A pioneer and legend from the minimal scene, Ricardo Villalobos will be making his first appearance at “BIG BEACH FESTIVAL” this year. Ricardo Villalobos, a native of Chile, was born in 1970 and moved with his parents to Germany at the age of three. In the 90s, his major releases came out of record labels such as “Playhouse” and “Perlon.” Since then, he has become a major player and icon for “Cocoon” alongside with founder, Sven Vaeth. With his South American roots ?avored rhythmically throughout his tracks, Ricardo Villalobos was picked number one as the “Top DJs of 2010” through music online magazine “Resident Advisor” (he was also picked number one in 2008). His compassion for vinyl, and tending to stick with analog records when it comes to DJing, has brought him recognition and respect from the dance music scene. He is scheduled to perform on two stages at this year’s “BIG BEACH FESTIVAL,” so don’t miss out!! http://www.cocoon.net