Europe's leading dance music download store, Trackitdown.net power the Trance Awards and they have again revamped the Trance Awards website to create a fresh vibe in another storming year for the scene. Alongside the voting, the team have enlisted leading key figures from the worlds of production, performance and promotion to tell visitors their 'Trance Story' – how they caught the bug and what the music means to them.
The highlight of the year is the Trance Awards ceremony and party, which this year is hosted by Passion @ The Emporium, Coalville. Passion have been at the forefront of the trance club scene for over 10 years, making them the ideal hosts for the awards.
September 2005 saw the launch of the groundbreaking new label, which would be the defining imprint for the dynamic sound of Electro infused Tech-Trance and Techno. After only a year the label has had an unprecedented impact with sell out releases and full support right across the board from the likes of Carl Cox (named Ali Wilson & Matt Smallwood his favourite producers of 06), Paul Van Dyk, Eddie Haliwell, Marco V, Above & Beyond, Judge Jules, Sander Van Doorn, Gareth Emery and John Askew – the list goes on. The label has licensed tracks to many major compilations and has also received major radio airplay on the likes of Radio 1 & many other top stations, proving that TEKELEC has affirmed its position as a leading label for fresh, innovative and forward thinking dance music. Tekelec Website
Lee has been working in dance music for over eleven years and within that time has become one of the most well respected & prolific DJ / Producer's within the scene. The label was initially started as an outlet for his own tech trance productions and in only a year has established itself as a firm favourite with thousands of DJ's & clubbers alike. The label has had 8 releases to date, including an album which was released to celebrate it's first birthday in October. Every track has always featured heavily on the airwaves with the label featuring on Radio One over twenty times in 2007! Digital Remedy Website
Dave Joy, a household name in the hard trance scene started his own label JOYRIDE MUSIC beginning of 2006. Since its launch it has amassed three main labels: Joyride Recordings, Thrust Groove Records and Doof Doof Traxx. His strong ear and dedication towards the music he plays has also led him consult deals for other labels, with Synthetic Tunez, Phoenix Recordings and the world-renowned Hard Kandy imprint in Australia all collaborating with him. More and updated infos can be found on Joyride Music Website
The UK's leading dance imprint Nebula Music has been at the forefront of the Trance scene for nearly a decade releasing some absolute classics from the big guns of the scene including Tiesto, Armin van Buuren, Sander Van Doorn, 4 Strings and many more. The last six years has seen the label collaboratively take Tiesto from underground trance DJ to chart success and to widely be respected as the biggest DJ in the world. Forthcoming releases include Sander van Doorn's 'Riff' and Ernesto vs. Bastian's 'Unchained Melody' - watch out! Nebula Website
Set up at the beginning of 2001, Maelstrom focuses on artists and tracks from the techier end of trance from the international dance community. Showcasing some of the most talented producers in the scene, the label has released huge tracks from Johan Gielen, Judge Jules, Sander van Doorn, Fabio Stein, Cosmic Gate, Dogzilla, Marco V, Bobina, Mr Sam, Nimrod, Parker & Hanson to name just a few! Maelstrom has fast become a label that is recognised as equally for its 'quality releases' as it is for its willingness 'to go out on a limb' and promote new talent and sounds within the UK. Maelstrom Website
Amsterdam-based Armada Music does more than just release music, they focus on management, publishing and events as well. The approach to combining everything music related in one company has attracted several top names to the label as; Markus Schulz, Remy, M.I.K.E., Mischa Daniels, Nick K and StoneBridge who are all responsible for the A&R activities of their own label within Armada Music, while Armin himself deals with A&R activities for the Armada labels: Armind and A State Of Trance. Armada Website
Created in 2003 by one of dance music's most respected artists Mark Doggett a.k.a K90, Dataless Recordings has continued to develop maintaining the label's original philosophy of quality over quantity. With single releases such as Ghosts in the Machine and the evergreen Red Snapper 2006 remixes, plus three K90 artist albums already to the label's credit it's not hard to see why Dataless output has been so gratefully received. Newly re-branded in 2007, Dataless is now not only a brand synonymous with quality but is also at the forefront in developing the talent of tomorrow.Dataless Website
Relic Recordings was founded in 2004 by Philippe Babin also known as DJ Preach. The establishment of this label became as a home for his own recordings and mixes, and as an arena within which he can continue his collaborations with like-minded electronic music artists. The label is now among electronic music's most prestigious, featuring acclaimed releases and remixes from Filterheadz, Marco V, Valentino Kanzyani, Eric Sneo, Marcus Schossow and more. The broad appeal of the label, which touches on electro, techno, progressive and trance genres, has brought listeners and dancers from many persuasions into the musical world of Preach. Relic Website
Massive was born out of a chance meeting between its founder and a German DJ in 2002. Since that fateful but fortunate encounter Massive has been working as a DJ management and promotion company with artists of the stature of Dumonde worldwide. Massive Trax launched in 2007 was a logical progression reflecting a continued commitment to trance. The concept behind the label to merge new and vibrant talent together with established artists is already paying off with tracks being endorsed by the likes of Armin, Jules, Sander and other respected DJS. Despite the total shift to electro by many in the industry Massive still believes firmly in Trance and is honoured to be associated with the Trance Awards!Massive Website
Starting out in 1998, Fevah Records are true dance music pioneers. With Fevah don Eamonn at the helm and Dave Steward looking after the UK side of business, the label re-launched in 2007 with hard trance legends Steve Blake, Carl Nicholson and Phil Reynolds all on production duty as well as a number of remixes from all genres planned. Also known for their events around the globe, Fevah's multi-genre parties ensured that trance was always offered to clubbers alongside the harder sounds. The rebirth of Fevah Records promises to add some much needed life into the trance and dance scenes. Fevah Website
Music-News.com features news, reviews, interviews, competitions, the latest releases and all the gossip from the worldwide music scene, covering a wide range of genres including unsigned. Launched in October 2003 Music-News.com has quickly built a dedicated following within the online community. Updated throughout each day Music-News.com strives to find a light-hearted but informative angle on breaking music news stories. Ranked top on a 'music news' Google, Yahoo, AOL and MSN search, no-one has more daily music news than Music-News.com. Check it out! Music-News.com
Leicester based label Diverted Recordings was created by Steve Allen and Daniel Vale back in 2006. A Year on and the label has had massive support from the worlds biggest DJs and has featured some of the scenes biggest and brightest talents. Our policy is simple, no matter whom the artist is, if the music captivates us you will find it on Diverted Recordings. Diverted Recordings Website
Communicate Recordings was founded for one simple reason, to promote new talent. Headed by Steve Allen & Ben Alonzi, Communicate's first 4 release have gained huge support, and helped support the scenes most promising talents. Communicate aims to bring fresh sounds of trance into todays scene, whilst genre crossing to create releases to suit all tastes. Communicate Website
Label 2 Net is a company providing the label owner, with a revolutionary online system that gives you full control over releasing your material on all the major dance music distribution sites. In 3 simple steps it is possibl to finalize a release processes on a global scale via the best dance music resellers on the world wide web. Focusing only on the EDM, Label 2 Net aims to take the hassel out of distribution, so the label can concentrate on whats important, "The Music". Label2Net Website
Energy BR is the Brazilian home for trance music. It was born in 2002 as an answer to the lack of a trance scene in the country, with the purpose of linking the very few brazilian trance DJs, producers and fans. Founded by DJ Jack and co-run by Fabio Stein, in Sao Paulo city, the concept spread all over the country, and now has a roster with Brazil's finest trance DJs and producers. At the Energy BR website you will find articles, interviews, party/records reviews, party pictures/videos, DJ roster and all the info you need about the brazilian's trance scene. A new and more exciting version is on the making and will be on-line in 2008. Energy BR Website
For the past few years, TranceHits.com has been the leading website and forum in the Middle East dedicated to Trance music. TranceHits.com is regionally known for spawning an entire generation of avid Trance listeners, importing club culture to a virgin area of the world, musically educating the local crowds, and serving as a home for Trance fans all over the MidEast's currently booming EDM scene. Based in Beirut (Lebanon) - the clubbing capital of the Middle East - yet spread all over the continent, the TranceHits.com crew and community cover and organize local and regional events, review the latest and greatest in label releases, and host the industry's finest global Trance shows. TranceHits.com - for a trancier scene. TranceHits.com
Brija.Com is one of the leading electronic music portals in Croatia and in the whole region. It's by far the most quality music magazine and also features the finest design in Croatia. Portal received several awards in design and was also commended in the national media. Brija.Com contains daily news, reviews, interviews, columns, party forums, photo galleries, mp3 shop, ticket shop, SMS awards and much more. With our music program called Brija Dot Com Sessions we hosted world known DJs like Ronski Speed, Cosmic Gate, Kyau & Albert, John Askew, Blank & Jones, Gareth Emery, Andy Moor, Super8 & DJ Tab, Lange & Thomas Datt. Brija.com
Launched in 2001, HF is one of the original and longest running lifestyle web sites dedicated to bringing you the best in dance music and clubbing information. Easy to use chat forums, extensive DJ profiles, cutting edge music reviews, massive image galleries, news, interviews, features, groups and more! HarderFaster.net
Will Styles and Learned Hand established Funktrust at the beginning of 2001 in order to rationalise their drinking habits and pay off their gambling debts. Promoting the consumption of beer and a mashup of Funky Trance, party-style Tech Trance, original uncut Melodic Uplifting Trance, occasional non-batty Dutch Hardstyle and beach-party Goa, Funktrust has been rocking Sydney for the last 6 years. Funktrust Website
Plasmatic Sessions, a new diverse concept focuses on providing top quality electronic dance music through the world's leading international djs. Clubbers, fans, edm lovers, unite every week with an international dj, this show is based on a weekly guestmix, each week one new artist takes the decks for 1 hour. Broadcasted on 11 radios worldwide, with its diversity and top lineup of artists which include Yahel, Flash Brothers, Kyau & Albert, Airbase, and Marco V, to name a few.Plasmatic Sessions established the title as "the leading guestmix radio show, and runs by the slogan: your music, your dj, your show. Plasmatic Sessions Website
Launched in 2006, TheTranceArena.com is the fastest growing, Trance dedicated, website on the internet. Featuring a popular discussion forum, licensed mix downloads section featuring exclusive sets from world-famous DJ's, DJ and Producer interviews, Trance club & events listings section, clubbers gallery, competitions, tune & event reviews, and an MP3 store - we're confident you'll find everything you need for Trance music here! TheTranceArena.com
Monster Tunes was set up in April 2004 by Simon Brisk otherwise known as Brisky. Brisky is best known for his role at Chemical Records in which he built the impressive reputation for being the best online trance store in the world. Due to having his finger directly on the pulse the next natural progression was to putting together a series of record labels to penetrate the market place. The main focus for the label is to bridge the gap between the quality sounds of today with the power of tracks from the late nineties to bring you Massive floor filling anthems.... Monster Tunes Website
Intolerance Recordings was set up by DJ Chuck-E, and Mars W (Touch) as a further way, of getting Jon the Baptist & Chuck-E's European hard trance productions out on a UK based label. With the UK hard dance scene currently being dominated by the hard house, and UK hard trance sounds, Intolerance Recordings has set up shop to push the European sound in the UK, and keep the true sound of trance alive in the hard dance scene. Intolerance Recordings Website
Flashover Recordings is the record label set up by Dutch DJ / producer Ferry Corsten. After being in the music business for over 15 years, Ferry started Flashover Recordings in 2005 to release new, fresh and innovating dance productions. Flashover Recordings is the home of artists such as Ferry Corsten, Breakfast, Lemon & Einar K, Rafaël Frost, P.A.F.F. and others. Flashover Recordings Website
Yin Yang is one of the worlds leading tough techno imprints and is run and owned by Pedro Delgardo. The label is played by a wide variety of DJ's from all genres of Dance Music (Techno, Trance, Electro & House). Primarily a techno label, its sounds easily crosses genres from one style to another featuring artists such as Pedro Delgardo, Ignition Technician, Ade Fenton, Glenn Wilson, Johan Bacto, Hertz and many more! Earlier this year the label was featured on Radio 1 by Eddie Halliwell and the tunes are constantly in the boxes of the worlds finest DJ's.. Need we say more !! Yin Yang Website
DJs in the Mix is the new global community to expose the very best Underground DJs, Producers, Artists, and the Hottest Fans from all around the world, committed to enhancing the future of Electronic Dance Music. We bring together like-minded individuals from around the Globe (UK, North America, South America, and Asia) - in order to perpetuate unity within the Electronic Dance Music scene. We promote positive, open minded, and above all else, exciting events that will ultimately bring the culture of Electronic Dance Music closer to those who appreciate and contribute to its advancements. We are The Global Community to present "The Next Generation Djs" to the world. Djs In The Mix.net
With thousands of songs from the best DJ's on the planet and thousands of listeners, danceradio.gr gives individuals and organizations a "voice" to be able to reach a global audience, while offering radio listeners an unparalleled choice in music and other audio content. Through easy-to-use tools and services, anyone with a computer and an Internet connection can listen to their favourite DJ's. As a result, danceradio.gr offers the most diverse array of high-quality radio available today! Danceradio.gr
DJPassion.co.uk was launched in 2006, and is now the fastest growing dance dedicated website on the internet, which provides a directory, forums, chat room, MP3 store, mixes, database, free mix hosting, reviews, and profiles. This site is one of the best around that enables interaction between electronic music DJs, producers and music lovers! The ultimate network for your Dance Music needs. DJPassion.co.uk
Tilllate.com is the most visited nightlife website in Europe with 2.1 million people using the site monthly to check out the event listings, party photos and to be part of the tilllate community. More than just being a place to check event details, get on guestlists, enter competitions, read the latest clubbing news and nose around the photos from some of the best parties, tilllate is a huge community of clubbers from around the world with over 550,000 members so it's a great way to meet like minded people that live and party in your area or who like the same type of music Tilllate.com
Massive Drive Recordings was founded in 1997 and ten years later, this imprint is still a worldwide respected provider of high quality trance and tech trance tunes, regularly to be found in charts and playlists of global tastemakers. With high profile artists like a.o. Three Drives, Lock n Load, Marcel Woods (as Side-Dish), Mark Norman (as Silk), Ton TB, Jochen Miller, Cor Fijneman and rising tech trance star Vezzola, Massive Drive Recordings put together an impressive artist roster and a fine catalogue over the years. Massive Drive Recordings delivered one of the biggest trance releases to date, the timeless classic "Greece 2000", by far the most remixed and re-released trance record ever and is still doing the tricks nine years after its first release date.
UK Trance Alliance has been delivering the best trance dj mixes from the biggest DJs free of charge for download for over a3 years now. We have now developed into not only a dj mixes website, but a trance community as the forum grows every day UKTranceAlliance.com
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