DJ Rise began his active DJ career in year 2002 with DJ residency at the most actual and modern disco-bar of that time – PuPu Lounge - and also as it’s manager of the musical programme. This is how he attracted attention from already recognized Latvian dance music authorities. At the end of year 2002 DJ Bogdan Taran evaluated his work done throughout the year as The Best Break-Through Of The Year by playing DJ Rise’s mix compilation on his Dance Box radio show. In spring of 2003 DJ Rise came into the sight of management of club Nautilus, which was followed by an invitation to appear at club’s VIP Lounge and Main Dancefloor. As he joined club Nautilus’ creative group, DJ Rise started participating in organization of club’s events as well as creating the club’s musical format. During the last years as in the process of work, as in his leasure time DJ Rise has gained both – experience and great friends such as DJ Bogdan Taran, DJ Norsky, DJ Raivis, DJ Andrey Emelyanov, Electricano, DJ Crash, Aldee, Kaspar Konrad, Ex Da Base... Visiting many different festivals and dance music events in Baltics, DJ Rise has formed extremely friendly relatioships with some of the best - neighbour – Estonian and Lithuanian DJ’s - Mariuss Ivanoff, Mindaugelis, Andrius Alien... Plus – DJ Rise has earned other extra experience by performing on the same stage with world’s favourite DJ’s and producers, who all represent different dance music styles - Bobby & Steve, DJ Spen, Sandy Rivera, Shapeshifters, Timmy Vegas... In 2005 – thanks to cooperation with producer groups Saint and Undercover Agency – DJ Rise has had the honour to perform together with the most notable House vocal divas - Barbara Tucker and Lisa Millett! Already for the fourth year DJ Rise produces radio programme VIP Lounge Sound, that reflects current news in Soulful House, and live show’s broadcasted from club Nautilus on Radio Capital FM (www.capitalfm.lv) The residecees at club Nautilus' VIP Lounge, guest apperiances in other clubs and events and getting ready to these musically various shows is a breath-taking process of , providing the DJ with lots of new opportunities and experiences. DJ Rise just simply adores an therefore enjoys playing Soulful and Club House music.

Gigs to remember :)

Sundance Music Festival

Pure Future

Essential Knock Out

Ice Parade

Moonlight Party

Liepaja`s Beach Party

Dance Summit

Sensation White

Residences ;)

bar Pupu Lounge

club Nautilus

club Scandal

club Push

club First Dacha

club DStyle

club KINO

Star DJ`s

Sandy Rivera

Benny Benassy

Timmy Vegas

The Shapeshifters

Aaron Ross

Rasmus Faber

Dj Spen

Dj Ravin

Supafly

Sergio Flores

Dave Storm

Happyendless DJ`s

Bogdan Taran

Kaspar Kondrat & many more :)

Vocalists

Barbara Tucker

Lisa Millett

Steve Edwards