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Involved From/ To: 2000 - Present
Description: DJ
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I first met Pete, Angel and U-4-IC at the Warp Experience in 99. They were co-hosting the Meta Gallery, which consistently had some of the best tunes, and a friendly, interactive environment. We met again at Ravelation when my partner Shelley and I were hosting the Chill space and the fledgling Planet Angel was starting to spread its wings in a bit of courtyard/alley adjacent to the building we were in...
Again, they had great tunes and people being encouraged to paint, model plasticine or just dance and have fun. I liked these people!
When U-4-IC invited us to the first party at the Arches we immediately said yes and brought along many friends, collectively known as the 'lovesquad' and had an absolute blast. It was now that I realised that this was a viable and sustainable party capable of breaking the London Underground/Club mould. It was a group of friendly people providing the environment for likeminded people to come and really let their hair down and all done by word of mouth. It created a very special atmosphere... and continues to do so to this day.
The party moved to the Imperial Gardens in Camberwell and I was officially part of the team. Rigging, de-rigging / scaffolding and carpentry as well as caretaking in its earliest form were the roles I performed and enjoyed. A year flew past to a soundtrack of music that made me feel as if I had 'winged heels', music that left me feeling elated not exhausted. The resident DJ's U-4-IC, Therapy and Tequila did a fantastic job.
It was then, at various house- and after-parties that I got the opportunity to play some of my music: down-tempo grooves with a Latin or Asian twist and, because I’m the oldest by some distance, some tracks from the 60’s and 70’s that stand up even today. And so it began… Richard Morley (U-4-IC) lent me a set of CD decks, Matt Smith (DJ Therapy) lent me a great little mixer and, with guidance from them and Steve Taylor (DJ Silverback), I was soon doing a regular slot in the chill bar at the “Gardens”.
When Pete and Angel launched 'Planet Angel *Chilled*' I was honoured to be asked to look after the music side of things, booking the other DJ’s and live acts. This also gave me a regular afternoon/ early evening slot to hone my chillout and down-tempo grooves as well as venturing into more bouncy rhythms as I gradually lifted the pace ready for the more seasoned dance DJ’s to take over for the final set. It was an event that I loved dearly, helping to create a unique vibe where children and adults both felt equally at home. I’m sure that it will be on our agenda of events as soon as the right venue becomes available again.
I’m currently the resident Chill Bar DJ at Planet Angel’s current venue, and I’m in the process of expanding my repertoire to include funky house, tech house and breaks. My opening sets in the Funky Lounge have been great fun and having a full dance floor ‘rock out’ to the tunes you’re playing is quite a buzz.
I have always had a passion for music in many of its varied forms and to be given the opportunity to DJ at what I consider to be one of the best and friendliest clubs in London is truly an unexpected honour. So, to conclude and before I get too misty eyed, I’d like to say a big thank you to Pete and Angel for the chance, a big thank you to the DJ’s who were so generous with their time, expertise and friendship, a big thank you to all of the crew who work tirelessly behind the scenes and on the night, And a big thank you to all the guests who continue to support Planet Angel and make it what it is: The Best Party In London.
Contact: nibbler@onelove.co.uk |
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