After only 8 years of DJing you would think Amber D struck lucky. But when you've become a Tidy Girl, launched your own labels, done the Essential Mix one Radio 1 and always leave clubbers wondering what genre you're going to play - it's no wonder our favourite party girl with a big heart has the success she does today. Read on to see what 2010 has in store for Amber D.

With 17 years in the scene you don't get much more experience than Andy "The Godfather" Farley. Whether it's new or old he has done it all. See what he thinks to b2b's, the change in scene and blow up dolls!

At such an early stage in her career, few can say they have achieved what Cally has already. Signed to AWsum, resident to two of the UK's biggest brands and has headlined numerous events up and down the UK. Storm introduces their new resident for 2010 - Miss Cally Gage - The Princess of Hard House.

Since the tender age of 19, Ben Bennett can say he has played his fair share in the scene with his UK Hard Trance sound. DJ'ing all over the UK and abroad, he founded and ran Puzzle Project, took over control of Impact Recordings and became Phil Reynolds protege. Expect nothing but a Storm from Ben during his headlining set in the Red Room.

The annual poll for the best players, promoters and producers in the wide world of harder styles has begun.

Voting is now open for the 7th HDA at harddanceawards.com

The Awards have evolved this year to include some exciting new categories and the website is full of interviews with all the key figures in the scene.

This years awards will be held at the Atomik Weekender 3 @ Pontins, Prestatyn whcih takes place on March 5 - 7.

The line up includes The Tidy Boys, Zany, Lisa Lashes, Lab 4 Live, Alex Kidd, Kutski and more. For more on that see the Atomik DSI page.