DJ Antoine
With more than 1,5 million sold albums, 34 gold records, 5 platinum records, 1 double-platin award and owning the record label “Houseworks”, DJ Antoine is the internationally most successful DJ of Switzerland.
His career officially took off in 1995, when he opened his club called House Café in the city of Basel. This club is the benchmark for the progress of the whole scene in Basel and the cult-parties are still in fond memories. After a short tip into the Swiss Hip Hop scene, DJ Antoine had quickly switched genre, getting hooked on the Pumping-House-Wave. In 1998, he released his first album “DJ Antoine – The Pumpin’ House Mix”. 1999 “Houseworks 1” won the first gold award. After that, things started to move very fast. Until this day, DJ Antoine has produced 51 CDs, strongly establishing his music and himself in the music and clubbing scene. Since 2003 he has been hosting his own weekly radio show, which is broadcasted by radio stations all over the world.
In 2006, DJ Antoine achieved his international breakthrough with the album “DJ Antoine – Live in Moscow” and the single “This Time”. Ever since, he has been a highly demanded act in popular and trendy clubs all over the world. Gigs in New York, Chicago, Miami, Montreal, Moscow, Dubai, Bangkok, Oslo, Vienna and Cairo have turned into a regular but exciting part of his everyday life. Acknowledging his international success, All Around The World Records, the electronic music label owned by Universal Music UK, Blanco y Negro Spain, Happy Music France, Emi Music South Africa, Ultra Records USA and Kontor Records Germany signed the single “This Time” in 2009.
The many awards he won in the recent years prove that DJ Antoine is one of the best in this industry. 2001 he won the Ericsson Dance Music Award for the best and most successful artist of the year 2000 in the category „House / UK Garage / Progressive House“. In 2008, DJ Antoine created a stir with his sociocritical album “DJ Antoine –Stop!”, on which he openly spoke out against juvenile violence, calling for more civil courage. In spring 2009, the record was priced with the Swiss Music Award for “Best National Dance Album”. The following year, he defended that title with his CD “DJ Antoine – 2009” and, on top of that, received the Swiss Prix Walo. In 2010 he achieved his biggest success in Switzerland so far: For his album “DJ Antoine – 2010” he was awarded with a platinum record. This platinum record was also nominated for this year Swiss Music Award in the category “Best Album Dance National”.
In the studio DJ Antoine works with his long-term business partner Fabio Antoniali also known as Mad Mark. Well-known musicians such as Mary J. Blige, P. Diddy, Pitbull, Cindy Lauper, Robin S., Roberto Blanco and Ivana Trump have had their tracks exclusively remixed by the two artists. In 2010, DJ Antoine produced songs for Timati, Snoop Dogg, DJ Smash and Bob Sinclar. That same year, the charismatic House-legend Mr. Mike joined the team as a vocalist, also accompanying the DJ to selected performances.
Another highlight of his career is now the first collaboration with Timati and Kalenna Harper (Dirty Money) for the hit single “Welcome to St. Tropez”, which was released in Germany and Austria by none other than the dance label Kontor Records.
DJ Antoine keeps setting new trends with his music, attracting worldwide attention to his brand. Labels like Maurice Lacroix, Perrier-Jouët „Belle Epoque“ champagne and the Swiss custom tailor SuitArt all trust in his image. For VIP-Events, DJ Antoine has had the chance to work with nameable partners such as Sony Ericsson, Campari, Moonlight, Edo Popken, Crysler, Dodge, Maybach, Cadillac, Moet Hennessy, J. Lindeberg, Paco Rabanne and the German TV station Pro7.
Alongside his work as a DJ, Antoine Konrad manages his own production and booking companies Global Productions GmbH and Global Bookings. For his VIP-Events, he regularly creates extensive and individual concepts, in tune with the clients and guests needs and wishes. His exclusive event concepts represent lifestyle and luxury and he inspires his customers with his ideas. His team currently consists of ten employees, all based in Switzerland.
Jenny Casparius
Jenny Casparius
The German born singer developed her interest in music at quite a young age. Her first inspiration to hit the stage and start singing was at the tender age of five. She received vocal training in school and piano lessons, her family was also strongly committed to music. Influenced by a wide range of music like Whitney Houston, Alicia Keys and later on by house music Barbara Tucker, Armand van Helden etc.
Jenny Casparius, the angelic and talented vocalist and songwriter, also took the chance to sing for radiostations like Radio RTL, Radio Energy, Radio Brocken, Radio Sputnik, Radio Top 40, Radio mdr1 and Radio Funkwerk. Until now this tight cooperation helps her bringing her musical message to broader audience. Despite the fact that Jenny performed in many clubs and Festivals across Europe like: Sonne Mond Sterne Festival, Beatpatrol Festival, Sputnik Turntabledays, Miami Playboy Beach, Summer of Spirit to name a few. She experienced her big debut at the aftershow party @ Fanmile in Berlin 2008 – performing in front of 500.000 people! Jenny: “It was an amazing experience to feel the crowd and get down in front of an amazing audience.”
For the past 8 years the charming and versatile singer managed to develop her own fanbase. She got started with her first project with Dj Le Tompe from Leipzig, they released the single: “Tell me” and toured in Germanys hottest clubs with a fast growing fanbase. After moving to pulsating Berlin, Jenny is filling up her agenda with studio work and touring beyond German borders as a solo artist or as vocal host with IN BED WITH SPACE.
On tour her path crossed with Austrian top producers Daniel Stiller and Wolfgang Fischer; also know as „Steelfish“ and bonded from the first moment on and became good friends. So it was crystal clear that the trio joined forces and started studio work.
In june 2010 at Danube island festival – thousands of people were witnessing the electrifying set by Jenny Casparius. She was booked with her sky rocketing project „Steelfish“ to support the set of Paul van Dyk on MTV Stage, where they performed the premiére of there dancefloor breaking release „Hot like fire“ (Juicy Music) Jenny: „Danube island was one of the most terrific gigs this year!!“ Watch Youtube! „It was magnificent and an honor to bring the audience into the right mood for Paul van Dyk. I adore his musical style and has been always a musical inspiration to me“
+++ David Guetta ranked „HLF“ at number 5 on his F*** Me I'm Famous Tracklist September 2010 !! He played the track at most important festivals through out this globe !! +++ watch out this space for more news – this girl hits the ground running !! Most important date this year: 30.04.2011 DAVID GUETTA & STEELFISH FEAT. JENNY CASPARIUS LIVE@ OPLYMPIAWORLD/INNSBRUCK!!
Releases:
- Le Tompe feat. Jenny Casparius – Tell Me (Kill for this Records)
- Housebastards feat. Jenny Casparius – “Take me Higher” (Clubland)
- Young&Rich feat. Jenny Casparius – Walk on Water (Clubland)
- House Bastards feat. Jenny Casparius – Take me Higher (Bikini Records)
- Steelfish feat. Jenny Casparius – Hot like Fire (Juicy Music)
Festivals:
Donauinselfestival/Vienna, Beatpatrol/St. Pölten, Fanmeile/Berlin, Loveparade, SonneMondSterne, Sputnik Turntabledays, Sputnik Spring Break, Miami Playboy Beach, Summer of Spirit Festival, Agora Festival, Area 51 and many more …
Barnes & Heatcliff
Despite their young age, Daniel Stiller and David Bernecker have made a recognizable musical development, their debut track “Pyjama Party”, which is the perfect crossover House Trance and Electro – paved their way into various playlists of star djs like: Tiesto, David Guetta, Paul van Dyk, Armin van Buuren, Markus Schulz, Laidback Luke and many more.. Since then, their productions are getting regularly picked up and playlisted by many other high profile djs. With their great sense of music and remixing skills Barnes & Heatcliff preped up tracks from Tom Novy, Markus Schulz, Gabriel & Dresden, Federicho Fanchi, Tydi and many more. After breaking fresh grounds with “Safe and Sound” featuring strong vocals by American House Diva Ann Bailey (known from Eddie Thoneicks breakthrough track “Love Sensation”) Barnes & Heatcliff have surprised their fans with their next move towards their new musical homebase by releasing „Attention“ in 2011. This was also a busy year for both of them. Besides releasing „Yo Yo“ & „Punani“, Barnes & Heatcliff were often seen supporting main headliners on their concert tours, such as Tiesto on his club life tour, Paul van Dyk ..etc. Besides„Tauchstation“ & “Boom” released on German top imprint “We Play Records”, the boys have the next rocket in the pipeline: “Salvation” is to be launched on 07.12.2012 on German Nr. 1 label “Kontor”. Expect this one to be spread on the dancefloors worldwide:
„These guys are definitely somebody to watch for the future“ – Tiesto
Discography
Originals:
- Barnes & Heatcliff – Salvation [Kontor] – 2012
- Barnes & Heatcliff – Boom [We play] – 2012
- Barnes & Heatcliff – Tauchstation [We play] – 2012
- Barnes & Heatcliff – Punani [Be yourself] – 2011
- Barnes & Heatcliff – Yo Yo [Be yourself] – 2011
- Barnes & Heatcliff – Attention [Be yourself] – 2011
- Barnes & Heatcliff – Safe and Sound (feat. Ann Bailey) [Big & Dirty] – 2010
- Barnes & Heatcliff – Pyjamaparty – [Navida Records] – 2009
Remixes:
- Gabriel & Dresden – Dangerous Power [Armada] – 2012
- Tom Novy & Veralovesmusic – The right time [Kontor]- 2012
- Markus Schulz – The new world (Coldharbour/Armada) – 2011
- Steve H – Outta Space (Bazooka) – 2011
- Darius & Finlay – She's a freak (Sony Music) – 2011
- Arnej – They always come back (Coldharbour/Armada) – 2011
- tyDi – Good Dream [AVA/Armada] – 2010
- Lentos – Forget about us [Coldharbour/Armada] – 2009
- Temple one pres. Tu Casa – Betelgeuse [Enhanced Rec.] – 2009
- Dakota – Johnny the fox [Coldharbour/Armada] – 2009
- John Foster – Cocaine [Trak Music] – 2009
- Rene Rodrigezz – Hey what's up [Ballon Records] – 2009
- Paul Bingham – Superfreak [Juicy Music] – 2008
- Dirty Impact – All I really want [Attention Records] – 2008
- Rene Rodrigezz – Der Monitor [Ballon Records] – 2008
- Federico Fanchi – Cream [Juicy Music] – 2008
- Boccan vs. Michael Newton – You´re free [Tamboo Records] – 2008
- Merlin Milles – Wanna F*** – [Tamboo Records] – 2008
Barnes & Heatcliff
Steelfish
The Austrian music lovers have been arround for a while and caught up in their ways until their path finally crossed. Daniel Stiller (Steel) & Wolfgang Fischer (Fish) teamed up end of 2007 and decided to take further steps from Dj to producer. With their singles „Boomerang“ & „Tamagotchi“ of their debut EP „Steelfish“ in 2008, the Dj-Duo were able to make their way into a bunch of world famouse Dj record cases.
Working together in the studio, both found perfect harmony and are doing great in teamwork. Driven by passion, ambition and enthusiasm for music, their dynamic showcases make the party people crowd feel pure ecstasy and their productions reflect their unique style and sense of music! Apart of their more progressive projects, which are released on Tiesto´s label ´In trance we trust´ or also on Markus Schulz ´Coldharbour Recordings´ they found with Steelfish their homebase at Robbie Rivera´s ´Juicy Music´. After their Debut EP they started a collaboration with German singer Jenny Casparius for their club track „Hot like fire“. Steelfish continously rmx for high profile artists like Robbie Rivera, Brian Cross, Willie Morales and Mowgli, just to name some.
The guys were warmly welcomed on several Juicy Events at Nikki Beach/WMC in Miami and on the summer hotspot party island Ibiza at Amnesia and Privelege – Juicy Ibiza.
Performing as DJ or live act, Steelfish excite with pumping housebeats and catchy melodies to burst into international dancefloors!
Steelfish