Armin Van Buuren Tickets

Short Biography
Armin van Buuren returns to the UK this Easter to embark on an exclusive two date tour taking in shows in London and Glasgow. For the London leg on Easter Saturday 23rd April, Armin will perform at the capital's most iconic venue, the world famous O2 Academy Brixton. A must-play for artists and must-visit for music lovers, the venue has won numerous awards over the years for its electrifying arena size atmosphere and incredible production capabilities. In what will be his biggest indoor London show EVER, expect a blisteringly unique concoction of trance, electro and euphoric floor-fillers and a sensational array of lights and lasers, that pretty much defines the Van Buuren experience!

As the undeniable world's number one DJ, Armin continues to remain on top of the game, headlining the world's leading nightclubs and festivals. Furthermore his ‘A State Of Trance' radio show has become the most popular on the planet attracting more than 30 million listeners every week across a remarkable forty worldwide FM stations. His Armada Music record label is now one of dance music's premier and most respected labels, something Armin has achieved whilst touring the four corners of the globe. His mesmerising headline appearance at last year's South West Four was one of the standout performances of the summer, whilst his debut artist album ‘Mirage' became the album that all dance music lovers were waiting for... much like his return to London. Sure to be one of the highlights of 2011, get set for another blistering roadblock event at the Academy, as Armin brings his big beat rhythms and classic euphoric breakdowns that will result in a mesmerizing ocean of elated bodies.

In-depth Biography
A progressive trance DJ and producer whose cinematic sound is influenced by synth pioneers like Klaus Schulze and Jean-Michel Jarre, Armin van Buuren enjoys worldwide recognition and a frantic schedule that takes him all over the globe. Born on December 25, 1976, in Leiden, Holland, Armin became interested in music at an early age (his father was an avid record buyer). A close friend introduced him to the world of dance music, and the Dutch DJ and remixer Ben Liebrand quickly became his main inspiration. It led van Buuren to start investigating the roots of the electronic music he was becoming fond of, and numerous Jarre and Schulze CDs were acquired. Computers and turntables were also purchased, and creating his own music became a priority.

In 1995 van Buuren attended Leiden University, and a local student club provided the venue for his first DJ gigs. The same year he was fortunate enough to have some demos included on compilations, and when the money came in, it was rolled back into producing 12"s. Cyber Records released his first hit, "Blue Fear," in 1995, and by 1999 his "Communication" was successful enough to get him signed to AM:PM. He also formed his own label, Armid, in 1999 and met Dave Lewis, a man responsible for jump-starting the careers of DJ Tiësto and Ferry Corsten. A collaboration with Tiësto yielded his biggest hit yet on Armid, "Eternity," and marathon five-hour sets brought him more attention. High-profile remixes of Madison Avenue's "Don't Call Me Baby" and Wamdue Project's "King of My Castle" followed, and numerous mix CDs were released on United Recordings.

By 2002 he placed number five in DJ Magazine's Top 100 and was hosting his own weekly show on the Dutch ID&T radio station. By the end of 2003 he found time to set the worldwide record for longest DJ set (12 and a half hours at a club in The Hague), finish his law degree, and release his first non-mix CD, 76. Shivers would follow in 2005, with Imagine arriving in 2008. His 2010 effort, Mirage, would feature singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor along with fellow producers BT and Ferry Corsten. ~ David Jeffries, Rovi