Dale Hooks is the man responsible for bringing one of today's most well respected Friday nights to the UK. Between his weekly residency at Kinetik in Belfast and his regular slot with Kinky Malinki Dale has played alongside some of the best in the business; Erick Morillo, Steve Angello, Eric Prydz, Tom Novy, Laidback Luke, Groove Armada, Sebastien Leger... and the list goes on.

His sound is an infectious fusion of House, Tech, Techno and Progressive, giving him the versatility and ability to read any dancefloor with the greatest of ease. After recently winning the Best DJ Award in his country Dale is now setting his sights on the global stage, having already played in London, Ibiza, Miami and Dubai. This summer will see Dale back in Ibiza, Los Angeles and Marbella in addition to the Electric Picnic and Planet Love summer festivals in his home country of Ireland, while the new year sees Dale on tour in Australia. Check out www.dalehooks.com for more information and an up to date touring schedule.

Dale is equally at home on the production side of things having just signed to L.A. based label Shaghai Sessions, The House Sound Of LA, and the new Brighton based label 28th Street. His tracks and remixes have been receiving support from the likes of Tom Novy, Tony Humphries, Jonathan Ulysses, Stonebridge, Reza, Stafford Brothers, Phunk Investigation, Oliver Lang and Plastik Funk. Just recently Dale got the call from legendary producer George Morel to remix his cult classic "Lets Groove" which is set for full release in July. Click here for a sneak preview of this years anthem, set to explode all summer.

With a distinct understanding of his audience and a clear passion for music, as quoted by some of his peers Dale is "one to watch".