Mark Sixma is a Dutch trance and progressive house producer/DJ known for his high-energy productions, festival anthems, and collaborations with top trance artists. With releases on Armada Music, ASOT (A State of Trance), and Revealed Recordings, he has worked alongside Armin van Buuren, Andrew Rayel, Emma Hewitt, and W&W, cementing his place as one of the most influential names in modern trance and big-room sounds.
Early Life & Career Beginnings
Born and raised in Breda, Netherlands—the same city that produced Tiesto and Hardwell—Mark Sixma was naturally drawn to electronic music at an early age. His love for melodic trance and powerful bass-driven tracks led him to experiment with music production.
His breakthrough came when Armin van Buuren played his track \”Destination 6\” on A State of Trance (ASOT), gaining him international recognition.
Rise to Fame & Trance Anthems (2010–2016)
Between 2010 and 2016, Mark became a staple in the trance and big-room festival scene, releasing a series of anthemic tracks that dominated festivals worldwide.
Notable Tracks & Collaborations:
- “Requiem” (2013) – One of his biggest trance anthems, played by major DJs at Tomorrowland, Ultra Music Festival, and ASOT events.
- “Adagio for Strings” (2014) – A powerful rework of Tiesto’s legendary track, supported by top DJs globally.
- “Shadow” (2014) – with Armin van Buuren (as Armin’s Gaia alias) – Featured on Armin’s “A State of Trance” compilations.
- “Restless Hearts” (2015) – with Emma Hewitt – A progressive trance classic blending Emma’s haunting vocals with Sixma’s uplifting production.
- “Destiny” (2016) – with Andrew Rayel – A big-room trance hybrid, combining the styles of both producers.
Evolution & Expanding Sound (2017–Present)
Mark Sixma has successfully bridged the gap between trance, progressive house, and big-room EDM, making him a versatile force in electronic music. He has also experimented with harder festival sounds, collaborating with W&W and releasing tracks on Revealed Recordings (Hardwell’s label).