Theo Hansen

Theo Hansen has become synonymous with thoughtfully curated DJ sets, worldly track selection and creative live performances. It began with deejaying at friends parties from a young age which quickly evolved into performing at nightclubs, raves and festivals. From there, it wasn’t long until he gained interest in promotion and hosting events in his hometown of Calgary, AB. Fast forward to today, he has just spent the past year living in Ibiza, immersed in one of the most known international hubs in the world for DJ culture. Passion and dedication to the art of deejaying is something that radiates through Theo’s personality and can be seen through his experiences and accomplishments.

At the age of 19 he attended the London School of Sound (UK), where his talent and curiosity continued to take shape. Refined knowledge and understanding of production, recording and sound engineering only served to forge new paths for musical expression. After his studies he returned to Canada and horizons broadened, new partnerships arrived. Habitat Living Sound - Calgary’s favourite electronic music institute is where Theo curated his residency Prism; a night dedicated to promoting the broadest spectrum of 4/4 electronic music possible. Over the course of his DJ career he has had the opportunity to warm up the decks for the likes of Tiesto, Sasha, MK, Carl Craig, Dennis Ferrer, Danny Howells, Tigerskin and dozens of others. His sound has developed into a combination of eclectic melodies, deep grooves, jazzy basslines and so much more. His musical taste has always been broad - knowing the importance of being able to cater to various settings while always being true to the music he loves and shares with people.

In 2019 he joined forces with chef Alec Fraser to unite culinary arts and music into one project. They created the Back Of House, which made a quick impact on the local and international scene. Their collaboration with BassBus - Bistrothèque, proved that this unique idea is a force to be reckoned with. They hosted 200 people, serving up food and music at the incredibly scenic Southern Alberta Pioneers Memorial Building. Staff Meal, their monthly podcast that highlights food and music culture from around the world is yet another creatively brilliant idea that is garnering the attention of folks from abroad. With their podcast, they create episodes that feature music from artists only from a chosen country, then pair that with a dish and drink also from that specific nationality. This became a beautiful way to discover new music from around the world and also to connect with so many of these artists. The outpour of support from deejays of these different countries was profound.

23/24 has been a year that continued to broaden his musical horizons. From arriving in Ibiza not knowing anyone, to playing at some of the islands most iconic venues and connecting with the local scene and DJ’s, it has been the most important year in Theo’s career so far. Being able to perform music at venues like Cafe Del Mar, Pikes and Tigre Morado are just a few of the highlights that really stood out. Beyond the gigs played, becoming friends with many of the island’s local DJ’s was a wealth of knowledge to be immersed in. These recent experiences have made a lifelong impact on the way he delivers a DJ set.

Theo Hansen’s innovative approach is being seen through the wide array of diverse projects that he involves himself with. He continues to devote his time to creating new DJ mixes, producing songs and sharing his love of music through performance. Whether it be playing a daytime poolside set or late night at a club, he knows how to control an environment of various settings.