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Franky Rizardo
Netherlandshouse · techno · tech-house
Franky Rizardo – born Frank Ketelaar on June 1, 1988, in the Netherlands – is consistently ranked as the most internationally booked DJ from his country and one of Europe's leading house and techno exports. He began making beats at the age of 12, initially inspired by Daft Punk and trance pioneers like Tiësto and Armin van Buuren, before gravitating towards house music. Early residencies at Amsterdam's Club Manhattan and a weekly slot on Dutch radio station SLAM! FM laid the groundwork for an international career. He refined his deep, driving sound – blurring the boundaries between house and techno – through releases on Defected Records, Saved Records (Nic Fanciulli), Kaluki Musik, Do Not Sleep, Simma Black, and Milk & Sugar. Several tracks have surpassed one million streams, and his remix catalogue includes work for Roger Sanchez and numerous Defected artists. In 2015, he founded LTF Records as a platform for emerging house and techno talent. A core member of the Music On family since its 2011 inception, he has performed at Fabric (London), Shelter (Amsterdam), Pacha and Amnesia (Ibiza), and Tomorrowland, while also featuring in Ibiza's ANTS and Elrow line-ups. His own event concept, FLOW, further extends his influence beyond the DJ booth.
Franky Rizardo live in Mallorca
Thursday, 23 July 2026
Frequently asked questions about Franky Rizardo
How would you describe Franky Rizardo's musical style?
His sound sits at the intersection of house and techno – deep, percussive and high-energy, developed through releases on Defected, Saved Records, Kaluki Musik and his own LTF Records.
Where is Franky Rizardo from and how did he rise to fame?
He is from the Netherlands (born 1988 as Frank Ketelaar), built his profile through a residency at Club Manhattan and a radio show on SLAM! FM, and gained international recognition via a long-term relationship with Defected Records and the Music On family.
What kind of events does Franky Rizardo play and how does he fit Mallorca?
He regularly performs at major festivals like Tomorrowland and iconic Ibiza clubs including Fabric, Pacha and Amnesia – a profile that translates seamlessly to Mallorca's international club and open-air events.