--- title: "Book Essjay for Mountain & Open-Air Raves | Psytrance & Techno DJ" description: "Book Essjay for your next mountain festival or open-air rave. Expert in psytrance and techno sets for Kasol, Manali, and beyond. Let's get the dancefloor moving." canonical: https://mytribe.in/essjay__audiomenace/dj-performances/mountain-open-air-raves last_updated: 2025-09-21 --- # Mountain & Open-Air Raves with Essjay Tribe Verified · 9 years playing Himalayan music festivals. By [Essjay](https://mytribe.in/essjay__audiomenace) · Available for performances across India · ₹20K Per Session (Up to 2 Hours) (estimate) Part of [DJ Performances](https://mytribe.in/essjay__audiomenace/dj-performances). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/essjay__audiomenace/dj-performances/gallery) From sunrise psytrance sets in the Parvati Valley to deep techno journeys in the snow, I bring the energy of the dancefloor to your mountain event. ## Photos and videos - ![The full lineup for Cosmic Holi, a multi-day festival in Kasol. I was on the psytrance stage alongside international heavyweights like Oxidaksi and Fobi.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5b595d1d-8d53-4174-b6eb-e1d4bbf166e7) - ![My artist flyer for the Cosmic Holi festival in the heart of Parvati Valley. Celebrating Holi with the psy-family amidst the mountains is an unbeatable experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ba4e2d60-f1bb-4e19-9829-b4fbf192fb7a) - ![Another flyer for Cosmic Holi, detailing the different stages for techno, psytrance, and more. These multi-genre festivals create an amazing atmosphere of unity and celebration.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d01a56e9-484f-4fb1-8e76-4f9b48ed27c8) - ![A personalized flyer for my Essjay set at Cosmic Holi. Playing psytrance in Kasol, the place where it all thrives in India, is always a special feeling.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f7924b08-ae23-47a1-ad22-12e6382d5155) - [Video: A glimpse of the madness from my closing set at the Pirates of Parvati Holi party. The energy of the crowd, combined with the mountain setting, was absolutely electric.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e3bb71f7-a89e-40bb-a870-0dfee0649263) - ![The flyer for the Rangila festival at Oh Magic View, Kasol. For this Holi gathering, I played a special hitech set, taking the energy to the next level in a stunning location.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/16252e4c-8b36-461a-83f5-03e5bdf5f6b2) - ![My artist flyer for the Cosmic Kasol Christmas Fiesta. Playing a psytrance set in the Parvati Valley during Christmas is a magical experience, with the cold air and hot music.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d08e68ee-b4db-4b07-ab04-45b822fad433) - ![The massive lineup for the Christmas Fiesta in Kasol. These multi-day events bring together a huge family of artists and dancers to celebrate in the Himalayas.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/768b0362-499b-4363-bb2f-659aa80e24e6) - ![Another flyer for a Christmas festival in Kasol, this one at the legendary Oh Magic View. I love playing for the dedicated crowd that travels to the mountains for these events.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fb4e3860-ed90-4d83-9394-deacdc055ee0) - ![My Audiomenace flyer for 'Peak Pulse', a Christmas techno carnival in Kasol. Playing deep and melodic techno against a backdrop of snow-covered peaks is truly something else.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ea073246-4957-4218-b827-da391427015f) - ![The lineup for the Peak Pulse Christmas event. It was a two-day techno odyssey in the Himalayas, bringing a different sound to the valley.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d019423d-5374-4e4a-95d5-46df7578efa0) - ![The full lineup poster for the Peak Pulse techno event at The Hillside, Kasol. These gatherings showcase the growing love for techno music in the mountains.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/de247e3d-9e3b-4d37-bf55-ec26e2af7986) - ![The flyer for the 'Mystique Valley Gathering', a New Year's Eve open-air festival in Manali. I played an Audiomenace set to welcome 2024 with the mountain crew.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7f609942-0a5b-41c0-8238-636f7b1a8e88) - ![My personal flyer for the NYE festival in Manali. Playing a techno set in the snow is a unique challenge and an incredible reward.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b12a4ee8-3fce-4e3e-89ea-227c4701f7ef) - ![The lineup poster for the Mystique Valley Gathering, featuring a diverse range of techno artists. It was two days of non-stop music, magic, and mountain madness.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f01c76a9-c378-4190-b56f-067c84950bd3) - ![My flyer for the 'Galaxy Evolution' techno festival in Old Manali. I played an Audiomenace set, unleashing some mad tunes under the vast mountain skies.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8eb34260-d103-412c-a68d-726721c2a1f1) - ![The day-wise artist list for Galaxy Evolution. I was part of the 'Wormhole' stage, dedicated to minimal and psytech sounds.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b2580f38-e448-46b5-bab5-1939bb4770c6) - ![The full lineup announcement for the 3-day techno bliss-out in Manali. These festivals are a testament to the strong and growing homegrown techno scene.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f69b7292-6479-4480-8ad0-feff95766017) - [Video: A reel from my time at the Galaxy Evolution festival. It captures the journey, the views, and the vibe of playing a techno set in the incredible Himalayan landscape.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/035f8783-f4e4-4de7-8c06-5daaf81deec1) - ![The lineup for a New Year's Eve 'Forest Gathering' at Rever Tribe in Jari. I played a special psytrance set here, deep in the Parvati Valley.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f2de5a1a-c347-442e-98e2-d34c232fc38e) - ![My artist flyer for the NYE forest party. These intimate gatherings have a powerful, primal energy that you can only find in nature.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/de655cc3-8652-4071-9d57-f8a3d26069df) - ![A throwback to my first gig of 2023, an Audiomenace set at the Kasol Kulture multicultural festival in Nature Park, Kasol.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9950f637-65e1-4c9d-a786-b8d079fa31ed) - ![Flyer for 'Outdoor Ragers', a Delhi open-air event with Swiss psytrance artist Jumpstreet. Even in the city, we bring that open-air festival vibe.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9dfe5cdc-4a41-4a7b-aacb-2f0759d9840c) - ![The flyer for 'Electric Rainbow', an open-air Holi fiesta in Gurugram with Camacho. A day party full of colors, madness, and psychedelic beats.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/257255f8-f7ee-4c83-b43d-eec71c1ce9c5) - ![Taking a moment to soak in the journey. This is a shot of me looking out over the Parvati Valley, a place that is deeply connected to the music I play.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/899d29b8-454e-4b7d-9556-8c6ba63f9437) ## About Mountain & Open-Air Raves Playing in the mountains is a different beast than a club. It is not just about the playlist; it is about managing the cold, the altitude, and the shifting energy of an open-air crowd. I have spent the last nine years learning exactly when to push the BPM for a sunrise blast and when to hold back during a chilly mountain afternoon, ensuring your crowd keeps dancing without burning out. ### Mastering the Mountain Vibe When you are organizing a rave in the Parvati Valley or near Manali, the setting does half the work, but the sound design needs to match the scale of the landscape. My experience in these valleys goes beyond just showing up and playing; it is about understanding the unique acoustics of open-air setups. Whether it is a winter fiesta in Kasol or a New Year's gathering in the snow, I know how to design the sound journey to match the environment. ### Why Open-Air Sets are Different In a club, you have four walls and a controlled acoustic space. In the mountains, you are fighting wind, distance, and temperature. * **Energy Management:** I do not just hit play. I read the temperature and the crowd's fatigue levels. High-BPM psytrance is perfect for keeping people warm when the sun goes down, while my Audiomenace techno sets work wonders for building a hypnotic, melodic groove during the daylight hours. * **Equipment Reality:** I always work with your technical team to ensure your sound system is tuned for the outdoors. Subwoofers are non-negotiable for psytrance in the mountains; without them, the bass disappears into the open air. * **Genre Flexibility:** From full-on forest psy to deep, melodic techno, I shift my sound to ensure the dancefloor stays active from the first track to the last. If you are planning an event in Himachal or anywhere across India, I bring the same energy to your stage that I have shared at festivals like Cosmic Holi and Peak Pulse. Let us make it a rager. ## About Essjay I am Essjay, and for the last 9 years, I have been living for the dancefloor. Whether I am behind the decks as Essjay for a high-octane psytrance set or switching to Audiomenace for a deep techno vibe, my focus is always on the energy of the crowd. Let us build a massive party together. 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