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.

Dutchican Soul was founded by and is solely owned by Niels Schroder, a producer and DJ whose roots lie in house music. His music has been championed by DJ’s like Axwell, Purple Disco Machine, Erick Morillo, Mousse T, Brian Tappert, ROOG and Miguel Migs to name only a few. Productions have been released on labels like Salted Music, Peppermint Jam, Subliminal Soul, Soulfuric Trax, Strictly Rhythm and Hed Kandi.

Currently, Schroder splits his time between Amsterdam and New York, where he continues to produce house music after a hiatus of ten years spent in Europe’s tv and film industry. He released his Fire & Ice part 1 EP on Salted Music in 2018 that led to a number one position in the Singles Main Chart and House Music Top 100 at Traxsource. He was also named number 52 in the House Artists of 2018 Top 100 and was given a number 7 position in the Traxsource House Music No. 1’s of 2018 chart.

Dutchican Soul DJ sets offer a mix of old school, vocal and soulful house music, infused with a touch of techno. Be it funky, groovy, laidback, pumping or soaring, his music is always well attuned to the audience and the atmosphere. Dutchican Soul is renowned for his contagious enthusiasm and the huge amount of energy he brings to the dance floor.

Expect vibrant, energetic, funky, contagiously enthusiastic and hugely danceable sets.

www.dutchicansoul.com

Sonny Crockett started his career at the legendary Counterpoint HiFreak FM in Amsterdam so it’s only logic that he would eventually join Freak31. Dj Sonny Crockett also rose to fame as the live dj on many of the parties that Counterpoint organised.

Since then Sonny has done his fair share on various live events and since a few years he has been producing some amazing tracks / remixes. Tracks like “Even When I Broke Your Heart” and his remix of Tears For Fears’ “Rule The World” will stand the test of time.

Every Saturday Sonny Crockett presents “Crockett’s Theme”, a unique 60 minute trip exploring the latest in House, Deep- and Tech House.

We are therefore very excited that again “one of the guys” has become part of an already amazing team.

Sonny is Freakin’ Out with “Crockett’s Theme” every Saturday at 21:00 / 23:00 CET

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