Smith & Pledger

Mark Pledger has established himself as not only a superb producer but also a technically strong DJ receiving a nomination for best compilation at the Miami IDMA' awards and Mixmag 'compilation of the month' for "Anjunabeats Worldwide 01." He combines a genuine taste in highly driven, melodic dance music with flawless mixing techniques and production and Since blasting onto the scene in 2002, Mark’s releases have been heavily supported by Armin Van Buuren, Ferry Corsten, Above & Beyond, Tiesto, Paul van Dyk, Paul Oakenfold, Judge Jules to name a few, and has received "10" 5-star reviews in the iconic DJ Magazine.

As a part of Anjunabeats, Flashover and Solaris roster As well as through his live DJ sets, he has crafted a musical agenda that seeks to be driving yet emotionaL in its approach. Mark has rocked local crowds at The Gallery (London), Godskitchen(Birmingham), and Gatecrasher (Sheffield), whilst also developing a keen sense of loyalty in distant parts of the globe such as Argentina, New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia, China, India, USA, Singapore, Finland, Poland and Russia.

"Mark Pledger delivers one awesome track after another. I challenge any non-trance fan to listen to this and not be converted.” This is what fans say about his Anjunabeats Worldwide radio show, and is what can be expected at any of Mark’s illustrious crowd-pleasing gigs. Anjunabeats is the label he is most associated with for his string of hits as a solo artist and with former Smith & Pledger partner Oliver Smith, Gatecrasher Resident Matt Hardwick and UK vocalist Melinda Gareh, Releasing and remixing now through a wider pool of labels such as Blackhole and Ferry Corsten’s Flashover, Mark continues his success story.

Oliver Smith has been described as "an excellent DJ" by Armin van Buuren, "the best thing to happen in trance" by Mixmag and "sensational" by DJ Magazine. In recent years the highly successful UK trance/progressive house DJ and producer has released scores of records and has performed as a DJ in many of the biggest clubs around the world.

Oliver’s music is regularly played by leading DJs such as Tiesto, Ferry Corsten, Armin van Buuren, Paul van Dyk and Above and Beyond. In addition to this, Oliver’s previous work as one half of the highly acclaimed production duo Smith & Pledger has assured him a place as a mainstay of the dance music scene. His tracks are a regular feature on compilations such as Anjunabeats Volume 9 and the Anjunadeep series. Meanwhile, on the remix front, Oliver has been making waves with his remixes for Mat Zo, Andrew Bayer, Jaytech, Arty and Above & Beyond - all featuring on leading radio and club play lists and flying high in the Beatport charts.

As a DJ, Oliver has played at legendary UK super clubs such as Ministry of Sound, Godskitchen, The Gallery, and Matter; and at far flung locations worldwide such as America, Switzerland and Singapore. He also regularly features on international radio shows and is a resident presenter of Anjunabeats Worldwide.