As involved as you want to be. We start with a conversation about the atmosphere you want for your guests, and the music you love. From there, I create shared Spotify playlists around your chosen genres, decades, eras, and key tracks, so you can add favourites and shape the direction. Any do not plays are noted separately, so you can be confident you’ll only hear the music you love.

Yes. From ceremony entrances and exits to first dances and evening highlights, I’m happy to suggest ideas, including tracks you may not have considered, and help you choose music that feels right for each part of the day.

I DJ spontaneously and eclectically, mixing genres and eras with confidence. I specialise in dance music and pop, with a wide knowledge of music from the 1960s through to the present day across many popular styles. I thrive on moments where an unexpected track drops and the room reacts instantly.

I also tend to play tracks that are maybe unusual or not as often played. I believe that what can bring a party down is uninspired music choices and playing it safe. A lot of DJs stick to firm favourites and  ‘low hanging fruit’, which will always be the most popular tracks that have heard time and time again, and people gradually switch off.

When DJs lean on the predictable choices, it can strip the night of any personality. It doesn't feel special. I think a party is about showing people who you are, as a DJ and a real person. People want to know someone has listened to the them and who is making choices based on that.

Its like a conversation, and for a DJ to play something generic, it can come across as ignoring the uniqueness and personal tastes of everyone in the the room.

Yes. This is a big part of my work. I mix confidently across decades, genres and eras, moving between styles in a way that keeps people included and connected on the dance floor, while staying true to the evening musical direction. 

Yes, when it fits. I take requests if they suit the direction we have agreed, and the vibe on the dance floor. They might be just the right suggestion to take things up a notch. If something appears on your do not play list, it will not be played.

This is something we can discuss in advance. Some artists are clearly not appropriate to play, particularly where serious criminal convictions are involved. For artists who have been widely criticised or cancelled due to controversial views or behaviour, this is handled case by case, guided by your preferences and the context of the event. The same applies to song content and lyrics, ensuring everything played feels appropriate for you and your guests.

Only if it suits the event. Some celebrations need clean and family friendly music, while others are happy with stronger language later in the evening. We will agree what feels right for you and your guests in advance.

This can happen for a variety of reasons, and it is often shaped by factors beyond the music itself. Let me explain.

Firstly, visibility plays a crucial role. If the dance floor is in a side room, positioned around a corner, through a corridor, or in another part of the building, it can unintentionally create an invisible barrier. When guests cannot clearly see the activity, lighting and energy of the dance floor, they are less likely to gravitate towards it.

Secondly, people naturally gather in areas that feel comfortable and social, such as near the bar or food. If these are positioned away from the dance floor, guests may remain in those familiar spaces rather than making the move onto the floor itself. The transition needs to feel easy and natural, not like stepping into a another world.

Thirdly, other moments during the evening may draw attention away, such as late speeches, cake cutting, or planned set-piece moments that shift the focus.

So what’s the solution?

Before the event, we’ll talk through the layout and schedule, anticipating where attention may drift and working with it so that everything has it’s place and different elements are not competing with each other to be seen.

Ideally, the dance floor sits within the main space where guests are already gathered, with the bar in close proximity. When guests can hear the music clearly and see others enjoying it, they may already be moving before they finally commit to the floor.

But what if it IS the music?

On the night, I pay close attention to what is happening in the room. If the music is not connecting, I adapt and change direction. This can be because the audience is varied and people may be waiting for a change in genre, tempo, or to hear their favourite track.

My role is to respond in real time, read the energy, and guide things towards a moment where people feel comfortable stepping onto the dance floor and then staying there.

Yes. I play regularly at Bethnal Green Working Men’s Club, and you’ll also find recorded mixes on the website. There are Spotify playlists available too, which give a good sense of my music tastes and the range of styles I work with.