CHECK IT OUT Hi Gareth! What’s your earliest memory of being a DJ? I suppose it’s always been in my blood from an early age making mix tapes for school disco’s and house parties. But my first real DJ experience was playing for a friend’s 18th birthday - I caught the bug there and then. What do you look forward to the most at a party that you’re playing? The crowd is the first and foremost important thing. If you have an up for it crowd then you’re in for a good night. What expectations do you have for this Candee Beach party? I have heard nothing but amazing things about the Candee Beach parties - I’m very excited. A great club is one thing but a beach party of this scale is a whole different thing all together, there are not many places in the world you can get to do such events so it’s an honor to play at one. You’ve played some big parties - what has been your biggest crowd and proudest moment at a party? The highlight of my career so far has to be when I played for the DJ Mag top 100 venues tour alongside Gregori Klosman earlier this year at Space. I got to meet the guys who run the most influential dance music magazine in the world and to DJ at one of their events was just amazing. Who is the biggest DJ you’ve played alongside? Eric Morillo back in Manchester years ago, he was my idol. Your favourite old-skool track? Energy 52 – Café Del Mar, hands down favorite! What are you listening to at the moment? I listen to all kinds of stuff. I tend to just stick the radio on when I’m at home.
What is it about music that you love? There’s no better feeling than seeing thousands of people with their hands in the air going crazy to your set. These moments are just magic Who is your inspiration and why? Hardwell. He just keeps getting bigger and bigger each year without losing his artistic integrity, you have to respect that regardless of you’re taste in music. What keeps you excited about being a DJ? The way music and technology keeps evolving it is impossible to know everything in this industry so you have to keep learning, researching and listening otherwise you will get left behind. Any advice for young aspiring DJs? Work hard. Play less. You’ve been to Bahrain before – what do you think of the party scene here? Bahrain has a great vibe, a real nice mix of people, a very cosmopolitan feel to the place. I spent a great night here last year I still remember the hangover!! Where do you see yourself in 5 years time? Production, production, production.
Quote of the Month “We believe that protecting the Pearl Route is an excellent step as it helps preserve an important part of world history that no other country has.” Muharraq Municipal Area Councillor Ghazi Al Murbati on how important it is to preserve the historic and World heritage area known as ‘Pearl Route’ in Muharraq.
This Month... Don’t Forget
8 Face Your Fears Day
We’ve all got that one thing that we’re scared senseless of, right? Well today is the day to change that and face your fear head on… whether it’s creepy crawlies or something unusual, brave up and wave goodbye to the terrors of your life!
12 Music Day
Music-lovers, whether it’s pop, hard rock, classical or hip-hop, whip out the old cassette tapes, records and cds to celebrate your musical tatse! Listen to your favourite albums or drop in at the music store in search of some new tunes… expand your musical horizons and give your ears a treat!
31 Magic Day GO: Candee Beach will take place on October 4 in Amwaj Marina.
Fancy yourself the next Houdini? Or are you more of a Harry Potter fan? Either way, use today to work your magic! Try your hand at an old card trick or, if you’re not the abracadabra kind, put the telly on and watch some David Blane! fact magazine
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