Lega dei Mixatori

A tribute to the underground mix culture of the 1980s.

Back in the 1980s, Dutch radio was buzzing with the sounds of the Soul Show by Ferry Maat. Every week brought new grooves, but one segment stood out: the legendary Bond van Doorstarters. (Lega dei Mixatori)

This wasn’t your average chart or mix corner. It was the playground for young, unknown DJs and bedroom producers—self-proclaimed doorstarters—who created their own remixes and megamixes using little more than tape decks, pause buttons, and pure creativity. They mailed in their mixes to the Soul Show, hoping for airplay. If you made it on? Your mix got played on national radio. For many, it was their first step into the spotlight—or at least a forever moment on a cassette.

The Bond van Doorstarters became known for: – Short but powerful mixes, usually 5 to 10 minutes
– DIY edits made with analog gear, lots of patience, and passion
– Tracks from genres like funk, disco, early electro, Italo, and soul
– That raw, authentic underground vibe—long before laptops and USBs

Big names like Peter Slaghuis, Ruud van Rijen, and Martin Boer (2 Brothers on the 4th Floor) all started here. They proved that you didn’t need a big studio to make an impact—just a good ear, a steady hand, and the guts to press record.

Today, that spirit lives on in remix culture, DJ battles, and bedroom studios around the world. But the roots? They’re hidden in dusty tapes and gritty edits from the one and only Bond van Doorstarters.