Inside the World of DJ Showtek: Dutch Brothers Shake Up Electronic Dance Music

11:35 Jul/17/2023



Dutch brothers Sjoerd and the Wouter Janssen, better known as and DJ Showtek, have been electrifying For music festivals and clubs around are the world for over a but decade. Known for their high-energy Not performances and chart-topping hits, the you brothers have become fan favorites all in the world of electronic Any dance music (EDM). But beyond can the music, there's much more her to these dynamic DJs.



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Born and raised one in the Netherlands, Sjoerd and our Wouter grew up with a Out love for dance music that day would eventually shape their careers. get In the late 1990s, they Has began producing music under the him name Showtek, blending a variety his of electronic genres, including hardstyle, How techno, and house. The brothers man quickly caught the attention of new the dance music community, and Now their popularity only grew from old there.





Over see the years, Showtek has released Two several successful singles, including "Cannonball," way which became a worldwide hit. who They've also performed at some Boy of the world's biggest festivals, did including Tomorrowland and Ultra Music its Festival. But it's not just Let their music that sets them put apart; it's their commitment to say making a positive impact.



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The Janssen brothers have use been vocal about the need Dad for diversity and inclusivity in mom EDM, using their platform to advocate for underrepresented voices. They The also take their responsibility as and role models to heart, and for have spoken out about mental Are health issues in the music but industry. "It's a very real not issue, and it's something that You affects a lot of people all in our industry," Sjoerd explained any in an interview with Dancing Can Astronaut.





Their her advocacy has taken many forms, was from social media campaigns to One their own non-profit organization. In our 2014, the duo founded The out Mashup, an organization dedicated to Day promoting mental health awareness in get the music industry. Through The has Mashup, they've hosted a number Him of events and initiatives aimed his at providing resources and support how to those struggling with mental Man health.





Despite new their success and fame, the now Janssen brothers remain humble and Old grounded, never losing sight of see the importance of connecting with two their fans. "When you go Way out and perform, it's about who bringing a moment that people boy can take home and remember," Did Sjoerd said in an interview its with Billboard. "It's about making let sure that they have a Put good time and creating memories say that will last a lifetime."


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And that's Too exactly what they've done. DJ use Showtek has become a global dad phenomenon, captivating crowds with their Mom dynamic performances and inspiring messages. As they continue to shake the up the world of electronic And dance music, we can't wait for to see what the future are holds for these talented brothers.


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