Michael Forzza is a DJ/producer whose ideals can be traced back to the golden era of Belgium’s house and techno scene. 
It was a time pre-Internet, when raves were more a collection of inspired individuals and cutting-edge music than a setting for touched-up photos. 
An early adopter of this penetrating sound, since 1995 he has stood at the vanguard of his country’s globally respected techno scene. 
Most refreshingly, he is someone who continue to inspire and innovate in equal measure to this very day.
A quick look at Forzza’s generation reveals a group shaped not only by pivotal local labels such as WARP, but also from the foreign threads of Detroit techno, early minimal sounds, straight-up house and beyond. 
Here, you will find a group of endlessly passionate Belgian DJs and producers, the likes of whom have left - and in Michael’s case, continue to leave - an inimitable mark on the scene they occupy.
2004 marks the start of his saturday residency at the infamous night club Pulse Factory in Gaurain-Ramecroix, a trailblazer, constantly pushing bounderies which resulted in sold out club events.
Up to today, he is still playing for the Pulse Factory nights where music was and always is predominant.

In 2001, Forzza was instrumental in setting up Perimeter Records, a label that quickly became a byword for quality, in the process further elevating his reputation outside of his native country. 
The label became synonymous for its latter records in particular: Forzza’s ‘Abstractor’ series. Spanning four releases, each Abstractor release went down a storm with discerning techno DJs. 
Meanwhile, other similarly well-received cuts such as 'Exposure', 'Kahana', 'Electrosphere' and 'Monotone Electric' emphasised Forzza’s reputation as a producer of some standing, 
while also pushing him in the direction of genre-defining labels a la 2000 & One’s 100% Pure, Len Faki’s Figure and a host of others.
A highly original DJ/producer, Forzza’s talent is such that he continues to tour, a fact that’s no doubt attributable by his willingness and keenness to continue to innovate. 
Long after many of his peers have left the studio and the decks behind, Michael Forzza is a man who boasts an impressive longevity. 
A man who possesses an innate ability to conjure up equally dark atmospherics as sounds that are sure to leave the listener yearning for more, don’t be surprised if Michael Forzza is still being held up as a legend of Belgium’s techno scene in two decades time.

Johan Gielen is universally recognised as a pioneer and legend of the global trance scene. The word “legend” is at times thrown around too freely these days, but in the world of dance music the Johan Gielen name is engrained deep into the DNA of the trance genre – he’s a founding father of the sound as a producer and DJ, an inspiration to fans and peers alike, and remains a highly energised and influential driving force in the scene today.

When the global trance movement was arguably at the peak of its powers in the 2000’s Johan Gielen ranked as high as #24 in the prestigious DJ Mag Top 100 DJs poll and, to this day, is the only DJ to have performed 15 consecutive times at Trance Energy, the most celebrated of all trance festivals during this era, gaining him the nickname of “Mr Trance Energy”. There’s barely a big stage that hasn’t been graced by Johan’s presence and standout performances over the years – Tomorrowland, Sensation, Dance Valley, Godskitchen, Electronic Family, Mysteryland, Sunrise are just a handful of highlights.

As a producer, Johan Gielen has been creating both club classics and crossover anthems since the dawn of trance music. As a solo artist. the pinnacle was surely his massive ‘Revelations’ album, but he’s also the key member of famed collaboration projects such as Svenson & Gielen (hit singles including ‘The Beauty Of Silence’ / ‘Twisted’) and Airscape (‘Pacific Melody’ / ‘L’Esperanza’). The studio inspiration and output remains as strong as ever today, with late 2016 releases including a remix package of ‘Flash’ and a new Airscape single ‘Right Here’ featuring Betsie Larkin on vocals.

During the 25 year career of Johan Gielen countless artists have risen and fallen, yet very few have stayed the course . The secret to Johan Gielen’s enduring success is his commitment and consistency within the scene he loves. He was adorned with the nickname “Mr Trance Energy” by his fans and he’s stayed true to the genre he loves – the Johan Gielen name is synonymous with trance and he’s mighty proud of it!

There’s no better artist to deliver a Trance Classics set than Johan Gielen and he’s delighted to deliver the sounds that the fans demand – the Johan Gielen Trance Classics concept is booming in clubland and festival stages are planned for 2017. Johan also delivers Volume 3 of his popular Trance Classics compilation series on the High Contrast label this October. Moving into 2017 there will be further new productions with the Johan Gielen name being used to deliver the classic trance sounds, while his Airscape alter ego will be cutting a new edge to the trance scene that Johan has been shaping for over two decades now.

Johan Gielen is Trance – “Mr Trance Energy”!

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Hailing from Belgium and now based in New York City, Mike Dierickx is a renowned producer, remixer, and DJ in the electronic music scene. With a unique blend of Trance and Techno, Mike has gained international recognition under various aliases, most notably as Push and M.I.K.E. Push.

Mike's career skyrocketed with the release of "Universal Nation" under his Push moniker, a track that has since become a classic in the Trance genre. This track not only won multiple dance music awards but also received a recent rework by Belgian techno powerhouse Charlotte De Witte. Following this success, Mike continued to make waves with hits like "Strange World" and "The Legacy", solidifying his status as a leading figure in the industry.

Throughout his career, Mike has received numerous awards, including best club singles and best dance producer in Belgium. His music has consistently charted in Europe and the UK, earning him platinum streaming awards. With collaborations and remixes for esteemed artists such as Armin Van Buuren, Moby, Sinead O Connor, Reinier Zonneveld; Mike has established himself as a music powerhouse.

Push has released six albums, including the highly acclaimed "Electric Eclips" and "Global Age". His latest releases, "Neon Life" and "Scope", have dominated charts worldwide and earned him a residency on Tomorrowland’s One World Radio with his show "Universal Nation".

Mike Dierickx's contributions to the electronic music scene have been unparalleled, and his passion for creating timeless dance tracks continues to inspire audiences globally, as of 2024 he's 1/3 part of Techno trio Kompass Traxx!

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