Oliver Heldens announced a remix competition for his latest HI-LO release, “Athena” which is currently available to stream/download via Octopus Recordings.
HI-LO – Athena
Teaming-up with the LA-based imprint, the HI-LO remix competition for “Athena” will be accepting submissions until Sunday, February 28. For those who enter the competition early, Heldens and Octopus Recordings’ boss Sian will be holding two live listening feedback sessions on the new Octopus Recordings’ Twitch channel on February 2 and February 16.
Following the recent announcement on Oliver Heldens’s Instagram page, now up-and-coming producers will have the opportunity to download the track stems to create their own spin on the HI-LO single by signing up to the official Octopus Recordings Discord page and submitting their entries as Soundcloud links via the same page.
Oliver Heldens and Octopus label boss Graham Goodwin (aka Sian) will handpick the final production to be featured on the official “Athena” remix package due out on March 16. The track will be featured alongside techno legends Alex Stein and Ramon Tapia.
The winner will be announced at a very special listening event on Sian’s Octopus Recordings’ Twitch channel on March 9, with the remix package released one week later. For further information and real-time updates, stay tuned to the Octopus Recordings on Twitter.
Oliver Heldens announced the release of a remix for the beloved Above & Beyond classic, “Thing Called Love” featuring Richard Bedford which is currently available to stream/download via Anjunabeats.
Above & Beyond – Thing Called Love (Oliver Heldens Remix)
As part of the 20 Years of Anjunabeats celebrations, “Thing Called Love” is revitalized by Oliver Heldens who provides a fresh new take on the original. The remix saw its debut on Above & Beyond’s Group Therapy 400 livestream last September with the original being released on Above & Beyond’s remarkable 2011 studio album Group Therapy. 2021 will mark the album’s 10-year anniversary. Group Therapy is also known for the classic Above & Beyond tracks, “Sun & Moon,” “Alchemy,” and “You Got To Go.”
“I’ve always really admired the guys and what they’ve accomplished with Anjuna and Group Therapy, so it was a great honor and pleasure to remix their iconic ‘Thing Called Love’ song, featuring Richard Bedford’s beautiful vocals, for the songs 10 year anniversary. It might sound a bit different than what people would expect from me, but I wanted to keep the trancey vibe of the original alive in this epic new remix. I can’t wait to play this out at festivals when they are safe to can happen again! Hope you like it too :)”
Oliver Heldens
Dutch DJ/producer Oliver Heldens is a superstar in electronic dance music. Having received the nickname of being the “father of future house,” the artist has also managed to release several number one hits and garner over two billion streams under his name. His breakout hit “Gecko” featuring Becky Hill lit up the UK Top 40 charts in 2013 landing at the number one position and driving Heldens to perform across the main stages of festivals worldwide including Tomorrowland and EDC. The artist earned a residency slot on BBC Radio 1 and has collaborated with A-list artists including Tiesto, Nile Rodgers, Riton, Sander Van Doorn. He has also provided a slew of remixes for superstars Calvin Harris, Coldplay, Katy Perry, Justin Timberlake, Disclosure, and The Chainsmokers. Now, the artist has managed to add another remix to his expansive catalog of music. For additional information regarding Oliver Heldens, please visit his official website.
Oliver Heldens announced the release of “Freedom For My People” with American-Zimbabwean vocalist Shunguzdo which is currently available to stream/download via OH2.
Oliver Heldens x Shungudzo – Freedom For My People
Finalizing 2020 on a positive note, “Freedom For My People” is a mesmerizing house record based on an acapella poem by Shunguzdo that she wrote back in March when the COVID-19 lockdown began. Saving his most rousing track for last to close out the year, Oliver Heldens was inspired to create the release around Shunguzdo’s inspiring words in her poem with additional pieces of writing to round out the work. Featuring beautiful vocal harmonies coupled with powerful lyrics, “Freedom For My People” is layered with piano chords, strings, and house rhythms coupled with atmospheric melodies. This marks the second collaboration between Oliver Heldens and Sunguzdo. Their first hit “Fire In My Soul” accumulated 100 million streams proving what a powerful combination they make.
Oliver Heldens has made the most out of this challenging year by releasing a remarkable twenty-two original tracks and remixes under his own name and his HI-LO alias. Just some of his triumphant singles included, “Turn Me On” feat. Vula, which garnered over 200 million Spotify streams, “Details” featuring Boy Matthews,” “Break This Habit” featuring Kiko Bun, and “Set Me Free” featuring MAX. The artist also went on to remix tracks for Justin Timberlake & SZA on “The Other Side” and for Katy Perry on “Daisies.”
Back in November, the artist announced the launch of OH2Records for more commercially-focused releases, allowing Heldeep Recordings to continue to get back to its house music roots.
2020 saw Oliver Heldens performing at some of the most-watched Livestreams including sets for Formula One, Tomorrowland, Digital Mirage, EDC, DJ Mag, and his own Heldens Everywhere experience. His Heldeep Radio show passed 300 episodes, reaching over 100M people a month in over 75 countries, and he was named 1001 Tracklist’s most supported producer, while also becoming the best-selling dance artist on Beatport. For additional information on Oliver Heldens, please visit his official website.
EDM-duo BOILERS announce the release of a remake of the worldwide sensation, “Kiss Me” which is currently available via OH2 Recordshere.
BOILERS – Kiss Me
The remake, which opens with the track’s original vocals, is accompanied by guitar riffs that showcase the duo’s ability to produce heart-pounding work. “Kiss Me” creates room for vibrant energy that merges perfectly with the vocal samples of its original. BOILERS use innovative production techniques throughout the track by manipulating frequencies, enveloping listeners with pulsating synths, and adding build-ups of groovy accompaniments. “Kiss Me” marks the second release off Olivers Heldens’s brand-new imprint OH2, which caters to more commercial releases and streaming platforms. OH2 rests within the family of Heldeep Records.
“After releasing my own ‘Set Me Free’ on OH₂ Records last week, I knew the second track had to have huge potential to set the tone for all upcoming releases on my new label. I have a lot of faith in this track by BOILERS and I can’t wait for the world to hear it.”
OliverHeldens
“Kiss Me” gained worldwide attention in 1999 when it reached second in the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed in the top 100 for 33 weeks. It landed in the number one singles chart in Australia and Canada and peaked at number two in the United States. It was used in June 1999 as the closing theme for the BBC One broadcast of Prince Edward’s royal wedding. It is arguably one of the greatest hits of all time.
Anders and Andreas are the dance music producers that make-up the duo BOILERS. Despite living on opposite ends of Denmark and never having met before in person, they have been working together through Zoom meetings during COVID-19 lockdown.
Oliver Heldens announced the launch of a commercial dance music label OH2 with the release of a new collaborative track with Party Pupils titled, “Set Me Free” available here.
Oliver Heldens who is known to encompass a range of guises and styles decided to launch OH2 within the Heldeep family, to cater to the more commercial leaning, streaming-focused productions. The label’s first release, “Set Me Free” is a collaboration between Heldens and Party Pupils and features the luscious vocals of MAX.
With a sweet synth chord kicking the track off, MAX’s soulful vocals set the tone with a glorious refrain that explodes. “Set Me Free” is a true masterclass in pure dance-pop perfection with plenty of distinctive Heldens energy in its engine.
“With Heldeep I’ve always been very focused on expanding the horizons of more club-oriented sounds. Since launching the label a little over 5 years ago we’ve had so many highlights and become a very versatile label in that space, which I’m really pleased about. A typical example of this in 2020 was our success with Moguai & Kai Tracid’s ‘DT64’, which became a big hit in the Techno world, something I didn’t expect to accomplish with the Heldeep label when I started it in 2015.
However, I haven’t really been able to focus on the more Dance/Pop side of things with Heldeep (with the exception of a couple of my own tracks) so my team and I decided to expand the Heldeep Label group and launch ‘OH2 Records’ which will focus on the more melodic and Dance/Pop leaning music.
‘Set Me Free’ feels like the perfect record to me to kickstart OH2 – It just has this nicely balanced blend of Dance/Pop, Disco, and Future House elements.
Party Pupils and I have been wanting to do something together for a while because we thought it would be really interesting to combine our styles, and we’re super happy how this turned out. Also a big shout out to MAX who really nailed the vocals on this one! I hope you also like it :)”
Oliver Heldens
Party Pupils have been on Oliver Heldens’ radar for quite a while. Since they went viral in 201 with their covers of Outkast’s “Ms. Jackson” and Ginuwine’s “Pony.” Their debut album Neon From Now has become one of the most standout dance albums of 2020.
The Top 101 Producers of 2020 have been announced by 1001 Tracklists. The list is curated by the cumulative amount of support tracks receive by DJs in live sets, radio shows, and mixes. It becomes a unique indicator of an artist’s annual performance.
Securing this year’s #1 position is Heldeep Records Founder, Oliver Heldens. The Dutch producer has had a massive year with a string of hit releases under his own name and under his HI-LO alias. 1001 Tracklists Top 101 Producers list also takes into consideration artist alias plays as well.
Marking the highest entry position of all time, Grammy-nominated producer Meduza earned this year’s #2 position. The remaining top spots were placed by Armin van Buuren in at #3, Tiesto at #4, and David Guetta at #5. Please see below for the complete curated list.
Top 101 Producers 2020
Twenty-one countries were represented in this year’s rankings, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, Russia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Ukraine, and the USA.
1001 Tracklists will be celebrating this announcement with a 10-hour virtual showcase on Oct. 30 featuring some of the top electronic music artists.
Set to be the first music-celebration hosted on Minecraft, the Top 101 Producers 2020 celebration will feature performances by ARTY, David Guetta b2b MORTEN, Malaa, Oliver Heldens, Nora En Pure, Nicky Romero to name a few. For those who don’t have Minecraft, there will also be a simultaneous broadcast on Twitch. To RSVP to the event, please click here.
1001 Tracklists has become a “go-to” resource for anyone who follows dance music. Their expansive website has become a database for DJ tracklists performed both on the radio and at live music events. For additional information, please visit their official website here.
DJ/Producer Oliver Heldens revealed a special, behind-the-scenes video via Instagram prior to his highly-anticipated Livestream performance “Heldens Everywhere,” which is scheduled to take place on October 1st at 21:00 CEST via on Cadenza.tv.
The past few weeks my team and I have been working hard on a really special live stream concept, called #HeldensEverywhere. Something very different than usual, this stream will be broadcasted live from an old industrial steel plant and theatre location with some crazy production including an array of custom-built theatre set pieces, costumes, a cast of characters, and real visual effects, that during the set will all transform into 6 different interactive TV Show themes”
– Oliver Heldens
As an integral curator in the ‘Heldens Everywhere’ concept, the multi-platinum artist is set to demonstrate his wildly imaginative flair once again. Fans can access the show for $11.99 USD and also choose to upgrade their ticket to the VIP option, which includes a limited-edition #HeldensEverywhere poster only available for the Livestream. Heldens will randomly sign 200 of the posters purchased. Ticket options and more information can be found here.
Oliver Heldens is known for his distinctive house sound and vibes. He has amassed over two billion streams with a number of number one-selling hits. Heldens can be seen performing at some of the biggest festivals in the world including Coachella, Lollapalooza, EDC, Tomorrowland, Ultra, and more.
Internationally recognized Oliver Heldens announced the launch of a new interactive live stream concept, “Heldens Everywhere” which will feature a live stream performance by Heldens on Oct. 1 at 21:00 CST on Cadenza.tv. Tickets to the live stream can be purchased at the following link.
Oliver Heldens announces Heldens Everywhere
The live stream will place Heldens at the forefront with a cast of characters and feature an evolving set design centered around six different nostalgic television concepts. Recorded live from an industrial steel plant in Amsterdam, the set will be transformed into the six themes as he delivers a high-octane DJ set.
Oliver Heldens has been helping to support a number of causes during the global COVID-19 pandemic including performing a live stream benefit show at The Royal Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. The event raised over $70,000 for the Equal Justice Initiative and Color Of Change in collaboration with Digital Mirage.
Most recently, Katy Perry called his remix of her single “Daisies” her favorite remix of all time, and subsequently added it to her album.
Tickets for the show will be $11.99 USD with upgrade options available. VIP tickets will include a limited-edition poster, exclusive to the live stream event. Heldens will personally sign 200 posters at random. For additional information and ticket options, fans can visit here.
In the past 10 years, dance music has expanded in becoming an oversaturated market of producers who rarely sound different from the next. However, then there is GAWP who managed to turn our heads with a fresh and unique style that first grabbed our attention with a track with DJ Rae titled “Something Real” off of Toolroom Records’ latest compilation, T2. To stream or download, please click here.
GAWP & DJ Rae – Something Real
However, that track was merely scratching the surface to this producer’s talent. He is no stranger to the music industry and has been touring and releasing under numerous different guises and styles. He has been featured on a plethora of other recording labels including Mixmag’s ‘Label Of The Decade,’ Dirtybird, Elrow, Toolroom, Box of Cats, Night Bass, and Stashed.
He has not only grabbed our attention but has managed to garner support from some of the most recognized artists including Claude Vonstroke, Justin Martin, Chris Lake, Fisher, Idris Elba, Mark Knight, Walker and Royce, Bot and Kyle Watson.
This support has translated into a slew of performances across the globe. He most recently performed a guest mix on Claude VonStroke’s Sirius XM show, The Bird House; however, he has also performed alongside Oliver Heldens, has solidified a headline tour of Australia in addition to regular shows throughout Europe, including the infamous Printworks in London.
There is no question that GAWP is an artist to look out for and to put on your radar; therefore, it gave us great pleasure to be able to talk with him to discuss his methods of production and where he plans to venture in the future.
You have a new release, “RAW” which recently came out on Dirtybird last Friday and also performed a guest mix on The Bird House for Sirius XM. How did your relationship with Claude VonStroke come about?
I wanted to get signed to Dirtybird for so long that I even bought a T-shirt and when it arrived in the post I felt like I had to actually get a track signed before I would allow myself to wear it. It gave me a goal to work hard towards and to only send Claude tracks I was proud of. Two years passed by, and after many tracks sent to him, one New Year’s day, I saw an email saying he loved one of them and it was going to be released on a BBQ comp. That very moment I got my T-Shirt out the closet and put it on… or rather tried! I’d put on so much weight from studio life it sadly didn’t fit me after all! I then booked to go over to Campout and meet Claude and the guys, and they kindly welcomed me to the Campout festival and essentially that’s how it all began …from one very tight t-shirt!
You have a number of releases on a myriad of labels including Dirtybird, Toolroom, and Hotboi. Do you pitch specific releases to each recording label based on their production sound? Are you ever surprised when a label picks up a track? What is your reaction?
I just aim to make music for the dance floors putting into account the emotions and reactions of the piece, this does have various style advantages which then various labels will fit better. The one piece of advice I give to new producers is to sign records to the labels who really believe in your music. That way you build organic fan foundations, and they will realize your music was made with passion and from the heart.
What is the creative process like for you in the studio when creating tracks?
It can be very random a lot of the time! Sometimes I will be watching something like Netflix and one word can trigger an inspirational idea or a sound from a film. Then, I experiment with the technology in the studio to recreate the vibe I’m going for, and this usually doesn’t work, but I then through some kind of happy accident make something that is even better than I envisioned. Some studio days are circles of nothing while others can turn out amazing.
We saw that you released a sample pack for Loopmasters. What can aspiring producers find in that pack and what particularly makes it unique / “GAWP?”
I used lots of hardware in my sample pack, which seems like a rare thing nowadays with many modern producers since the software is so good. I sampled my original 808 and processed using hardware compressors and EQs to give it that saturated harmonic warmth and vibe. It also contains my signature sub-bass sounds and weird GAWPY FX.
In 2019, you were touring with Oliver Heldens at his Heldeep parties and shows. How did that collaboration come about? What is it like performing alongside Heldens?
He’s a great artist and has really supported my sound and was happy to add me to the tour. Now having released two tracks on his label, and working with him and the team, it’s been a great collaboration.
You have DJed at a number of reputable venues and festivals including Seismic Festival, Exchange LA, Printworks London, and SXSW Austin. Where would you like to perform in the future when everything re-opens?
You know it’s very cliche but I’m all about the crowd and vibe. I’ve played some amazing events over the years, and the ones which are uniquely different, are the ones I love. However, the answer would have to be Printworks as the best venue I’ve played and been to! Oh, and Beatherder Festival UK which was postponed! That’s an awesome fest.
What has been the best and worst thing for you during this pandemic?
The worst is the lack of human interaction, being advised not to see people or family only on video was the hardest; however, the plus side is I’ve gotten lots of music made for my new label and also had time to run my audio business Most Wanted Audio which I run alongside with a friend helping others with their music and audio services.
Who have been your inspirations to become a DJ and producer?
The early days were DJs like Bad Boy Bill, Tony De Vit, Carl Cox, and Pete Tong while the production world would be the likes of Groove Armada and Chemical Brothers but mainly seeing my friends touring and at parties were the biggest inspiration.
What advice would you give to anyone aspiring to get on a major label, similar to the accomplishments which you have achieved?
The best advice I could give is just to keep carving your craft and make the best music you can but also to look for like-minded people around you to collaborate as you will help each other grow from sharing tips, skills, and inspiration. I was in a duo for many years, and this helped me a lot.
What can we expect from GAWP in the future? Are there any upcoming releases in the works/streams? / shows? / label?
The future is so unpredictable at the moment, but all I can say is there’s no stopping me on the music front. I have some exciting collaborations on the go, more Dirtybird live-streams, and of course, a record label that’s enabling me to help artists I really believe in getting their amazing tracks out to the world. Thanks for having me, and thanks to everyone who supports what I do! Knowing I can give joy and good memories through my music across the globe keeps me going. Much love.
On Aug. 28, Oliver Heldens announced the release of an end-of-summer single titled, “Break This Habit” which is currently available now, here.
Oliver Heldens – Break This Habit
The track, which features London reggae singer Kiko Bun’s soaring vocals, screams “summer” with its tropical house sound while further taking on a deeper, dramatic tone.
Payback Records in collaboration with BigBeat / Atlantic Records will release the record in partnership with Heldeep, Heldens’s recording label. All proceeds of the record will benefit organizations of those affected by COVID-19 as well as others struggling with addiction. The organizations will focus on procuring and delivering basic necessities to frontline health care workers as well as supporting Shatterproof, Caron, and Safe Project, three charities tackling America’s addiction epidemic.
“Oliver is an incredibly talented artist, dance music trailblazer, and hitmaker and it’s a pleasure to be working with him and Heldeep on this release. We appreciate his enthusiastic support of Payback’s charitable initiatives, including front-line COVID relief, as well as organizations helping families struggling with addiction.”
– David Solomon, Founder of Payback Records
“’Break This Habit’ came together very organically and quite effortlessly during a music writing trip in Ibiza in 2018. I invited Kiko, JinJin, James Newman, and Mark Ralph and when I showed them the beat/sketch I made, we immediately had a vibe going on. While the production has some African and tribal influences and sounds pretty summery and uplifting, the vocals/lyrics are actually quite dark, and I really like this contrast. The vocals also have a bit of a Reggae touch to it, thanks to Kiko, and all these things fused together to bring you a very refreshing song. As we’re living in such a weird period right now with the pandemic shaking up the world and the theme of the lyrics focused around struggling with certain habits and balancing the good with the bad, I thought it made a lot of sense to team up with Payback Records to support their great charitable initiatives. I hope we’ll be able to raise a lot of money with this song to help families struggling with addiction and help people affected by COVID-19, and of course, I hope you’ll enjoy the song as much as I do. :)”
– Oliver Heldens
Heldens has been hailed as being at the forefront of the COVID-19 quarantine. His live-stream performance at The Royal Concertgebouw in Amsterdam raised over $70,000 for the Equal Justice Initiative and Color Of Change in collaboration with Digital Mirage.
On July 30, Creamfields 2021 added over 40 new acts to its lineup which is scheduled to take place at the Daresbury Estate in Cheshire from Friday, August 26 to Monday, August 29 over August Bank Holiday.
Among the Creamfields 2021 acts added include: ANNA, Bass Jackers, Brennan Heart, Chase and Status, Chris Lorenzo, Claptone, Cosmic Gate, Cristoph, Dimension, Eli Brown, Enrico Sangiuliano, Franky Wah, Friction, Gareth Emery, Gorgon City, Holy Goof, Hybrid Minds, James Organ, Jax Jones, Jonas Blue, Kolsch, Kutski, La Fleur, Leftwing: Kody, Low Steppa, Mason Collective, Michael Bibi, Mynu Leng, Notion, Offaiah, Oliver Heldens, Pendulum Trinity, Peggy Gou, Pete Tong, Sasasas, Sigma, Sosa, Sub Focus, Sven Väth, Vini Vici, and W&W.
Creamfields 2021 adds over 40 acts to its lineup
Tickets to Creamfields 2021 are currently on sale now at the following link with Standard, Bronze, Silver, and Gold packages. For additional information please visit their official webpage.
Creamfields is consistently held over August Bank Holiday, welcoming over 70,000 people per day. The three-day event features a slew of the most desirable electronic music acts in the world making it one of the most prestigious events held in the UK annually.
On July 2, Oliver Heldens announced that he will be performing an opening virtual party on July 4 to celebrate the start of the Grand Prix F1 season, which will kick off in Austria on July 5. Heineken, the official partner of the Grand Prix, will be hosting the virtual party in its home country, the Netherlands where it will be livestreamed across F1, Aston Martin Red Bull Racing, Heineken, and Oliver Heldens’s social channels at 20:30 CEST (8:30 pm EST).
The artist is scheduled to deliver a special performance to F1 fans, showcasing his legendary catalogue and much more. As part of a teaser to the show, Heldens will be taking over F1 Tracks and curating a playlist of his favorites, which can be found at the following platforms: Spotify, Apple, Deezer.
“It’s a huge honor to perform at the official season opening of F1. Sport and music have a lot of synergies and both have the power to connect people and fans in a special way. I’m excited for the season and glad we’re able to find safe ways to come together during this time.”
– Oliver Heldens
To watch the event live, fans can tune in on any of the related Youtube channels: Heineken,F1, or Heldens.
Oliver Heldens is a globally recognized electronic dance music artist who is known for his distinct house sound. This event is not the first live stream that the artist has been a part of since the Coronavirus pandemic has become a global concern. He also recently performed in an online festival to raise funds at the prestigious The Royal Concertgebouw. For additional information on the artist, please visit his social channels.
On June 22, Oliver Heldens announced the remix of Katy Perry’s new single, “Daisies,” which is currently out now on Capitol Records. To purchase or stream the track, please visit the following link: Katy Perry’s “Daisies” (Oliver Heldens Remix).
The track, which was screaming for a high-enerngy remix by a talented producer led Capitol Records and Katy Perry to call upon Heldens. The artist stepped up to the task and delivered his exceptional quality of sound and unique style. Heldens added a tight house beat to meet with a bassline in the rework. Perry’s vocals resound joyously among the perfectly paired synth chords.
Having received over 90 million streams across the world since its release on May 15, ‘Daisies’ has been one of the biggest hits and continues to be a leading anthem for the summer. The song received rave reviews by critics.
Rolling Stone hailed “Daisies” as being, “Resilient…anthemic…[and a] booming, empowering song about the strength of the human spirit.”
Heldens recently held a special live stream event for Digital Mirage’s online festival. The virtual stream was held at Amsterdam’s prestigious Royal Concertgebouw. Debuting over seven new tracks, the event scaled over 110 thousand viewers across the world who tuned in simultaneously.
Oliver Heldens is a 25-year-old Dutch electronic dance music producer and DJ known for his own distinctive sound in the house genre. The artist’s catalogue includes countless number 1 hits and over 2 billion cumulative streams. He is known to perform at some of the most recognized festivals in the world including: Coachella, Lollapalooza, Electric Daisy Carnival, Tomorrowland, Ultra Music Festival, and more.
For additional information regarding the artist, please visit his official webpage at the following link: OliverHeldens.com.
Oliver Heldens, renowned Dutch electronic dance music producer and DJ, performed at the iconic Dutch music institution, The Royal Concertgebouw for Digital Mirage’s online festival. The event, which raised over $27,000 US dollars to The Equal Justice Initiative and Color of Change attracted more than 110,000 viewers worldwide.
Receiving thousands of comments, the artist showcased a legendary catalog of electronic dance music classics and premiered unreleased tracks by both himself and his record label, Heldeep Records.
In response to the overwhelming success and viewers who tuned into the event, Oliver Heldens stated,
“Thank you to everyone who tuned in to the stream and donated. It is fundamental we continue raising awareness and funds for the Black Lives Matter movement. I’ve made a personal donation, and while I acknowledge this is only a starting point, I’m committed to continue educating myself on the injustices of racism that exists not only in America but across the world in order to do better.”
– Oliver Heldens
The online festival Digital Mirage was postponed in respect to the Black Lives Matter protests last week and will not proceed as planned this weekend. In a statement, Digital Mirage said,
“This was done to not divert any attention away from The Black Lives Matter movement and the current state of the country. Standing in solidarity with the Black community, we will spend this time educating on the deep injustice in this country and use our platform as a voice for change.”
– Digital Mirage
For those who may have missed the show, donations can still be made and the performance is available to watch on YouTube:
Oliver Heldens is a 25-year-old Dutch DJ and Producer who stands out with his own signature sound while holding countless number one hits and over 2 billion cumulative streams over the course of his career. One of the most talented producers currently in the industry, the artist has been accredited as one of the world’s favorite house DJ’s due to DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJ pool, landing him a spot at number seven. The artist is consistently placed at the forefront of lineups that span the globe as he annually plays over 130+ shows to 2.5 million fans. Some of his previous performances have been at some of the world’s greatest festivals which include: Coachella, Tomorrowland, Lollapalooza, EDC, Ultra and more. Further adding to his accolades, his weekly radio show Heldeep Radio is syndicated across 95 stations in 74 countries and reaches 115 million people a week.
For more information regarding Oliver Heldens, please visit his official webpage.
