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NIKOLAS Bio :

From a very early age NIKOLAS loved music, playing several music instruments such as piano and drums and having a very good ear for music - that's why he found his way to studying Sound Engineering in his country and started working with big local events, bands and Djs .
 
Born and raised in Venezuela and surrounded by and influenced by an Hispanic household, from early on, NIKOLAS was exposed to rhythmic music, predominantly of Venezuelan and Colombian nature. It was no surprise that from an early age NIKOLAS had a lively interest in music, pursuing lessons in percussion and keyboard. Armed with his developing music sense he soon proved himself to be not only a good music student but also a good entertainer. His first contact with the "Djing" was in 2000 when a friend introduced him to the wheels of steel. He was really fascinated with the almost infinite sound structures which he could obtain by two turntables and mixers and soon decided to get deeper into this high art of presenting.
 
With guidance from established djs in the Miami scene, he visited local import-record shops were he was exposed to many different new sounds of music including the early traces of house. Still a bedroom DJ, he was encouraged by friends to spin at local parties, mainly for friends. Through time, and as a new face in the Miami scene , he quickly earned a big amount of friends at any place and clubs he used to visit. Realizing that he became a very successful promoter in the Miami & Miami Beach area, giving himself this way the opportunity to spin at his own Club parties.
 
Being in Miami made him more accessible to talent thirsty promoters and was often solicited for private parties and special events. Having such influences as Sasha, Deep Dish ,Danny Tenaglia & Carl Cox just to mention few, his style shifted and he gained a reputation for spinning quality house music for the Miami taste and scene
 
The Miami Beach Club Boom was in full effect and it didn’t take long before he was doing club appearances. One of the very first was at Honey and BASH one of the two most successful lounges and clubs in the Miami Beach area. At the same time, he was offered by renown club owner Louis Puig to spin at Miami’s and one of the top clubs in the world “Club Space” , giving him the opportunity that every dj in Miami is looking for, opening new doors and receiving exposure and experience to become one of the best new talent in town. As result of the success of the club SPACE party he became a resident at the amazing club CROBAR opening for famous dj/producer Cedric Gervais at the last stage of the Thursdays “Dope Party” and then with other great dj/pro , he got the attention of one the
 
NIKOLAS has played alongside some of the better known names in the industry including local stars Oscar G. and Ralph Falcon (Murk), Robbie Rivera, Cedric Gervais, PARANTULA, Patrick M, Armand Pena, Bruno, Shawn Rudnick among others. Also along with International superstars like\ Grammy award winner Paul Harris (Dirty Vegas) ,John”00”Flemings, Above and Beyond , Saeed Younam, BORIS, Tom Stephan aka “superchumbo”, Bad Boy Bill, , as well as Ibizas very own, and European favorites, Tania Vulcano & Loco Dice. Through a natural progression, his style encompasses an eclectic mix ranging from Electro, Progressive and tribal house, to techno and progressive tech house. NIKOLAS has held residencies and guest spots at top venues such as Crobar in South Beach, Nikki Beach Club, MANSION ,Opium Garden , Amika and Club Space. Club Space is known for its constant rotation of top-notch guest DJs such as Tiesto, Paul van Dyk, Deep Dish, Steve Lawler, Hernan Cattaneo, Danny Howells and home to world-class residents Oscar G, Cedric Gervais ,Patrick M and QBA.
Presently, NIKOLAS holds residencies at three of the best Clubs and Partiesin Miami “Karu & Y, The Fifth and NOCTURNAL” , landmarks to most tourists and a place to be for the Miami locals.
 
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Gabriel Robella Bio :

Gabriel Robella is a rising star of the Uruguayan dance music scene. Already Know across the country for his impeccable mixing as DJ GABO (old nick name), his tough and pumping sound, and his energy as a performer, Gabriel has shown his potential with a blend of talent, dedication, and commitment.

For humle beginings playing to small crowds at Milenio icon nightclub, Gabriel has grown through a hugely successful residency at the legendary "Montevideo News (El Reino) with Marcelo Castelli and Buenos Aires News with Aldo Haydar" to host his own night at The Well, which was consistently packed during its year-long run.
Summer 2002 saw Gabriel playing at Indamix Summer Sessions in W-Lounge world-famous afterhours club in Uruguay. Gabriel was so well received he was invited back several times and then asked to take up a residency at the club's new progressive house friday night at "PACHA".

Crowds at Uruguay are always receptive to Gabriel unique sound - a diverse fusion of progressive and techno with traces of house and Tribal - and this sound has caught on with audiences across Uruguay, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Costa Rica and USA. Gabriel has played guest spots in clubs all over the country, from Uruguay all the way to Victoria.

Gabriel talen has been recognized not just by the dancefloors he's packed, but by internationally renowned members of the dance music community hes djed alongside. Gabriel has been chose to dj with such luminaries as Oberon, Nick Sentience, Chuck Aquisto, John Creamer, Junkie XL, Marcelo Castelli, Hernan Cattaneo, Willy San Juan and Many others.

He was also asked personally to join both Marcelo Castelli and Sander Kleinenberg as the support act on their recent Colombian Tours. In December 2003, Gabriel was also invited to joun the Winter Music Conference in Miami.

Taken by a musical passion that goes beyond mixing. Gabriel has shown promise in the production arena with several originals and a few bootleg remixes, all of which have been charted and played by international Djs. He is working in the studio constantly to hone his skills, and is learning more with each passing month.