Ian Betts is one of the UK's most popular and in demand up and coming trance DJs. Over the past six years he's built a passionate and loyal following through pure dedication and hard work, which has left him hotly tipped to be one of the scene''s new global stars.

His unique blend of unforgettable high-octane sets and soaring euphoric productions matched with sublime mixing skills and an infectious presence behind the decks have made him one of the hottest names in UK trance.

With regular appearances at some of the UK's biggest and most influential clubs including The Gallery at Turnmills, The Cross and Pacha, Ian has gained a loyal and dedicated following of fans. Through his residency with HeatUK, Ian''s reputation has reached a wider audience, playing to more
than 10,000 people at the SW4 event on Clapham Common alongside Sasha,
Eric Morillo and Tall Paul.



Ian's fan base extends across the UK and as far a field as Australia, Thailand, New Zealand, USA, Germany, Slovenia, Holland, South Africa and Spain. Last year he joined the likes of Oakenfold, PVD and Tiesto when he played the main room at Amnesia for Cream in Ibiza.

Having played guitar and drums from a very early age, Ian is able to draw on a broad diversity of musical influences whilst also having an intricate knowledge of both the workings of music and the history of the dance music scene.

As a producer, Ian's sound has been championed by some of the biggest and most respected DJs around the world. His tracks have found their way into the record boxes of Paul Van Dyk, Armin Van Buuren, Judge Jules, Scott Bond, Jon O''Bir, Guy Ornadel, The Thrillseekers and many more. His tracks have received 5 star reviews in Mixmag, DJ Magazine, IDJ Magazine and M8
as well as having airplay on Radio One, Kiss, Galaxy, Vibe, MTV and Rapture.

Ian continues to have a busy schedule of production releases, and has recently launched his own label "Six:Thirty Records" which has showcased original tracks and remixes from Ian himself as well as those from his contemporaries and influences. The label has been a huge success and is widely regarded by many as being the best new trance label of 2005.

Ian's incredible passion for music has won him an army of admirers across the globe. This year he will take his talent to the masses with tours to Australia and the Far East alongside performances at Dance Valley in Holland, South West Four on Clapham Common, a return to the main room of
Amnesia in Ibiza for Cream as well as making his debut at the Tidy Weekenders.