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Do LaB presents Ben Annand at LIB 2016

Playing whatever matches the vibe of the moment ~

Music is a portal to our souls. We should keep it sacred, we should keep it open, we should share it and we hope to enjoy those that others share. This only goes to show what it is we judge. But we are all artists. If we aren’t, we should be. We should inspire any way necessary to push the boundaries of our human potentials. Let’s promote each other, let us enjoy, inspire and spend our time wisely. Here is one corner of the universe.  Enjoy! I should thank: All Artists.

I hope you enjoy my music and how I mix it.
For bookings contact benannand@gmail.com // gunita@listedbookings.com

2025 Confirmed dates

Jan 1 Los Angeles - Moontribe NYD
Jan 17 Los Angeles - Tropikroma LA Fire Benefit
Jan 31 Los Angeles - The Livehouse Presents
Feb 1 Orange County - True Ent LA Fire Benefit
Feb 13 Portland, OR - Silk and Sound at Secret Grove
Feb 21 Los Angeles - the Livehouse Presents
Feb 22 Los Angeles - Be My Tropical Valentinew
Feb 28 Pahoa, Big Island, HI - Bee Dance
Mar 1 Honolulu, HI - Centered at Bevy
Mar 2 Honolulu, HI - Anuras Afterhours
Mar 14 Guadalupe Canyon, BC Norte,. Mexico - Leyenda de Eterna
Mar 20 San Jose Del Cabo, BC Sur, Mexico - Afterhours
Mar 21 San Jose Del Cabo, BC Sur, Mexico
Mar 22 Cerritos Beach - Spring Fling at Big Fun Beach Club
Mar 28 Boise, ID - Treefort Music Fest
Apr 4 Eugene, OR - Soul Sessions at Play
Apr 5 Portland, OR - Lit at Capacity Social Club
Apr 18-20 Anza, CA - Tropical Hot Tub Oasis Retreat
May 2 Vancouver BC - Gorgomish Afterhours
May 3 Vancouver BC - The World Afterhours
May 21-25 Bakersfield, CA - Lightning in A Bottle Festival
more soon...

Biography:

In his zone from deep house to techno, Ben Annand pairs impeccably smooth mixing skills with a dynamic style that keeps the music moving, artfully playing with breakdowns and spending most of his time in the mix.

“For me, a great mix is the interplay of 2 unique pieces of music, creating something greater than the sum of the parts - and a great set weaves those mixes into a musical flow you can’t help but lose yourself in on the dance floor.”

Ben fell in love with dancing and rave culture in 1995, and learned to mix in 1996. Just 2 years later he became resident dj at the famed Moontribe Gathering, and started his own production company, Tropical. The first half of his career was mostly focused on DJing abroad, with 13 trips to Moscow’s Propaganda club, travel across Russia, Spain, and Mexico, an appearance at Wiggle at Fabric in London and two at the Labyrinth Festival in Japan.  

In more recent years, Ben Annand became a top West Coast festival DJ, and recently played a standout set at his 5th consecutive Lightning in a Bottle (CA). He has also appeared at Sunset Campout and Desert Hearts (CA), Oregon Eclipse (OR), Photosynthesis and Cascadia (WA), Shambhala and Motion Notion (BC, Canada).

As organizer of Tropical, he's donated over $32,000 to charity, hosted zero-waste events in Hawaii, and presented gender-balanced dj lineups.

Whatever his project,, Ben Annand is always contributing, and always thinking outside the box.

Visit our website: http://thedolab.com

Do LaB is an events business and leader in American festival culture based out of Los Angeles, California. We build and promote music festivals, interactive environments, and unique structures that exhibit and celebrate our ethos of human connection, art as transformative experience, and environmental sustainability. We have created our festivals from the ground up and are best known for Lightning in a Bottle (LIB), Woogie Weekend and The Great Convergence, which took place at the pyramids of Giza in Egypt. Our creative structures and environments have inspired and connected thousands at festivals all over the world including Coachella, Boom Festival, Virgin Music Festival, Global Gathering, and many more.

Stay tuned for what's coming next! http://thedolab.com

Producers of:
Lightning in a Bottle || http://lightninginabottle.org
Woogie Weekend (2015-2016) || http://woogiewknd.com
Dirtybird Campout (2015-2018) || http://dirtybirdcampout.com

Music=Life........ 💯
Let’s Elevate one another up! 🎶✨
I’m just here chasing various Music beats that keep
My heart & soul happy 💜 🦋🎧✨
House x Techno