For trance fans around the world, this is one of the most anticipated comebacks in recent years because Jeffrey Sutorius officially returns as Dash Berlin on the Ultra Europe Main Stage, marking the beginning of a brand-new chapter that will continue with the release of his new single “Lonely Man”, out on July 17 via Reliant Music.
The connection between Dash Berlin and Ultra Europe runs deep over the years, the festival has hosted some of the project’s most memorable performances, making its Main Stage the perfect place to officially launch this exciting new era.
For Jeffrey Sutorius, this comeback means far more than simply returning to the stage.
“Ultra has always held a special place in the history of Dash Berlin. Making my official comeback there and releasing ‘Lonely Man’ just one week later feels like everything has come full circle. The past five years have been about rebuilding, rediscovering, and creating. I can’t wait to finally share this new music with the fans from the Ultra Europe Main Stage.”
– Dash Berlin –
His words reflect a deeply personal and creative journey that has unfolded over the past five years, culminating in “Lonely Man”, the first completely original Dash Berlin release of this new era.
The single features British singer-songwriter Simon Ward, whose previous collaborations include working with Armin van Buuren. Their partnership began when Ward shared his vocals with Sutorius, whose emotional delivery immediately inspired the direction of the production, laying the foundation for a record that looks confidently to the future while staying true to Dash Berlin’s unmistakable identity.
“Lonely Man” blends the melodic and emotional DNA that made Dash Berlin one of the most beloved names in the global trance scene with a fresh, modern and progressive sound and longside the original version, the release package will also include a highly anticipated Club Mix, already generating excitement among both fans and DJs.
For Jeffrey Sutorius, the track represents much more than a new release, it tells the story of a personal journey of rebuilding, creative exploration and rediscovering his artistic voice, striking the perfect balance between emotion and innovation while laying the foundation for the future of Dash Berlin.
The performance at Ultra Europe marks only the beginning because Dash Berlin has already confirmed several major international shows throughout 2026 and 2027, with more dates set to be announced in the coming months.
With “Lonely Man”, Dash Berlin officially opens a powerful new chapter built on emotion, melody and a renewed passion for performing on the world’s biggest stages, while remaining true to the sound that has connected with millions of fans across the globe.
Welcome back, Dash Berlin!
