Cosmic Gate
The German trance duo whose two-decade run of festival anthems and the Wake Your Mind brand keeps them at the top of the genre.
Who is Cosmic Gate?
Two decades of polished, emotional trance from one of the genre’s most consistent acts.
Cosmic Gate is the German trance duo formed in 1999 by Claus Terhoeven (Nic Chagall) and Stefan Bossems (Bossi). Over more than twenty years they have become one of the most consistent and respected names in trance, blending driving energy with emotional, melodic productions.
Their early anthems “Fire Wire” and “Exploration of Space” were genre-defining hits, and they went on to build the Wake Your Mind brand — a label, radio show and live concept. A Grammy-nominated remix act, they have collaborated with Armin van Buuren and headlined the world’s biggest trance stages.
Cosmic Gate continue to tour and release new music. Explore more electronic music artists in the full DJ directory, or visit their official site.
Signature Sound
The melodic trance anthems that built the Cosmic Gate sound over two decades.
Career Timeline
From Krefeld breakouts to global trance headliners — the milestones that shaped Cosmic Gate.
Upcoming Shows
Cosmic Gate headlines trance festivals and clubs worldwide. Filter by year and region — tickets via official partners.
See all upcoming dates on the official Cosmic Gate tour page →
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmic Gate is a German trance duo formed in 1999 by Claus Terhoeven, known as Nic Chagall, and Stefan Bossems, known as Bossi.
Cosmic Gate is one of the most respected names in trance, blending driving energy with emotional, melodic productions.
Their best-known tracks include “Fire Wire,” “Exploration of Space,” “Wake Your Mind,” “Not Enough Time” and “Embargo” with Armin van Buuren.
Wake Your Mind is Cosmic Gate’s own brand — a record label, radio show and live concept they launched in 2014.
Yes. Cosmic Gate received a Grammy nomination for Best Remixed Recording for their remix work, a rare honour for a trance act.
Yes, Cosmic Gate headlines trance festivals and clubs worldwide. Check the Tour Dates section above and their official site for the latest schedule.
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