Defected Malta

fim. 01.10.2026 23:00

Back for its fifth year, Defected Malta is excited to be returning to the Mediterranean for a weekend-long party and celebration of dance music next October.

Taking place 1st - 4th October 2026, we will once again bring together an impressive blend of talent from across the house spectrum for an unforgettable Island takeover hosted against a backdrop of sandy beaches and crystalline waters.

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Aline Rocha
Aline Rocha, rising from Brazil, mesmerized global audiences during the pandemic with her virtual sets. From Defected Croatia to iconic venues worldwide, she embodies Brazil's rhythmic heartbeat, shining bright on the international stage.
Catz 'N Dogz
Greg and Voitek are two friends behind the prolific house outfit Catz 'N Dogz
Chez Damier
RA: Resident Advisor
Daisybelle
Puerto Rican-Colombian DJ and Music Producer with multiple releases on NYC's Nervous Records, Rebirth and Future Disco.
Dan Shake
If you’re going to pick a DJ name like Dan Shake, you better have the goods to back it up.
Danny Howard
Broadcaster, DJ, label head and producer, Danny Howard lives and breathes dance music. An authority on the culture, the sound and the scene, with a tenure at BBC Radio 1 that has lasted over a decade, he has positioned himself as the tastemaker of a generation. Host of Radio 1’s flagship Friday night show Radio 1’s Dance Party, Danny’s transition from underground champion to fully-fledged star of the station is credit to his unwavering commitment to musical discovery and a pair of the sharpest A&R ears in the business.
Darius Syrossian
It's all house or techno to me.
David Morales
“I am creating a place for people to forget their troubles for a while. It is important in the world we are living in today.” – David Morales
David Penn
David Penn is an icon in the Spanish Electronic music scene with more than 25 years of successful career.
Delilah
House artist, based in London.
Dennis Ferrer
Right place, right time. It's an old cliché, but it's one that's been the definition of Dennis Ferrer's musical career. Just as the dance music world was heading into the world of afro-centric house, Ferrer was there. And then, when it began to embrace..
Eats Everything
Daniel Pearce (born May 12th, 1980), better known by his stage name, Eats Everything, is an English producer and DJ. He hails from Bristol.
Edd (1)
RA: Resident Advisor
Eliza Rose
Eliza Rose is proof that there’s magic within UK underground club culture. The vocalist, producer and DJ is responsible for worldwide smash ‘B.O.T.A (Baddest Of Them All)’ – the track that soared to Number One.
Ella Knight
Ella Knight fuses Disco, House, Garage, and Afro rhythms into a sound all her own. From hosting her House Party stage at Glastonbury to her female-led Madame Jazz events, she’s been praised by DJ Mag and Mixmag for her standout sets and vision.
Ferreck Dawn
Freek Coppens (aka) Ferreck Dawn has been active as a dj and producer for over 17 years now. His productions are released on well known labels like Defected, Toolroom, Relief and and Kittball records.
Green Velvet
Green Velvet (aka Cajmere) studied chemical engineering at the University of Illinois, where he exposed himself to the energetic culture and lifestyle of house. In 1991, midway though graduate school, Cajmere returned to Chicago to pursue his dream of..
Harry Romero
“I know what I’m capable of in the studio and behind the decks. Harry 2.0, this is my renaissance! “ He’s had a career that now runs across two decades but also recognizes that “this is a rebirth, not a remix.”
Heidi Lawden
Heidi Lawden is a versatile DJ, producer and occasional vocalist. She hosts a monthly show Magic Roundabout on LA's dublab.com and occasionally flees her LA base to DJ globally 'The best parties, not ALL the parties'
HoneyLuv
HoneyLuv is an International DJ & producer.
Hot Since 82
Yokshire based DJ & Producer.
Jayda G
Canadian by birth and now London-based, GRAMMY Nominated producer Jayda G has risen steadily and stealthily through the dance music underground with her infectious energy, vitality and boundless enthusiasm.
Kellie Allen
London-born Kellie Allen is a talented artist based in Ibiza, known for her impeccable productions & dynamic performances. She has played at prominent venues & parties around the world including PIV, DC10, Solid Grooves, Fabric London, Amnesia & Thuishaven
Kevin Saunderson
Platinum-selling recording artist, label boss, festival promoter, true innovator in the pantheon of popular music, cultural champion, cracking DJ: there’s a lot to be said about Kevin Saunderson.
Kirollus
Kirollus will light up any stage with his infectious high energy DJ sets and unrivalled passion for music.
Lil' Louis
RA: Resident Advisor
Low Steppa
Low Steppa is one of the UK’s most influential house artists. With chart-topping singles, a BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix and his acclaimed album Boiling Point, he’s a global force and a consistent Beatport top ten seller.
Makèz
Like any story, Makèz's music carries multiple layers. Their recent projects reveal an approach that challenges listeners to listen beyond surface-level expectations.
Melvo Baptiste
An established broadcaster, tastemaker and label head.
Michael Gray
RA: Resident Advisor
MiNNA
MiNNA fires up any dance floor with her upbeat, effervescent energy.
Murphy's Law
Sonny & Finn Murphy are two brothers from Leicester who have been making music together as Murphy's Law since 2019.
Natasha Diggs
Natasha Diggs is an NYC based Dj & Producer who has created waves with her diverse musical stylings through out the globe. Coined the 45 Queen known for rocking crowds with her 45 vinyl sets she follows in the footsteps of a rich NYC night life legacy.
Nic Fanciulli
International DJ, Grammy-nominated producer, and owner of Saved Records.
Nick Curly
Ever since his memorable breakthrough in 2008, Nick Curly has established himself as one of the pre-eminent international acts in the modern era of house music.
nocapz.
the 22-year-old brazilian producer samuel soares isn't a mystery anymore for dance music addicts.
Oden
Electronic live duo from Paris
Fatzo
Liam Fattori's House Project with the Oden duo.

From house music to minimal techno & breakbeat.

Founder of Sake Records : https://sakerecords.bandcamp.com/
O'Flynn
RA: Resident Advisor
Paisley Jensen
Born and raised in Coventry, Paisley has quickly established herself as a force to be reckoned with in the global electronic music scene.
Phill de Janeiro
Hailing from the country of Brazil, Phill de Janeiro is ready to show the world just exactly who he is Influenced by 90's house, UK Garage and Disco Phill de Janeiro brings many flavours to his live set.
Prunk
DJ/producer and owner of PIV. Releases on: EWax, Nervous Records. Resident at Straf_Werk & regular at Jenja (Bali). 2017 (a.o.): PIV stage The Ark, Labyrinth Open, DGTL Barcelona, Welcome to the Future, Straf_werk festival, Dockyard.
RUZE
Birmingham's own RUZE & Beatportal’s ‘One’s To Watch’ are rapidly making their mark in the dance music scene with a unique sound that fuses infectious basslines, punchy percussion, and soulful vocals.
Sam Divine
A born entertainer with a burning desire to play music to people around the world, Sam Divine’s enigmatic sets are an effortless schooling in pure, unadulterated house.
Sandy Rivera
Whichever way you look at it, you know who Sandy Rivera is. Whether it’s the words to Finally, the stunning production that infiltrates through each of his dance floor killers, or the untold mixes that have penetrated the dance charts for over 15 years..
Scarlett O'Malley
Scarlett O'Malley is a DJ, presenter and documentary maker from London. A record collector and broadcaster, who runs her own label and party, Club Cowgirl.
Shermanology
With ground breaking releases on Jamie Jones’ Hot Creations, Solardo’s Sola and now also Martinez Brothers’ Cuttin Headz, they have succes with their hit song 'Boyz n da Club’.
Sidney Charles
It’s not often a DJ can stamp their authority on a genre so much that it gets its own label, but Sidney Charles is one.
Skream
Oliver Dene Jones, better known by his stage name Skream, is an English dub-step/ deep house electronic music artist from Croyden, London.
Stuart Patterson
Stuart has been at the heart of London's club scene for several decades. Through DJing, club programming and promoting, record labels, fanzines or mix compilations he has taken his DJ career to every corner of the world.
SYREETA
"London-based selector whose sounds are as diverse as her approach to life" ~ Mixmag
Terry Farley
DJ / REMIXER / PROMOTER / CURATOR AND WRITER WITH A SPELLING ALLERGY
Anane
From the islands off the West Coast of Africa comes the artist Billboard magazine described as “combining earthiness with glamour and roots-deep house music knowledge with pop wise diversity”—Anané™. The singer, songwriter, producer and DJ follows up t..
Louie Vega
Grammy winner and 6x nominee, with a career spanning over 20 years. Louie Vega is a mega force in the House Music industry with no signs of slowing down.
The Shapeshifters
With musical trends always changing and evolving around us, it’s a testament to the real quality of The Shapeshifters to have sustained a successful career in house music for over 15 years now.
Todd Terry
Grammy Award nominated DJ/Producer Todd Terry has been engulfed in dance music since he first started listening to European dance music records while growing up in Brooklyn. Already devoted to turntables, he heard something different in those tracks, a..