Van Dresen

Norwegian DJ & Producer!

Van Dresen is a Norwegian DJ, producer and multimedia creative with roots in both Oslo and Bergen. With a music career spanning more than 20 years, he has released tracks on renowned labels such as Black Hole Recordings, Armada Music, In Trance We Trust, Enormous Tunes, Avanti, Cloud 9, and several others. His sound blends elements of trance, house and melodic deep music — always with a strong focus on emotion, energy and atmosphere.

He first gained international attention in 2008 as part of the Simadith Project, with a release on Black Hole Recordings following a successful club event in Oslo. In 2007 he founded Radio Volum, Norway’s first and only 24/7 electronic dance music radio station. In the years that followed, Van Dresen established the label Above Recordings, the agency Above Management, and the event brand Club Volum, contributing to the growth of Norway’s electronic music scene from multiple angles.

In 2009, he launched his solo alias Van Dresen, debuting with Back to Start — a track that quickly climbed to #2 on iTunes (Electronic) and he was featured on Tiësto’s Club Life in the “15 Minutes of Fame” segment, making him the first Norwegian guest in that radio show.

Beyond producing and performing, Van Dresen has long worked with multimedia productions, including graphic design, web development and video — skills that continue to support his creative work today.

While not seeking the spotlight, Van Dresen has steadily built a reputation for quality and integrity — both in music and in his broader creative endeavors.