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NASTIA

Born in Ukraine, she began her career in 2005. After founding her own label in 2013, she graced the covers of MixMag and DJ Mag and recorded an Essential Mix as a resident DJ for BBC Radio 1. She regularly speaks at events like ADE and IMS, while also performing on Boiler Room and appearing at major festivals. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, she remained highly active, becoming the first resident of Beatport Residency and introducing many Ukrainian producers and DJs. In 2020, she partnered with Ukraine’s Qievdance to host NECHTO raves in unused industrial spaces.

Recognized as one of the most toured and popular DJs in Ukraine's history, she temporarily relocated to Amsterdam in 2022 due to the war, leveraging all social media platforms to support Ukraine. She also established a fund to aid her home country. Through dance culture, she continues to represent Ukraine in media and official forums worldwide.

KEN ISHII

A techno DJ and producer, renowned as the "Techno God of the East." Debuting in 1993 under the Belgian label R&S, they topped the techno charts of the UK music magazine NME. In 1996, the music video for their single Extra—created by Koji Morimoto, the animation director of the film AKIRA—won the "MTV Dance Video of the Year" award in the UK. In 2000, they graced the cover of Newsweek magazine. In 2004, they were crowned Best Techno DJ at the DJ Awards in Ibiza, Spain, solidifying their position as a world-class artist. In 2017, they performed at the globally renowned festival Tomorrowland.

Last year, they composed the full soundtrack for Netflix's military sci-fi anime Yakitori and embarked on innovative projects, including TECHNOH LAB., a performance blending techno and traditional Japanese Noh theater, in collaboration with Manjiro Tatsumi, a Shite actor from the Hosho school of Noh. Beyond music releases and event performances, they continue to push boundaries with diverse projects.

HITO

Hailing from Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, she was selected as a resident DJ for Richie Hawtin's renowned "ENTER" party in Ibiza, performing over 12 weeks. Now based in Italy, she continues to perform at festivals worldwide. Transitioning from her previous vinyl-only DJ sets, she is evolving her play style, generating high expectations for her future performances.

YUUKI YOSHIYAMA

He began his DJ career in 1996 and has since provided tour support for over 50 DJ MAG TOP100 ranked artists and other world-class DJs and artists.

His DJ GIG achievements span more than 15 countries, including the United States, the UK, Spain, Germany, Singapore, Vietnam, the Philippines, Thailand, China, Hong Kong, and Indonesia.Known for his broad selection of music genres from TECH HOUSE and HOUSE to TECHNO and TRANCE, as well as his skillful mixing, he is referred to as the TECH MAESTRO.

In recent years, he has collaborated with top artists like ERIC PRYDZ, FISHER, MARK KNIGHT, BOB SINCLAR, and MEDUZA.His owned party UDVD, which promotes a play style centered on House/Tech House, regularly invites guest DJs from around the world to Tokyo, constantly breaking attendance records.His resident party JIWAJIWA Tokyo, also popular in various Asian countries, will see the start of an official label party as the founder of TOOLROOM Tokyo in November 2024, with plans to expand throughout Asia.

Additionally, he was the only Japanese DJ to perform at EDC Las Vegas in 2018 and 2019, where he showcased his talent in front of over 400,000 attendees.

His original track "Trickster" ranked in the TOP 10 on the global dance music platform TraxSource, and "Tiger Beetle" gained support from numerous artists both domestically and internationally, becoming a hot topic.
A new release from TOOLROOM is scheduled for November 2024.

As a promoter, creative director, and producer, he has been involved in numerous events and festivals.
He was the executive director of EDC Japan, one of the world's largest dance music festivals, for three years starting in 2017. Since 2023, he has also served as the Executive Producer of GMO SONIC, Japan's largest arena dance music festival, which attracted a total attendance of 90,000 people over two years.
Additionally, as the Music & Entertainment Director at W Osaka, the first W Hotel in Japan, he curates the music for the entire building, producing numerous events not just in music but also in art, food, fashion, and wellness.

In 2012, he was appointed as a Chevalier of the Ordre Des Coteaux De Champagne and promoted to Officier in 2016.
In 2013, he was appointed as a Sabler of the French Order of Sabre d'Or (La Confrerie du Sabre d‘Or), and promoted to Officier in 2018, contributing to the revitalization of the market for indispensable party scene items.

He also serves as the CEO of an organizational consulting company, a best-selling author with over 900,000 copies sold, and holds positions as an executive advisor and director for over 30 companies ranging from startups to listed corporations.

RICKEY SHANNON

Born in London and raised in Japan, mastering a unique fusion of TECHNO and ELECTRO. Performing over 300 gigs annually, he is a globally recognized artist.

As the founder of the TECHNO party "INTER," he has achieved success at renowned clubs and events both domestically and internationally.

In July 2023, he released his debut EP "Persistence", featuring four tracks and a music video, marking a significant evolution in his sound. In 2024, he dropped singles "Alive" and "Room", both receiving widespread acclaim for showcasing his matured sound. His YouTube channel surpassed 1 million total views and gained 27,000 subscribers.

In 2023 and 2024, Rickey performed on the main stage at Saitama Super Arena, delivering electrifying TECHNO sets to crowds of 30,000. Expanding his horizons, he relocated to Barcelona in 2024, kicking off a European tour with stops at PURE IBIZA RADIO and venues in Madrid, Paris, London, and Amsterdam.

Additionally, in summer 2024, he organized INTER TOKYO 2024, a festival featuring only Japanese artists in Odaiba. Despite a massive typhoon, tickets sold out, making it a landmark event in Japan’s festival scene.

Rickey has collaborated with major brands like LAMBORGHINI, adidas, Dr. Martens, and BACARDI, and was named one of the "15 Next-Generation Creators" by LA WEEKLY. As a leading figure in Japan’s TECHONO and ELECTRO scene, his global influence continues to grow. Don’t miss the chance to experience his groundbreaking performances!

RINALY

Every now and again a special kind of talent emerges within a scene. A talent with not only the skills and technical ability to be an amazing DJ, but one who understands the essence of what trance music is really about.
Hailing from Japan, Rinaly is that special kind of talent. Hearing trance as ‘love-filled’ music, she’s been besotted with its emotional depth and textured sound since she first discovered it aged 20 in a Japanese nightclub.
With an aesthetic rooted firmly in the uplifting side of the genre, she has the ability to shift through the gears and truly embodies the persona of a main room and festival stage DJ – the look, the feel, the energy – a headliner in the making!
Career highlights include sets at the Electric Daisy Carnival in Japan, Mexico, and China, Dreamstate and Beyond Wonderland in USA, Ultra Japan, Lanna Sky Festival in Thailand, AVA Night in Jakarta and Zurich and the In Trance We Trust ADE Festival. This is on top of Transmission Tours and sets worldwide in Australasia, Europe, and every corner of Asia and some of the world’s greatest nightspots.
Currently experimenting with tech inspired sounds, her productions can be heard in DJ sets across the world and on labels such as Coldharbour Recordings, Perfecto, FSOE, AVA White, Nocturnal Animals & Uplift. This includes 4 Beatport Top 10’s including a number 1 with ‘Wave of Affection’ and 56th Top 100 chart for all genres. Her music is supported by Armin van Buuren, Aly & Fila, Paul van Dyk, Andrew Rayel, Markus Schulz, Alex M.O.R.P.H., and amongst many others.
Having started streaming on Twitch in April 2020, regular performances of live sets and virtual club appearances alongside her long-standing Room 138 show have grown her fan base internationally. She’s racked up an impressive 29,000 followers on the platform – a number that is growing rapidly alongside a prolific streaming schedule. With a following of 55,000 on Instagram, she is taking the world by storm.
As the number 1 Trance DJ in Asia, Rinaly currently sits at number 42 in the Trance Podium Top 100 Global DJ’s and has been climbing the chart year on year since her debut at 87 back in 2018. With close to 30,000 unique monthly listeners on Spotify and 25,000 followers on Twitch her stature is continuing to rise and there could not be a better time to join in her trance revolution.
Ready to take on the world and push her sound and style to a new generation of trance fanatics, Rinaly is on a mission to empower female producers globally and let them know her truth – that the sky truly is the limit.

SWEETS

A DJ belonging to PARTY MONSTER, Japan's No.1 party group sweeping the world.
Their style, which masterfully handles various genres, captivates numerous audiences. They are one of the few young DJs who have expanded from activities in Japan to parties overseas.
Their main genre is PSYTRANCE, and they continue to make a mark at numerous parties.

KAZMA

A producer and DJ dedicated to elevating Japan’s techno culture to its peak. Alongside his musical endeavors, he is also an investor and holds the distinction of being Japan’s most-followed crypto trader.

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