Richie Hawtin

Richie Hawtin

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Emerging from the vibrant electronic music scene of Windsor, Ontario, Canada, Richie Hawtin, is a pioneering force in the world of techno. Known for his innovative approach to music and technology, he played a significant role in the development of minimal techno in the early 1990s.

Next date MUTEK Fri 20 Nov · Tokyo In 7 days

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Upcoming dates

10 upcoming
  1. 20Nov
    MUTEKFri 20 Nov · Tokyo · until 23 Nov
    7days
  2. 27Nov
    Time Warp Los AngelesFri 27 Nov · Los Angeles · until 28 Nov
    14days
  3. 12Dec
    Richie Hawtin + invitados & Cartulis with Unai Trotti + VassSat 12 Dec · Spook Club · Valencia · 23:00
  4. 13Dec
    Richie Hawtin // After EightSun 13 Dec · Duel Club · Naples · 20:00
  5. 29Dec
    Tresor invites Richie Hawtin: MinusPlusTue 29 Dec · Tresor · Berlin · 23:00
    42going
  6. 1Jan
    Output pres NYD 2027 with Richie HawtinFri 1 Jan · Bosc Tancat / Diverbosc · Barcelona · 13:00
    1,617going
  7. 2Jan
    BSMT LIVE pres. Richie HawtinSat 2 Jan · The Bassement · Madrid · 23:00
    83going
  8. 3Apr
    Time WarpSat 3 Apr · Mannheim · until 4 Apr
    141days
  9. 3Jun
    Primavera SoundThu 3 Jun · Barcelona · until 5 Jun
    202days
  10. 6Jun
    Primavera Bits 2027 BarcelonaSun 6 Jun · Parc del Fòrum · Barcelona · 15:00

Richie Hawtin: quick facts

Sourced, updated Nov 2026
Real name
Richard Michael Hawtin
Born
June 4, 1970 (age 56)
Zodiac sign
Gemini
Birthplace
Banbury, Oxfordshire, England
Nationality
British-Canadian
Genres
Minimal techno, Techno, Acid techno
Labels
Plus 8 (founder), M_nus (founder)
Active since
1987

Essential tracks

  1. Spastik (as Plastikman)1993
  2. Minus/Orange 11996
  3. Consumed (as Plastikman)1998

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Richie Hawtin

Where is Richie Hawtin from?

Richie Hawtin is from Banbury, Oxfordshire, England. Nationality: British-Canadian.

How old is Richie Hawtin?

Richie Hawtin is 56 years old, born on June 4, 1970.

What is Richie Hawtin's real name?

Richie Hawtin's real name is Richard Michael Hawtin.

What kind of music does Richie Hawtin play?

Richie Hawtin plays minimal techno, techno and acid techno.

Does Richie Hawtin have a record label?

Yes. Richie Hawtin founded Plus 8 and M_nus.

What are Richie Hawtin's best known tracks?

Signature tracks include "Spastik (as Plastikman)" (1993), "Minus/Orange 1" (1996) and "Consumed (as Plastikman)" (1998).

When is Richie Hawtin's next festival show?

Richie Hawtin is on the lineup of Kolour 15 Years (Bangkok, Thailand) 2026, starting November 21, 2026.