Ian Void is a DJ and producer associated with the UK techno scene, with a career that spans the 1990s and 2000s. He also works as a promoter and has been involved in underground techno events in the UK for many years.

Career and style

Void’s productions focus on the harder end of techno, and his DJ sets mix a range of styles while keeping a driving, high-tempo techno pulse. His sets sometimes include breakbeats, vocals and rave anthems alongside the main techno groove. He is also known for playing a big-room sound that keeps tougher tribal elements from earlier techno styles.

Early events and Geushky

In the early 1990s, he forms an event called Abduction Club. Inspired by guests including Colin Dale and Colin Faver, he later creates Geushky, a techno night that runs regularly for eight years. Geushky continues in occasional exclusive parties and also has a sister night that supports local talent from the city.

Geushky hosts many major figures in techno, including Derrick May, Adam Beyer and Umek, with regular appearances from Dave Angel, Dave Clarke, Billy Nasty and The Advent. Many of these artists play their first UK gig there.

Geushky Recordings and releases

Void launches Geushky Recordings, which issues over 18 releases and includes artists such as Umek, Stanny Franssen, Marco Lenzi, Chris Liebing, Chris McCormack, The Advent and Void himself. The label receives wide support from DJs including Carl Cox, Dave Clarke and Adam Beyer, and its releases appear on DJ charts, radio shows and in magazine reviews.

His own productions on Geushky gain international support and include tracks such as “Dirty Bitch” and “The Rascal”. Some of his tracks also appear on compilations by Mauro Picotto and on Carl Cox’s live recording from Detroit.

Later labels, remixes and collaboration

After releasing on labels including Contrast, Toneman, Contaminated Muzik, Predicaments and Global Matador, he also remixes work by Christopher Just, Multitude, Michal Poliak, Christian Fischer, A. Paul and James Hammer. He later returns with new material for his label Intravenous Cuts, and releases also appear on A. Paul’s Naked Lunch, Vortechtrals Techment Records, Primate Recordings and Primate Endangered Species.

He also works with Martyn Hare under the name The Risen, releasing material through Intravenous Cuts. This project focuses on a big-room rave sound with a hard edge.

International bookings

Void is booked in countries including Canada, Brazil, Germany, Spain and the Czech Republic, and he plays clubs such as U60311 in Frankfurt and The Rex in Paris.