Q&A: Joris Voorn

Ahead of his set at Winter Social Festival in February, Joris talks back-to-back sets and his plans for this year.

How’s 2016 been for you so far?

Joris Voorn: It’s been great, I’m usually taking it easy in January with a family holiday. Now ready to go full on as it’s February.

A UK festival in February isn’t something that you’d normally see. Are you looking forward to seeing what it has in store?

JV: I am of course! I’m also sure it’ll be an amazing show, as the guys organising it are real pros. Also, given the fact that it’s the only festival in February for me, I’m sure it will be a special one.

Your back-to-back sets with Nic Fanciulli are becoming almost a formality now. How is playing with The Social boss?

JV: It’s great fun! We played together so many times, so we’re in sync very well. However, it’s always a surprise as well after we haven’t played together for a while, just to see what’s in both our playlists at the moment.

How would you rate last summer’s Social Festival exclusive back-to-back with Nic Fanciulli and Sasha?

JV: It was an amazing memorable gig. Sasha is also great to play with, has such a good musical taste and different from both Nic and me so we all had something different to bring to the (turn)table.

Apart from your back-to-back with Nic, what set are you looking forward to the most on the day?

JV: I’m not sure who else is playing, so we’ll see. I’ll sure be hanging around to see what's happening.

What do you love most about UK gigs?

JV: Gigs in the UK are always so much fun because of the highly educated and open minded crowds. They love energetic sets, and I do too, so a great combination.

Favourite UK venue?

JV:More than one of course: Sub Club, fabric, Circus, Warehouse Project, The Social... and many more!

What’s been your favourite track of 2016 so far?

JV: Josh Butler - 'Link'. Out on my own Green Records soon!

What does 2016 hold for Joris Voorn?

JV: A lot of music. I’m currently working on new tracks to be released on my Green label. I’m also looking fwd starting my own radio show in a few weeks, and there’s more exciting news for later in the year.