Dan Ghenacia is a seminal figure in Parisian and international electronic music circles, best known as one of the founders of the influential Apollonia collective, alongside Dyed Soundorom and Shonky. Emerging from the vibrant Paris house scene of the late 1990s, Ghenacia made his mark as a resident DJ at the iconic club Le Batofar, where his legendary Freak n' Chic after-parties helped define a distinctive deep and groovy style of house music. Ghenacia’s discerning taste and formidable skills behind the decks quickly elevated him from local hero to global tastemaker.

His sets, always fueled by an encyclopedic knowledge of vinyl and an ear for the hypnotic and psychedelic, have taken him to the world’s most renowned clubs and festivals, including DC-10 in Ibiza, Rex Club in Paris, and fabric in London. As a producer and label owner, Ghenacia’s vision has been instrumental in shaping the minimal house soundscape. He founded the acclaimed Freak n’ Chic label, which launched the careers of many leading French artists before transitioning focus to Apollonia, under which he releases music and curates parties with his collective.

Apollonia’s back-to-back-to-back DJ sets have become the stuff of legend, showcasing Ghenacia’s technical prowess and unique chemistry with his partners. Across decades, Dan Ghenacia remains a dedicated vinyl purist and an influential force in electronic music, revered both for his uncompromising musical standards and his role in fostering creativity and collaboration on dance floors worldwide.