Behind the Scenes
Back from Cluj: how UNTOLD 2026 went
The set on the Tram Stage, the broadcast that ran like clockwork, and six days in Cluj-Napoca. Including the full recording.
Behind the Scenes
Back to UNTOLD: 6 August 2026, Tram Stage
Four years after my first UNTOLD set I am on the line-up again. Same date, different stage - and a second role nobody sees.
Behind the Scenes
How Jack Orange Began on Koh Phangan
Three winters on a Thai island, a residency at Fubar, and the December night in 2014 when the name Jack Orange first existed.
Career
Six Years of Joy: the Tennis Club on the Jaagpad
From 2013 to 2019 I was the owner, the barman and the house DJ of my own tennis club in Amsterdam. No neighbours, so we could do anything.
Industry
20 Years of DJing: The Biggest Changes
From vinyl to USB, from record bags to Spotify. A look back at two decades of DJ evolution - and at what stayed the same.
Amsterdam
The Amsterdam Club Scene: Then and Now
From the legendary RoXY to today's underground scene. A personal look back at thirty years of Amsterdam nightlife.
Amsterdam
The Best Places to Go Out in Amsterdam
Insider tips from a local DJ: the best clubs, bars and nightlife spots in Amsterdam. From underground techno to elegant lounges.
Technique
How Do You Read a Dancefloor? Tips from a Veteran
After 20+ years behind the decks I share my secrets for reading a dancefloor. Body language, energy signals and timing.
Technique
The Art of Programming: Building a Perfect Set
From key matching to energy management - everything you need to know about building a DJ set that takes the crowd with it.
Gear
Vinyl, CDJ or Controller? The Endless DJ Debate
The pros and cons of each platform. After 20+ years playing all three, I give my honest opinion.
Gear
Sound Quality: Why Good Speakers Make the Difference
A DJ is only as good as the sound system. Why speaker quality is crucial and what to ask venues.
Gear
My Gear: What's in the DJ Bag?
A look inside my DJ bag: from headphones to USB sticks and backup systems. Why reliability beats gadgets.
Industry
Festival DJ vs Club DJ: The Differences
Why playing a festival is completely different from playing a club. From UNTOLD Festival to Holland Casino - the key differences.
Events
Corporate Events: Why the Music Choice Decides Everything
The right music can make or break a corporate event. Tips on volume, timing and genre choice from an experienced business DJ.
Events
Organising a Boat Party? What Your DJ Needs to Handle
Boat parties in Amsterdam are legendary, but they place unique demands on a DJ. On sound limits, weather and the perfect vibe.
Philosophy
The Art of the Warm-Up Set
On parking your ego, building the floor, and why the best DJs started out as openers. The philosophy behind an underrated art.
Technique
Blending, Mixing, Scratching: The Real Story
The endless argument about "real DJing", unpicked. When do you blend, when do you mix, and why the sync button is not the enemy.
Industry
What Spotify Means for the Working DJ
How streaming turned the music industry upside down, and what that means for DJs who make a living from it.
Business
How to Get More (and Better) Bookings
Practical tips for DJs who want to fill their calendar. Networking, marketing, and why you need to dare to say no.
Professional
Do's and Don'ts of Being a Professional DJ
The unwritten rules that make the difference. From alcohol behind the decks to how you handle requests.
Opinion
The Underrated Allround DJ
Why the allround DJ is structurally undervalued, when it may well be the hardest discipline of all.