Sydney-born producer and performing artist Ben Cawthron, known in his creative work as ILÜZI, is steadily becoming a compelling emerging voice in Australia’s electronic landscape. A proud graduate of JMC Academy, Ben represents a generation of artists who combine strong technical foundations with deliberate artistic evolution and a clear, long-term vision for their work.
From his earliest sessions, Ben approached production with intention. Music wasn’t an afterthought; it became the central priority guiding his creative and professional choices. He dedicated himself to mastering the craft, refining his sound design, building a high-energy performance identity, and developing a nuanced understanding of audience psychology, how energy shifts, how tension builds, and how a room responds in real time.
Under Ben's solo project ILÜZI, these instincts have matured into a distinctive sonic signature: dark, atmospheric textural D&B that hits. Hard. His music combines carefully sculpted buildups and drops engineered for maximum release; a sound that resonates internally yet is built for the shared intensity of the dancefloor.
Ben’s performance profile reflects this same level of intention. Years of regular gigging have shaped him into an artist who doesn’t simply play to a crowd, but confidently guides one. As the founder of Dirty Hertz, his event collective, he has created a platform that elevates both emerging talent and established international acts. It is an extension of his belief that strong music cultures are built collaboratively through shared opportunities, supportive networks, and intentional spaces for audiences and artists to connect.
For Ben, the goal of becoming a successful touring artist isn’t abstract. It’s the consistent driving force behind his practice. Every release, every gig, and every creative decision has been part of a carefully developed trajectory.
With a refined production style, a powerful onstage presence, and a vision that extends well beyond the booth, Ben, ILÜZI, stands ready to bring a fresh, polished, and deeply engaging energy to any stage he steps onto.
