DJ Smurf

DJ Smurf‘s Bio

Born in Sofia, Bulgaria, Ivan Popov a.k.a DJ Smurf is a DJ and a promoter of big dance events as part of Metropolis.

Ivan Popov a.k.a. DJ Smurf is DJ-ing professionally for more than 15 years. In the beginning he was deep into more industrial and alternative sounds which later influenced him in his favorites in techno music.

As co founder of Bulgaria's biggest dance music promoters - Metropolis Music Ltd., he is responsible for the organization of some of the biggest shows ever placed in Bulgaria. Smurf is resident of several club nights and guests with mixes in the club radio shows. Played with Sven Vath, Chris Liebing, Jeff Mills, Luke Slater, Misstress Barbara, Marco Carola, DJ Preach, Takkiu Ishino, Westbam, DJ Sasha, Ade Fenton, Jamie Bissmire, Ben Long, Simon Digby, John Tomas and many more. Now Smurf is spinning techno and minimal. Some of his favorite producers are Adam Beyer, Len Faki, Luke Slater, Dave Clarke, Space DJ’z, Boris S, Arkus P, Tobias Luke and Robert Natus.

After 4 years DJing and promoting the powerfull European beats in Montreal Canada, Smurf is back in Bulgaria to continue his life mission with his soul mates and partners from Metropolis.

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