Jeffrey Sutorius Returns to Ultra Europe as Dash Berlin After Legal Battle

A Decade-Long Legal Fight Ends

Jeffrey Sutorius takes the Ultra Europe stage tomorrow under the Dash Berlin name, marking the end of a legal battle that began when producers Eelke Kalberg and Sebastiaan Molijn split from the trance trio in 2018. The dispute centered on trademark rights to the Dash Berlin brand, which Sutorius co-founded as the group's touring frontman.

Sutorius announced in March 2021 that he had lost the rights to the name and was forced to perform under his own. Kalberg and Molijn installed a new touring frontman while Sutorius was sidelined. Music industry outlets have since reported that Sutorius prevailed in a subsequent appeal, though the underlying court ruling has not been independently verified through Dutch judicial records.

The loss of the brand name for 5+ years definitely has left scars and there are still unresolved issues that need to be clarified, Sutorius tells EDM.com. But for now it's a happy and positive approach towards a fresh future perspective for Dash Berlin. I am super thankful for everyone's patience and support. It's been a hell of a ride.

New Music and Festival Dates Ahead

On July 17, less than a week after his Ultra Europe comeback, Dash Berlin will release Lonely Man, the group's first original single since Sutorius exited. The track is the first in a planned run of new releases, several of which will get their live premiere during the Ultra Europe performance.

Sutorius also has a packed run of major international performances locked in through 2026 and 2027. My sole focus now is new music that I am really excited about, he says, and preparing many new shows to reconnect with the fans on an even deeper level.

The Legacy of Dash Berlin

Before Dash Berlin, Kalberg and Molijn co-produced Alice Deejay's 1998 classic Better Off Alone. They parlayed that success into Dash Berlin and produced hits like Till The Sky Falls Down and Waiting, which became defining trance anthems as Sutorius dropped them live on the mainstages of Tomorrowland, Ultra and EDC Las Vegas.

The win is not only for me personally, but also for the hardcore Dashers who have been there since day one and are still here, Sutorius says. And there are many! Together with new fans joining us, we will grow to new heights.

Dash Berlin's set at Ultra Europe is slated for Saturday, July 11 at 8:50pm.