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If you’re familiar with the dancefloor, there’s no doubt you’ve heard his name before. After more than two decades of a career, creating both beautiful melodies and stomping beats, and testing them in clubs and festivals all around the world, it’s easy to say he’s earned a spot in electronic music’s all-time Hall of Fame. That’s why we are pleased to welcome the Dutch maestro, Joris Voorn<\/a><\/strong>, who chatted with us about the past, present, and future of his music just before jumping on stage to take control of the decks amidst the natural setting of Delirium Festival<\/strong> in Girona, Spain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Joris Voorn (Credits: Delirium Festival)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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First things first, Joris. Let\u2019s kick off this interview with a very, very important question: how are you?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I’m good! Look at the sun; it’s beautiful out here in the countryside, close to Girona… Super nice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another summer is coming to an end. After all these years of almost non-stop touring, how do you mentally prepare yourself for the busiest season of the year and avoid burning out in the infamous “DJ tour life”?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I try not to think about it too much, so I try not to prepare too much because there’s nothing you can do, really. I think the only preparation you can do is to make sure that there are not too many shows so it’s still fun to play. I also have my family at home, you know. I can’t be on the road for too long and do 30 shows a month, for instance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A lot of things have changed since the first time I came to Ibiza. Parties are much bigger, it’s a bit more VIP sometimes… But the vibe is really good. People are really interested in music, which is the one thing that remained the same.<\/p>\n\u2013 Joris Voorn for Xceed (2023)<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

We are now minutes away from your DJ set at Delirium Music Festival and you will head directly to Ibiza<\/a> after unplugging your laptop from the CDJs. How do you feel about Ibiza’s evolution over the years?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I think this season has been really good in Ibiza<\/a>. I played so many shows in almost every single club; I’ve been pretty much everywhere. All really good shows, great audience. Of course, a lot of things have happened and changed since the first time I came to Ibiza<\/a>, which was like maybe 15 years ago. Parties are much bigger, it’s a bit more VIP sometimes… But the vibe is really good. People are really interested in music, which is the one thing that remained the same. Everything got more professional: there are more LEDs, there are bigger clubs, better sound systems… So everything’s got an upgrade, but the one thing that really remains is the love for music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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