Being a respected Eindhoven-based industrial techno dj since 2002, Bercoviq over the years expanded his influence on the Dutch techno scene. Currently he is being booked for is excentric style and solid mixing skills all over the Netherlands, he holds a residency at Vuig and last but not least is in charge of the production of one of the most successful Dutch techno festivals, Dommelvallei. About Dommelvallei: What started as an underground Techno organization has evolved into a way of life and has firmly established Eindhoven as the “numero uno” techno city of the Netherlands.
In the true spirit of underground music, DommelVallei began throwing parties wherever it could – in warehouses, under freeway passes, in the woods. Word spread quickly – and these events grew in popularity because this distinct style of techno was elusive.
It is exactly this personal connection that has become the trademark of the DommelVallei events. Combining the uniqueness of the atmosphere with the unrivalled talent of the DJs who never fail to deliver with a style and fl air that can only be their own, DommelVallei has elevated Eindhoven to a well-deserved status as the techno headquarters of the Netherlands.
But of course, underground parties have their risks, and with the constant threat of being closed down before even one record could hit the turntable, the founders knew they had to make some changes. Manz wanted to create a sort of reverse underground – legal – but not obvious. A place where like-minded music lovers who had made that connection could fi nd each other, relax and have fun in a haunt of their own. He soon found a few venues that could facilitate this environment and began holding DommelVallei parties on a regular basis.
Tachini – one of the country’s most talented live acts – and Zix, a force to be reckoned with behind the decks, were DommelVallei’s first residents. They were hand picked by Manz as he quickly recognized these two talents embodied the spirit of the organization and could give the crowd what it wanted – and then some – without losing their unique identities. Since then, a few select residents have been hand picked to join the exclusive lineup – El Greco, Robob, Little J, and Bercoviq plus VJ & Deco Artists, Guhna2 – bringing variety while remaining true to its roots. But it’s not just the residents that have made the DommelVallei events huge successes. International talents such as Takaaki Itoh, Pacou, Rumenige & Loktibrada, and Echoplex have closed – and even opened – many a DommelVallei event.
So what’s next for DommelVallei? The organization has just announced its latest endeavor – E-troit. The name itself pays homage to the legends of Detroit who continue to make history with their creativity, perseverance and raw talent. In August 2008, a new legend will be born with the fi rst edition of E-troit. What else does the future hold for DommelVallei? New releases from its artists. More history-making, memory-warping events. Vision and creativity. Quality, integrity and rebellion worthy of cult status. Excitement without pretense. Great music, centered around the principles of life, living and friends. And all for the love of real techno. From an organization whose existence is based its desire to cultivate a lifestyle that makes it easier to access great electronic music, I would expect nothing less.

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