Top DJ Armin van Buuren climbs Lion's Head
Renowned Dutch DJ and producer Armin van Buuren embraced Cape Town's natural beauty by hiking up Lion's Head on Friday ahead of his performance at Ultra South Africa.
He shared his experience on social media, stating, 'South Africa it's good to be back. Climbed the beautiful Lion's Head trail today, the view over Cape Town is just breathtaking.'
Van Buuren's ascent of the iconic peak coincided with his headlining set at Ultra South Africa's 10th anniversary event, held at The Ostrich Ranch later that evening.
The festival featured a line-up of top electronic music artists, including Martin Garrix and KSHMR.
Following the Cape Town show, Ultra South Africa will continue in Johannesburg on Saturday, 10 May, with Van Buuren also performing at the Expo Centre in Nasrec.
Armin van Buuren is a world-renowned Dutch DJ, music producer, and remixer, best known for his work in the trance and electronic dance music (EDM) genres.
Born on December 25, 1976, in Leiden, Netherlands, he began producing music in his teens and quickly gained recognition for his innovative sound and technical skill.
He is the creator and host of A State of Trance (ASOT) , a weekly radio show that has become a major platform for trance music, attracting millions of listeners globally.
Over the years, Van Buuren has released multiple studio albums and hit singles, earning critical acclaim and numerous industry awards.
Armin has been voted the world's No 1 DJ multiple times by DJ Mag and is known for headlining major international music festivals such as Tomorrowland, Ultra Music Festival, and Electric Daisy Carnival.
Beyond his music career, he is also recognised for his contributions to the global dance music scene and his ability to connect with fans through high-energy live performances and uplifting, melodic productions.
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