A few years ago Richard the Mildts career as a dj developed at an accelerated rate, which has lead to
the fact that this uncrowned king of hardstyle is now to be rated among the most popular djs in the
Netherlands. In 2003 Luna came fourth in the Top 100 of best djs in the world during the Dutch
Dance Awards, overtaking big shots like Carl Cox, Dave Clarke and Sven Väth. A year later he even
moved to the second place. This shows that Richard made the most of his talents and reached the top
in no time. It was quite bizarre to end second in the list behind Tiësto and the ultimate prove that I
was on the right track.
Luna was born in Den Haag and at the age of 3 moved to Sassenheim where he spent the first 21
years of his life, and currently lives in Den Haag. Shortly before the turn of the millennium he came in
contact with Q-dance, the worlds leading dance-organisation for the harder styles of dance. Q-dance
offered Luna an opportunity to play to the masses at events including Qlubtempo, Qlimax,
HouseQlassics and Mysteryland. One time, when his fellow dj Pavo was unable to spin, Richard just
picked up the phone and called to ask whether he could perhaps stand in for him. Q-dance had
already heard a very promising demo of Luna and therefore let him fill in the vacancy left by Pavo at
The 1991/1992 Golden Edition. I like working with a quality organisation as Q-dance, although I do
want to stress that Im an independent dj and that I spin wherever Im asked to spin, Luna explains.
After some very successful performances at events like Houseqlassics, Qlubtempo, Mysteryland,
Qlimax, etc. It soon became clear that Luna is an up-and-coming star, which is due to his unique
talent to combine his impeccable track selection, his excellent technique, such as backspinning and
scratching, and his energy and enthusiasm behind the turntables.
It was as early as the mid-nineties that the music lover Luna acquired a passion for hardcore and
oldschool, which explains why he is later to become one of the icons of hardstyle. As a rave fanatic
and a devotee of harddance, Luna to buy himself two turntables and to master the art of dj-ing back
in 1994. Hardcore and oldschool are both loves that will never rust and I decided to play those styles
more often in the future.
Some highlights include superb performances at Qlimax, Sensation Black, and Shockers, where he had
to fill the gap between techno-stars Speedy J and DJ Rush and truly rocked the house all night with a
combination of Hardstyle and Techno. Lately Luna explores his deep passion for techno and
hardtechno in particulair with blistering sets at Rotterdams Nighttown where he blew off the roof
completely. I just hate that typical Dutch way of thinking that now that Im labelled a hardstyle-dj
should keep away from other styles. Thats why Im not afraid to just sometimes spin a popular
techno or hardtrance-track. But I absolutely do love to spin loud and bangin techno for a few hours
as well, Luna explains.
