What do you like about living in Sydney?
I like that it’s close to everything and that I can easily go to gigs and bars, also that I always have good coffee on my doorstep.
How did you start as a DJ?
Well, I’ve always really liked music and I can’t play an instrument to save my life, so DJing was the next logical step. Besides that, I like having a booth and telling people what music they should be listening to. The music at a venue can really set the vibe.
What music do you recommend?
You know, I could easily tell you to listen to every Beatles song and memorise their albums – and just throw a bunch of artist names at you – which off the top of my head I encourage everyone to listen to some Wu Tang, Tame Impala, Ray Charles, the Beach Boys, the Doors … you get where I am going with this? BUT my advice is to actually catch a local gig, and support Australian bands (shout out to Maids, the Jones Rival, Chicks Who Love Guns, Corpus, Mary Gunn and of course Doc Holiday takes the Shotgun).
So exactly what is it that you do?
As well as being a DJ, I’m a stage manager at MUM at The World Bar, so I get to hang upstairs in the tea room making sure that all the bands are running on time amongst other things! MUM is unique among other nights in Kings Cross. Not only does it cater to dance music and hip hop, it supports local bands and provides a space for people who want to let loose and mosh to bands on the same night.
What projects are you working on now?
At the moment I’m really excited about an art exhibition hosted by Imageinit Art called I.N.K.E.D. I am doing the event co-ordinating side of things, which is really fun because I love throwing a good party! It will be showcasing five upcoming visual artists and there will be a live art battle on the night, DJs and other surprises, but I don’t want to give anything away! It’s on the 29th of November at The World Bar (24 Bayswater Road, Kings Cross) and it’s free after 12! For more info stay tuned to www.facebook.com/imageinit.art or www.mumtheworldbar.com.
Any advice for people wanting to be a DJ?
DJing off your Ipod is not DJing. Ever. And don’t take requests. Ever. If you take requests you will slowly become a jukebox. They stock Nickelback in jukeboxes. Is that really how you want to live the rest of your life?
