He was 13 when he had his first gig at an Amsterdam club. He started saving up for his first DJ setup and DJed for his parents’ friends, weddings, and local events. Upon hearing the dance music, he was instantly hooked.
He had grown up with his mother playing classical piano and his father playing guitar. Martin was only 8-years-old when he first saw Tiesto DJing on TV at the Olympics. Many people are surprised by the success he’s had at such a young age, but it’s really not shocking when you get to know him a little. The crowds flocked to see this young DJ play his music and it was one of the biggest nights at Exodus. He was a main headliner at Exodus last year, spinning the main slot at Omnia – arguably one of North America’s biggest and best clubs. Martijn Gerard Garritsen, better known by his stage name Martin Garrix, has made a huge name for himself in electronic music.
He made it young, because he started so young.
