Mitch Henderson Departs V2 Presents, Launches New dnbOS Music Brand

The electronic music veteran aims to grow the drum and bass scene in Salt Lake City.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 6:06pm

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Mitch Henderson, a long-standing employee at the local electronic music company V2 Presents in Salt Lake City, has departed the organization following a recent internal schism. Henderson has now launched his own new brand, dnbOS, focused on promoting and expanding the drum and bass music scene in the region.

Why it matters

The departure of Henderson, a respected figure in the local electronic music community, signals broader changes and tensions within the Salt Lake City scene. His new independent venture, dnbOS, represents an opportunity to diversify the city's electronic music offerings and cater to a growing interest in drum and bass among Utah audiences.

The details

After nearly a decade working at V2 Presents, one of the leading electronic music promotion companies in Salt Lake City, Mitch Henderson has left the organization to start his own brand, dnbOS. Henderson cited the recent internal turmoil at V2 as a key factor in his decision to strike out on his own, with the goal of ensuring the drum and bass genre maintains a strong foothold in the local market.

  • Henderson worked at V2 Presents for nearly 10 years before departing in early 2026.
  • The schism within V2 Presents that led to Henderson's exit occurred in late 2025.

The players

Mitch Henderson

A long-time employee at the electronic music promotion company V2 Presents in Salt Lake City who has now launched his own brand, dnbOS, to focus on drum and bass music.

V2 Presents

A leading electronic music promotion company based in Salt Lake City that recently underwent internal turmoil, leading to the departure of Mitch Henderson.

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What they’re saying

“I just see it getting more popular in the U.S. and wanted to make sure that we didn't lose a foothold, honestly.”

— Mitch Henderson

What’s next

Henderson plans to host the first dnbOS event in Salt Lake City this summer, featuring a lineup of both local and national drum and bass artists.

The takeaway

Mitch Henderson's departure from V2 Presents and launch of dnbOS signals an opportunity for the drum and bass genre to gain more prominence in the Salt Lake City electronic music scene, as the city's audiences continue to show growing interest in the genre.