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Having been making dance music since his early teens, it comes as no surprise as to why Sandro Silva is one of the most sought after artists in the industry today. Infecting the world with his massive productions, there is no doubt this Ultimate Music Experience talent will bring the energy to the anticipated event.

Born Shandro Jahangier in the Netherlands, Silva has had an affinity for music from an early age, “At a very young age. By the time I was 5 I already had a guitar in my hand! Any time I saw a musical instrument I had to check it out straight away. It’s like I had a GPS system for finding musical instruments.”

Armed with a strong knowledge of music theory from his years of piano study, Sandro began his career in dance in 2006 when he was just a teenager, “I was producing dance music for a couple years before I got my first release at 15yrs old on an English record label. It had massive support from Paul van Dyk and other big trance DJ’s.” Releasing a steady stream of releases on some now defunct labels, Sandro started reaching out to artists he’d long admired and was surprised to receive a reply, “I just started to produce tracks, and I sent it to every DJ in the scene. [Laidback] Luke was the first one to respond, and then I just started to grow.”

With Laidback Luke taking the young talent under his wing, Sandro’s career began to blossom, “Luke always had the time for me, despite his crazy schedule, to give feedback and to support me with everything! It all began with ‘Prom Night.’ I sent this track to him a couple years ago and he loved it and released it on his record label with a remix from the man himself!” “Prom Night” was featured as an Essential Choice on Pete Tong’s renowned BBC radio show, introducing the Dutch talent to a brand new global audience.

And the hits have been pouring in since. Tracks like “Told Ya” and “Epic” with Quintino have been championed by some of the industry’s biggest hitters in sets at every major festival and event around the world. The latter of which, released on Musical Freedom, has acquired over 15 million views on YouTube and hitting platinum in Holland and gold in Belgium.

Sandro finished out 2013 on an impressive high note with “Puna” on Spinnin Records and “Payback” out on Hardwell’s Revealed Recordings. His latest banger, “Miraj,” a collaboration with Junkie Kid, was listed in the New and Noteworthy spotlight on iTunes USA. Bringing his ruckus catalogue to South Padre Island, we’re excited to have Sandro Silva perform at Ultimate Music Experience, taking over Schlitterbahn Waterpark on March 13-15th. Tickets are still available online, buy your tickets today!

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