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  • Interview with Amir Farhoodi & Saleh about their track Movement Started included on Dark Summer 2024 EP out via UV Noir




    Amir Farhoudi and Saleh are two artists of Persian State, IRAN, after making music in the trance and electronic style, they decided to change their genre and now they have good success in the styles of progressive house - melodic techno and house - and organic house. obtained Cooperation with powerful labels such as UV NOIR, UNIVACK. JOOF Etc.

    Their goal in making music is to create a feeling and path that others did not experience or not making, in fact they produce music with soul, unique signature and depth from heart ! 

    Their latest track Movement Started is included on the UV Noir Dark Summer 2024 EP along with many other stellar artists. It sounds the perfect occasion to have a nice interview with them and find more about these always groundbreaking artists. 

    Download/Stream Dark Summer 2024: https://UV.lnk.to/darksummer2024


    1-Dimitris: It would be nice to start by telling us your 3 most important achievements or goals fulfilled in your career so far that you very are proud of.

    Amir Farhoudi & Saleh: Well, it is a difficult question! It depends a lot on where you live. In the current situation and according to the domestic policies of our country, we only try to create good music. This is very important and at the height of the limitation of creating great works of art, it is extremely difficult.

    Maybe if our place of residence was in the middle of Europe, we would have our own stage and everything would be different!

    Our biggest achievement is that we are always in the top lists in this situation and we hope it gets better day by day. New contacts, better feelings and different artistic experiences.

    We believe that the best music should always be presented.

    The combination of oriental instruments and its combination with modern music is always visible in our music.

    We are also very happy that we are always supported by the audience

    2-Dimitris: Why and under which circumstances did you took the decision to start DJing or producing electronic dance music?

    Amir Farhoudi & Saleh: Basically, people who are strong listeners always like to create better works and maybe new ideas in addition to listening and the good feeling they get from listening to music. For this reason, we started making many years ago and we prefer to start new works without comparing our works with others.

    3-Dimitris: Can you note down the top 3 producers that have influenced your decision to get involved in the electronic dance music scene and you admire and respect them very much?

    Amir Farhoudi & Saleh: Sure ! Robert Miles, Envio, Above & Beyond

    4-Dimitris: Can you tell us the top 3 tracks from the past that have influenced your sound the most and why?

    Amir Farhoudi & Saleh: Yeah ! Envio - Touched by the Sun ( is my first official remix for Armada )

    Above & Beyond " Tri-State Album " Sensorica " The Artifact " In my opinion, this single and these two albums are and will be musical masterpieces. Of course, this is entirely a matter of taste. But we like the style of creating sounds and storytelling.


    5-Dimitris: It would be fantastic to talk about your latest release Movement Started out on UV Noir. Please tell us how this track came about and what was the idea behind it.

    Amir Farhoudi & Saleh: Sure, Movement Started, space between melodic techno & progressive house, we created this solid production for some reasons, We always have many criticisms of the repetitive state of the existing market. We preferred to create a special signature between an advanced progressive music and a pure melodic one. Almost all elements are special. The quality of the story and the background atmosphere all indicate that you will hear a wonderful music :) Regardless of the repetition and similarities of these days of music....


    6-Dimitris: How long it took you to produce it and can u describe the production process in simple steps?

    Amir Farhoudi & Saleh: 3 month, making ideas, making sounds, mixing ideas, finishing our stories...

    7-Dimitris: Did you had any particular difficulties accomplishing that particular track or any specific technical challenges or obstacles that you had to overcome during its production.

    Amir Farhoudi & Saleh: No, basically, because our main work is ghost productions and every year we make music for many artist in big labels, events etc. there is no challenge for us. Making music in different styles and signatures is part of our soul and we definitely know this path carefully

    8-Dimitris: If you would have the opportunity to change something in your track and maybe to do a new remix what elements are you unhappy with and you are going to change? Is there any artist that you feel would be fantastic to remix this track and why?

    Amir Farhoudi & Saleh: Well, this question is extremely difficult. Because we just released this music and any criticism from our side can have a negative effect on the audience. But my suggestion is definitely Ziger. He is really extraordinary. we really like him in power of productions !


    9- Dimitris: Which music composition software or hardware you prefer and why? What is your opinion of the latest movement to produce music with more analogue equipment and with less or without any digital software?

    Amir Farhoudi & Saleh: We work with FL Studio and Live. This question is very general. Music is a spiritual need and it is your duty to make it more ideal with your own methods.

    It doesn't really matter what the hardware and software are.

    10-Dimitris: Do you prefer vocal or instrumental tracks? If there are vocals on the track we discuss about tell us about the singer you work with?

    Amir Farhoudi & Saleh: It depends on the song. We prefer to work with special sounds like Nadia Ali, but in this last music we used short sounds just for more excitement.


    11-Dimitris: Are there any vocalists/singers on electronic dance music you aspire to work with?

    Amir Farhoudi & Saleh: 100 ٪ Nadia Ali, Kirsty Hawkshaw

    12-Dimitris: Do you believe that artwork on your latest track is good and do you believe that artwork can attract listeners or record buyers? Can you mention the best artwork of a track ever released?

    Amir Farhoudi & Saleh: Yes, in today's world where images represent many elements, it is definitely effective. Of course, we must consider that these images will not guarantee the quality of the song! we really love our 3 latest relase Artworks by UNIVACK, UV NOIR & SKYTOP


    13-Dimitris: Can you pick your favorite top 3 record labels including the one released the track that we discuss in this interview and give us a short comment about why these labels are important to you and the music scene too?

    Amir Farhoudi & Saleh: We really like UNIVACK | UV NOIR | Rose Avenue. In these 3 labels, the music speaks to the audience and this is respectable. Regarding UV, we definitely like tracks of this label and it has a very powerful team with a good signature ! 

    14-Dimitris: Do you have your own record label? if yes tell us when did you set it up, the reasons behind this decision and your top 3 releases on the label so far plus 2 or 3 releases that we should look after from your label.

    Amir Farhoudi & Saleh: Yes, we started a label. Touch Music. We tried hard to be successful in promotion, but due to the restrictions of our country and sanctions, we could not continue it. Basically, when you don't have the possibility to compete in an equal space, you will basically fail! That's why we had to stop it after one release, so that maybe we can replace it with a new path in the future. Because it's very sad that you spend a lot of time and create a good music, but without having a good mafia and strong relationships, everything is without results. is so sad but reality ! music without mafia games is so harder for up & jump to more place ! 


    15-Dimitris: Are you planning to complete an album or mix compilation soon? if yes please give us all the details about regarding tracks and how will look and sound like? 

    Amir Farhoudi & Saleh: Yes, in the future program, we will have an organic house and progressive album, as well as a power ambient super album. It may take 3 years to finish all 3 albums, but the result will definitely be heard many times Staying in music is the most beautiful feeling after the completion of the production.

    16-Dimitris: Can you pick up your all time favorite album or compilation and tell us why you adore it so much?

    Amir Farhoudi & Saleh: The answer to this question is difficult. We listen to many albums in many styles and maybe there are too many of them. All of them are excellent and it is really impossible to choose a special one among them at the moment

    17-Dimitris:How much time do you spend promoting yourself in your social media and you see this as essential tool for self promotion and getting bookings too? Which social media is the one that seems to work better for you?

    Amir Farhoudi & Saleh: Unfortunately, we cannot do this at all! We are banned and because of the government's stupid policies, like other artists, we can't easily advertise on Spotify, YouTube and other networks. This gives a hard blow to the principles of our work, but for now there is no better way to leave Iran! In other words, advertising companies are very selfish and racist in this field, and this is unfortunate...

    18-Dimitris: Do you have your own radio show/podcast/twitch stream or Vlog(video blog)? If yes please give us a comment about it and how long it take you to prepare for it and if you are always excited to produce it?

    Amir Farhoudi & Saleh: We have little time for radio mixes and podcasts. Because we are either creating for others or for ourselves:)) we have a hard time listening to new music. We don't miss anything because everyone is the same :P But we have a unique podcast that we make a one-hour mix whenever possible. " Progressive Soul " I can bring the mix to the final stage in almost 3 days. Choosing music, mixing and making an attractive sample


    19-Do you post videos on tiktok? If yes please reference for us your favourite? What is your opinion about the power of tiktok to promote music releases?Is there any tiktok video created by fans of you with your music worth mentioning?

    Amir Farhoudi & Saleh: Unfortunately, we can't check this platform and we don't have an official account on it because of the restrictions and we don't think much about it!

    In our opinion, it is very funny to tell a work of art in one minute. Music means stories and not personal vlogs without content

    20-Dimitris: Do you have any gigs/festival performances confirmed so far for 2024 in which ones are you most excited to perform and why?

    Amir Farhoudi & Saleh: According to the explanation above, we don't think about it at the moment!

    21-Dimitris: Please share your most funny and most serious incident that happen to you during your DJ or LIVE PA performance?

    Amir Farhoudi & Saleh: Unfortunately, we were arrested in an underground performance: in our own country and all our device were confiscated! Of course, this was many years ago, but apparently we were not the target of the police at all! They were looking for two fraudsters in our event, and we were a bit unlucky:

    22-Dimitris: Are you happy about the quality of the tracks released in your preferred music genres? Please justify your answer with your opinion about it!

    Amir Farhoudi & Saleh: Unfortunately no. Music doesn't just need quality, it also needs new stories, and these days, the more exclusive you make music, the less the labels pay attention, because they don't care if you have a signature. They are looking for their contacts and nothing more! they scare of new ideas and new signatures ! 

    They are ready to produce repetitive music for years, certain labels that work only with some closed artists..! A professional commercial game with the lowest quality!

    23-Your current Top 3 tracks with short comment:

    Amir Farhoudi & Saleh: Shemroon " so hot " Yazd " So organic " Movemenet Started " So Solid "





    24-Dimitris: If you expect to have a steady income from your music productions are you satisfied with the way that royalties system works particularly regarding streaming revenue? Do you believe that artists get what they deserve from streaming providers/DJs playing your tracks in gigs/radio and selling music in physical formats like CDs/Vinyl or digitally. 

    Amir Farhoudi & Saleh: No, unfortunately, it is a bitter reality that artists are victims of the commercial game of companies in many cases. For example, it is enough to see the weak works that are listed in Spotify and find the list and playlist mafia behind the curtain.

    Until you realize that the cruelty that Spotify does to artists is unlimited...

    25-Dimitris: Please note for all the new talents that read this interview to get some inspiration from you any technical tips in relation to your DJing or music productions. Also any piece of personal or music business' advice that has helped you to progress even further and is worth telling to the new upcoming talents. 

    Amir Farhoudi & Saleh: Always try to think of ways to generate income in addition to personal artistic productions. Otherwise you will be forced to leave the scene. Have your own signature and know that the world doesn't need thousands of similar composers. The winners are always the people who have different insights.

    26-Dimitris: Many producers and DJs offer online masterclasses or teach to music production & DJing courses. Do you believe is essential to take part in any of these courses to develop your skills? Are you are offering any of these services? or other related services like ghost-producing or mastering? please tell us about these activities 

    Amir Farhoudi & Saleh: We do not need these classes. In many of these classes, very important points are not mentioned and we have seen many times that people complained about them. And there are many negative comments.

    If we are honest, For example, many of these classes are routes that deceive new people with false slogans.

    They themselves have a lot of weaknesses, but their motto is to teach others!

    They even charge you for posting comments, and I think this is a disaster!

    27-Dimitris: Is there a club classic that you would like to remix or rework in 2024? Do you attempt often to do your own bootlegs of classics?

    Amir Farhoudi & Saleh: Preferred make new stories ! 

    28-Dimitris: How much do you care if your fans or followers like your productions? Do you struggle with the audience reception of your tracks and is this thought adds extra pressure on you and discourage you too? 

    Amir Farhoudi & Saleh: Definitely, the more the audience enjoys, the better the feeling will be conveyed. Because it is sad when a music is produced and not received good vibes at this moment, destructive mental questions arise! whose answer is not really known...

    29-Dimitris: Can you describe your music as certain music genre such as trance, house, techno or your music exempts these categorizations? What is your opinion about hybrid styles and artists who are attempting to mix influences from various genres in their tracks? 

    Amir Farhoudi & Saleh: We always make music in the desired framework, but we always try to make good combinations so that the audience can enjoy listening more.

    30-Dimitris: Is your music business your full time occupation and are you able to make a leaving out of your music business (DJ/producer/label owner/teaching or mastering tracks)? If not what other jobs are you doing in order to support your income?

    Amir Farhoudi & Saleh: It is so good question, we have our jewelry design & perfumes company beside music production and ghost productios. 

    31-Dimitris: Do you believe that audience should be banned from constantly taking photos or videos during DJ sets or are you happy with these activities? 

    Amir Farhoudi & Saleh: No problem with this ! we need to full vibes from audience ! 


    32-Dimitris: Do you prefer small clubs or huge festivals to perform? in which festivals or clubs you aspire to play in the future?

    Amir Farhoudi & Saleh: Zamna, Afterlife, Tomorroland, Keine Festival, Circle Music fes & melody of the soul festivals !

    33-Please choose for us your favourite holiday destination and share with us your most unforgettable holiday experience(good/bad)

    Amir Farhoudi & Saleh: There are many places for holidays ! 

    Dimitris: Your message & wishes for Flux Bpm Online readers.

    Amir Farhoudi & Saleh: We wish you all happiness and energy! 

    We have been following this site since the first day it was launched and we have always witnessed the development and support of this collection of artists

    This is admirable.

    Thanks so much to Amir & Saleh for their time to reply to this interview.

    Thanks so much to Paul & Stuart at UV/FSOE  offices for organizing this interview.


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  • Interview with DJ & producer Benja Molina about his track In My Memory included on UV Summer Sessions 2024.

     


    Benja Molina's career is a real whirlwind. Spanish DJ and music producer, his work has transcended from the clubs of the Spanish capital to various locations around the globe (India, Pakistan, Argentina). His musical talent and appeal have been recognized by artists such as Hernán Cattaneo, Ali & Fila, Marino Mellino, Paul Thomas, Gai Barine, Blanka Barbara and a long list. His work is released on top labels such as Mango Alley, Univack, FSOE UV, etc., in addition to having several top 100 hits on Beatport. Molina's influence, both inside and outside the Spanish borders, has allowed him to establish himself as a reference within the club space, with an energetic sound, perhaps melancholic but very powerful, with melodic predominance.

    He is the most representative artist in Spain of this genre.

    His track In My Memory is included in the brilliant UV Summer Sessions 2024 EP and we are pleased that he answered our interview despite that English is not his first language. You can read his very informative answers right here. 

    Download/Stream " In My Memory": https://UV.lnk.to/summersessions2024


    1-Dimitris: It would be nice to start by telling us your 3 most important achievements or goals fulfilled in your career so far that you very are proud of.

    Benja Molina: Appearing on Wen We Dip within Hernan Cattaneo's sets, having 5 tracks on tip 100 at the same time on Progressive House on Beatport, and sharing the dj booth in Clubs with Kamilo Sanclemente, Ntchbl etc.

    2-Dimitris: Why and under which circumstances did you took the decision to start DJing or producing electronic dance music?

    Benja Molina: Since I was 12 years old, it was clear to me when, by chance, in the 90s, I met people from all the cities in the country in a morning nightclub that caught me. The atmosphere in that club. I remember that DJ Cerla was playing with the Rotterdam 93 and people were dancing in their cars; it was something that impressed me.

    3-Dimitris: Can you note down the top 3 producers that have influenced your decision to get involved in the electronic dance music scene and you admire and respect them very much?

    Benja Molina: In those years, the music was different, but there were undoubtedly many, among them I would like to highlight Tony De Vit, Paul Oakenfold and Hernan Cattaneo, ... without a doubt the list is longer.

    4-Dimitris: Can you tell us the top 3 tracks from the past that have influenced your sound the most and why?

    Benja Molina: Without a doubt the Hard Trance era of 1996, but one that influenced me a lot is Acid Phase by the great Emanuel Top, this one  is indispensable, Carte Blance by Veracocha, that track continues to make me fly just like the first time I heard it, and to come in recent times, highly recommended as it is a masterpiece for me, Analog Jungs Feat. Abby with Satori.



    5-Dimitris: It would be fantastic to talk about your track In My Memory included on UV's Summer Sessions EP. Please tell us how this track came about and what was the idea behind it.

    Benja Molina:  In my Memory, it plays to be between Progressive House and Trance of the late 90s, instinctively, my brain goes to the melodic, more nostalgic part (maybe it's like in synthesis it's how I am), the melody was the first thing that was clear to me, is generated with simple notes but with a certain complexity to give it detail and take the listener to that distant place that their head wants to take them, I only make that trip, you choose when to do it, but the moment is only yours, it is the need to tell a little cinematographic story.


    6-Dimitris: How long it took you to produce it and can u describe the production process in simple steps?

    Benja Molina: I think it was a week,

    Actually, I tend to be agile, it's still a training session but when a track takes too long, it's bad.

    First I create the main notes, I work on the central part of the track, where all the elements are, and then I develop how the beginning will be like and how the highest point will rise... once I think that the important thing is there, I stop for a day or two, listen to it again and then I'll work out the details.

    7-Dimitris: Did you had any particular difficulties accomplishing that particular track or any specific technical challenges or obstacles that you had to overcome during its production.

    Benja Molina: At the composition level, generally not.

    The part that is most difficult for me is that everything should sounds in its place, equalize well, clean frequencies, ... readers should know that making music is not just creating! hahaha then comes the difficult part, where one without the other is useless.

    8-Dimitris: If you would have the opportunity to change something in your track and maybe to do a new remix what elements are you unhappy with and you are going to change? Is there any artist that you feel would be fantastic to remix this track and why?

    Benja Molina: I think that has happened to all of us at some point, but in this case I am satisfied with the track as a whole. Without a doubt there are great artists that I would love, but since I can only choose one, Paul Oakenfold

    9- Dimitris: Which music composition software or hardware you prefer and why? What is your opinion of the latest movement to produce music with more analogue equipment and with less or without any digital software?

    Benja Molina: Well I have always been on the digital side, Although it is true that it is colder... I think analogue has more merit, visually for the performances they are very attractive, but digital is also potentially fun.

    10-Dimitris: Do you prefer vocal or instrumental tracks? If there are vocals on the track we discuss about tell us about the singer you work with?

    Benja Molina: I think that a good person who sings always gives an added bonus to the composition of the track, makes it more complete... finding good singers is something that may seem simple... but in our genre it is not so simple.

    11-Dimitris: Are there any vocalists/singers on electronic dance music you aspire to work with?

    Benja Molina: For me it would be a dream to work with Nadia Ali....

    It would be something like touching the sky

    12-Dimitris: Please choose the most powerful lyrics ever included in a dance track and why these lyrics have touched you so deeply and have a special meaning for you?

    Benja Molina: Since I listen to a great diversity of music... there is a song... Blind... that I heard in Barcelona, ​​when I lived there for a while... from Hercules and Love Affair, His lyrics transcend... his melody and his sax are from another level, his verse one is:
    As a child,I knew
    that the stars could only get brighter
    and we would get closer
    get closer, oooohh


    13-Dimitris: Do you believe that artwork on your latest track is good and do you believe that artwork can attract listeners or record buyers? Can you mention the best artwork of a track ever released?

    Benja Molina: Everything adds up, it is vital, in a world where everything enters through the eye... the importance is tremendous, I also speak to you from knowledge, I am a designer, video, etc., so everything complements each other... Dark side of the moon , 1973

    14-Dimitris: Can you pick your favorite top 3 record labels including the one released the track that we discuss in this interview and give us a short comment about why these labels are important to you and the music scene too?

    Benja Molina: FSOE UV is undoubtedly a reference for all of us, one of the powerful ones, another one that I like is Mango Alley, it has a catalog with a special aura.

    UNIVACK has great personality in its work, both in its catalog and in its close treatment.


    15-Dimitris: Do you have your own record label? if yes tell us when did you set it up, the reasons behind this decision and your top 3 releases on the label so far plus 2 or 3 releases that we should look after from your label.

    Benja Molina: I had one called SafariPark, initially it was Nu Disco music (When it was not a very well-known style) then I withdrew the entire catalog (a shame) but we had certain problems with a component that carried the payments part...

    During the seven years that the adventure lasted, the references were mostly mine...I can without a doubt recommend these three: Letthefeling, Everlasting, Deserve

    They are truly special, when only a few people listened to me.

    16-Dimitris: Are you planning to complete an album or mix compilation soon? if yes please give us all the details about regarding tracks and how will look and sound like? 

    Benja Molina: Correct, in September or October an EP Album (the first of 4 original tracks) will be released with UNIVACK.

    There are 4 tracks that range from 118 bpm to 122, two of them very melodic, for those moments of listening, and another two for those moments of giving everything on the floor of any club, more massive.

    We have been preparing this for almost a year, working closely with UNIVACK.

    17-Dimitris: Can you pick up your all time favorite album or compilation and tell us why you adore it so much?

    Benja Molina: Yes, I have saved a triple CD I think I remember from 1995, at one of those parties I was as a dancer and it has left its stamp on me, I was very young, THE BEST OF HOUSE COLLECTION VOL.2 BOY GEORGE AND TONY DE VIT I think it was published by Fantazia, I still have it,  I keep it.

    18-Dimitris:How much time do you spend promoting yourself in your social media and you see this as essential tool for self promotion and getting bookings too? Which social media is the one that seems to work better for you?

    Benja Molina: In this digital age, it is essential.

    Social media are like windows that the rest of the people can look out to learn something about what you do, unfortunately it takes a long time, there are thousands of us, previously hidden behind a couple of technics, but now you have to be a graphic designer, video editor, publicist and the list goes on etc! Instagram for me is my favorite.

    19-Dimitris: Do you have your own radio show/podcast/twitch stream or Vlog(video blog)? If yes please give us a comment about it and how long it take you to prepare for it and if you are always excited to produce it?

    Benja Molina: Yes, due to lack of time, I only have it on my SoundCloud profile.

    It is a program in which I present new music in a mix format, in which I speak little to start the episode...the important thing is always the music, not my voice.

    It's called Horizon Of Sounds and it's monthly,

    So I prepare the music and then I have a month to select, I choose the featured song of the month, there is always a special track per month.


    20-Do you post videos on tiktok? If yes please reference for us your favourite? What is your opinion about the power of tiktok to promote music releases?Is there any tiktok video created by fans of you with your music worth mentioning?

    Benja Molina: Yes, I use Tik Tok, but it is true that I only started uploading content about 7 months ago, I think that being active on one of the most used networks you reach a larger audience, I think it is something essential, we must reach an audience of young ages and not so young, and Tik Tok is very broad.

    I still don't have many visits per post, an average of 400 visits for each one of them.

    21-Dimitris: Do you have any gigs/festival performances confirmed so far for 2024 in which ones are you most excited to perform and why?

    Benja Molina:  In 2024 I am focusing more on my productions.  2023 was a bit hectic with events and I don't want to get tired of it because I'm not 20 years old anymore hahaha.

    As far as 2025 is concerned, we are seeing the possibility of closing large attendances not only in Spain, that is what I can anticipate.

    22-Dimitris: Please share your most funny and most serious incident that happen to you during your DJing or LIVE PA performance?

    Benja Molina: In a morning club, I had to go to Frankfurt, make a stopover to go to Copenhagen, to a three-store discotheque that actually it was not a discotheque as we understand it, as I was the only one with clothes...In reality I was booked to dj to  a giant sex club that I didn't know I was going there,

    23-Dimitris: Are you happy about the quality of the tracks released in your preferred music genres? Please justify your answer with your opinion about it!

    Benja Molina: Yes, although it is true that at the composition level I arrive at the idea I want, it has cost me more to get a good sound.

    When I produced with Cubase, it was something I had mastered.

    But with Ableton, which I have been using for three years, it has been difficult and has given me some headaches, but it is already mastered.

    24-Your current Top 3 tracks with short comment:



    Benja Molina: Hecate Original Mix, making that piano, tears fell down my face... it's magical, a personal moment that perfectly reflects that track


    Legacy for Alan, was a tribute to my dear nephew, and the second track that Hernan Cattaneo put on his program

    Meridian, can't be missed, spent about 4 weeks in the top 100 and also received the support of great artists like Hernan Cattaneo etc.



    25-Dimitris: If you expect to have a steady income from your music productions are you satisfied with the way that royalties system works particularly regarding streaming revenue? Do you believe that artists get what they deserve from streaming providers/DJs playing your tracks in gigs/radio and selling music in physical formats like CDs/Vinyl or digitally. 

    Benja Molina: I think more care should be taken, this with formats like vinyl, if the reports were made more fair, but without giving names of platforms, we are a mere ant in the desert, I believe that it can be better  in the  future than it is now... we are who we create, and that must be valued in a more equitable way

    26-Dimitris: Please note for all the new talents that read this interview to get some inspiration from you any technical tips in relation to your DJing or music productions. Also any piece of personal or music business' advice that has helped you to progress even further and is worth telling to the new upcoming talents. 

    Benja Molina: Of course, I always encourage you to do what everyone likes, it is a satisfaction to connect with people from all over the world who are thousands of kilometers away and they listen to you... that's why for me the most important thing is to educate your ears, identifying the key elements for each style so that you at least get to know those specific components, that will help you visualize what music you want to create.

    Of course, you have to be constant, it's training, a long-distance race, so don't give up!



    27-Dimitris: Many producers and DJs offer online masterclasses or teach to music production & DJing courses. Do you believe is essential to take part in any of these courses to develop your skills? Are you are offering any of these services? or other related services like ghost-producing or mastering? please tell us about these activities 

    Benja Molina: It is highly recommended. Back in the days that I started my career  it was all self-taught, but nowadays fortunately you learn quicker with training and you will advance as producer much sooner.

    In my case, they offer it to me continuously, but due to lack of time I have not done it yet. Although I recorded a series of videos on my Instagram, I have not completed yet a full training package. Also  they propose me  to give a master class in a school. I think training is essential and whoever has that opportunity should do it. 

    28-Dimitris: Is there a club classic that you would like to remix or rework in 2024? Do you attempt often to do your own bootlegs of classics?

    Benja Molina: I tell you that I dared to make the Mythical Hale Bop, with decent results, but I think that the original will always be better, I don't really like those who abuse it, because it can denote a lack of creativity in making original tracks, but yes, there are infinity....for example strings of harmony - sadness 2000

    29-Dimitris: Please choose the best and worst remix of club classic and tell us why you like or dislike them.

    Benja Molina: The worst could be grouped into a trend, in the mania that exists here in Spain, I don't know if the same thing happens to the rest of the world, but using songs from the 90s and transforming  them to melodic techno, without any energy, or good assignment of synths.  I can't stand anymore remixes of songs like Isomnia, Veracocha, or Energy 52.

    If it comes to mind, there is something that is very little known from the Twin Peaks soundtrack from a few years ago as very deep.

    30-Dimitris: How much do you care if your fans or followers like your productions? Do you struggle with the audience reception of your tracks and is this thought adds extra pressure on you and discourage you too? 

    Benja Molina: It is true that I make music that I would like to listen to, I do not set out to please but to create and then this song to  connect naturally with the public. Otherwise it would be something very artificial that I would not enjoy.

    31-Dimitris: Can you describe your music as certain music genre such as trance, house, techno or your music exempts these categorizations? What is your opinion about hybrid styles and artists who are attempting to mix influences from various genres in their tracks? 

    Benja Molina: I think my music falls into the subgenre of Progressive House, sometimes I make Slavonic songs that I call, which is nothing more than songs that are suitable for anyone who plays Trance, or Progressive House. I think the richness of this is that you have a certain sound ambiguity, and that DJs are free to have dynamic sets, as was done in the past. In a club he could sound techno, house, trance, and dance in a perfect way.

    32-Dimitris: Is your music business your full time occupation and are you able to make a leaving out of your music business (DJ/producer/label owner/teaching or mastering tracks)? If not what other jobs are you doing in order to support your income?

    Benja Molina: Well, music in my case is not my main source of income. I am in charge of managing advertising content and Marketing campaigns for a quality company.

    33-Dimitris: Do you believe that audience should be banned from constantly taking photos or videos during DJ sets or are you happy with these activities? 

    Benja Molina: I don't think it's a problem, models change, we are a changing society and technology is here to stay... so I don't see a real problem, you can enjoy at the same time as recording your video, it's a little memory of a moment of enjoyment

    34-Dimitris: Do you prefer small clubs or huge festivals to perform? in which festivals or clubs you aspire to play in the future?

    Benja Molina: Each one has their magic... the maximum capacity in which I have performed I think was 3,500 people, perhaps there is much more pressure for everything to go perfect... in small clubs I think people connect very well from one to another .


    35-Please choose for us your favourite holiday destination and share with us your most unforgettable holiday experience(good/bad)

    Benja Molina: Well, in Spain there are wonderful corners....

    I love the area of ​​Almería, the beaches with volcanic landscapes, I like to take trips just to connect with myself, and the area of ​​Las Negras in Almeria is highly recommended. Yes, I had a very bad experience as I had an  accident and I had to fix myself there as I was alone without data or coverage of devices such as mobile phones. In such cases you put yourself to the test

    Dimitris: Your message & wishes for Flux Bpm Online readers.

    Benja Molina: I sincerely wish you that you like this interview and that you can get to know me a little more, music unites us and I believe that each of us has a mission, this is mine... I send you all the good energy and that light that sometimes we lack At some point in our lives, listen to music, whatever it may be, because it is useful for us many times. Hugs and thanks for letting me to be here

    Thanks so much to Benja Molina for his answers.

    Thanks so much to Stuart at FSOE/UV for arranging this interview.


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  • Festival News: More than 46.000 People of Tomorrow are travelling together to Tomorrowland Belgium 2024 thanks to Global Journey

     


    A unique travel adventure across Europe, special Tomorrowland Party Flights & Trains, and much more

    More than 46.000 festivalgoers from every corner of the world are travelling all united to Tomorrowland this summer thanks to Global Journey, the festival’s official travel program, making it the largest ever undertaking by a festival worldwide. Last week, the first guests participating in the Discover Europe adventure already arrived in Europe. Starting their journey in Amsterdam or Barcelona, the unique trip takes festivalgoers to up to 5 European cities, finishing off with a weekend of magic at Tomorrowland. In each city, a program with different activities invites the People of Tomorrow to connect and make friends with people from all over the globe, creating memories and long-lasting friendships.

    On the agenda for the next days:


    The Train of Amicorum: for the first time ever, European Sleeper’s overnight train will be bringing people all the way from Prague and Berlin to Belgium – specially renamed to the ‘Train of Amicorum’.

    Special Tomorrowland Party Flight: on Wednesday, People of Tomorrow in Ibiza are boarding the brand-new Amare, Tomorrowland’s specially painted aircraft in collaboration with Brussels Airlines, flying all the way to Belgium – magic in the sky guaranteed!

    Special Tomorrowland Party Trains: following last year’s huge success, the special Tomorrowland party trains with live DJ sets coming from Amsterdam and Düsseldorf will be making their way again to Antwerp on Thursday.

    Discover Belgium: a special travel adventure to discover some of the pearls and specialties of Belgium, taking guests on magical trips to the most beautiful cities of Antwerp, Bruges, Ghent and Brussels. On Thursday, the People of Tomorrow unite at the exclusive Belgian Journey.

    Invited Brussels: Global Journey travelers who arrive on Thursday and are staying in a hostel or hotel can go to Invited Brussels. An official Global Journey pre-party at Gare Maritime Food Market in Brussels (once Europe’s largest railway station for goods on the Tour & Taxis site) on Thursday evening, featuring a spectacular stage embedded in the local architecture.

    Tomorrowland x Ridley Cycling Package: Tomorrowland has joined forces with Ridley, the biggest Belgian manufacturer of high-quality performance bikes, to introduce a brand-new and exclusive cycling experience. Limited to a small group of 20 like-minded People of Tomorrow, the three-day cycling package (including hotel and a Full Madness Pass for Tomorrowland) welcomes cyclists from all levels to explore the variety of Belgium’s most legendary and historic road and gravel routes on a unique Tomorrowland x Ridley Gravel Bike. After three amazing days of exploring on and off the bike, it’s time to unite with the other People of Tomorrow and dive into the magic of the festival.

    Global Journey 2024:

    More than 46.000 Global Journey travelers, including Discover Belgium & Discover Europe.

    Global Journey Party Flights and other flights from over 30 countries and 50 cities across the world.

    Global Journey Party Trains with live DJ sets from Amsterdam and Düsseldorf and a brand-new Train of Amicorum (overnight sleeper train) crossing 4 countries.

    Global Journey Buses departing from the Netherlands, France, UK, Denmark, Germany and Luxembourg.

    Over 40 hotels in Brussels, including one special Tomorrowland Theme Hotel.

    Follow the magic of Tomorrowland Belgium 2024 live via tomorrowland.com, the Tomorrowland App and on One World Radio.

    Tomorrowland Belgium 2024
    ​Weekend 1: Friday July 19 – Sunday July 21
    ​Weekend 2: Friday July 26 – Sunday July 28
    ​Boom, Belgium


    About Tomorrowland

    ​​​​Tomorrowland is one of the largest and most iconic music festivals in the world held in recreation area De Schorre in Boom, Belgium, organized and owned by the original founders, the brothers Beers. Tomorrowland was first held in 2005 and has since become one of the world’s most notable global music festivals, where music and magic converge to create an unparalleled experience. It takes place every year in summer and stretches over 2 weekends, welcoming 400,000 People of Tomorrow from over 200 countries, and selling out in minutes year after year. Tomorrowland caters to all genres in electronic dance music with hundreds of renowned artists performing across more than 16 different stages. More than a festival, Tomorrowland is a celebration of diversity and unity. Being a home to hundreds of thousands of people from all walks of life, one of the most unique things about Tomorrowland remains the whole world coming together in one magical place with everyone being equal and uniting as one – symbolizing the values of freedom, respect, diversity, and solidarity.

    Celebrating 20 years of Tomorrowland, Tomorrowland Belgium 2024 will take place across two weekends from July 19-21 and July 26-28. Set to open up a new world in the beautiful scenery of De Schorre in Boom in the summer of 2024, the festival’s new theme ‘LIFE’ is the prequel of the 2016 ‘Elixir of Life’ theme.

    Over the past 20 years, Tomorrowland has become a true worldwide phenomenon that connects people from every corner of the world through the universal language of electronic dance music. Renowned for its compelling storytelling, Tomorrowland has evolved into a global entertainment brand and media powerhouse with new festivals & events like Tomorrowland Brasil in Itu, São Paulo, Tomorrowland Winter in Alpe d'Huez in France, CORE Festival in Brussels, CORE Tulum in Mexico and CORE Medellín in Colombia, the radio station One World Radio, the record labels Tomorrowland Music and CORE Records, the Tomorrowland Academy (DJ & producer school), the music management & booking agency One World Artists, the Tomorrowland Foundation with Music & Arts Schools in Nepal and India, the apparel & accessories label Tomorrowland Store, Tomorrowland Leisure (the Tomorrowland themed aqua experience LIFE, the INVENIO custom bikes and matching cycling apparel in collaboration with Ridley), the Tomorrowland Home Collection (the Tomorrowland scented candles and fragrance diffusers in collaboration with Baobab Collection), the year-round MESA - The Tomorrowland Restaurant and Tomorrowland DJ & Experience Store in Antwerp, the Tomorrowland Kitchen at Gare Maritime in Brussels, the sustainability platform Love Tomorrow, the entertainment innovation hub Lab of Tomorrow in Boom, Tomorrowland Fiction, the Terra Solis Desert Destination in Dubai, the spectacular immersive experience The Great Library of Tomorrow in Barcelona and Madrid, a yearly residence at Ushuaïa Ibiza, the annual Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike shows in Sportpaleis Antwerp, the iconic Tomorrowland aftermovies, trailers and several exclusive documentaries, several groundbreaking digital festivals, the sparkling wine Solo Vida by Tomorrowland, the Acta Non Verba wines by Tomorrowland, Europe’s most spectacular rollercoaster The Ride to Happiness by Tomorrowland at Plopsaland De Panne, the specially painted aircraft Amare in collaboration with Brussels Airlines, the Tomorrowland hot air balloon Zephyr, Tomorrowland art projects (The Stairway To Unity, One World Bridge, Magical Troll Forest), the Tomorrowland Hymn by Hans Zimmer, Tomorrowland NFTs and much more.


    ABOUT TOMORROWLAND BELGIUM

    Celebrating 20 years of Tomorrowland, Tomorrowland Belgium 2024 takes place across two weekends from July 19-21 and July 26-28. Opening up a new world in the beautiful scenery of De Schorre in Boom in the summer of 2024, the festival’s new theme ‘LIFE’ is the prequel of the 2016 ‘Elixir of Life’ theme.

    Tomorrowland is one of the largest and most iconic music festivals in the world held in recreation area De Schorre in Boom, Belgium, organized and owned by the original founders, the brothers Beers. Tomorrowland was first held in 2005 and has since become one of the world’s most notable global music festivals, where music and magic converge to create an unparalleled experience. It takes place every year in summer and stretches over 2 weekends, welcoming 400,000 People of Tomorrow from over 200 countries, and selling out in minutes year after year. Offering a unique camping experience with a wide range of accommodations, DreamVille is Tomorrowland’s official camping site located right next to the festival grounds, while people from every corner of the world can travel to Tomorrowland thanks to Global Journey, Tomorrowland's official travel program. Tomorrowland is located in a beautiful natural place: recreation area De Schorre in the town of Boom in Belgium. It is a true fairy tale world situated in beautiful natural surroundings with a strong eye for detail such as enchanting décor, magical stages, fascinating acts and peripheral animations, tasty and healthy food & drinks from around the world and spectacular fireworks – an unforgettable and incomparable show. Every year, the festival features a special theme that inspires the famed Mainstage design and stage production.

    Tomorrowland caters to all genres in electronic dance music with hundreds of renowned artists performing across more than 16 different stages. More than a festival, Tomorrowland is a celebration of diversity and unity. Being a home to hundreds of thousands of people from all walks of life, one of the most unique things about Tomorrowland remains the whole world coming together in one magical place with everyone being equal and uniting as one – symbolizing the values of freedom, respect, diversity, and solidarity. 

    Tomorrowland Belgium 2024
    Weekend 1: Friday July 19 – Sunday July 21
    Weekend 2: Friday July 26 – Sunday July 28
    Boom, Belgium
    More info: tomorrowland.com
  • Festival News: Brussels Airlines brings more than 14,000 festivalgoers to magical Tomorrowland

     


    On board are no less than 122 different nationalities, with the Spanish being the most represented one

    For the 12th year, Brussels Airlines is a proud partner of Tomorrowland, the greatest music festival in the world. The Belgian carrier will bring more than 14,000 festivalgoers to and from the festival in July. On board are no less than 122 different nationalities, with the Spanish being the most represented one. All festivalgoers, together with Tomorrowland and the Belgian airline, invested in reducing the impact of the flights, which will result in the reduction of 96 tonnes of CO2-emissions. 

    Tomorrowland is celebrating 20 years in 2024 and this summer edition will revolve around the theme 'LIFE', the sequel to the 2016 theme 'Elixir of Life'. Taking place during the third and fourth weekend of July, the internationally renowned festival will welcome more than 800 artists across 16 enchanting stages. The beautiful setting of ‘De Schorre’ recreation park in Boom will be transformed into a place where the world comes together to the delight of 400,000 festivalgoers from all over the world.



    First party flight of the brand-new Amare

    ​The Amare was presented to the world at the end of April. The newest Belgian Icon is a brand-new Airbus A320neo which represents the famous bird coming to life thanks to augmented reality. The Tomorrowland experience continues inside the aircraft where the festivalgoers enjoy the impressive sound system and special mood lighting.


    Continuously investing to lower the environmental impact 

    ​The new Amare is the second brand-new A320neo (with registration number OO-SBB) to have joined Brussels Airlines’ fleet in December 2023. The neo emits 20% less CO2 and up to 50% less noise than its predecessors. The Belgian Icon is therefore a tangible example of how both partners are aiming to reduce their environmental impact.

    Furthermore, all Global Journey Packages sold by Brussels Airlines and Tomorrowland are Green Fares. These Fares offset the individual flight related CO2-emissions through Sustainable Aviation Fuel (20%) and the investment into high-quality climate protection projects (80%). On top of that, Tomorrowland and Brussels Airlines signed an agreement to invest in additional SAF equivalent to the amount of the fuel used for the six party flights. This way, the passengers, the festival and the airline are jointly supporting the essential energy transition in aviation. 


    Brussels Airlines connects the world to Belgium

    ​The Belgian carrier will bring more than 14,000 music lovers to and from the festival. Passengers with over 122 different nationalities are flying from almost 40 airports to Belgium. A lot of the festivalgoers chose to come and discover Belgium prior to the festival heading to Bruges, Ghent, Antwerp and Brussels. Next to that, some will also discover a number of European cities with a touch of Tomorrowland via Discover Europe. On board, the most common nationalities are Spanish (23%), American (9%), closely followed by Swiss and British (both 8%). 

    This year as well, six flights will be completely transformed into unique Tomorrowland Party Flights. During those flights, passengers enjoy a first live DJ set at 10 kilometers altitude. On the very first Party Flight coming from Ibiza (SN 1182) on July 17th, the Belgian Meaghan Slaets played a set. To get into the mood before boarding the party flight in Ibiza, they were treated to the first of eight gate parties.

    Festivalgoers traveling back home by plane can already check in their luggage and tents at the baggage drop-off point on the DreamVille campsite. A DreamVille Service Desk is also organised, where travelers can get answers to all their questions.

    As it has become a tradition, Brussels Airlines invites everyone to take a free ride on 'The Home of Amare' attraction on the festival grounds. From this Ferris wheel, music lovers will get a stunning view of the enchanting Tomorrowland ground.

    Passengers will also be able to experience the unique Tomorrowland atmosphere at Brussels Airport. In the Connector, towards Pier A, the airport will set up a fun DJ Booth. On Monday 22 July and Monday 29 July, several DJs will take turns playing sets there between 7 am and 7 pm.

    Follow the magic of Tomorrowland Belgium 2024 live via tomorrowland.com, the Tomorrowland App and on One World Radio.

    Tomorrowland Belgium 2024
    ​Weekend 1: Friday July 19 – Sunday July 21
    ​Weekend 2: Friday July 26 – Sunday July 28
    ​Boom, Belgium

    About Tomorrowland

    ​​​​Tomorrowland is one of the largest and most iconic music festivals in the world held in recreation area De Schorre in Boom, Belgium, organized and owned by the original founders, the brothers Beers. Tomorrowland was first held in 2005 and has since become one of the world’s most notable global music festivals, where music and magic converge to create an unparalleled experience. It takes place every year in summer and stretches over 2 weekends, welcoming 400,000 People of Tomorrow from over 200 countries, and selling out in minutes year after year. Tomorrowland caters to all genres in electronic dance music with hundreds of renowned artists performing across more than 16 different stages. More than a festival, Tomorrowland is a celebration of diversity and unity. Being a home to hundreds of thousands of people from all walks of life, one of the most unique things about Tomorrowland remains the whole world coming together in one magical place with everyone being equal and uniting as one – symbolizing the values of freedom, respect, diversity, and solidarity.

    Celebrating 20 years of Tomorrowland, Tomorrowland Belgium 2024 will take place across two weekends from July 19-21 and July 26-28. Set to open up a new world in the beautiful scenery of De Schorre in Boom in the summer of 2024, the festival’s new theme ‘LIFE’ is the prequel of the 2016 ‘Elixir of Life’ theme.

    Over the past 20 years, Tomorrowland has become a true worldwide phenomenon that connects people from every corner of the world through the universal language of electronic dance music. Renowned for its compelling storytelling, Tomorrowland has evolved into a global entertainment brand and media powerhouse with new festivals & events like Tomorrowland Brasil in Itu, São Paulo, Tomorrowland Winter in Alpe d'Huez in France, CORE Festival in Brussels, CORE Tulum in Mexico and CORE Medellín in Colombia, the radio station One World Radio, the record labels Tomorrowland Music and CORE Records, the Tomorrowland Academy (DJ & producer school), the music management & booking agency One World Artists, the Tomorrowland Foundation with Music & Arts Schools in Nepal and India, the apparel & accessories label Tomorrowland Store, Tomorrowland Leisure (the Tomorrowland themed aqua experience LIFE, the INVENIO custom bikes and matching cycling apparel in collaboration with Ridley), the Tomorrowland Home Collection (the Tomorrowland scented candles and fragrance diffusers in collaboration with Baobab Collection), the year-round MESA - The Tomorrowland Restaurant and Tomorrowland DJ & Experience Store in Antwerp, the Tomorrowland Kitchen at Gare Maritime in Brussels, the sustainability platform Love Tomorrow, the entertainment innovation hub Lab of Tomorrow in Boom, Tomorrowland Fiction, the Terra Solis Desert Destination in Dubai, the spectacular immersive experience The Great Library of Tomorrow in Barcelona and Madrid, a yearly residence at Ushuaïa Ibiza, the annual Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike shows in Sportpaleis Antwerp, the iconic Tomorrowland aftermovies, trailers and several exclusive documentaries, several groundbreaking digital festivals, the sparkling wine Solo Vida by Tomorrowland, the Acta Non Verba wines by Tomorrowland, Europe’s most spectacular rollercoaster The Ride to Happiness by Tomorrowland at Plopsaland De Panne, the specially painted aircraft Amare in collaboration with Brussels Airlines, the Tomorrowland hot air balloon Zephyr, Tomorrowland art projects (The Stairway To Unity, One World Bridge, Magical Troll Forest), the Tomorrowland Hymn by Hans Zimmer, Tomorrowland NFTs and much more.

    ABOUT TOMORROWLAND BELGIUM

    Celebrating 20 years of Tomorrowland, Tomorrowland Belgium 2024 takes place across two weekends from July 19-21 and July 26-28. Opening up a new world in the beautiful scenery of De Schorre in Boom in the summer of 2024, the festival’s new theme ‘LIFE’ is the prequel of the 2016 ‘Elixir of Life’ theme.

    Tomorrowland is one of the largest and most iconic music festivals in the world held in recreation area De Schorre in Boom, Belgium, organized and owned by the original founders, the brothers Beers. Tomorrowland was first held in 2005 and has since become one of the world’s most notable global music festivals, where music and magic converge to create an unparalleled experience. It takes place every year in summer and stretches over 2 weekends, welcoming 400,000 People of Tomorrow from over 200 countries, and selling out in minutes year after year. Offering a unique camping experience with a wide range of accommodations, DreamVille is Tomorrowland’s official camping site located right next to the festival grounds, while people from every corner of the world can travel to Tomorrowland thanks to Global Journey, Tomorrowland's official travel program. Tomorrowland is located in a beautiful natural place: recreation area De Schorre in the town of Boom in Belgium. It is a true fairy tale world situated in beautiful natural surroundings with a strong eye for detail such as enchanting décor, magical stages, fascinating acts and peripheral animations, tasty and healthy food & drinks from around the world and spectacular fireworks – an unforgettable and incomparable show. Every year, the festival features a special theme that inspires the famed Mainstage design and stage production.

    Tomorrowland caters to all genres in electronic dance music with hundreds of renowned artists performing across more than 16 different stages. More than a festival, Tomorrowland is a celebration of diversity and unity. Being a home to hundreds of thousands of people from all walks of life, one of the most unique things about Tomorrowland remains the whole world coming together in one magical place with everyone being equal and uniting as one – symbolizing the values of freedom, respect, diversity, and solidarity. 

    Tomorrowland Belgium 2024
    Weekend 1: Friday July 19 – Sunday July 21
    Weekend 2: Friday July 26 – Sunday July 28
    Boom, Belgium
    More info: tomorrowland.com
  • Festival News: The gates of DreamVille have opened for weekend 1 of Tomorrowland Belgium 2024


    Amazing performances at this year’s brand-new stage by Agents Of Time, Andromedik, Da Tweekaz, MANDY, Quintino, Salvatore Ganacci, and many more at The Gathering.


    The magic of Tomorrowland is about to start again, as the gates of DreamVille have officially opened! People of Tomorrow from all corners of the world have arrived in Boom, Belgium, and settled in at Tomorrowland’s official camping site located right next to the festival grounds of De Schorre. All DreamVille guests headed to The Gathering, the festival’s official open-air opening party bursting with energy and amazing performances at this year’s brand-new stage by Agents Of Time, Andromedik, Da Tweekaz, MANDY, Quintino, Salvatore Ganacci, and many more.


    Offering a unique camping experience with a wide range of accommodations, DreamVille is a welcoming village where 38.000 People of Tomorrow eat, sleep, live and enjoy their 5-day experience. Featuring a supermarket, a jewelry store, a hair and beauty salon, food stands from around the world, BBQ areas for the ultimate summer vibe and a bakery, as well as a Chill Out Area with hammocks and a padel cage, a Balance Area with morning yoga sessions and a Recovery Area with a gym and a boxing ring, DreamVille is the People of Tomorrow’s home away from home – the place to make friends for life, share experiences and recharge your batteries.

    Also brand-new this year: festivalgoers were able to enjoy alternative and more intimate performances by Maxim Lany, Rose Ringed and more at a second stage, specially built at The Farmhouse at DreamVille.

    DreamVille 2024 – facts & figures
    38.000 DreamVille guests per weekend
    78 hectares = 780.000 square meters = the size of 145 football fields
    19 different types of accommodation packages
    900 showers
    1.000 toilets
    Nearly 300 different tents
    50.000m2 of steel road plates + 72.000m2 of wooden walkways

    Enter the Arena

    ​Inspired by the best traditions of travelling circuses, the all-new Arena, located in the Marketplace area, is a focal point in the city of your dreams. Featuring cutting-edge programming day and night, this is where you will encounter DreamVille’s inspiring circus director, the earthy accordion and viola sounds of a splendid duo named Amoerfoe, state-of-the-art ballet and acrobatics acts, and much more. Seeing is believing: this is where your daydreams will very likely come true!

    Sound-scape fueled yoga

    ​Tomorrowland has got to be the most appropriate place to sample SoundOnYoga, a music-driven take on the famous spiritual practice from ancient India. Combining ancient yogic philosophy with modern technology, the ultra-comfy, wireless headphones provided heighten your senses, allowing your mind and body to be relaxed, centered, and focused on your practice. Or on the music: there is also a Silent Disco Yoga session every day at 13:00 in the Balance Area!

    Recovery Area

    ​The Recovery Area – part of the Chill Out zone – is where you’ll find the gym, which comes with a range of group classes. You may even want to enter the boxing ring! The Recovery Area is entirely free and the instructors here will safely introduce you to the world of fitness. They’ll also direct you to the start of the Adidas DreamVille run, which commences at 10:00 every morning.

    Padel courts

    ​The Padel Courts arrived in 2022 and they are here to stay. Somewhere in between tennis and squash, padel is an extremely fun and relatively easy game to play. Book your court for 24 Pearls per hour, including rackets and balls for four players. All proceeds go to the Tomorrowland Foundation!

    The Recycle Club

    ​Located in between the Recovery area and the Gathering area, the Recycle Club lets you earn recycle tokens when you hand in your separated waste or use the smart bins. You can enter the secret disco with this token, or buy Tomorrowland must-haves. To hand in, simply use the bags provided in the Recycle Kits handed out.

    BBQ Zones

    ​Discover the dedicated BBQ Zones across the Magnificent Greens, Easy Tents, Friendship Garden & Marketplace areas. Stock up on all your BBQ essentials from the nearby supermarket at the DreamVille Marketplace, and let the flames ignite your culinary adventure.

    Follow the magic of Tomorrowland Belgium 2024 live via tomorrowland.com, the Tomorrowland App and on One World Radio.

    Tomorrowland Belgium 2024
    ​Weekend 1: Friday July 19 – Sunday July 21
    ​Weekend 2: Friday July 26 – Sunday July 28
    ​Boom, Belgium
    ​tomorrowland.com

    About Tomorrowland

    ​​​​Tomorrowland is one of the largest and most iconic music festivals in the world held in recreation area De Schorre in Boom, Belgium, organized and owned by the original founders, the brothers Beers. Tomorrowland was first held in 2005 and has since become one of the world’s most notable global music festivals, where music and magic converge to create an unparalleled experience. It takes place every year in summer and stretches over 2 weekends, welcoming 400,000 People of Tomorrow from over 200 countries, and selling out in minutes year after year. Tomorrowland caters to all genres in electronic dance music with hundreds of renowned artists performing across more than 16 different stages. More than a festival, Tomorrowland is a celebration of diversity and unity. Being a home to hundreds of thousands of people from all walks of life, one of the most unique things about Tomorrowland remains the whole world coming together in one magical place with everyone being equal and uniting as one – symbolizing the values of freedom, respect, diversity, and solidarity.

    Celebrating 20 years of Tomorrowland, Tomorrowland Belgium 2024 takes place across two weekends from July 19-21 and July 26-28. Opening up a new world in the beautiful scenery of De Schorre in Boom in the summer of 2024, the festival’s new theme ‘LIFE’ is the prequel of the 2016 ‘Elixir of Life’ theme.

    Over the past 20 years, Tomorrowland has become a true worldwide phenomenon that connects people from every corner of the world through the universal language of electronic dance music. Renowned for its compelling storytelling, Tomorrowland has evolved into a global entertainment brand and media powerhouse with new festivals & events like Tomorrowland Brasil in Itu, São Paulo, Tomorrowland Winter in Alpe d'Huez in France, CORE Festival in Brussels, CORE Tulum in Mexico and CORE Medellín in Colombia, the radio station One World Radio, the record labels Tomorrowland Music and CORE Records, the Tomorrowland Academy (DJ & producer school), the music management & booking agency One World Artists, the Tomorrowland Foundation with Music & Arts Schools in Nepal and India, the apparel & accessories label Tomorrowland Store, Tomorrowland Leisure (the Tomorrowland themed aqua experience LIFE, the INVENIO custom bikes and matching cycling apparel in collaboration with Ridley), the Tomorrowland Home Collection (the Tomorrowland scented candles and fragrance diffusers in collaboration with Baobab Collection), the year-round MESA - The Tomorrowland Restaurant and Tomorrowland DJ & Experience Store in Antwerp, the Tomorrowland Kitchen at Gare Maritime in Brussels, the sustainability platform Love Tomorrow, the entertainment innovation hub Lab of Tomorrow in Boom, Tomorrowland Fiction, the Terra Solis Desert Destination in Dubai, the spectacular immersive experience The Great Library of Tomorrow in Barcelona and Madrid, a yearly residence at Ushuaïa Ibiza, the annual Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike shows in Sportpaleis Antwerp, the iconic Tomorrowland aftermovies, trailers and several exclusive documentaries, several groundbreaking digital festivals, the sparkling wine Solo Vida by Tomorrowland, the Acta Non Verba wines by Tomorrowland, Europe’s most spectacular rollercoaster The Ride to Happiness by Tomorrowland at Plopsaland De Panne, the specially painted aircraft Amare in collaboration with Brussels Airlines, the Tomorrowland hot air balloon Zephyr, Tomorrowland art projects (The Stairway To Unity, One World Bridge, Magical Troll Forest), the Tomorrowland Hymn by Hans Zimmer, Tomorrowland NFTs and much more.

    ABOUT TOMORROWLAND BELGIUM

    Celebrating 20 years of Tomorrowland, Tomorrowland Belgium 2024 takes place across two weekends from July 19-21 and July 26-28. Opening up a new world in the beautiful scenery of De Schorre in Boom in the summer of 2024, the festival’s new theme ‘LIFE’ is the prequel of the 2016 ‘Elixir of Life’ theme.

    Tomorrowland is one of the largest and most iconic music festivals in the world held in recreation area De Schorre in Boom, Belgium, organized and owned by the original founders, the brothers Beers. Tomorrowland was first held in 2005 and has since become one of the world’s most notable global music festivals, where music and magic converge to create an unparalleled experience. It takes place every year in summer and stretches over 2 weekends, welcoming 400,000 People of Tomorrow from over 200 countries, and selling out in minutes year after year. Offering a unique camping experience with a wide range of accommodations, DreamVille is Tomorrowland’s official camping site located right next to the festival grounds, while people from every corner of the world can travel to Tomorrowland thanks to Global Journey, Tomorrowland's official travel program. Tomorrowland is located in a beautiful natural place: recreation area De Schorre in the town of Boom in Belgium. It is a true fairy tale world situated in beautiful natural surroundings with a strong eye for detail such as enchanting décor, magical stages, fascinating acts and peripheral animations, tasty and healthy food & drinks from around the world and spectacular fireworks – an unforgettable and incomparable show. Every year, the festival features a special theme that inspires the famed Mainstage design and stage production.

    Tomorrowland caters to all genres in electronic dance music with hundreds of renowned artists performing across more than 16 different stages. More than a festival, Tomorrowland is a celebration of diversity and unity. Being a home to hundreds of thousands of people from all walks of life, one of the most unique things about Tomorrowland remains the whole world coming together in one magical place with everyone being equal and uniting as one – symbolizing the values of freedom, respect, diversity, and solidarity. 

    Tomorrowland Belgium 2024
    Weekend 1: Friday July 19 – Sunday July 21
    Weekend 2: Friday July 26 – Sunday July 28
    Boom, Belgium
    More info: tomorrowland.com

  • Festival News: Discover the Tomorrowland Belgium 2024 ‘LIFE’ Mainstage

     


    A story set in the mythical realm of Silvyra, it’s a world unto its own, filled with creatures, plant life, and people living in harmony

     People of Tomorrow from all corners of the world have made it to the first day of Tomorrowland in Boom, Belgium, witnessing this year’s breathtaking ‘LIFE’ Mainstage in all its glory for the very first time ever. For this year’s theme, Tomorrowland returns to the realm of ‘Elixir of Life’ (2016) – a story set in the mythical realm of Silvyra. It’s a world unto its own, filled with creatures, plant life, and people living in harmony, each with their own stories, with the diversity of Silvyra’s lush nature represented in the ‘LIFE’ Mainstage. In typical Tomorrowland fashion and following many years of tradition, the Tomorrowland Belgium 2024 Mainstage is 100% crafted in-house at Tomorrowland, from idea to realization. For over 2 years from first sketches to production, Tomorrowland’s in-house creative department worked tirelessly with passion and dedication to bring the magical stage to life. From the first concept sketches to 3D modeling and sculpting to production, every step is equally important to the final product. To have full control over the entire process, all steps are handled in-house, from the design by the Tomorrowland 3D department to execution by the Tomorrowland Atelier, building and installing the stage on the iconic festival grounds in De Schorre.

    The return of a familiar tale

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    Tomorrowland’s special 20-year anniversary edition revolves around the theme ‘LIFE’ – the prequel of the 2016 ‘Elixir of Life’ theme – exploring the origin of this famous potion that heals all ailments of the mind and body. A story fueled by the ancient force of the cosmos, this will no doubt represent another mind-bending chapter in the greater story of Tomorrowland. ‘LIFE’ takes the People of Tomorrow back to a vibrant era in Silvyra, a mythical realm of lush nature, when the conjunction of the two moons is about to happen. The new theme shines a light on the origin of Mother Tree and her protector the Maze, the first brewage of the Elixir of Life and the genesis of the magnificent Rose Garden, all becoming iconic Tomorrowland elements many years later.

    A creative process inspired by nature

    From the logotype to the typeface and graphic shapes, all elements for this theme were inspired by the intricate patterns, textures, and forms found in nature, merging organic beauty with practicality. Translating these natural forms into a design involves a process that maintains the essence of nature while also telling the story. The result is a harmonious blend of the natural world’s elegance, and the fantastical elements of Silvyra.


    The Tomorrowland 2024 ‘LIFE’ Mainstage
    100% locally crafted
    36 meters high
    160 meters wide
    1.600 square meters of video tiles – 3.136 video tiles in total
    1.054 lamps
    230 speakers & subs
    1.100 custom LED lights
    43 fountains
    4 waterfalls and 12 waterfall pumps
    40 performers



    Craftsmanship in every leaf

    ​The creative process behind the conception of the Mainstage is no easy feat. For over 2 years from first sketches to production, Tomorrowland’s in-house creative department worked tirelessly with passion and dedication. From the first concept sketches to 3D modeling and sculpting to production, every step is equally important to the final product. To have full control over the entire process, all steps are handled in-house, from the design by the Tomorrowland 3D department to execution by the Tomorrowland Atelier.

    Follow the magic of Tomorrowland Belgium 2024 live via tomorrowland.com, the Tomorrowland App and on One World Radio.

    Tomorrowland Belgium 2024
    ​Weekend 1: Friday July 19 – Sunday July 21
    ​Weekend 2: Friday July 26 – Sunday July 28
    ​Boom, Belgium


    About Tomorrowland

    ​​​​Tomorrowland is one of the largest and most iconic music festivals in the world held in recreation area De Schorre in Boom, Belgium, organized and owned by the original founders, the brothers Beers. Tomorrowland was first held in 2005 and has since become one of the world’s most notable global music festivals, where music and magic converge to create an unparalleled experience. It takes place every year in summer and stretches over 2 weekends, welcoming 400,000 People of Tomorrow from over 200 countries, and selling out in minutes year after year. Tomorrowland caters to all genres in electronic dance music with hundreds of renowned artists performing across more than 16 different stages. More than a festival, Tomorrowland is a celebration of diversity and unity. Being a home to hundreds of thousands of people from all walks of life, one of the most unique things about Tomorrowland remains the whole world coming together in one magical place with everyone being equal and uniting as one – symbolizing the values of freedom, respect, diversity, and solidarity.

    Celebrating 20 years of Tomorrowland, Tomorrowland Belgium 2024 takes place across two weekends from July 19-21 and July 26-28. Opening up a new world in the beautiful scenery of De Schorre in Boom in the summer of 2024, the festival’s new theme ‘LIFE’ is the prequel of the 2016 ‘Elixir of Life’ theme.

    Over the past 20 years, Tomorrowland has become a true worldwide phenomenon that connects people from every corner of the world through the universal language of electronic dance music. Renowned for its compelling storytelling, Tomorrowland has evolved into a global entertainment brand and media powerhouse with new festivals & events like Tomorrowland Brasil in Itu, São Paulo, Tomorrowland Winter in Alpe d'Huez in France, CORE Festival in Brussels, CORE Tulum in Mexico and CORE Medellín in Colombia, the radio station One World Radio, the record labels Tomorrowland Music and CORE Records, the Tomorrowland Academy (DJ & producer school), the music management & booking agency One World Artists, the Tomorrowland Foundation with Music & Arts Schools in Nepal and India, the apparel & accessories label Tomorrowland Store, Tomorrowland Leisure (the Tomorrowland themed aqua experience LIFE, the INVENIO custom bikes and matching cycling apparel in collaboration with Ridley), the Tomorrowland Home Collection (the Tomorrowland scented candles and fragrance diffusers in collaboration with Baobab Collection), the year-round MESA - The Tomorrowland Restaurant and Tomorrowland DJ & Experience Store in Antwerp, the Tomorrowland Kitchen at Gare Maritime in Brussels, the sustainability platform Love Tomorrow, the entertainment innovation hub Lab of Tomorrow in Boom, Tomorrowland Fiction, the Terra Solis Desert Destination in Dubai, the spectacular immersive experience The Great Library of Tomorrow in Barcelona and Madrid, a yearly residence at Ushuaïa Ibiza, the annual Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike shows in Sportpaleis Antwerp, the iconic Tomorrowland aftermovies, trailers and several exclusive documentaries, several groundbreaking digital festivals, the sparkling wine Solo Vida by Tomorrowland, the Acta Non Verba wines by Tomorrowland, Europe’s most spectacular rollercoaster The Ride to Happiness by Tomorrowland at Plopsaland De Panne, the specially painted aircraft Amare in collaboration with Brussels Airlines, the Tomorrowland hot air balloon Zephyr, Tomorrowland art projects (The Stairway To Unity, One World Bridge, Magical Troll Forest), the Tomorrowland Hymn by Hans Zimmer, Tomorrowland NFTs and much more.

    ABOUT TOMORROWLAND BELGIUM

    Celebrating 20 years of Tomorrowland, Tomorrowland Belgium 2024 takes place across two weekends from July 19-21 and July 26-28. Opening up a new world in the beautiful scenery of De Schorre in Boom in the summer of 2024, the festival’s new theme ‘LIFE’ is the prequel of the 2016 ‘Elixir of Life’ theme.

    Tomorrowland is one of the largest and most iconic music festivals in the world held in recreation area De Schorre in Boom, Belgium, organized and owned by the original founders, the brothers Beers. Tomorrowland was first held in 2005 and has since become one of the world’s most notable global music festivals, where music and magic converge to create an unparalleled experience. It takes place every year in summer and stretches over 2 weekends, welcoming 400,000 People of Tomorrow from over 200 countries, and selling out in minutes year after year. Offering a unique camping experience with a wide range of accommodations, DreamVille is Tomorrowland’s official camping site located right next to the festival grounds, while people from every corner of the world can travel to Tomorrowland thanks to Global Journey, Tomorrowland's official travel program. Tomorrowland is located in a beautiful natural place: recreation area De Schorre in the town of Boom in Belgium. It is a true fairy tale world situated in beautiful natural surroundings with a strong eye for detail such as enchanting décor, magical stages, fascinating acts and peripheral animations, tasty and healthy food & drinks from around the world and spectacular fireworks – an unforgettable and incomparable show. Every year, the festival features a special theme that inspires the famed Mainstage design and stage production.

    Tomorrowland caters to all genres in electronic dance music with hundreds of renowned artists performing across more than 16 different stages. More than a festival, Tomorrowland is a celebration of diversity and unity. Being a home to hundreds of thousands of people from all walks of life, one of the most unique things about Tomorrowland remains the whole world coming together in one magical place with everyone being equal and uniting as one – symbolizing the values of freedom, respect, diversity, and solidarity. 

    Tomorrowland Belgium 2024
    Weekend 1: Friday July 19 – Sunday July 21
    Weekend 2: Friday July 26 – Sunday July 28
    Boom, Belgium
    More info: tomorrowland.com

  • Music News: Woody Van Eyden & James Cottle present Double Down on ZYX Trance

     


    ZYX Trance, the label curated by Talla 2XLC, warmly welcomes the Dutch born but Germany based for the most of his career Woody van Eyden and the equally talented James Cottle from UK, for their very first ever co-production Double Down. The super experienced and in demand DJ, producer/remixer, label owner (HeavensGate) and incredibly talented radio host Woody van Eyden lately has releases on top imprints like Nocturnal Knights, Subculture, High Contrast, VANDIT records, In Trance We Trust, Ablazing, Armada Music and Future Sequence to name just a few. James Cottle is well established and globally known for his releases on VANDIT records as he is handpicked for his DJ & production talent from the German trance legend Paul van Dyk. Lately he has releases on Pure Trance, FSOE, Subculture,Armada, Black Hole and he frequently co-produces with the incredible Craig Connelly. With the back up of their stellar studio experience of both producers the listeners expectations for Double Down are extremely high. They never disappoint, and this track will be another massive classic trance anthem added to their long back-catalogue. Double Down is a straight to the point Ibiza friendly uplifting instrumental trance beauty that is destined to get countless plays in the trance DJ sets this summer.

     

    Super solid mechanical basslines, pounding techy rough kicks, tough percussion and top melodic themes are co-ordinated in studio perfection, to deliver an unforgettable sonic odyssey of feel good euphoria, that will travel the mind, and push your bodies to their limits. Definitely the most effective location, to experience it live, will be in an open air summer festival, preferably played by the producers themselves. The breakdown will please trancers ears, with exquisite synthy plucks and melancholic piano melody, that works like a treat, to enhance even more its undeniable dancefloor impact. The main huge swirling synthy riff appears graciously in the well-timed breakdown, and is colorful and blooms with positivity, all over the place. The climax is irresistible for any trancer who searches for well composed melodies, huge synthy hooks and the perfect peak time experience, that simply wins the attention and can become an instant favorite. Woody van Eyden & James Cottle present Double Down that is out now on ZYX Trance. 





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  • Trance Review: Daxson x LAKSHMI - Wicked Game out on Coldharbour Recordings

     


    One of the most tenderly pensive songs of all time is Dutch vocalist LAKSHMI's tribute to 'Wicked Game,' which went viral on a television show and introduced her to a worldwide audience. Captivated by her interpretation, rising trance star Daxson crafted an emotionally touching canvas to expand upon her work. Together, they have transformed 'Wicked Game' into one of the most sought-after songs of the 2024 dance music festival circuit, introducing its wonder to a new generation.

    Download on Coldharbour:  https://coldharbour.lnk.to/wickedgame


    Dimitris Kechagias Review:
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    [content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"] Daxson is on great shape servicing amazing trance anthems. His latest collaboration with the upcoming singer  LAKSHMI is the remake of the well known love song Wicked Game. LAKSHMI performance is out of this world as she adds her fragile feminine touch to a very male dominated original version. DAXSON from his side unleashes energetic pounding basslines, thumping drums, pulsating kicks and super strong synths to elevate the listener and keep them fly high for long. With highly dynamic foundation of beats and highly sensitive content of majestic vocals turns this mixture into an instant hit for both artists. #PureGold Love IT [/content]
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  • Club Event News: Chinois pres. Anjunadeep - Eli & Fur, Yotto, Simon Doty, Romain Garcia - August 8th

     


    Anjunadeep, Above & Beyond’s London-based deep house label, announces a Chinois takeover on Thursday, 8th August.

    Over the 20 years since its inception, Anjunadeep has gained an impressive roster of artists, shared over 800 releases and hosted beloved events worldwide. Serious lovers of electronic music have taken to the label, making Anjunadeep the perfect host for a Thursday night at Chinois, where the venue’s music-first mantra of events ‘from the dancefloor up’ is on full display. Together with its Asian opulence, cutting edge sound system, fabulous cocktails, striking visuals, and diverse range of artists, Chinois is the perfect venue and partner for Anjunadeep’s showcase.


    Eli & Fur: the London-born, LA-based platonic soulmates’ dark, emotive dance anthems, evocative vocals, cascading synths, have graced stages like Coachella, Cercle festival, Tomorrowland, Printworks… with several releases on Anjunadeep including their debut album ‘Found In The Wild’, as well as on Cercle, Armada Deep and their own NYX music.


    Romain Garcia: Paris-born, of Spanish roots, his melodic techno/house featuring both influences, sound and voice samples, hypnotic rhythms and soaring intensity, has found a home on Anjunadeep on multiple compilations, EPs and singles. He’s alsa released on Cercle and Ton Topferei.


    Simon Doty: the Canadian’s emotional, melodic house, combining spiritual beauty of composition and self-taught tech mastery, is heard and loved world-wide at top venues, with releases including several singles and a debut album ‘Universal Language’ on Anjunadeep, along with cuts on Last Night On Earth, Purified, SHÈN recordings…


    Yotto: the Helsinki Deep House/Techno maestro is a Anjuna regular, inc. his ‘Hyperfall’ debut LP, and has streams in the hundred millions, tracks on all top playlists, world tours inc. Printworks, thousands of plays on SiriusXM, support from Pete Tong, and his own sought-after Odd One Out imprint. 

    Come for a Deep dive with Chinois and Anjunadeep this summer.

    Club Chinois
    Address: Passeig Joan Carles 1, 17, 07800 Ibiza
    Opening Hours: 00:00 - 06:00
    Tickets: From €40 at clubchinoisibiza.com

  • Progressive Review: Paul Thomas & Christian Burns - Enjoy The Silence out on Black Hole Recordings

     


    There’s been ‘Hero’s by the dozen, any number of ‘Angels’, likely hundreds of ‘Forevers’ and ‘Tonights’ … but when it comes to song titles, ‘Enjoy The Silence’ stands alone.

    Even before you’ve laid eyes on its artwork, likely you already had an excellent idea of what’s incoming (so good in fact that we won’t even mention the original artists behind it!) Suffice to say it’s a shared love of the group that’s brought Paul Thomas and Christian’s Burns together to re-envision ‘Enjoy The Silence’.

    Production-wise, Paul’s brilliantly modded the original’s mode, turning its richly lamenting atmospheres into something more transcendentally blissed out and (dare we say!) sunset kissed. Underpinned by prog chug, the UV boss has married trickling melodies, rippling bass and melting harmonies to the echoing FX that hangs omnipresent in its midrange.

    Tracking that tone, Christian’s delivery is nebulous, lingering and gloriously heat-hazed. Re-exploring the original's complexity, he ensures that each emotion conveyed is fleeting, with no one feeling lingering beyond a single lyrical line.

    As its song says though, “words are very unnecessary” … so simply ‘Enjoy The Silence’.


    Tracklist:
    01: Paul Thomas & Christian Burns - Enjoy The Silence (Original Mix)
    02: Paul Thomas & Christian Burns - Enjoy The Silence (Extended Mix)


    Dimitris Kechagias Review:
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    [content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Paul Thomas and the beloved singer Christian Burns unite their extreme forces to deliver the superb Enjoy The Silence. It is an imaginative progressive version perfect for melodic house or progressive trance sets. Blissful atmosphere with bubbly basslines, chunky grooves, crunchy drums and wide variety of dreamy synthy plucks along with Christian Burns vocals that are used more than as an instrument in the track rather than being the coherent sing a long vocals. The well known synthy riff of the original Depeche Mode track is recreated in a very spacious deep subliminal way and definitely not very obvious as many were expecting to include to raise its peak time potential. Instead Paul and Christian move in a deeper esoteric balearic direction and manage extremely well to provide their own unique version that will turn some heads. It's always a pleasure to get remakes like this one. #PureGolf Love IT [/content]
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