Desiree represents the South African house music scene. Today, she can be talked about in the category of a global phenomenon – she performs all over the world, guesting at Ibiza or Fabric, and her vision of deep house is deeply based on African sounds. Active in Johannesburg, she founded the Boys Club, an initiative to work towards improving the visibility of marginalized femme people by organizing events, workshops and conferences that put women in the spotlight. Recently she also made her debut as a producer with two tracks depicting the essence of her identity – from being raised on the sounds of Gui Boratto to the deep Afrotech she is surrounded by today.

Dixon. Does anything more need to be said? Resident Advisor discontinued its DJ ranking because Dixon won it so many years in a row. But seriously… It’s been almost 20 years since his iconic collaborations with Henrik Schwarz and Âme, as well as the founding of the legendary label Innervisions. With each passing year, Dixon became even better at weaving cozy narratives. Delving into the intricacies of deep house with meticulous care, much to the delight of devoted fans, he has been immortalized as a character in Grand Theft Auto Online and has become an enduring icon in the dance music world for tens of millions of people worldwide.

DJ Heartstring bring a light, candy-coated aesthetic to the world of fast-paced music, yet their sound still resonates with the global techno audience. Their take on trance and eurodance is high-energy and relentless in tempo, yet remains airy and uplifting. Known for their outstanding edits, remixes, and original tracks, they have the rare ability to captivate with sets composed entirely of their own material. That’s when their vision of the perfect summer soundtrack shines the brightest.