Energetic. Technical. Passionate. Just a few words that describe Dan Select and what you can expect from his music and his DJ sets. At only 26 he can already boast of having played at some top bars and clubs in Ibiza; Eden, Hed Kandi, Kanya, Orange Corner, Bar Viva, 2010 & 2011, playing at a major UK dance music festival, Glade 2009 and having had a mix played on one of the biggest online radio stations, Slinky.FM.
Originally from Worthing, UK, Dan was influenced by the energy of UK Hardcore and played one of his first DJ sets alongside the world famous DJ Unknown when he was 19. Music is in his blood as his father Martin Kay has been a DJ and run his own agency for 30 years. Since starting with Hardcore Dan’s musical knowledge and taste has broadened across the Genres of House, Tech House, Progressive, Trance, Electro, Breaks, DnB and Dubstep. Dan’s key attribute is that he is versatile and enjoys and has the ability to seamlessly mix any genre of dance music which has seen his play alongside artists such as; Yousef, Xpress2, Lee Haslam, and Grooverider
Dan now resides in Southampton, UK where he studied for his Digital Music Degree which he received last year. You can see him play sets at various bars/clubs in the city such as; Junk, Rhino, Orange Rooms, Buddha Lounge, Soul Cellar, Whitehouse.
Dan is currently working hard on his music production and continuing to push his music to look to get a release this year. If you’re lucky enough to be in Ibiza this summer keep an eye out for Dan as you can catch him playing sets for DMD (Dance Monkey Dance) at Eden, Space, Kanya, Orange Corner and Bar Viva. Dan is also currently working on setting up his own label – Advanced Generation Records which is set to launch later this year, so watch this space!