We’re excited to officially announce a new partnership that strengthens the bridge between electronic music producers and the dancefloor: Trancension is now partnered with Headroom Collective, a collaborative hub for electronic music producers.
Starting in January, Trancension’s monthly RISE event will align with Headroom Collective’s San Diego Listening Sessions at SPIN Nightclub, creating a seamless night of music discovery, connection, and high-energy in San Diego.
This collaboration marks a major step forward for our local trance community—bringing producers, DJs, and dancers together under one roof, one night, every month.
How the New Monthly Flow Works at SPIN Nightclub
Headroom Collective hosts monthly listening sessions on the third Thursday of each month, and beginning in January, Trancension’s RISE will follow immediately after.
Here’s how the night will flow:
- 7:00–9:00 PM: Headroom Collective Listening Session
- 9:00 PM–Close: Trancension Presents: RISE Trance Thursdays
Producers get the chance to test new music on a world-class sound system in a relaxed, supportive environment—then we transition straight into a full-scale trance night where the energy shifts from listening to movement.
One night. Two experiences. A stronger community.
What Is Headroom Collective?
Headroom Collective is a nationwide community dedicated to cultivating, inspiring, and supporting electronic music producers.
Their mission centers on:
- Elevating music production knowledge
- Encouraging collaboration over isolation
- Creating real-world opportunities for producers to connect and grow
Headroom Listening Sessions first launched in September 2016 at Flash Nightclub in Washington, D.C., founded by Chadwick Wilson. The sessions were designed to give producers a low-pressure space to hear their music on a high-quality sound system while connecting with other artists.
In 2018, Ryan Michael Robbins attended a session at Flash and immediately recognized the potential for expansion. By 2019, he launched the San Francisco chapter at HALCYON Nightclub, and from there, Headroom Collective grew into a multi-city platform supporting producers across the U.S.
Today, Headroom Collective continues to expand its reach—uniting electronic music creators in major cities and fostering collaboration at every level.
Why This Partnership Matters
Trancension has always been about more than parties—we’re about building sustainable culture around trance and electronic music in San Diego.
Partnering with Headroom Collective allows us to:
- Support producers and DJs at every stage of their journey
- Create a direct pipeline from studio → sound system → dancefloor
- Strengthen the local trance ecosystem through education, collaboration, and community
By combining Headroom’s producer-focused listening sessions with RISE’s dancefloor-driven trance experience, we’re creating a night that truly serves the entire scene.
Join Us Starting in January
Whether you’re a producer looking for feedback, a DJ honing your sound, or a trance lover ready to dance all night—this partnership is for you.
📍 SPIN Nightclub – San Diego
🗓 Every Third Thursday (Starting January)
🕖 Headroom Listening Session: 7–9 PM
🌀 RISE: 9 PM–Close
We can’t wait to welcome you into this next chapter with Headroom Collective.
Come early. Stay late. Build something bigger together.
