Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike et Oliver Heldens

Both of the Thivaios brothers made their first forays into DJ sets and making their own music in their teenage years, playing small clubs in and around their hometown of Willebroek. However, it wasn’t until after they’d both made a name for themselves in their own rights that they actually began to collaborate frequently enough to make a joint moniker necessary. Dmitri travelled across Europe through the noughties, becoming a resident DJ at Ibiza club Space in 2003 and eventually settling in Zante, Greece, where he frequently played top clubs including Resident and The End. Michael, meanwhile, had been making waves in his native Belgium. Their first collaborative project saw Dmitiri produce Michael’s remix of ‘Work That Body’, bringing them to the attention of DJ Axwell, who commissioned a further remix for his label.

They quickly rose to become hosts, for the first time, of the Tomorrowland Festival in 2010. The event, in Belgium, is the biggest electronic music festival in the world. Unsurprisingly, the attention that afforded them has seen them go from strength to strength since, working with the likes of Afrojack and Nervo and closing the festival again, in 2014, with help from Diplo and Steve Aoki.

Despite only being in his teens, Oliver Heldens was quick to find success with his brand of deep house, initially releasing tracks on the label, Spinnin' Records, having started in 2013. His first releases, "Stinger," "Thumper" (a collaboration with DJ Jacob van Hage) and "Panther" achieved a warm reception although remained relatively unknown.

Superstar DJ, Tiesto, took notice of Helden and signed him to his label, Musical Freedom, before releasing his debut single on the imprint, "Gecko" in December 2013. Gaining significant hype, the track was praised by a number of media outlets and DJs, most notably Pete Tong, who named the track his 'Essential New Tune' on his BBC Radio 1 show. Adapting the single to feature British vocalist Becky Hill, "Gecko (Overdrive)" went on to reach the top of the UK charts.

Helden then turned his attention to his masterful remix of label mate, Martin Garrix's hit, "Animals," managing to completely re-imagine the track whilst maintaining the original memorable melody. The remix gained critical praise, helping to raise Helden's profile. Helden next found success with his remix of Robin Thicke's "Feel Good," before then making a number of appearances at European festivals that Summer, playing big sets at Tomorrowland and Creamfields.