SIAVASH ASHRAFINIA

With his distinctive sound overwhelming and shadowy, yet uplifting - Siavash Ashrafinia's love for and dedication to music is always at the forefront of his infamous, adrenalin pumping, heart stopping sets.
With well over a decade of DJ experience under his belt, his impeccable mixing and sequencing skills combined with his advanced turntablist techniques make him an inspiring storyteller and the ideal candidate to head a dance event.
Siavash's early influences were a result of the deeply personal impact of being born to deaf parents.
His struggle toward DJing excellence began accidentally - in 1993, he purchased a single turntable in order to play his favorite hip-hop tracks.
By 1996, DJ Xtra-Large was rocking hip-hop events all over Van city with underground East Coast jazzy-vibe hip-hop.
In fact, Siavash completed a successful mix tape series that extended to 9 volumes.
In 1997, Siavash decided to expand his horizons and began playing a genre of music that he had always loved: Electronica.
This venture led him to tremendous success; he quickly locked down residencies at numerous clubs in the metropolises of Vancouver, Whistler, Seattle, and Portland.
Playing his unique, explosive sets and showing his mastery of crowd control in countless underground parties and raves led to an easily won international audience.
Siavash has spent the last couple of years perfecting his production skills, which are not limited to electronica; his musical works range in genre from Hip Hop and Trip Hop to Tech House and Jungle, making him a valuable working companion to other gifted producers such as Tyler Lewis, Kourosh Tazmini, and Special Blend.
Siavash, with his dizzying array of talents and uncanny gift to connect with audiences, is now set to carve out an indelible mark on Electronic culture.