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  Melé

  London, United Kingdom · 6 bookings since Dec 2023

  “Renowned for powering the dancefloor with octane dynamism, Melé is an artist who fully warrants his current status as a revered selector and producer.”

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  Renowned for powering the dancefloor with octane dynamism, Melé is an artist who fully warrants his current status as a revered selector and producer. Boasting a particular niche of sound that utilises a mesh of world music influenced house, transatlantic hip hop, broader UK sounds and classic Chicago grooves, the boy from the Wirral is gaining worldwide recognition by the minute. His catalogue thus far reaps a hotbed of anthemic music, from his two releases on Eats Everything Edible imprint, hotly acclaimed DJ Haus’ Unknown to the Unknown, his In The House compilation on the legendary Defected Records (following Loco Dice, Masters at Work and Nic Fanculli), ‘Ambience’ the carnival charged flex that not only kick started his prolific career but also undoubtedly spearheaded the tribal house movement and of course, his score of remixes and production efforts for the likes of Mabel, SG Lewis, George Morel, Ray Blk, Kano and Friendly Fires. In fact it was his mighty remix for Friendly Fires’ 'Heaven Let Me In' with which he ended a hugely prolific 2018. Last year saw Melé further prove his unique ability to don the perfect balance between party-fuelled plays and esteemed, underground sessions by headlining a veritable array of clubbing and festival hotspots including Gilles Peterson’s lauded Worldwide Festival to the legendary elrow in Barcelona. It was also the year that he took on multiple US tours playing the likes of EDC Vegas, CRSSD and Smart Bar, Chicago in his debut year. His colossal Club Bad brand consecutively sold out six shows, with guests like Jasper James, William Djoko, Mella Dee and DJ Boring all passing through. It was also the year that his Club Bad guise added a string to its bow, debuting a clothing range alongside UN:IK Clothing to much acclaim - both ranges sold out within days of dropping. This year however is already looking like it’ll surpass the last having already kicked things off with a huge landmark. Announcing his BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix to much acclaim, Melé joins a long esteemed list of DJs who have contributed to the seminal series. If that wasn’t enough, he also announced the launch of his anticipated Club Bad imprint. The label will debut with a two-track EP courtesy of Melé himself before dropping a string of releases from a veritable who’s who of exciting producers.
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  Their RA profile lists Defected Records, Circus Recordings, Unknown to the Unknown, Lobster Boy and 1 more.

  Recently at The William Vale, Superior Ingredients, Elsewhere · often with LEFTI, Amal Nemer, alessandra jamarne, none of them here that night

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  William Kiss

  Melbourne, Australia · 4 bookings since Jul 2026

  “With a decisive focus on percussive elements, rumbling baselines and main floor melodies, William aims to create music that simply turns heads, attaining over 1 million streams alone on Spotify and delivered to some of the tastemaker set lists globally.”

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  With a decisive focus on percussive elements, rumbling baselines and main floor melodies, William aims to create music that simply turns heads, attaining over 1 million streams alone on Spotify and delivered to some of the tastemaker set lists globally. Stemming from a percussion based background, The complexities and the sometimes understated simplicities of Techno have always struck a chord with him, fascinated by the raw power and emotion that can be conveyed through such basic elements, and the ability for such records to remain “timeless”. Drawing influence from all ends of the musical spectrum, William intends to stay rhythmically true to himself by constantly experimenting, evolving and never becoming too comfortable, all while maintaining the relentless passion and drive to create. With a slew of forthcoming releases both local and International, he’s certainly one to watch.
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  Their RA profile lists Reload Black Label.

  Recently at Roberta's, Honey's · often with Not Without Friends, Luke Alessi, Jordan Brando, none of them here that night

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  Anna Collecta

  New York City · 55 bookings since Aug 2023

  “Anna Collecta is a New York City- based DJ driven by dance music.”

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  Anna Collecta is a New York City- based DJ driven by dance music. Her signature sound embraces soulful, House and Disco sure to get any dance floor going. She has been a force in the scene for the past decade. She’s a turntablist at heart and avid vinyl collector. She is a Co-founder of Brooklyn's own Hot Honey Sunday's - one of the city's most popular dance parties. She is also a long time member of Rollerwave NYC who throws some of the largest roller disco events on the East Coast. She has played some of the hottest clubs in New York such as House of Yes, Avant Gardner and Superior Ingredients. Most recently, she joined Glitterbox and Defected Records, playing live events and online radio on Defected Broadcasting House. Internationally, she's DJ'd festivals in Brazil, Malta, Ibiza, London and Defected Croatia.
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  Recently at Refuge, Elsewhere, Xanadu · often with Deo'jorge, Atilla Ural, Will Buck, none of them here that night