Inside HALŌ: The Progressive Supergroup Formed by Third Party, DubVision, and Matisse & Sadko

What started as a few surprise back-to-back sets across Asia and Europe has grown into one of the most anticipated collaborations in progressive house. Third Party, DubVision, and Matisse & Sadko have officially joined forces as HALŌ, a supergroup that came together after a year of shared festival stages, steady fan support, and mutual respect for melodic production. After appearances at NEON Music Festival, World DJ Festival, Tomorrowland, and ADE, the trio are now preparing for their debut show at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam in March 2026, marking a major moment for the genre worldwide.

 

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The Story Behind HALŌ

The collaboration between Third Party, DubVision, and Matisse & Sadko grew naturally through a series of festival appearances that kept putting them on the same stages. In early 2025, Matisse & Sadko and DubVision played an unannounced back-to-back in China that drew attention across fan communities. Soon after, the three acts shared the lineup at NEON Music Festival Kuala Lumpur, where they performed a joint set alongside Hardwell and ARTBAT. From that point, their names kept appearing together on lineups across Asia and Europe, including World DJ Festival, Tomorrowland Belgium, Tomorrowland Brasil, and ADE Amsterdam.

Each appearance showed how easily their styles connected, creating the kind of progressive house moments that fans had been missing from mainstage lineups. As anticipation grew throughout the year, the trio officially introduced HALŌ, confirming their debut show at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam for March 2026. The announcement felt like a natural step forward for three artists whose paths had been aligning long before the name was revealed.

 

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Revisiting Their Roots

Each member of HALŌ brings years of experience and a distinct sound that has helped shape modern progressive house. Third Party, the British duo behind Release Records, built a reputation through melodic tracks and emotionally connected performances that have made them a steady name across club and festival stages. DubVision, Dutch brothers Victor and Stephan Leicher, are known for their clear production style and tracks such as Turn It Around and Backlash, both of which remain highlights in many mainstage sets. Matisse & Sadko, brothers from Russia, developed their reputation through a long creative partnership with Martin Garrix, contributing to Dragon, Together, and Forever, songs that brought a renewed melodic sound to global audiences. Together as HALŌ, they combine their individual strengths into a project that captures what each act has always done best, creating music built on melody, emotion, and connection with listeners around the world.

The Progressive House Comeback

The creation of HALŌ comes at a moment when progressive house is starting to regain attention after spending a few years outside the spotlight. As trends shifted toward tech house and heavier festival sounds, many fans began searching for something with more melody and feeling. The timing of HALŌ fits naturally within that shift, not as a look back but as a fresh step forward through artists who never moved away from the genre. Their performances throughout 2025 showed that strong songwriting and clear melodic structure can still connect with large crowds just as much as any big-room drop.

What makes this comeback stand out is that it is being led by names who have shaped the sound for more than a decade. Third Party, DubVision, and Matisse & Sadko continue to build on the same foundation they started with, adapting it for a new audience while keeping the emotion and precision that define their music. It shows that progressive house is not a passing trend or a nostalgic return but a sound that still has space to grow and reach new listeners.

Beyond HALŌ — What Comes Next

Following their debut announcement, many are watching to see how HALŌ will evolve beyond the stage. Each member has an extensive history of collaborations, including work with Martin Garrix, Sick Individuals, and other mainstage regulars, which opens possibilities for future projects or label partnerships. With their first live show confirmed for March 2026 at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam, it seems likely that new music and a full festival run will follow. Whether through original releases, extended sets, or creative crossovers, HALŌ has already positioned itself as one of the most anticipated acts to shape the next phase of progressive house.

Closing Reflection

The rise of HALŌ represents a meaningful moment for modern progressive house. It unites three acts with long-standing influence, a shared vision, and genuine onstage chemistry that fans have connected with around the world. Their formation signals that melody-based music is not a remnant of the past but a sound that continues to evolve, finding new relevance in today’s festival landscape. As HALŌ prepares for its first chapter, the project stands as proof that progressive house still has more to say.