Our History
A journey through 25 years of euphoria, from the millennium to the present day.
The Timeline
A journey through 25 years of euphoria
The Genesis
The beginning of something magical. DJ Tab and the founding crew established Helsinki's premier trance destination at Club Hype, featuring uplifting trance in an intimate 20+ venue setting.
The Golden Age
The peak years. Virgin Oil Co.'s grand opening marked a new era with a massive 2000 sqm venue, two distinct rooms, and world-class production. "40,000 clubbers and 100 DJs" milestone achieved.
The Quiet Years
A period of reduced activity as the global trance scene evolved. The loyal Hallmark community remained connected, waiting for the unicorn's return.
The Resurrection
D.N.A. leads the triumphant return. The "Past - Present - Future" concept honors the legacy while embracing contemporary sounds. New venues, new energy, same magical spirit.
The People
The DJs, producers, and visionaries who shaped our sound
Residents & Founders
DJ Tab
Janne Mansnerus
Original Resident DJ, Co-founder
1999-2008+
One half of Super8 & Tab. Released "Verso" on Anjunabeats. His early Hallmark mixtapes like "Hallmark One Religion" and "Hallmark The Album" became legendary in Finnish electronic music forums.
D.N.A.
Denis Vakulin
Promoter, Resident DJ
2014-present
The captain needs no introduction – he's here to guide the boat to trance-heaven bringing the old school together with the new. Led the triumphant 2014 Hallmark revival.
Mekaanikko
Lounge Resident DJ
2005-2007+
The master of lounge vibes, providing the perfect progressive counterpoint to the main floor euphoria.
Local Heroes
Super8 & Tab
Miika Eloranta & Janne Mansnerus
Anjunabeats Artists
Finland's Miika Eloranta (Super8) and Janne Mansnerus (DJ Tab) have been part of the Anjunabeats family for decades. Their debut album "Empire" (2014) cemented their legacy. Featured at 7th, 8th, and 25th anniversary events.
Orkidea
Tapio Hakanen
Finnish Trance Legend
One of Finland's most successful trance exports. Unity Collective founder. Multiple Hallmark appearances including Lucky Seven (2007) and 8th Anniversary (2008).
Proteus
Hard Dance Pioneer
Hard Dance Awards 2004 "Best Hard Dance DJ". DJ Mag Top 100 (#90, 2004) - first Finnish artist in Top 100 alongside Darude. Mixmag "Top 5 Hardest DJs".
Miika Kuisma
Progressive Trance Producer
HelsinkiVibe Studios veteran, progressive trance specialist. Featured at HelsinkiVibe special and NYE 2018 warm-up.
Kajis
Producer/DJ
Rising Finnish trance talent. Featured at NYE 2018 (b2b with Taival) and the landmark 25th Anniversary celebration.
LumÏsade
Joonas Hahmo + K-System
Balearic Trance
Creators of "Balearic bliss" and "sunkissed Ibizan trance". Made their debut at The Resurrection (2023).
International Legends
The Thrillseekers
Steve Helstrip
25th Anniversary Headliner
UK trance legend performed special "25 Years of Trance" set. Known for "Synaesthesia", "Affinity", "Es Vedra". Collaborated with Trevor Horn, Chicane, Ferry Corsten.
Lange
SOLARIUM 2007
One of the foremost architects of the UK's trance scene. Headlined the legendary SOLARIUM event in April 2007.
Sneijder
NYE 2018
Irish trance powerhouse. Fusion of energetic uplifting and tech-trance. Regular on Armin van Buuren's A State of Trance.
Max Graham
15th Anniversary Opener
Canadian progressive trance pioneer who helped relaunch Hallmark at the 15th Anniversary in November 2014.
M.I.K.E. Push
March 2017
Belgian trance legend, one of the genre's most influential producers.
Dennis Sheperd
November 2015
German producer whose "A Tribute To Life 024" was recorded live at Club Hallmark in the "Past, Present, Future" format.