John O'Callaghan Podcast

John O'Callaghan @ Luminosity Beach Festival 2026 Jul 1, 2026 01:29:36 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. ❤️

John O'Callaghan LIVE @ Goodgreef 25, The Telegraph, Belfast May 6, 2026 00:58:18 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

John O'Callaghan LIVE @ A State of Trance 2026 Apr 22, 2026 00:59:45 Watch the Live HD set on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xoaqKOuAPws?si=yY0zOWBcYM25atoO Thanks to everyone who made that one of the best ASOTs ever!

John O'Callaghan LIVE @ block. Dublin Feb 15, 2026 01:46:53 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

John O'Callaghan LIVE @ Dreamstate 2025 Feb 7, 2026 00:58:20 The idea behind this set was a mix of current trance vs. Dreamstate standout tracks from my sets there going back 10 years. On a weekend where there is nothing but trance from around the globe, it was a pleasure to be part of it. "I was there" 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 - Music Takes Me Higher (sample) Sep 16, 2025 00:03:26 https://subculture.lnk.to/MusicTakesMeHigher

John O'Callaghan - Fragmentos Aug 7, 2025 00:04:13 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

John O'Callaghan & Lyd14 - Never Leave Your Side Jul 26, 2025 00:04:20 https://subculture.lnk.to/NeverLeaveYourSide The album that never was: 1. Reflections 2. Memphis 3. Crystal Caverns 4. Lost in Sound 5. Lunar Divide 6. Never Leave Your Side 7. -- 8. -- 9. -- 10. -- 11. -- 12. --

John O'Callaghan - Lunar Divide (sample) Jun 13, 2025 00:03:34 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,

John O'Callaghan & Hailey J - Lost in Sound [preview] May 12, 2025 00:04:19 preview of the upcoming vocal trance tune with Hailey J. Released May 30th

John O'Callaghan - Crystal Caverns Apr 11, 2025 00:03:25 April 25th

John O'Callaghan - Memphis (extended sample) Feb 26, 2025 00:03:46 this will be released on march 21st Support so far from Armin van Buuren & Bryan Kearney!

Nikolauss & John O'Callaghan - Reflections Feb 17, 2025 00:07:19 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?

Joint Operations Centre - Void Stage, Dreamstate 2024 Nov 29, 2024 01:14:30 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!

John O'Callaghan LIVE @ Luminosity 2024 ADE Nov 6, 2024 01:17:59 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

May The Road Rise (Henrik Zuberstein Mix) Nov 5, 2024 00:05:12 John O'Callaghan, Paul Skelton & Ren Faye - May The Road Rise (Henrik Zuberstein Mix) [Subculture]

John O'Callaghan Live @ UNTOLD Fortune 2024 Aug 17, 2024 00:58:38 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.

Key4050 LIVE @ Subculture Australia 2024 Jul 28, 2024 00:58:25 Key4050 - Want More out now: https://open.spotify.com/album/1rcAKi4JAGUnETifbAA9AW

John O'Callaghan LIVE @ Luminosity Beach Festival 2024 Jul 1, 2024 01:26:16 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!

John O'Callaghan LIVE @ Subculture Melbourne 2024 Jun 14, 2024 00:57:52 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

Joint Operations Centre LIVE @ Dreamstate Europe 2024 Apr 13, 2024 00:57:32 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!

Aly & Fila b2b John O'Callaghan LIVE @ Subculture Bangkok, Thailand 2024 Mar 22, 2024 01:55:00 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!

John O'Callaghan LIVE @ A State of Trance - Ahoy Rotterdam 2024 Feb 25, 2024 01:00:00 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!

John O'Callaghan LIVE @ Liberation London Feb 2024 Feb 16, 2024 01:58:28 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/

John O'Callaghan LIVE @ Trance Unity Rave, Montreal Jan 11, 2024 01:30:52 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

John O'Callaghan b2b Giuseppe Ottaviani @ Dreamstate SoCal 2023 Nov 21, 2023 01:00:04 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!

John O'Callaghan LIVE @ Planet Love 2023 Sep 22, 2023 01:00:41 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!

John O'Callaghan LIVE @ Creamfields 2023 Sep 2, 2023 01:00:19 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!

John O'Callaghan - Total Spectrum @ Academy LA 4 hr set Aug 11, 2023 03:59:44 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!

John O'Callaghan LIVE @ Subculture Melbourne 2023 Jul 14, 2023 01:00:39 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 :)

John O'Callaghan LIVE @ Luminosity Beach Festival 2023 Jul 3, 2023 01:28:56 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 Ye

John O'Callaghan Open to Close @ Telegraph building, Belfast 2023 May 12, 2023 04:59:20 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

John O'Callaghan LIVE @ Beyond Wonderland 2023 Apr 6, 2023 00:58:43 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 Barrier Mar 29, 2023 00:03:30 John O'Callaghan - Impulse Barrier Release date: 7/4/23 Subculture / @blackholerecordings Pre save on Spotify / Beatport: https://subculture.complete.me/impulsebarrier

John O'Callaghan LIVE Passion's 28th Birthday Mar 17, 2023 01:13:12 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 Millard https://www.facebook.com/rob.millard.75

John O'Callaghan LIVE Club Amerika, Buenos Aires 2023 Mar 6, 2023 04:22:24 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 t

John O'Callaghan LIVE @ Subculture Bangkok Thailand 2023 Feb 21, 2023 00:58:34 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!

Joint Operations Centre - Dreamstate SoCal 2022 Dec 1, 2022 00:58:46 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

Key4050 LIVE @ Transmission Poland 2022 Nov 10, 2022 01:27:39 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.

John O'Callaghan @ Rong Indoor Festival Manchester 2022 Oct 14, 2022 00:59:56 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!

John O'Callaghan LIVE @ Subculture Arena Planet Love 2022 Sep 14, 2022 01:28:18 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.

John O'Callaghan LIVE Luminosity Beach Festival 2022 Jun 29, 2022 01:27:24 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

John O'Callaghan LIVE Dreamstate Harbor 2022 Jun 15, 2022 00:57:18 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 :)

Joint Operations Centre LIVE @ Subculture Festival Melbourne 2022 Apr 5, 2022 00:59:15 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 Gr

John O'Callaghan LIVE Colours Glasgow 27th Birthday Feb 5th 2022 Feb 15, 2022 01:29:51 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 :)

KEY4050 Live @ ASOT 1000 Mexico Dec 24, 2021 00:59:20 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 :)

John O'Callaghan LIVE @ Luminosity ADE 2021 Dec 2, 2021 01:07:56 Here is my set from the epic night of trance at Luminosity ADE 2021!

John O'Callaghan LIVE @ Liberation London Oct 2021 Oct 23, 2021 02:37:02 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 :)

John O'Callaghan LIVE @ Subculture stage - Planetlove 2021 Sep 14, 2021 01:29:59 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 :)

John O'Callaghan LIVE @ Creamfields 2021 Sep 1, 2021 01:09:55 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

John O'Callaghan - Subculture July Mix Jul 30, 2021 01:37:10 thanks once again for tuning in, hope you enjoy the mix! tracklist will be posted here soon.

John O'Callaghan - Subculture June Mix Jun 25, 2021 01:19:21 Thanks for listening, enjoy the music and have a great weekend! 01. Activa – The Lost Language | Activa Music 02. Starpicker – A New Age | Subculture 03. Sunlounger Feat. Susie Ledge – Sail Away (Roger Shah & Yelow remix) | FSOE 04. Chris Schweizer - 24 | A State Of Trance 05. Activa presents Mekk V - Rotation | Activa Music 06. Cold Blue - Sunbird | Subculture 07. Ferry Tayle & Dan Stone

John O'Callaghan - Subculture May Mix May 22, 2021 01:37:10 Enjoy, and have a great weekend! 01. Thomas Abester – Saroo (A.R.D.I. remix) | Amon Vision 02. Dan Stone & Stine Grove – If I Never Make it Home | FSOE Fables 03. Super8 & Tab vs Factor B - From Way Back | WAO 138? 04. Johan Gielen & Starpicker - Sustained | Future Sound Of Egypt 05. Ronski Speed & Harshil Kamdar - Bäng | AVA White 06. Giuseppe Ottaviani – Resonate | Armind 07. Sinsonic –

John O'Callaghan - Subculture April Mix Apr 23, 2021 01:25:18 John O'Callaghan - Subculture April Mix Thanks for listening! 01. Ferry Tayle - Awaken Joy | FSOE Fables 02. Factoria - Seven Summits (Kayosa & Tolland Remix) | Titan Audio 03. Amos & Riot Night + Matt Noland - Lomond | Go Music 04. Alex Di Stefano Feat Dynart - Into The Waves | Subculture 05. ID - ID | White Label 06. Dennis Sheperd & Sunlounger I Can Feel (Giuseppe Ottaviani remix) | Bl

John O'Callaghan - Subculture March mix Mar 27, 2021 01:40:38 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: 01. Cold

John O'Callaghan - Subculture February Mix Feb 19, 2021 01:13:54 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 t

John O'Callaghan - Subculture January Mix Jan 19, 2021 01:12:40 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.

John O'Callaghan - Subculture 2020 Year Mix Jan 1, 2021 02:32:44 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! 01. Cold Blue - Recovery (John O’Callaghan remix) 02. Paul Denton & Deird

John O'Callaghan - Subculture Top 10 mix - TrancePortal Nov 5, 2020 00:57:40 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!

Subculture Autumn 2020 mix Oct 10, 2020 01:11:28 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.

John O'Callaghan - Complex Solution [preview] Sep 17, 2020 00:05:12 Released on 25th Sept (1 day after my Birthday) on Subculture !

Classics Mix 4 Aug 8, 2020 01:01:41 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!

John O'Callaghan - Dreamstate Satellite Series July 2020 Jul 12, 2020 01:00:24 My set from: tv.insomniac.com See you soon for another mix!

John O'Callaghan - Luminosity 2020 Jun 28, 2020 02:01:10 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

Classics mix Part 3 May 23, 2020 01:22:04 Follow me at www.twitch.tv/johnocallaghan for future live streams!

Joint Operations Centre - Moonlight May 22, 2020 00:02:24 Track 3 of the 3 track Joint Operations Centre EP from Subculture 200th release. Thanks to all who has supported Subculture since the start!

Joint Operations Centre - Mom I Don't Feel Well May 21, 2020 00:02:45 Track 2 of the 3 track Joint Operations Centre EP from Subculture 200th release. Thanks to all who has supported Subculture since the start!

Joint Operations Centre - Meraxes May 14, 2020 00:02:59 Track 1 of the 3 track Joint Operations Centre EP from Subculture 200th release. Thanks to all who has supported Subculture since the start!

Henrik Zuberstein Sunny Garden mix May 8, 2020 01:40:46 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 :)

Classics mix part 2 May 3, 2020 01:34:00 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!

Classics mix Part 1 Apr 26, 2020 01:02:21 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.

Subculture Spring 2020 Mix Mar 23, 2020 01:01:07 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

Key4050 3 hour set LIVE Buenos Aires, Argentina 2019 Jan 5, 2020 02:58:48 The debut of Key4050 in amazing Argentina!

Joint Operations Centre LIVE Dreamstate SoCal 2019 Nov 26, 2019 00:58:24 Thanks to everyone who came along to see this special Joint Operations Centre set, if you enjoyed it - please comment below! :)

Joint Operations Centre - Fugitive Nov 14, 2019 00:03:44 The new Joint Operations Centre track, released Dec 6th on Afterdark!

Key4050 - Live @ Transmission Prague 2019 Oct 29, 2019 01:16:15 Key4050 - Live @ Transmission Prague 2019

John O'Callaghan LIVE This is Trance - Luminosity ADE2019 Oct 20, 2019 01:14:32 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 Sep 23, 2019 01:28:01 John O'Callaghan LIVE San Francisco 1015 Satellite Series Sept 20th - 2019. Thanks to all who attended this great night!

John O'Callaghan Live @ SYNERGY Zurich After Party Aug 27, 2019 01:30:10 One of the hottest (literally) nights of the year :) John O'Callaghan Live @ SYNERGY Zurich After Party

John O'Callaghan - Hammers At Dawn Aug 9, 2019 00:04:55 Forthcoming on Subculture on 11th October!

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