romania), South West Four (UK), Festival X (Australia), AIM Music Festival (Canada). He also performed at concert and event venues in a number of countries, including Ushuaia, Amnesia and Privilege in Ibiza, Papaya in Croatia, Ministry Of Sound London, Transmission Bangkok, Zouk Singapore, Octagon Seoul, Exchange LA, and Avalon Hollywood.

Most DJs play music. Kareem Raïhani creates experiences—deep, powerful and ecstatic, each one profound, electrifying, and never quite the same. No matter how many times you’ve danced to his sound, he’ll always take you somewhere new.
Often hailed as the "Shaman of Dance”, he is one of- if not, the most influential Ecstatic Dance Pioneer, he wasn’t just part of the birth of the Ecstatic Dance movement; he helped shape it. Bringing Ecstatic Dance to countless countries, he has been a key role in spreading this freeform dance experience across the globe. Kareem is widely considered as the founder of the European Ecstatic Dance sound, a signature fusion that has influenced not only Europe but ecstatic dance communities worldwide.
Born with Dutch/Moroccan roots and trained as a professional contemporary dancer in Amsterdam, Kareem first spoke through movement. But when he shifted from being on stage in theatres to leading the dance floor through sound, he found his true calling. For over two decades, Kareem has traveled the world, spreading the essence of Ecstatic Dance, being a driving force in the global conscious dance scene and setting dance floors ablaze with music that is unmistakably his. Many of his remixes have become essential Ecstatic Dance anthems, played by nearly every Ecstatic Dance DJ on the planet. Many dj’s have been inspired and influenced by his groundbreaking way of mixing diverse genres into one seamless, hypnotic flow. With his exceptional talent for mixing sounds, rhythms, and moods, Kareem has established himself as a true master of Ecstatic Dance embodying the movement in every cell.
And if you ask anyone who has danced for the first time to his sets, they’ll tell you most of the time the same thing: “We’ve done many Ecstatic Dances, but this... this was something else... beyond anything we’ve ever experienced.” His music isn’t just played—it’s felt. It’s a full-body, heart- opening, soul-shaking journey where deep tribal beats, futuristic rhythms, electrifying grooves and hypnotic melodies that feel like they were made just for you, merge into something truly authentic and often mentioned as transformational.
Kareem continues his mission: to dissolve boundaries, ignite transformation, and guide music and dance lovers to that sacred place where music, movement, and spirit become one. Always reaching for the moment the trance kicks in and the dancer becomes the dance. So if you ever find yourself dancing like never before, dissolving in the music yet more present than ever, you just might have been locked into the magic of Kareem Raïhani.

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