1. When you started DJ'ing...what where your main influences and where did you get your inspiration from?

I started about 8 years ago in Cape Town, when the Trance and Hard House scene was still in full force.  I started clubbing when I was about 22 and can still remember my first time.  I was in awe of the dj.  I did not know what he was doing or how, but I knew that I was going to do that one day.

I was influenced by the usual suspects:  Trance Guru's like Paul van Dyk, Aarmin van Buuren, Ferry Corsten and Tiesto to name but a few.  There are so many brilliant artists out there.

My inspiration came from a friend I used to dj with, who passed away many years back, Ken Massing.  He was absolutely phenomenal, the most versatile and technically accurate dj I have ever come across.  Such a shame that such a talent never had the opportunity to reach the heights it could have.

2. Now I know you from London..what would you say in your mind are the main differences from DJ'ing back home to DJ'ing in London? How did you find it? 

London was amazing!!  I got to play in some of the biggest clubs in the world which can never be taken away from me.  I loved every minute of it.  I played funky house and some electro as well.  But unfortunately, if you are not a well know dj and producer, getting bookings and making a bit of extra cash is quite difficult.  My experience was that it in most cases it all works on commission, so if you don’t pull a big enough crowd, it does not matter how good you are, you won’t get the bookings you desire, cos you're simply not a financial asset to the promoter.

I’ve been back in South Africa now for 6 months.  At the moment I’m only playing at Cubana in Green Point, which is more of a groove bar and pulls a more commercial crowd.  I get paid per hour, which is fantastic.

But when it comes down to it, dj-ing is not about the money, it’s about playing and your passion for music.  Which is why I’m doing it and will keep on doing it till it’s not possible for me anymore.  So whether I’m playing in London, or in South Africa, there is no real difference.  It’s what you make of it.  I love watching people enjoy my music and loving the party.  Don’t get me wrong, I believe that you should get paid for your talent, cos it’s hard work.  It’s just a shame that money issues sometimes suck all the pleasure out of the whole experience.

3. In the time that you have been DJ'ing what are the most memorable moments and what makes them so great?

In the last 8 years there are definitely a few memories that pops up instantly.  Unfortunately I can’t choose which one is better, so will have to tell you about them all.

I played the sunrise set at Silverstroom Strand on the West Coast for an outdoor party in 2002 with Judge Jules as the main act.  Imagine playing to a field of die-hards who have waited all night for your set, next to the sea, with the sun rising, while playing uplifting trance.  It was legendary!!  I still today get compliments on that set, and seems like it’s just as engraved in their minds as in mine.

Then I have to mention H2O at Wildwaters in Boksburg in 2002.  I was playing on the second largest floor, which was more of a house and funky floor.  At the start of my set, people were kinda sitting around and enjoying the sun.  I only had 2 house tracks in my whole collection, so started off with that and continued to play uplifting trance.  It took me about 3 trance tracks to fill that floor to capacity of more than a 1000 people dancing around with their hands in the air.  Plus the fact that all of the boys were shirtless and the girls were in bikinis just made the whole experience simply unforgettable :-)

Lastly, I was privileged enough to go to Ibiza in 2006.  The highlight of that hedonistic week was my set upstairs at Space.  The floor was filled with friends and acquaintances, looking me straight in the eye, and thinking exactly what I am:  Your lifelong dream has come true, you're playing in Ibiza baby!!! 

4. What are your main influences today and how do you see yourself progressing in the future?

At the moment I won’t say there is any particular dj that has a strong influence on me.  I was influenced by my experiences in London and also my current experiences trying to adapt to being back in my home country after 5 years.  It kind of puts things in perspective and you realise what is important to you.  I’m more driven now to make a success with what I’ve got, especially after taking some of the luxuries that living in London has, for granted.

For the future, I won’t hang up my headphones any time soon.  I don’t want to be a superstar either.  I'll be pretty happy playing my music at a cosy little bar on the beach front twice a week.  Club sets are not out of the question either.  Nothing beats a big crowd and pumping electro beats.  My aim is to make a little extra cash so I can put myself through a sound engineering course or something.  And definitely wanne try my hand at producing since live performances are definitely the way forward these days.  This will all have to happen after hours of course, since I’m not going to give up my day job.  I’m actually one of those lucky few who like coming to work in the mornings.

So I believe that with a slow steady pace, things will eventually fall into place.

5. Let me put one out there...What is your take on whale hunting? 

Whale Hunting?  The hunting of any animal leaves a sick feeling in my stomach.  But I’m not exactly going to go and protest about it.