John O'Callaghan (DJ)
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John O'Callaghan is an Irish
DJ, mainly producing electronic dance music. He also produces music under the alias of Joint Operations Centre, Mannix and Stenna. He has also collaborated with fellow Discover artists such as Bryan Kearney
, Neal Scarborough (as Inertia), Thomas Bronzwaer (as Lost World) and Greg Downey as well as more recently, trance legend Leon Bolier
. His best known track is Big Sky, done with vocalist Audrey Gallagher
.
and its sublabels; primarily on Armind and Soundpiercing. The remix of his vocal trance production "Big Sky" by Agnelli & Nelson
was voted “Tune of The Year” by listeners of Armin van Buuren's A State of Trance
radio show in 2007.
In 2008, not only did John enter the DJ Mag 100 in 2008 at number 60 but he also picked up two awards at the 'Irish Dance Music Awards', winning 'Best Producer' and 'Best DJ'. With the success of 2008 flowing, John also became the first Irishman to play Trance Energy
. In 2009, he rose 36 places to 24th in the DJ Mag 100.
In addition to numerous single releases, he has released a live album (Discover "Live As" Volume 2) and two artist albums, Something To Live For and Never Fade Away.
Never Fade Away was released in 2009 on the Armada label shortly following the single release of "Find Yourself feat. Sarah Howells
". "Find Yourself" was tipped a future favorite on Armin Van Buuren's weekly radio show, A State Of Trance. The track has received recognition from many DJs including Armin Van Buuren, Judge Jules
, Matt Hardwick and Gareth Emery
. The track has also received a remix from Cosmic Gate
which is also making a lot of headway in many DJs' set lists. O'Callaghan has also released another single from the album, "Surreal" which includes vocals from 'Jaren'.
2010 also marked the start of John's very own sublabel on Armada Called "Subculture"
Republic of Ireland
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DJ, mainly producing electronic dance music. He also produces music under the alias of Joint Operations Centre, Mannix and Stenna. He has also collaborated with fellow Discover artists such as Bryan Kearney
Bryan Kearney
Bryan Kearney is an Irish DJ/Producer in electronic dance music especially Uplifting Trance, Techno, and Electro. His tracks have been remixed by the likes of Giuseppe Ottaviani, John Askew, Activa, and Heatbeat.-Biography:...
, Neal Scarborough (as Inertia), Thomas Bronzwaer (as Lost World) and Greg Downey as well as more recently, trance legend Leon Bolier
Leon Bolier
Leon Bolier is a Dutch classically trained trance composer, DJ, and record producer. His career began to flourish in 2008 with a number of successful song releases including the hit song "Ocean Drive Boulevard". He placed #95 on DJMag's 2008 list of the top 100 DJ's in the world, and moved up 32...
. His best known track is Big Sky, done with vocalist Audrey Gallagher
Audrey Gallagher
Audrey Gallagher is a singer from Moneyglass, Northern Ireland and is born on November 21, 1969. She is best known for providing the vocals for the band Scheer and on John O'Callaghan's song "Big Sky".-After Scheer:...
.
Achievements
John O'Callaghan formerly had the majority of his work released on Discover, the British record label set up by John Askew. Recently, his work has been released by Armada MusicArmada Music
Armada Music is a Dutch record label that specializes in releasing electronic dance music, primarily trance and house, co-founded by Armin van Buuren....
and its sublabels; primarily on Armind and Soundpiercing. The remix of his vocal trance production "Big Sky" by Agnelli & Nelson
Agnelli & Nelson
Agnelli & Nelson is the collective name of Northern Irish music producers Christoper James Agnew and Robert Frederick Nelson, writers and producers of dance music who have worked in the genre of trance music since 1997...
was voted “Tune of The Year” by listeners of Armin van Buuren's A State of Trance
A State of Trance
A State Of Trance is the title of a weekly radio show hosted by prominent trance producer DJ Armin van Buuren. First airing in March 2001 on ID&T Radio , the show takes the format of a two hour mix in which he plays new trance music, both promotional and commercially released...
radio show in 2007.
In 2008, not only did John enter the DJ Mag 100 in 2008 at number 60 but he also picked up two awards at the 'Irish Dance Music Awards', winning 'Best Producer' and 'Best DJ'. With the success of 2008 flowing, John also became the first Irishman to play Trance Energy
Trance Energy
Energy is a Dutch dance event featuring Electronic Dance Music DJs from around the world. It is organized by ID&T and has been held from 1999 to the present day in various venues in the Netherlands twice a year. Traditionally, there was a "small" edition and a big edition each year...
. In 2009, he rose 36 places to 24th in the DJ Mag 100.
In addition to numerous single releases, he has released a live album (Discover "Live As" Volume 2) and two artist albums, Something To Live For and Never Fade Away.
Never Fade Away was released in 2009 on the Armada label shortly following the single release of "Find Yourself feat. Sarah Howells
Sarah Howells
Sarah Howells is a British singer-songwriter and trance vocalist. She is also one half of the folk/indie band 'Paper Aeroplanes'.- Biography :...
". "Find Yourself" was tipped a future favorite on Armin Van Buuren's weekly radio show, A State Of Trance. The track has received recognition from many DJs including Armin Van Buuren, Judge Jules
Judge Jules
Judge Jules is a British dance music DJ and producer, known for his DJ activities and popular radio show which achieved global success.-Education:...
, Matt Hardwick and Gareth Emery
Gareth Emery
Gareth Emery is a trance-genre producer and DJ. In 2011 he was voted the #13 DJ in the world by DJ Mag Poll.-Background:...
. The track has also received a remix from Cosmic Gate
Cosmic Gate
Cosmic Gate is a German trance duo made up of Claus Terhoeven and Stefan Bossems . Both from Krefeld in Germany. On October 28, 2009, DJ Magazine announced the results of their annual Top 100 DJ Poll, with Ultra Records artist Cosmic Gate placed #19, 43 spots above the group's ranking the year...
which is also making a lot of headway in many DJs' set lists. O'Callaghan has also released another single from the album, "Surreal" which includes vocals from 'Jaren'.
2010 also marked the start of John's very own sublabel on Armada Called "Subculture"
Studio albums
- Something To Live ForSomething to Live For (album)-External links:* at Discogs...
(2007) - Never Fade AwayNever Fade Away-Credits:*Track 1: Vocals by Sarah Howells.*Track 2: Vocals by Jaren Cerf.*Track 3: Engineered by Timmy Gibson & Tommy Conway. Vocals by Audrey Gallagher.*Track 5: Lyrics by Jaren Cerf. Vocals by Josie. Backing vocals by Jaren.*Track 6: Lyrics by Cathy Courtney...
(2009) - UnfoldUnfold (John O'Callaghan Album)-References:-References:Armada Music: John O'Callaghan - Unfold - http://www.armadamusic.com/music/?release=ARDI2061-References:...
(2011)
Mix albums
- Live As... Volume 2 (2007)
- Trance World Volume 4 (2008)
- Trance EnergyTrance EnergyEnergy is a Dutch dance event featuring Electronic Dance Music DJs from around the world. It is organized by ID&T and has been held from 1999 to the present day in various venues in the Netherlands twice a year. Traditionally, there was a "small" edition and a big edition each year...
2009 Disc 1 (2009) - Subculture (2009)
- Subculture 2010 (2010)