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Sweet Mix Kids
Sweet Mix Kids are New Zealand's most flamboyant and versatile DJ act, with six club residencies in Auckland City, plus two national radio shows: More FM (Friday and Saturday nights from 7pm) and George FM (Sundays at 2pm). The Sweet Mix Kids incorporate a passion for flashing the dancefloor with fashion, and nothing is off-limits! |
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Maya Vanya
Maya and Vanya are a sister duo from Croatia, who have spent half of their life based in New Zealand. They are recent winners of a prestigious global DJ competition initiated by some of the biggest players in the industry. Officially the biggest global online DJ talent search to date, the girls were named the ultimate Next Generation DJs by a panel of judges which included the head of music download site Beatport, editor of DJ Mag, marketing manager of Pioneer DJ, Ultra Record's David Waxman, Deadmau5's manager Dean Wilson and legendary producer Sebastian Ingrosso. |
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James Ashwin
Half James Bond, half XXX, mild-mannered disc jockey James Ashwin can be regularly spotted saving damsels and dancefloors alike. When club-kids cry out for a hero, he answers the call. There’s no question that James holds the golden gun, having solidified his reputation across Australasian clubs and festival floors with his unique and action packed brand of ass-shwanging, hands-in-the-air nu-disco and French-flavoured house. This licensed-to-kill name in New Zealand nightlife is also the head honcho of Corporate DJ New Zealand and music coordinator for NZFW. He’s Ashwin, James Aswhin - at your service. |
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Connor Nestor and Tommy Bates
Tommy Bates and Connor Nestor spent the last few months touring the world's biggest festivals including Coachella, Splendour In The Grass and played the glorious sunrise set at Rhythm & Vines. The boys have returned for a homecoming party at New Zealand's most prestigious non-music festie, NZFW. Both busy, Tommy as a social and new media guru and Connor as a presenter and producer on TVNZ U, they still find the time to run monthly club night The Departure Club down at 1885 in Britomart once a month. Their motto: no time for heavy dance music, only time for hits. |
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Beat Mafia
Phillip Haeder and Reuben Rivers-Smith, aka the Beat Mafia, are known for their mash-up style sets. Jacking grooves, infectious hooks and unforgiving bass lines are just a few ways you could describe the Beat Mafia's unique flavour. They are resident DJs at Auckland's popular Be Club as well as holding it down every Saturday night on George FM for the 10pm -12am party spot. |
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Jarrod Phillips
As a self-confessed lover of nu disco, electro-pop and indie, Jarrod Phillips has roots in deep house and a repertoire which also embraces tech, hip hop and electronica. Jarrod has been voted runner-up in New Zealand’s Best House DJ in the Nite: Life Awards and is, without a doubt, one of New Zealand’s most sought-after DJs. |
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Thomas Sahs
This is a big year for Thomas Sahs. Coming off of a string of gangster level festival performances and releases on labels such as Alphabet Music, Rebel Hill Recordings and local imprint Huhu, he has now turned his attention to building the Crunkbox music project. This project combines all of the past and present influences that Thomas has experienced through his international travel and production experiences. The result is a mashed up, distorted funk that transcends traditional shapes and spaces. Check out www.crunkbox.co.nz for updates. |
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Mark Emerson
Mark Emerson is a household name in the New Zealand electronic music industry. With his addictive mix of electro and techno he is in high demand, both locally and overseas.
2010 saw Mark voted as the top Progressive DJ in New Zealand at the annual Nite:Life Awards, proving he has made his mark on New Zealand’s clubbing scene.
Mark’s unique mix of beats can be heard on George FM, where he hosts his weekly radio show Hi Fi on Thursday 8pm – 10pm. |
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Tom McGuinness
Known for his eclectic musical style and persuasive persona, Tom McGuinness is one of Auckland's leading underground dancefloor experts. His underground and forward thinking sets have made him the go-to guy for those twisted early mornings in dark K-Road clubs. His Tuesday night slot on George FM with longtime DJ partner Jamie White is a genre-defying two hours of music, conversation and discussion. Or as Tom and Jamie put it, 'banter'. |
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Dougal Swift
Dougal has been DJing since first getting hooked by the house scene way back in 1989. Some of those early sounds are re-emerging in Dougal’s sound today, with ‘80s synth hooks and samples mirroring the ‘80s influences in fashion trends. Dougal’s always been passionate about the symbiotic relationship fashion shares with music and his deconstructed disco and tech infused house sound is a regular feature at fashion-focused clubs and parties like Spy, Trench and Highlife. |
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Benn Morrison
Benn's been addicted to music since he first laid his little ears on his Dad's Bob Marley record at the prime age of 6 years old. Since that nostalgic moment his musical taste has changed and evolved to bloom into a sound blending a variety of funk, soul, hip-hop and reggae tunes, from the down-beat to the up-tempo. Benn’s selections are silky smooth with a careful consideration to the crowd, vibe and nature of an event. Get ready to shake your hip bones and stomp your good-foot every time Benn jumps in the mix... |
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Ditto*
Arisen from the ghettos of Auckland in 2010 Ditto* are now an established production/DJ duo within the techno/tech house scene. Surfacing mid 2010, they were quickly embraced by labels and artists local and abroad, and are now on the bill for most major dance events in New Zealand, bringing their dynamic three-deck sets and live elements such as NI's Maschine to the mix. They also host a weekly radio show Tech:One on UPFM (Wednesday 2pm-4pm). If groovy tech is your thing, check them out! |
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Made of Horror
Joel Brooker and Jake Jones formed Made of Horror in 2010 and since then these two have been bringing their unique, fresh and upfront sound of house, techno and electronica ever since and are sure to get the party rocking wherever they go. You can also catch them every Friday night from 12am til 2am on George FM. |
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Russel Hodgson
Russell has played in most of the major nightclubs in Auckland and also played along side some of the top international DJs and labels such as Hed Kandi, She, Fierce Angel and Ministry of Sound. You can catch Russell at his regular residency slot every Saturday night at Bungalow 8 and also his radio show The HouseCall every Saturday night from 6pm til 8pm on Radio Ponsonby. |
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Gideon Retief
A South African-born Kiwi, Gideon gained the inspiration to DJ from his passion for House music and his love of fine parties. Featuring a blend of house, tech-, gypsy-, progressive- and electro-house music, his set will take you on a journey of aural delight. His natural talent behind the decks has made the inevitable progression into music production, with his first track ‘Slapstick’ due to be released later this year. Catch Gideon every Thursday on Radio Ponsonby from 8pm til 10pm on his show The Thursday Night Disco. |
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Josh Smith
Mr Smith was force-fed records as a child and is maturing vastly as a talented artist. He has played with many genres and is now exploring the art of production. The young 19-year old has supported many internationals and is looking forward to his first live appearance in Australia mid November. 2010 saw Josh’s first New Zealand Fashion Week experience and he is looking forward to returning to the Cutting Room this year. |
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Harry Halpin
After spending many years heckling Auckland’s DJs with weak banter and strobe CDs, Harry Halpin decided to join their ranks after the fortuitous purchase of CDJ 1000s by a large curly-haired friend of his with little application for the art of mixing. Fast-forward down the track and his sound has matured into a much deeper house-oriented vibe that has seen him make regular appearances at Ink, Coherent, Studio and Be club. Always looking to keep his sound fresh and in line with global music trends, Harry will never stray far from his roots offering the occasional live performance with close friend and scene icon, MC Jelly Bean. |
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Mykel Kelly
Despite his short time on scene, Mykel has already played for big name events including Auckland’s Slinky and Euphoria. Mykel holds two house residencies on Auckland’s North Shore including Backyard Bar and Hush Bar in Albany. Mykel’s entertaining and high energy sets combine quality track selection and the ultimate passion for music that make him one to watch out for. |
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Seth Josephs
Seth Josephs is one half of the duo Architect DJs. Mixing an eclectic range of music, his tastes span genres and spatial/temporal boundaries. He has played to sell out crowds while supporting Miami Horror and Cut Copy, and has shared a booth with the great Gary Numan. |
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Sean Murray
Sean Murray’s style can be described as deep and soulful with a touch of jazz and a definite influence from the Chicago house sound.
He has recently had a track released on American Swing house label Cabbie Hat Recordings under his production alias Soulfoundation.
Sean is also about to write the debut EP for New Zealand label Sophistafunk music. |