Austen van der Bleek

Space Coast launched, Sun Coast grounded.
Austen van der Bleek is an American DJ based out of St. Pete, Florida. Through his selections, Open House Conspiracy parties, various residencies, and travels, he serves as one of the Sunshine City’s bright spots.

Before house music was a genre, it was a feeling. Austen van der Bleek’s understanding and embodiment of this places him well beyond his age, tapping into something much more timeless. Versatile, not limited by genres, and able to push the boundaries while pulling crowds along with him, Van der Bleek is a special kind of DJ. Already, his reputation precedes him, influencing his surroundings and shaping tastes, never one to follow the pack. Whether delivering for the dance floor or amplifying an atmosphere, fans of Van der Bleek’s note his funky style and appreciate that they can always expect the unexpected. An old soul at heart, the young DJ has won over many of Florida’s gatekeepers and even praises from his house heroes, including King Britt, Roy Davis Jr., and Kai Alce. As a co-founder of the Open House Conspiracy collective and events, he’s played host to legends the likes of François K, K-HAND, Robert Owens, and Charles Webster. Through his charity efforts with turn(the)tables on, Van der Bleek has advocated for the LGTBQ+ community, women in dance music, and hunger, raising and reaching thousands for organizations like Second Harvest Food Bank, GMHC, and International Women’s Day.

His passion, dedication, and hard work has paid off, leading to sets for some of the South East’s best festivals and across the United States with dates in Detroit, Miami, Atlanta, Denver, and more, as well as internationally with Mexico City and Cartagena.