Trance Takeover - Lange & Will Rees

🎧 Trance Takeover - Viva At The Venue, South Shields - Sunday 3rd May 2026
Get ready for an unforgettable night as Trance Takeover makes its debut event at Viva At The Venue! Bringing together incredible artists from across the UK and beyond, this is one night you don't want to miss.

🔥 HEADLINE ACTS:

Lange is one of the true pioneers of trance music and a name synonymous with the genre's golden era. With timeless anthems like "Drifting Away" and "Follow Me", his music helped define the euphoric sound that took trance global. His tracks have crossed into mainstream culture too, featuring in the iconic Kevin & Perry films. Having played on some of the world's biggest festivals and stages, his decades of chart success, legendary remixes, and unforgettable DJ sets underline his influence - a producer who helped shape the genre and remains nothing less than trance royalty. 👑✨

Will Rees - Hailing from Wales, The Welsh Wizard Will Rees is a rising force in trance who has quickly built an impressive reputation both behind the decks and in the studio. He has released music on respected labels like Armada, Black Hole and Subculture, and his productions have topped Beatport charts and gained support from some of the biggest names in trance. Known for his euphoric, driving sound and powerful remixes - including work for Armin van Buuren and Gareth Emery - Will's sets are energising, emotional, and packed with forward-thinking trance vibes.

✨ FEATURED LOCAL TALENT:

Conner Boyle is a rising Trance producer and DJ whose music has attracted global attention. So far, he's achieved hundreds of thousands of streams worldwide, had two consecutive Beatport Top50 releases and has been signed to some of the scene's most respected labels. With a growing reputation as both a producer and DJ, Conner is cementing his place as one of Trance's most promising new talents.

🔊 SUPPORT DJ SETS:
DKH • Johnas • Stui B - rounding out the lineup with high-energy support for a night to remember in the North East.