PENINSULA’S New Beat By Ben Triandafllou Photos Supplied
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ornington Peninsula-born DJ, Samuel Pulsford, has come a long way from teaching himself the basics in his bedroom to performing at one of Australia’s largest music festivals, Beyond The Valley, in 2019.
Just over eight years ago, the 21-year-old university student kicked off what has now become one of his key passions with a school laptop, a single DJ kit and the desire to create music similar to that of his favourite electronic artists. Eventually saving up his money and improving his techniques, Pulsford progressively made his way from performing at his mates’ high school parties, to 18ths, 21sts and even weddings. Pulsford said the reception he gets when DJing has been a major driving force as well as performing for, and alongside, some of his best mates.
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“I think I obviously have a really strong passion for music and I also have a really big love for my friends and socialising with my friends so when you combine the two, and to get everyone smiling and dancing it’s always just an awesome vibe,” he said. Pulsford played at several underage events before lining up at his first proper gig at Motley Thursdays in his hometown of Mornington as a fresh 18-year-old. The self-taught artist continued to play at clubs on the Peninsula such as Motley and Cruze before branching out further with his musical talent. He says, unlike most professions, everything is basically self-taught when it comes to becoming a DJ. continued next page...