05/09/2026
The founder of the legendary Tropical parties and crew out of Los Angeles—a.k.a. “Tropical Since ’98”—Ben is a true OG. With wide range, this savvy vet rocks crowds of varying palettes, and we can’t wait to see what he has in store for us!
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In his zone from deep house to techno, Ben Annand pairs impeccably smooth mixing skills with a dynamic style that keeps the music moving, artfully playing with breakdowns and spending most of his time in the mix.
“For me, a great mix is the interplay of 2 unique pieces of music, creating something greater than the sum of the parts - and a great set weaves those mixes into a musical flow you can’t help but lose yourself in on the dance floor.”
Ben has been DJing internationally for 27 years with credits including Festimad (Spain), Wiggle at Fabric (UK), Propaganda (Russia), Labyrinth (Japan), Shambhala (Canada), Club Rimel, Aca World Sound Fest and BPM (Mexico), Desert Hearts and Lightning in a Bottle (USA). He has been resident DJ with California’s original full moon desert party, Moontribe, since 1998. The same year, he started his event company, Tropical, which has since produced over 100 events on the West Coast as well as 3 Hawaiian islands, and donated over $33,000 to nonprofits.
In 2022, Ben launched ‘Bridge to Paradise Music-Friendly Venue Booking,’, connecting event organizers with spectacular, brand-new event locations.
In 2026, Ben wears yet more hats, becoming social media manager for DJ Dan, Label Manager for InStereo Recordings, and Booking Agent for Listed Bookings.
Whatever his role, Ben Annand is always contributing, and always thinking outside the box.
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Recent mixes:
https://soundcloud.com/ben-annand/ben-annand-live-at-dayfunk
https://soundcloud.com/ben-annand/pachipachi
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Tier 3 tix available now at:
https://funkyfarm.us/camp-weird-2026-tickets/
Facebook event page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1918216725466670/