New IDs fresh from the studio, originals, remixes, collabs, and plenty of Subculture label material.Another momentous summer edition of Lumo!Great to see so many friends and trance family as always. Hope you had as good a time as I did.Lumo, thank you. ❤️
What a night in Belfast, just listen to the crowd - this will tell you why it's one of the best cities in the world to play in! Cheers to Notorious and Goodgreef for a top night x
Watch the Live HD set on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xoaqKOuAPws?si=yY0zOWBcYM25atoOThanks to everyone who made that one of the best ASOTs ever!
Lots of IDs in this set. Hope you enjoy.This was a brilliant night of trance in Dublin, where the crowd came out despite the weather - thank you for that!go check out Modea's set too: https://soundcloud.com/modeadj/mode-live-from-block-dublin-07
for the Tiesto return. What a journey we have been on the last 10 years.See you at San Francisco May 7th @ Dreamstate!
John O’Callaghan continues his impressive run in 2025 with ‘Fragmentos’ - his seventh single of the year, and perhaps his most sun-drenched yet. First debuted as an ID during his Luminosity set, the track is built around warm airy melodies, and driving seaside energy. ‘Fragmentos’ captures a feeling of light, movement, and memory. With a live piano ending by Paul Skelton, this is a blissful Summer outro.https://subculture.lnk.to/Fragmentos
https://subculture.lnk.to/NeverLeaveYourSideThe album that never was:1. Reflections2. Memphis3. Crystal Caverns4. Lost in Sound5. Lunar Divide6. Never Leave Your Side7. -- 8. -- 9. -- 10. -- 11. -- 12. --
Lunar Divide is the latest in a powerful run of 2025 releases from John O’Callaghan, following Reflections, Lost in Sound, Crystal Caverns, Memphis, and the Pebble Beach (John Askew Remix). With this track, JOC moves fully into orbit.Crafted alongside studio companion Paul Skelton, Lunar Divide is built around a celestial melody and a rare, hypnotic sequence that stays with you. It’s elevating, otherworldly, and unmistakably John O’Callaghan, a track that doesn’t just rise, it ascends.
this will be released on march 21stSupport so far from Armin van Buuren & Bryan Kearney!
The first of at least ten tracks this year. One a month. All trance. No distractions. No detours. One track at a time. One step forward each month. Let’s see where the road leads.An album by the end of 2025?
I played a kind of 'ode to the past' of the Joint Ops stuff. (plus 1 classic tech-er) Thanks to all who went to the Void Stage for the set! When Mauro appeared I got very nervous :)This could be the last Joint Ops set for a while, focusing on trance for 2025!
Hope you enjoy my set from this years electric Luminosity night at ADE Amsterdam! There is a few hot ID's in there :)listen on youtube: https://youtu.be/LwHaI24H6II
John O'Callaghan, Paul Skelton & Ren Faye - May The Road Rise (Henrik Zuberstein Mix) [Subculture]
A pleasure once again to be part of the trance stage on the 'Untold' Festival in Romania.If you have not been, check it out!! A truly beautiful location.
It's no surprise why people from all around the world gather each year for this event. Everybody looks forward to it! Including the DJs, as the crowd and online feedback is always so warm. It's a memorable party with trance friends and a celebration of trance music, and I'm already looking forward to next year!
We are very thankful for cities like Melbourne in this scene. A city that gives energy and love every time we go there - truly grateful for it to be our home for Subculture in Australia! We always feel so welcome! Thank you Melbourne for being the best!! x
Poland for the last few years has been a stronghold of trance & tech-trance in Europe. Huge events like Dreamstate are a pleasure to be part of as you always know it's going to be massive. Thanks as always to my Polish Trance Family. See you guys next time!
Here is the b2b set from myself and Aly & Fila - from the unforgettable weekend that was Subculture Thailand! Myself and Fadi never plan sets, so this one was truly an 'on the fly experience' :) I think that makes it more authentic & fun. Thanks to all the fans who travelled and made this weekend so amazing. It truly was one for the books!
Another incredible edition of the epic A State of Trance festival came to Rotterdam this weekend. It was a pure pleasure to be part of such a huge spectacle of Trance! Did you enjoy yourself?Here is my set from stage 2 - full of new debuts and very special IDs. Thanks to all who came and supported, I hope you enjoy the set.Big thanks to all @ ASOT for the incredible show!
Liberation London is becoming one of my favourite gigs of the year. It's a place where the DJ and crowd truly are one entity, together for the music. No spotlight and no focus on the stage needed. Just clubbing in it's purest vintage form. That's what I love. Thank you Liberation! P.S - this set is full of ID's!follow: https://www.instagram.com/thisisliberation/
What a way to end 2023, in the amazing city of Montreal. A place where I have played many dark, harder sets over the years - and this time was no different. I love the crowd here, and I love the club. Merci, Montreal! I hope to see you soon x
Finally got to b2b with one of my heros of trance. The wizard who taught me more than anyone could wish. What a moment, what a weekend - thanks once again to Dreamstate and the unreal SoCal crowd! Cheers G!
Here is my set from the legendary Planet Love festival in Northern Ireland. We hosted a stacked Subculture arena which was buzzing from the start. The weather was slightly against us but the tent was full to the end! Thanks Belfast, and thanks Planet Love!
Here is my set from the legendary Creamfields festival in the UK. I have played here every year (I think) since 2009, 14 years.. wow! This festival is a true part of UK, Irish and European clubbing history.It was a pleasure once again to play in the trance area. I hope you enjoy the set!
This is one I have been saving for a rainy day. As I have a weekend off to go to my sisters wedding, I thought I would upload this one. Never been heard before, my 4 hours Total Spectrum set from Academy LA. Have a great weekend everyone!
Just listen to the crowd on this one, amazing! We love you Melbourne! A total gift to be able to play in such a buzzing atmosphere. Thanks to Evolution and the unreal crowd who made this night possible, truly one to remember. Will we be back? F**k yeah :)
Luminosity is hailed as the best European trance festival and every year it proves again just why it gets that reputation.
I played 90% brand new trance and IDs in my set, I hope you enjoyed them. I spent weeks in the studio getting them just right for the festival :)
Thanks to everyone for an amazing weekend!
tracklist:
John O'Callaghan - Riverside Bryan Kearney & Bo Bruce - Shine A Light Yelow & Spy - ID Ben Gold - Rest Of Our Lives (Paul Webster Remix) Charlotte de Witte & Enrico Sangiuliano vs. John Askew - Strange Reflection (JOC Noodle) 0Gravity - Without You John O'Callaghan - ID John O'Callaghan & Tom Colontonio & Sinead McCarthy - Reality Will Rees vs. Asteroid - Exhilarate Metta & Glyde & Yoshi & Razner - Connecting Minds Lostly - Reach You Craig Connelly - ID John O'Callaghan, Paul Skelton & Sue McLaren - Power of Now Chicane ft Moya Brenna - Saltwater (ID remix) Maria Healy - ID Hans Zimmer - Chevaliers De Sangreal (John O'Callaghan Remix) Daxon - Before it's Lost John O'Callaghan - Impulse Barrier Craig Connelly ft. Jessica Lawrence - How Can I (John O'Callaghan Remix)
Here is my first ever open to close set in Belfast. One of the best gigs of my life to be honest. I am eternally grateful for the support Belfast has given me, truly a special place!
For the first 2.5 hours I ventured into some progressive, tech-house and techno, including some of my favourite tracks from other genres. Then, from there we went into full on trance and tech-trance. Thanks again to all for creating such a memorable experience!
Beyond Wonderland 2023 was one of the most awesome atmospheres I have seen in California! The crowd was crazy energetic and it was a true pleasure to play for them. After my set I walked around and it was amazing to see all the stages going off, proper! Huge thanks, see you next time.
John O'Callaghan - Impulse BarrierRelease date: 7/4/23Subculture / @blackholerecordingsPre save on Spotify / Beatport: https://subculture.complete.me/impulsebarrier
The famous Passion from Coalville, UK is one of the best trance clubs in the world. I have been lucky enough to play here many times over the years, and this night was one of the finest. Absolutely packed up for it crowd who love their trance, what more could you want. Thanks Passion!Live recording credit: Rob Millardhttps://www.facebook.com/rob.millard.75
Here is my extended set from the incredible city of Buenos Aires, where I always feel like home. Thanks to the people of Argentina once again for making lifelong memories, I will see you again my friends!*I did not make this mix audio super loud, so you can hear the crowd atmosphere. The audio levels vary due to the recorder - I know certain parts are not perfect but this is for those who want to relive this night. Thank you :)
One of our most popular Subculture events to date took place in the amazing city of Bangkok, Thailand. People travelled from far and wide to be part of this night - thank you to all of those legends for joining us! My set was a combo of new unheard Subculture IDs combined with some Subculture favourites. Hopefully we get to go back soon - thanks again!
The yearly trance pilgrimage to San Bernardino occurred this November. The weather was cold but the energy was high! It's an honour to have played 2 sets at this event; here is my Joint Ops set from the Void stage. Happy holidays all, and see you in '23 :) x John
A huge event for Transmission in the flourishing trance scene of Poland. We were delighted to be part of it and to be back in one of our favourite places - Gdansk! We can't wait to see you again, thank you.
A huge milestone event for Rong Manchester, it's amazing to see how much they have grown since their first events. I felt I should play as much new stuff as I could at Rong in the first half of my set. Most of them are forthcoming on Subculture. Hope you like the ID's!
To be at home, playing to such an electric crowd was brilliant. The place was hopping! It reminded me of the old days. Thanks to each and everyone who came to the Subculture Arena, we hope to see you next year.
Nights like these make me feel lucky to be part of our global trance family. Truly memorable moments! Thanks to all who came for my set, appreciate it massively :) See you next year
*At 00:34.28 there is an audio fade due to the stream dropping
This was the first ever Dreamstate Harbor and I think it was fantastic. What a cool venue, right by the water ... in the Summer air enjoying the tunes with a brilliant crowd as always. Thanks to all the Dreamers and Trance Family for coming for my set. Grateful to be surrounded by such positive people! See you soon :)
This was the most emotional show of my life.
Our good friend Factor B losing his beautiful Ellie was such a shock and devastating blow. Only a couple of years ago I remember them dancing and being so happy at my wedding. Brendan coming to DJ on the day showed incredible strength , no doubt with the help from Ellie encouraging him on.
We are here for you always Brendan.
Rest In Peace Ellie Gray
What an amazing atmosphere in the room for the 27th Birthday of Colours! Thanks to the incredible crowd and Colours crew who made this a night to remember :)
Thanks to the incredible crowd in Mexico for the support on this night. Esperamos volver a verte pronto! and a big thanks to #ASOT !
Happy Christmas everyone :)
First time back inside a nightclub since the pandemic began, and what an night it was! 3 hours on the decks with the best trance crowd all loving and enjoying the tunes together, here is my set for you to check out at home or wherever you are. Thanks again, and take care :)
It's been a long time since we had a big show at home but wow, I did not expect this!! Incredible vibe at The Subculture stage at Planet Love 2021, this will stay in our memories for a long time, what a day! Thanks to everyone in Belfast who came along for making this show so special. We hope to do it again soon :)
Walking into the arena at Creamfields 2021 was a very surreal experience. So much emotion and feelings flooded back to me both as a clubber and a DJ. Having not felt trance played loud for 18 months really left a void in me, and returning to such a special event gave my spirit and soul a giant boost. It's great to be back! Huge thanks to everyone who came to support!
See you all again very soon :)
thanks once again for tuning in, hope you enjoy the mix!
tracklist will be posted here soon.
Thanks for listening, enjoy the music and have a great weekend!
Enjoy, and have a great weekend!
John O'Callaghan - Subculture April Mix
Thanks for listening!
How is everybody doing? There seems to be some hope ahead with the announcement for shows in October, I hope everyone is doing ok!
Here is 1hr 40mins of some of the coolest, newest trance and tech around - Happy Birthday to my daughter, Tess! - Born on 18th March 2021 - happy days :)
Enjoy, and see you soon.
P.S - 'Blaithin' my collab with @Nikolauss is out on 9th April!
Tracklist:
Welcome to the Subculture February 2021 mix!
I hope everybody is doing ok wherever they are, we are getting closer to the vaccine which means we are closer to being back in the clubs. Let's hope that happens in 2021. This months show is full of new trance and some ID's which I hope you enjoy, I am working in the studio on singles upcoming - more details on that soon and I will of course preview them in the show. Until then - take care of yourselves! All the best, John.
Welcome to the Subculture January 2021 mix!
I have decided to bring back the monthly mixes considering the year that is ahead of us. Let's all hope we get back to a dance floor in 2021, until then - stay home, be well and enjoy these mixes! All the best, John.
In a year where the gigs stopped the quality trance kept flowing. The year mix of Subculture is now available on all portals. 34 tracks in the mix, listening to them again reminded me how lucky we are to have such a talented group of artists. Thanks to them for their music and all the Subculture supporters, 2021 here we go!
My mix for Tranceportal which showcases a rough Top 10 of the Subculture releases over the years. Do you have a different top 10? let us know in the comments!
As the pandemic continues through into Winter, we take a look at the Autumn offerings of Subculture in the trance realm. With 2021 drawing near, will we be back in the clubs by the summer? Here's hoping. Stay safe and take care of your family, see you soon - John.
The next in the classics mix series, this one was streamed on the Féile an Phobail , Festival of the People. Hope everyone is doing ok!
Here is my set full of mostly brand new trance from the Luminosity 2020 stream, hopefully see you on the Beach next year instead :)
all the best, John
Track 3 of the 3 track Joint Operations Centre EP from Subculture 200th release.
Thanks to all who has supported Subculture since the start!
Track 2 of the 3 track Joint Operations Centre EP from Subculture 200th release.
Thanks to all who has supported Subculture since the start!
Track 1 of the 3 track Joint Operations Centre EP from Subculture 200th release.
Thanks to all who has supported Subculture since the start!
Just a sunny mix of my favourite progressive tunes over the last year, good for listening in the garden with your eyes closed.. hope the sun is shining where you are :)
Part 2 of the Classics mix series, going over all of the John O'Callaghan tracks / remixes / reworks and aliases from over the years, make sure to come back soon for more. Also head to twitch.tv/johnocallaghan to check out Johns live streams once his setup is finalised. Hope you are all doing well out there, and all the best!
Watch the video set at youtube.com/musicfirstagency
There will be more mixes to come, including all of the tunes I did not play in this one, I am thinking there could be up to 5 or 6 hours of classic mixes in total, I had a lot of fun doing this one. Hope you are all doing well out there, all the best, John.
Welcome to the Subculture Spring 2020 mix where I showcase the upcoming Subculture releases including many IDs, as well as the best of the current Subculture crop!
Wishing good health and safety for all x
Thanks to everyone who came along to see this special Joint Operations Centre set, if you enjoyed it - please comment below! :)
John O'Callaghan LIVE This is Trance - Luminosity ADE2019
Thanks for a great night!
*if a better recording becomes available, I will upload it here.
John O'Callaghan LIVE San Francisco 1015 Satellite Series Sept 20th - 2019.
Thanks to all who attended this great night!
One of the hottest (literally) nights of the year :)
John O'Callaghan Live @ SYNERGY Zurich After Party
John O'Callaghan LIVE Producer Set Subculture Belfast 2019
See you all at the next Subculture in LA !
video set: https://youtu.be/r0r4BoV4XPw
https://www.youtube.com/musicfirstagency
Subculture Australia 2018 John O'Callaghan LIVE
Thanks to the world wide trance crew who flew from far and wide for this gathering of trance at the beach. What a weekend :)
Thanks to the loyal clubbers and supporters of Digital Society for a superb night of uplifting trance!
The debut of the Key4050 project
(recording from crowd camera, possible pro recordings in 2018 - watch this space)
Thanks for the support for true underground trance and tech.
This was a huge night for Subculture in the USA and a big thanks goes out to our USA and West Coast Trance Fam for being so amazing on the night! We brought the DJs, production and full show you guys wanted, we really appreciate the great feedback so far. Couldn't have done it without #Dreamstate crew. See you next time!
What a weekend, thanks for all who came for my set and managed to dance even after hearing so many great sets, see you again!
John :)
What a hot night of trance! Thanks to all for supporting once again!!
See you soon :) John
My live set from the mind blowing Subculture Melbourne.
Big thanks to the team involved, Music First & all at Evolution Events.
Check the full footage in HD at www.youtube.com/musicfirstagency
A slice of what's to come on Subculture in 2017
Recorded at musicfirstagency.net/youtube
Only you know my weaknesses...
check out Craig's amazing full album: https://soundcloud.com/craigconnelly
Hey guys, I finally found the time to re-record my set from Dreamstate as it was not recorded on the night. This was a set full of new tracks, mainly on a tech angle, a style I can see returning strong for 2017. Sprinkled with some vocals here and there! Thanks again for the passionate support for Dreamstate, Trance, and myself :)
Have a great holiday season and a very, merry, New year!
John x
@MusicFirstAgency
Photo from #DreamstateSoCal by @jakewestphoto for @insomniacevents
Thanks for the support on my track, please enjoy the alternative Joint Operations Centre mix!
all the best, John.
This was the 2nd chapter in our Subculture visits to Leeds, and we absolutely look forward to the next. An excellent trance crowd that knew their tunes, I hope they were pleased with the range of music played throughout the night from Prog to Trance to Psy/Tech.
Here is my 60minutes, all the best. @SubcultureJOC John
One of the best shows of 2016, thanks to all who attended and tuned in. This is the high quality version of my set. Really enjoyed playing this set, so many good tunes!
Happy to show you my new track that will be released on @giuseppeottaviani Go on Air label !
Halloween devastation :)
Released in Oct.
thanks, John
This was my final appearance at Cream Ibiza for 2016, and it was one HELL of a night. The atmosphere was without doubt the best all Summer, thanks to the yearly influx of trance fans on the first week of September in Ibiza. For anyone looking to visit the island next year, i recommend that week big time. Thanks to you all, goosebumps listening back to this :)
xx John see u next year
my set from August's superb Dreamstate cameo showing at Exchange LA, thanks to the passionate crowd there as always - see you in Nov.
cheers, John
@insomniacevents
side 2 of the new Joint Operations Centre EP
released 12th Aug on @subculturejoc
support by @bryankearney @alyandfila
One of the best weekends of the year, already looking forward to 2017!
Here is my set, cheers! John
@luminosityevents-1
sample of my remix of 'Save Me' by Gareth & Christina
what a beautiful track, gets me everytime :)
released: 22nd July 2016
@garuda_music http://100reasonstolive.garethemery.com/
https://www.insomniac.com/media/trance-out-john-ocallaghan-exclusive-edc-las-vegas-2016-mix
Trance is back in the spotlight, and one of the artists we can thank for that is John O’Callaghan, who’s bringing his trance touch to EDC Las Vegas 2016. As the founder of the notable independent trance imprint Subculture, O’Callaghan has toured the far reaches of the globe, and his ever-growing fan base has helped him crack the ‘DJ Mag’ Top 100 DJs list multiple times. The creator of one of the all-time most celebrated trance anthems, “Big Sky,” he is also known for favorites like “Find Yourself,” “Space & Time,” “Exactly” and “The Chamber.” Trance out to John O’Callaghan’s precision mixing and feel-good vibes in this exclusive mix.
sample of the incredible @willatkinson remix of myself and @clarestagg 'lies cost nothing'
release date: June 24th
https://subculture.choons.at/liesremix
On a cold night in 2006 after driving for a couple of hours in sparsely populated rural Poland, I look out the window wondering are we going the right way. Seeing only fields and roads for miles, we turn a corner and slowly drive into a huge sprawling land based car park filled to the brim. In the distance I see a vast industrial yet majestic building with lights & lazers emitting from all angles. This was Protector Club in Ostrow, Poland.
This is the chillout mix, which I made as Clare's voice was too beautiful not to be heard in this way.
The original+chillout mix are out on May 13th, on Subculture.
John O'Callaghan & Clare Stagg - Lies Cost Nothing
My new track with the amazing Clare Stagg. Really hope you like it :) John
wonder of the week on FSOE!
gracias mis amigos :)
See you later this year.....?
Live recording of my set from the Winter Edition of Grotesque Indoor Festival @ Utrecht, Holland. I decided to play a producers set at the last minute.
Thanks for all the support in 2015! John
tracklist: http://www.1001tracklists.com/tracklist/93795_john-ocallaghan-at-grotesque-indoor-festival-netherlands-2015-12-12.html
What an amazing night! Since the sets were not recorded I decided to re-record my set for those of you who want to hear it. See you at the next #Dreamstate !
Photo from #Dreamstate by @marcvdaa for @insomniacevents
From all the Subculture DJ's & crew - this tour was one of the best of our lives, our eyes and hearts were opened to the passion in Australia. Friends, family & trance. much love & thanks - John x @bryankearney @simonpatterson @djjohnaskew @sneijder @willatkinson @blazer
sample of one of my new tracks released on Sept 21st on Subculture, hope you like it!! John :)
one of the best nights in U.S trance history - proud to be a part of it! cheers @alyandfila and all the trance families :)
LIVE set from New York
thanks to all for the unforgettable support and vibes on the night!!
Those memories will 'stay with me' for a long time ;)
John
[tiny bit of set snipped out due to sound rec distortion]