Burnin’ Up Tour 2026…14 years in the making
This video is me in 2012 getting my first DJ decks
Then came years of DJing 6 nights a week in any club I could get a gig in, usually for next to no money, but I just loved DJing and music more than anything, so I didn’t care
But then I had a realisation…
I didn’t just want to DJ, I wanted to create my own sound and play the nostalgic sounds of dance music that I love…the beautiful 90s, 2000s and 2010s records that made me do all of this in the first place
Now I get to play my music and share the music I truly love with people around the world
I don’t take a second of this for granted. If you’re reading this, thank you for following the journey and enjoying what I do. There’s nothing I love more than creating and playing music for you 🙏
Back to reality in 2026…38 flights, 6 countries planned so far
Will I see you at my headline show at @ministryofsoundclub ? Or where else will I see you?
Comment DANCE if you want to come to one of these shows or tell me…
Where do you want me to come and play next? Comment and let me know 🫶
I can’t believe it…this one means a lot to me.
I’ve worked so hard for this, from posting videos in my kitchen to here, this is a surreal moment.
Catch me headlining EVERY SATURDAY in June at @ibizarocks
Comment IBIZA to get tickets ✌️
I’ll see you this summer on the White Isle 🫶
Comment ‘DANCE’ and I will send you my full 2 hour set from @e1ldn for free
Thank you so much London, that was a night to remember
📹 @wearehereandnow
Track IDs:
1 - Robert Miles - Children vs. Brian Eno - Ending (Ascent) (Chris Watson Custom Edit)
2 - Sandy B - Make The World Go Round vs. Camisra & James Hype - Let Me Show You vs. Anyma - Voices In My Head vs. Liquid - Sweet Harmony vs. Kariya - Let Me Love You For Tonight vs. Cosmic Gate - Exploration Of Space vs. Culture Beat - Mr Vain (Chris Watson Custom Edit)
3 - Sonique, Matt Sassari & Hugel - Feels So Good vs. Chicane - Saltwater (Claptone Remix) vs. Energy 52 - Café Del Mar vs. Corona - The Rhythm Of The Night (Chris Watson Custom Edit)
4 - The Nightcrawlers - Push The Feeling On (MK Dub Of Doom Remix) vs. Lucas & Steve - Push The Feeling On vs. Endor - Pump It Up (Chris Watson Custom Edit)
5 - Faithless - Insomnia vs. Wildchild - Renegade Master vs. Groove Armada - Superstylin’ vs. Faithless - Insomnia (Matt Hibbert Remix) (Chris Watson Custom Edit)
6 - Faithless - Insomnia vs. Wildchild - Renegade Master vs. Groove Armada - Superstylin’ vs. Faithless - Insomnia (Matt Hibbert Remix) (Chris Watson Custom Edit)
7 - Robin S - Show Me Love vs. Robin S - Show Me Love (Schxzo VIP) (Chris Watson Custom Edit)
8 - Delerium - Silence vs. OceanLab, Above & Beyond - Satellite vs. Delerium - Silence (Kryder Remix) (Chris Watson Custom Edit)
9 - Robert Miles - Children vs. Chris Watson - Children vs. Robert Miles - Children (Tinlicker Remix) (Chris Watson Custom Edit)
Number 1 could be THE most beautiful record ever created…
If you comment 1991 I’ll send you this playlist for free
And it’s super important you send this to someone so they can remember this music too
My music that I create and play today is inspired by the 1990s and nostalgic dance music sounds…sending love to everyone listening to Burnin’ Up, my new record I just released 🫶🫶
#housemusic #90s #90smusic #electronicmusic #chriswatson
It’s been my dream to play at the most iconic dance music venue in the world for years
And now I’m able to do my own headline show there
Tickets are now on sale for @ministryofsoundclub on Saturday 28th November!
To get tickets comment LONDON or go to itischriswatson.com/london
In 2020, that record was made by a 19 year old who won a grammy for it…unbelievable
This run of years changed everything for electronic dance music…is this era as great as the 90s though? Or the 2000s? Let me know what you think
Comment DANCE and I’ll send you this playlist for free
And send this to someone who needs to remember this music
Finally, 2026 is so special to me…I loved seeing people react to it at my show in Dublin last night, thank you Ireland 🇮🇪
#housemusic #dancemusic #edm #chriswatson
In collaboration with @davidguettahq@davidguetta
One of my childhood heroes and one of the greatest DJs and record producers of all time
It feels surreal to be able to now do things like this now
Here I deep dive into the discography of @davidguetta from the early 2000s to the 2010s
Which record brings back the most memories for you? Let me know
And comment if you want part 2 👀
#chriswatson #davidguetta
Dublin sold out in a few days but…
Tickets are now live for the after party at @twentytwodublin 😏
If you missed out on my show you can grab tickets for the after party now 🫶
Dublin I’ll see you this weekend 🇮🇪
Do you remember Number 1? Pure nostalgia
@armadamusic have put out some of the most beautiful trance records of all time
Send this to someone who needs to remember this music 🫶
#trancemusic #edm #chriswatson
@itischriswatson kicks things off with a classic in London
Are you ready to hear this at @ministryofsoundclub on November 28th 2026?
#housemusic #chriswatson
You loved the previous video I did remembering Future House…so here’s another for you 🫶
Number 7 and 1 are pure nostalgia 😭
Send this to someone who needs to remember this era again
And comment FUTURE and I’ll send you this playlist for free
Back in the early 2010s, artists like @oliverheldens and @tchami started shaping a fresh style that didn’t really sit under any existing lane, and that’s where the whole ‘future house’ label began to catch on
Every set had those heavy basslines and sharp, almost metallic drops that just hit different
If you’ve been following me since I made Number 5 you should check out my new record I’ve made in 2026 called Burnin’ Up (out now on your favourite music platform 🫶)
#housemusic #futurehouse #edm #dancemusic #chriswatson
Number 5 BLOWS MY MIND…how is it now over 21 YEARS OLD?
Comment 2005 and I’ll send you this playlist for free 🫶
Send this to someone who needs to remember one of these records…good times 😭
Also I made a record inspired by the history of dance music…tap the sound of this video to play it (I called it Burnin’ Up) 👀
#housemusic #nostalgia #chriswatson
