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John O’Callaghan: Ireland’s Trance Torchbearer
John O’Callaghan is an Irish DJ, producer, and label head widely regarded as one of the leading figures in modern trance music. Emerging in the early 2000s, he quickly gained global recognition for his driving, emotionally charged productions and high-energy DJ sets.
He broke through with seminal tracks such as “Big Sky” (featuring Audrey Gallagher), “Find Yourself,” “Exactly,” and “Out of Nowhere,” which became trance anthems and staples on festival mainstages. His albums, including Something to Live For and Unfold, further cemented his reputation for blending uplifting melodies with powerful, tech-driven energy.
John O’Callaghan has consistently ranked in the upper tiers of the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs poll and has been named Best Trance DJ at the IDMA (International Dance Music Awards) multiple times. As the founder of the influential label Subculture, he has helped shape the global trance scene while supporting emerging talent.
A regular headliner at major events such as Tomorrowland, Ultra Music Festival, and A State of Trance, O’Callaghan remains a defining force in trance—respected for both his relentless work ethic and his unwavering dedication to the genre’s uplifting spirit.
Cold Blue: Precision and Power in Uplifting Trance
Cold Blue is a German trance producer and DJ revered for his driving, high-intensity take on uplifting and tech trance. Known for immaculate production quality and razor-sharp sound design, Cold Blue has built a reputation as a producer’s producer—respected deeply within the global trance community.
He gained widespread recognition with powerful releases such as “On The Outside,” “Rush,” “Broken Things,” and “Mount Everest,” tracks celebrated for their emotional melodies and relentless energy. His debut album Winter and subsequent projects further showcased his ability to craft cohesive, peak-time trance journeys. Cold Blue’s music frequently appears on influential labels including Subculture and FSOE (Future Sound of Egypt), earning consistent support from leading trance DJs worldwide.
Regularly charting on Beatport’s Trance rankings, Cold Blue has become a staple in high-energy trance sets and major festival lineups. He has performed at internationally renowned events such as A State of Trance, Luminosity Beach Festival, and Transmission, delivering technically precise and emotionally charged performances.
While not driven by mainstream accolades, Cold Blue’s consistent chart success, global bookings, and industry respect have solidified him as one of uplifting trance’s most dependable and uncompromising forces.
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A hotbed of artistic experimentation, Academy LA was voted as one of the top clubs in the world by DJ Mag. Academy not only showcases some of the world’s highest-profile dance music talent, but it also serves as a laboratory for emerging artists to explore and hone their craft, where lighting and sound designers showcase innovative technologies. Immerse yourself in Academy’s state-of-the-art fully LED ceiling and stimulate your visual cortex. The majority events are presented by Insomniac Events, alongside their family of brands: Basscon, Bassrush, Day Trip, Dreamstate, Factory 93, Interstellar, Lost In Dreams and Night Trip.