To listen to Billy Gillies is to capture true joy, because every song he produces and DJ set he performs radiates pure passion and vibrant spirit.

 

The Northern Irishman’s blend of quirky Eurodance synths, uplifting trance grandeur and hard-hitting bass rhythms goes beyond catchy melodies and expert timing, as breakout hits “Lagoon” and “Youth” tap into the very essence of what makes a night spent on the dancefloor with your best mates such a special experience.

 

That’s why he’s earned more than 145 million views on TikTok, filled a Creamfields tent with thousands of ravers at 1 p.m. on a Sunday, and why he’s managed to get an official remix of Madison Avenue’s 1999 hit “Don’t Call Me Baby” after ripping the iconic vocal off the internet.

 

Crowds chant his name from Taiwan to Texas because Billy Gillies dares to do something different; something unique to himself. Now, Billy Gillies is the next superstar-DJ-in-the-making, poised to take over the world.

 

Billy’s musical obsession started in the 2000s when his older sister started buying Clubland compilation CDs and dating a local DJ. One night, the boyfriend came over and brought his decks, but when the couple left to go dancing, 11-year-old Billy snuck into his sister’s room and started playing with the turntables.

 

“I was like, ‘what is this music? I love this,’” he laughs. “On the Christmas list for that year was a set of decks.”

 

His mom delivered with his first set of Kam belt drives, and Billy’s been mad for mixing ever since. Each Saturday, he’d head out of the house with a five Pound note and spend it on a new record (Tiesto’s Traffic being particularly influential). In turn, he’d spend the next week learning to mix that record in and out of his steadily growing collection.

 

When he was 17, he got his first taste of true Clubland. A year underaged, he caught an hour-long bus from Belfast to Banbridge and talked his way into a club called Coach. Japanese DJ Yoji Biomehanika and the UK’s own Lisa Lashes dropped heavy hard-house records all night, and Billy started dreaming of his own chance to rock a crowd, proper.

 

He knew that if he wanted to be an in-demand DJ, he’d have to come up with some original songs. In 2011, he locked himself in his bedroom with a copy of Ableton Live and didn’t come out until he’d mastered the basic trance sound.

 

He fell in love with music production and started sending his tracks to BBC Radio 1 DJ Judge Jules, who played them on his show every Friday night. For 19-year-old Billy, there was nothing better.

 

After spending much of his 20s as a self-described “party animal,” 28-year-old Billy once again locked himself inside his bedroom and churned out a ton of original tunes. The result? A spot on the lineup of Luminosity 2019 alongside major trance legends Paul Van Dyk, Ferry Corsten, Gareth Emery and more. He played a set of all-original material, and when a recording was posted to Soundcloud, it earned more plays than any of the headliners.

 

“I’d brung a fresh sound into the trance scene,” Gillies says. “Everyone was making the same type of thing, where I just look back at my influences growing up and crammed it into the main trance style.”

 

International booking requests flooded in, sending him to Argentina to Australia—and then COVID struck. Many of his peers saw no point releasing music to a locked-down crowd, but Billy saw a chance to experiment.

 

“People need music in hard times, not just for clubs,” he says. “The music I was making around that time was proper emotional melodies, and it was resonating with everyone.”

 

He’d share each tune in a rough clip to Facebook or TikTok, and every post brought shares in the thousands. His fan base wasn’t just growing, it was ballooning, due in part not only to his masterful skills in the studio but also his effervescent personality that spills into each tune.

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MGMT - lee@lgrp.co

Worldwide Bookings -harrison@activetalentagency.com

London based daytime Trance Party. 
Upcoming events
01/01/26 - Trance Sanctuary NYD at The Steel Yard, London
21/03/26 - Trance Sanctuary presents FSOE at Outernet, London
25/04/26 - Trance Sanctuary presents Factor B: Theatre of The Mind, London

Hailing from Liverpool, AMOS & RIOT NIGHT, aka David McClelland, has cemented his place in the global Trance scene with his signature uplifting and high-energy sound. Inspired by legends such as Paul van Dyk, Aly & Fila, and Sean Tyas, David’s productions have seen him release on top-tier labels including Future Sound of Egypt, Vandit, Subculture, Regenerate, Nocturnal Knights, Pure Trance, Armada, Afterdark, Deep In Thought, VII, and High Voltage. His collaborations and remixes for industry icons such as Paul van Dyk, Sean Tyas, and Ciaran McAuley further highlight his status as a leading name in the genre.

With an ever-growing catalogue of dancefloor anthems, AMOS & RIOT NIGHT has achieved five Beatport Trance Top 10 hits - two of which reaching the Top 5, solidifying his reputation as a powerhouse producer. His music has been championed by the biggest names in the scene, including Armin van Buuren, Aly & Fila, Paul van Dyk, Sean Tyas, John O’Callaghan, John Askew and Giuseppe Ottaviani. In 2024, he collaborated with Paul van Dyk & Matt Noland on ‘Shine Together Now’, further demonstrating his ability to craft top-tier Trance anthems.

As a DJ, David has taken his sound worldwide, making his Argentina debut in 2022 and playing at some of the most renowned events in the Trance circuit. In 2023, he performed at the Shine Ibiza closing party after Paul van Dyk, a career-defining moment that showcased his ability to captivate crowds on the biggest stages. 2024 has already been a landmark year with his debut at Luminosity Beach Festival, adding to an impressive résumé that includes performances at Trance Sanctuary, Gatecrasher, LA’s Intricacy, and Evolution Events in Liverpool.

With a relentless passion for the genre and close mentorship from some of the scenes leading artists, AMOS & RIOT NIGHT continues to push boundaries in both production and performance. As his journey unfolds, one thing is certain—his impact on the global Trance scene is only getting stronger.

Bookings: bookings@groovestateartists.com

www.facebook.com/coldbluemusic
Dates: http://www.bandsintown.com/ColdBlue
Bookings/Management: neal@musicfirstagency.net

Cold Blue’s ascension into a Trance superstar over the last two years has been nothing short of extraordinary. He has consistently delivered release after release for the world’s top Trance labels including Subculture, Kearnage, WAO138, Pure Trance and FSOE, as well as compiling and mixing the Subculture 2018 CD, which was a 70 minute club mix containing all his own productions. It is momentum like this that has now put Cold Blue in the Top 10 Trance artists on Beatport achieving three #1’s and countless Top Ten positions.
 
As a DJ his ever-increasing popularity is reflected in his touring schedule. Debut festival performances at EDC Las Vegas, Dreamstate So Cal, Tomorrowland, Airbeat One, alongside arena shows in Australia, the United States and the UK have propelled him into a position amongst the Trance elite.

2019 will see Cold Blue shift up another couple of gears again and his studio has already gone into complete overdrive. This year big releases are forthcoming on Subculture whilst there are also whispers of a debut artist album. It’s these artistic capabilities that have cemented Cold Blue as a premier league artist who has a massive part to play in shaping the future of Trance Music.

Female DJ & Producer. Scotland, UK.

Ashley Smith is one of Scotland’s fastest rising talents, showcasing her DJing and production skills which she has been honing from a young age. In 2012, Ashley began music production as a hobby and has spent her time since then carving herself a well-respected name in the music industry. 

Through the medium of trance, Ashley has developed her unique aggressive and euphoric trademark sound, blending complex melodies with a tech edge. Ashley’s passion for music production has pushed her to produce many top 100 tracks. 

Releasing on huge labels such as Subculture, Damaged Records, Regenerate, Pure Trance and Afterdark. Ashley's music has been supported by the likes of Armin Van Buuren, Aly & Fila, Paul Van Dyk, Jordan Suckley, Sean Tyas, Sneijder, Andrew Rayel, Alex M.O.R.P.H and Alex Di Stefano.

Driftmoon is a Finnish-Slovakian electronic music duo consisting of Miikka and Juraj.
With their innovative and emotive sound, Driftmoon has established themselves as one of the leading acts in the global trance music scene, and continue to inspire and uplift their fans with their music.
Their specific and signature sound can also be heard behind some of the biggest brands in the industry.

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