Ace Ventura on Building Psytrance Worldwide, India’s Rise & Playing at Boom and Ozora | EP-5

​‪@AceVenturaMusic‬ Ace Ventura (born in Israel) is a pioneering psytrance and progressive electronic music producer/DJ, widely regarded as one of the architects of modern progressive psytrance. Known for his powerful storytelling approach to music, he blends deep psychedelic atmospheres, driving grooves, and emotionally charged melodies into long-form, immersive journeys. With iconic tracks like Presence, The World That You Know, Pranava, and Rebirth, Ace Ventura has played a key role in shaping the global psytrance sound over the last two decades. A core artist of Iboga Records, he has performed at the world’s most influential festivals including Boom and Ozora, while also maintaining a deep connection with India’s psytrance roots. His music bridges old-school psychedelic values with forward-thinking production, earning him lasting respect across generations of the scene. Ace Ventura:   / dj_aceventura   Shop Our Merchandise: https://www.psyfyi.com/shop Follow Us On Instagram Podcast:   / thirdeyewifipodcast   Magazine:   / psyfyi.magazine   Shop:   / psyfyi.shop   DISCLAIMER The Third Eye WiFi Podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only and is meant for a mature audience. The podcast may include strong language, adult themes, and discussions that some viewers may find controversial. By continuing to watch, you acknowledge that the opinions expressed by the guest(s) are their own and do not reflect the views of the host, production team, or any affiliated parties. The content is not intended to offend or harm any individual, sect, community, or religion. Any names, characters, or situations discussed are fictional, and any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. Viewer discretion is advised. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:32 Landing in Delhi 02:14 Early Life In Israel 03:14 First Encounter with Psytrance 04:33 First Party Experience 05:36 First Time Visiting India 06:58 Early Indian Dance Floor Culture 08:38 Early 2000s Psytrance Scene Worldwide 10:08 Starting out as a DJ 11:12 Artist Collaborations & Friendships 12:17 India’s Influence on Music 13:48 Early Days at Boom Festival 15:47 Hilltop Festival: Then & Now 17:50 Underrated Festivals Worldwide 18:45 Thailand’s Growing Music Scene 19:22 How to Identify a Good Festival 22:39 Vision Behind Mutant Disco Records 23:40 Thoughts on Psytrance Sub-Genres 24:34 Favorite Music Genres 25:23 Advice for Emerging Artists 27:07 Social Media for Budding Artists 28:08 Advice for Psytrance Producers 29:03 Ace Ventura & Dub Project 30:28 Acid Testing Music & Favorite Dance Floors 31:31 Touring Lifestyle and Staying Inspired 33:36 Advice for Festival Producers 35:16 Top Festival Appearances & Open to Close Sets 37:41 Early Life Projects 40:43 Final Message to Fans