› Matt von Holtz - South Beach, Miami//

     




From South Beach Miami, Ibiza, Jamaca, and the UK, Matt von Holtz (aka Insanity) has launched his sets of pure energy on the unsuspecting ears of the electronic partygoer for the past 15 years. Matt recognises just what the crowd desire as he mesmerises them with his unique style of play.

Over the years he has played sets of heavy pounding hard trance, to the groove of funky house. Currently he has returned to his roots of prog house, with an influence of now neo trance and deep minimal. This is one dj that knows how to keep the crowd moving.

Matt von Holtz started in 1992 where he ventured from house parties to clubs. It was not until he moved into the electronic scene where he got his first break. Playing with the likes of dj's such as South Beach's very own David Padilla and Edgar V. Matt has also opened for acts such as NYC's Johnny Vicious and Eddy Biaz. He was heavily influenced by the energy they brought.

In 1998 a very good friend, Eddy, introduced Matt to the owner of one of South Beach’s premier nightclubs “the G-Spot”. It was here that he was given an opportunity to impress and land his first South Beach residency. Not letting the South Beach notoriety go to his head, He kept his residencies at three Ft Lauderdale clubs to cater to his local fan base. However Destiny was calling, and an appetite to play to some of the best clubbers lingered. So, it was off to London.

Upon his return to the UK, he embarked on a quest that would no doubt take him time and complete commitment. Starting over was the hardest part for Matt, as he had to build new relations with the promoters and club owners. Playing warm-up sets for other acts until he could build his credibility in the scene. Since his arrival, Matt has graced the decks of some of London's Legendary nightclubs and promotions for: The Cross, Koko(formerly Camden Palace) Scala, Heaven, Turnmills, Mass, Fridge, HeatUK, PUSH, Together, Passion, Lock'n'Load, Space 24, Insekt, and Ibizan Heat. In January of 2007, Matt started one of London's hottest and most sensual new promotions, High Heels. Since then, the promotion has gained notorioty by racking up gigs at some of London's most respected and attended venues, Koko, The Cross, Heaven, and Turnmills.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

› Matthieu-F - France//

     



Coming from France, Matthieu Francoual aka dj Matthieu-F started in the music business as soon as he arrived in London, September 1996. Since then He has been spinning and has acquired his own unique style of music and play. Matt started in the underground squat party scene which was taking place all over London. He also held a monthly residency in France for his good friend Nicolas Goupil at the O’bar, in Switzerland, Germany as well as various other clubs in London. However, Matt did not stop there, playing was just not enough to satisfy his appetite. It was not until he gained the attention of Mark Williams through an acquaintance, Dj Jeff Amadeus, who guided him through and helped him find the right producer to start his career with. And that is when Matthieu-F and Jim Fish started collaborating. It was through Jim Fish that Matthieu-F had his name recognized.
Jim and Matt released tracks on Midi Sync Records and Drumworks Collective. Afterwards, Matt worked with djs like Gizelle from Stay-up-Forever and Laurie Immersion at Curved Pressing Records. This is also the time that Matt met and played at numerous gigs throughout London with Roland the Bastard. Roland has always been an influence for Matt, so much so that they released Freshgind008 called, “I Like it hard” in 2005-2006.
If you were to ask Matthieu-F which djs inspired him, he will usually tell you all of them. However, if you were to ask him to describe his style, he would tell you, “The Liberators for their attitude towards the music and people that support you, Daft Punk for the musical revolution, Jeff Mills for creativity, Joey Beltram, and a lot of other U.S. bred djs. The list is long and music is constantly on the move so it is impossible to keep up with all the names I hold closest to my heart.”
Since then Matt bumped into Matt von Holtz, and the story continues…… In 2007 Matt and Matt formed one of London’s sexiest and attractive promotions, High Heels UK.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

› Criz-po - Calabria, Italy//

     



Marco aka Criz Po, from a tiny village in the Alps of northern Italy
amongst cows and vineyard with not much of a dance music scenario. He
moved to London years ago, immediately loved raving and partying hard.
Not much of a history as He just started to DJ but very willing to
make one fast, playing at Koko in Camden, the Dogstar and Medusa in
Brixton and bars around London.
Criz Po created his own unique stile between techno and electro. His
sets are very solid and he knows very well how to make people jump up
and down. Once behind the decks Criz Po is like a baby with LEGO, and
you immediately feel the energy.
The moment you hear him play you fall in love with his sound.
Come check out one of the founding residents of High Heels at an
upcoming event!