This is how trance is meant to be: beautiful bosh that takes you to another place Mixmag feature February 2003. A lot can happen in 12 months, for Jon OBir, 2002 started off with him mixing in his bedroom like thousands of others dreaming of the big time, but as the hours counted down to 2003 his dream came true and he was warming up the Godskitchen crowd for Fergie. It all started back in September 2002, when he entered a DJ competition for Passion and M8 magazine along with 300 other hopeful djs. He won. He was then offered the chance to play for Motion in Derby and also to show off his talents on the Internet radio station, BPM. With his style of progressive/uplifting trance and expertly blended mixes. Godskitchen soon noticed his potential. They were looking for a new young DJ to offer a residency to and the prospect of a fledging career as Britain's next DJ sensation. "It is unbelievable! Ive loved mixing since I bought my first set of decks two years ago and now I get to do it in clubs all over the country for thousands of people" When Fergie heard about all the interest in Jon, he asked him to join him on his Radio 1 show. His half hour set, live all around the world went down a storm and Fergie was astounded by his support via emails and message boards. He could envisage big things for Jon. Fergie has been right behind Jon and included him in his Fergies Fledglings feature on his radio 1 website. Jon has also been given the opportunity to flex his mixing muscle with an exclusive mix for Judge Juless international radio show and a mix on Pete Tongs Essential Selection. Jon is one of the leading djs at the moment who is carving the new face of the trance genre. One of the key aspects that differentiate Jon from many of the other DJs in the trance genre is his effort to incorporate upfront trance productions by unsigned producers. In terms of his own productions, Jons first collaboration with similarly impressive upstart Gareth Emery (GTR) was in the form of Escapade. This proved a huge success and found favour with the likes of Paul van Dyk and Tiesto. Jon then went back into the studio with Gareth to complete their most successful collaboration to date, Bouncebackability. The 3rd single is now in the making. Jon has also been busy working with his favourite producer, Airwave on a track titled Promise, which is set for release early 2006. 2004 has been an immense success for Jon, continuing to impress the Gods faithful with the residency at Godskitchen, and developing an army of new followers at every club he plays. Domestically, he has played at every major club you could care to mention. 2004 was his first opportunity to push his sound internationally. Touching down at destinations in Cyprus, Hong Kong, Canada and Greece to name but a few. One of Jons biggest gigs to date was New Years Eve 2004 where he saw in the New Year playing in New York to 5,000 people alongside one of his inspirers Paul van Dyk. The following day a Chicago venue was next to see his talent. 2005 has seen Jon go from strength to strength, It started with Jon appearing on the world famous Essential Mix in January and then being offered a place on Radio 1s new show The Residency, joining the likes of Eddie Halliwell and Nic Fancuilli in the world famous Radio 1 studios. This gave him a great lift and extended his name to a new fan base across the globe and also led to him playing at the massive club Space, in Ibiza. Jons love for Trance allowed him to create his own record label Conspiracy Recordings alongside up & coming U.K producer Rob Stevenson a.k.a Activa. The 1st release will be out November 2005. He will also be releasing his 1st solo production Effectual on the Conspiracy Recordings label. Its been a massive year for Jon. Without a doubt more of the same is expected for years to come!