With over 35 years of experience, DJ Francois knows how to throw a party. As the founder of The Classixs, he built a powerful brand with sold-out indoor and outdoor festivals, a record label, and a clothing & merchandise line under the Zino Classixs name. Inspired early on by the iconic clubs of southern Holland and Belgium, he started his career at small parties before breaking through in the hardcore scene as a member of Public Domain, playing major stages like Thunderdome and touring worldwide. When the scene evolved, Francois returned to his roots in the Belgian club sound, shaping the signature style he became known for as a resident at afterclub The Limit and later Club Zino in Tilburg. Despite setbacks, including the 2009 club fire, he continued to grow the brand, culminating in the launch of Zino Classixs Outdoor in 2014, an event that, alongside its indoor editions, now attracts thousands of party lovers every year.