Having worked in some capacity
or other as a DJ / producer since I was 14,my first “gig”
was a street party to celebrate Charles & Di’s wedding,
operating between a tape deck and a belt-driven turntable.
This joyous occasion was held in the county town of Wiltshire
where I continued to operate as a “Mobile Disco”
for a number of years. The highlight of my early career was
selling the equipment at the end!
I continued DJ’ing when I moved to London. First in
the YMCA in Tottenham Court Rd and then over the road to the
Virgin Megastore in Oxford Street where I presented a Saturday
radio show for 2 years. This was great fun as I could play
anything that I liked. Whilst in the employ of the "Richard"
dollar, I would also tour the country and compere the opening
of the new Virgin Megastores and Games Centres. Being pinned
to the wall of the Metro centre in Gateshead by a bunch of
screaming teenagers with halitosis whilst interviewing a Gladiator
will always stick in my mind. My other London career highlights
included, working as a producer at Virgin Radio from its launch
with Chris Evans. Producing a monthly segment for Pete Tong’s
dance show on Radio 1, Producing and directing TV commercials
in Ibiza for Kiss FM. Directing Sean Connery at his house
in Marbella with a portable recording studio. I also co-owned
and was the managing director of a successful TV & Radio
Production Company and recording studios in central London.(www.factory.uk.com)
I mixed many big dance compilation albums, including Clubland,
Clubmix and all Kiss branded albums. I engineered, mixed &
produced one of the first big selling TV advertised mix albums
"Disco Mix 96". (devious boys)
After selling my business interests
in June 03, I re-located back to the west country to lead
a life of peace & love however, this was blown out of
the window when I was offered the back-stage residency at
Glastonbury festival. Now, I find myself DJ'ing around the
South of England playing at fabulous venues to beautiful,
lovely people. It seems that life has gone full circle however,
it's much better fun this time round.
I try to live in harmony with my surroundings and have many
interests away from work including:- my family, photography,
books, drinks cabinet & my pet ferret called Tina!! |