SINTILLATE - Key Persons
From Kool & The Gang and Michael Jackson, to Jay-Z and Swedish House Mafia, as music continues to diversify, DJ Asad continues to blend the sounds of old school classics with the contemporary fusion of revolutionary pop, exposing his audiences to the finest in club & event entertainment.
DJ Asad's ambition is limitless & over the years he has built successful client relationships expanding his services to private & seasonal functions, where, if needed, showcasing his ability to integrate sounds from the Middle East to South Asia. Building these successful relationships as well as his skill, opened the doors to some of DJ Asad's defining moments, including his supporting set at the concert of platinum selling artist Pitbull at the Indigo2. As well as headlining student parties in Holland, providing DJ Asad with some of the most remarkable & exhilarating entertainment experiences.
The past four years has seen Asad has fast become one of London's most sought after DJs. His ability to expertly select & fuse a wide array of music genres together, along with his charm, passion & focus are impossible to ignore.
Chester Rocks 2013 will have one of the hottest line-ups of the year featuring the UK's premier pop performers. The event, which takes place at Chester Racecourse, further establishes the venue as one of the region's finest for outdoor music.
Crown Talent manage Jessie J, X Factor finalists Union J and many other talented artists, producers and composers amongst many other inter-related activities in the music and entertainment sphere.
International DJ & Producer Dan Healy has risen through the ranks over the past decade to become one of London's finest exports. Starting with a bang in the West End, Dan is a versatile technician, his sets fusing house music with his love of soul and the classics. Having played at practically all of the VIP clubs in London, Dan was nominated for Best London DJ several times over the years. Headlining a variety of festivals, events and high-profile gigs, Dan has also played alongside some of the industry's biggest DJ's & producers, namely Sonny Fodera, Breach, Lupe Fiasco and David Guetta.
London's club scene has long been a favourite with party people from all over the globe, and Dan has travelled the continents delivering his quintessential mix of house, soul and pure energy. He has been resident for Sintillate's summer parties in Marbella for the past five seasons, playing at Nikki Beach, Tibu, Pangea & Ocean Club. Dan is also resident at M1NT in Shanghai since 2010, Asia's premiere venue for the discerning raver. Over in South Africa he plays at Shimmy Beach - most recently alongside Danish heavyweight Kant - and is a regular guest DJ at many of the worlds leading nightclubs, including Kaufleuten in Zurich, Gibson and Apartment in Frankfurt and :PM in Sofia.
Having already released 'Heavyweight' on Shadow Beats earlier this year with Marcellus Wallace, 2015 will see Dan releasing new music - under the moniker Dub Healy and as one half of newly formed production duo Kango & Tache - on various record labels, including Bunny Tiger and Audio Rehab.
Guy Laurie is a name that has become synonymous with great parties up and down the UK and abroad in recent years. Having cut his teeth behind the decks at the young age of 16, Guy quickly moved up the ranks to become the clubs number one choice and has been pleasing the crowd ever since. His wide knowledge of music has enabled him to control almost any crowd, and has over the years been labelled as a DJ for almost every genre of music. His sets are known for their diversity, fluidity & flare, and his ability to easily change and adapt to different clubs, vibes and people has made him one of the top djs on the scene.
His reputation quickly earned him a place amongst the resident DJ's of London's biggest nights and enabled him to perform shows alongside the likes of Booka Shade, Trentemoller, Swedish House Mafia and Deadmau5, plus entertain countless celebrity clients such as Madonna and the Black Eyed Peas, putting him at the top of his game.
Henry Relph has consolidated himself into a select group of unquestionably talented DJs. With a developed understanding of contemporary dance music he has become and continues to be a leading influence in pioneering the sound of London clubs. Technically outstanding, but his true talent being the ability to tap into the minds of even the most demanding clubbers and dance floors.
Henry is a DJ known for his flare, style and unique ability to read the crowds of the worlds most demanding dance floors. With an extensive client list and portfolio which is diverse and eclectic. Henry has played for celebrities and numerous high end luxury brands as well as performing alongside some of the biggest names in dance music such as Bob Sinclar, Mylo, Basement Jaxx, Annie Mac, Martin Solveig and Steve Angello from the Infamous Swedish House Mafia.
With over ten years experience, there is never a dull moment on the dance floor witch Hutch on the decks. By taking an original approach to entertaining crowds he has had acclaim from promoters, independent venues and national nightlife chains around the country. Over the last ten years Hutch has held a string of residencies spanning a wide variety of clientele. From student union crowds of 3000+, to intimate VIP private bookings for London's elite; so it's no surprise that his diverse ability to read any crowd has built the reputation he holds today.
In the studio Hutch produces edits and mashups which allow him to remain original whilst also catering for the commercial demand of any mainstream venue. This habbit resulted in producing regular 10 minute themed mini mixes for promotional purposes. Several of which made it to Number 1 in the download charts of DigiDJ as well as being commissioned to be included on the internal music systems of many national nightlife chains.
Having grown up in the South of France amidst the party scenes of Cannes & St Tropez, the home of house music and ultimate VIP partying, Ollie quickly picked up a love for dance music. By the age of seventeen Ollie was spinning in Cannes' most prestigious club "Le Baoli". In 2009 he moved back to his birthplace London and is quickly establishing himself as a DJ to be noted. Ollie has has played alongside and supported some of dance music biggest names including Eric Morillo, Laurent Wolf, Yves Larock, Alex Gaudino & Bob Sinclair.
From a very young age, Sintillate Director of Music, Rich Stone always had an avid interest in the dance music scene. He started off collecting records whilst still at school, The first vinyl he bought was DJ Krust 'War Head' - an all time Drum and Bass anthem. He first got into mixing records at the age of 15 and bought his own pair of decks at 17 and since then there has been no looking back.
After six years on the London club scene, Rich has held residencies and played at some of the most prestigious venues in London, around the U.K, Europe, Middle east and Asia and played for clients such as Hello, Ok Magazine, P Diddy, Plan B, Motorola, Mini, Monsoon, Mark Ronson, Various concert after parties at the 02 and Wembley. With great technical flair, an extensive knowledge & collection of music and such a keen interest in new music, Rich is highly regarded as one of the most promising and gifted DJs in London.
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- Chester Racecourse Chief Executive
Two times winner of Best DJ at the London Club & Bar Awards, it's fair to say Sam has come a long way. 2009 saw Sam become the first European DJ to be signed to the prestigious US agency SKAM and with them he toured the States in 2010 before hitting Miami for the Miami Winter Music Conference, where he headlined at LIV & Rok Bar.
Sam has continued to be an ambassador for Red Bull entertaining the crowds at their Monaco Grand Prix party and for Adidas which saw them collab on a pre Brit Awards party.
Sam has played Royal Weddings (Freddie Windsor) to rock superstars birthday bashes (Elton John) to Film Premieres (Sex and the City and The Golden Compass) to opening concerts for ultra hip acts like Hot Chip and Wiley, as well as at many exclusive parties for the likes of Kings of Leon, Justin Timberlake, Timbaland, 50 Cent and Naomi Campbell to name a few.
Tom is one of the rising stars of the North-East's house music scene. His first break came through winning the Nocturnal DJ Competition in 2010, judged by a panel including former Capital FM DJs Riley & Durrant. He's since gone on to hold residencies at esteemed venues such as Digital Newcastle (voted 12th Best Club In The World & Britain's Best Large Club (DJ Mag 2011)), Cosmic Ballroom (nominated for Britain's Best Small Club (DJ Mag 2013)) and to support many of the worlds leading DJs including Steve Angello, Tommy Trash, AN21 & Max Vangeli and Mark Knight.
Tom's currently the resident DJ at Hau5, playing to crowds in their thousands in both Sheffield and Middlesbrough every week. Following an industrious summer breaking into the international DJ circuit, with gigs at Amnesia, Pacha, Nikki Beach and a headline set at the MMA Gozo Music Festival, and with his own productions in the pipeline, Tom's meteoric rise is set to continue.
Originating from France and of North African roots, DJ Urban Soldier is before anything, a lover of good music. Bred on the funky sounds of Kool & The Gang, Earth Wind & Fire, pop giants such as Michael Jackson, Madonna & Prince, or rock legends such as Carlos Santana or Queen it is no surprise he would end up making a living playing his idols music and more! From Rnb & Hip Hop grooves to Funky House & Electro beats via Old School Soul & 80's party Classics, DJ Urban Soldier has a ridiculously efficient way to mix them all in his sets and gets the dance floor shaking. You can pretty much look at him as the ‘Swiss Army Knife' of DJing! His vast experience on the London 'West-end' club circuit make him without doubt one of the most entertaining party DJ's and he's also been lucky enough to DJ internationally to Billionaire clients to platinum selling superstars, sharing the stage with Will.i.am & the Black Eyed Peas, Mariah Carey and most recently Rihanna.