Beginnings
Simon began DJing at 16 years of age in the backwater of South Yorkshire where he learned how to mix things called records made from vinyl, on even stranger things called turntables – known as record players. Two years later in 1987 he left the world of being a YTS trainee in a clothes shop to become a Professional DJ after being given a nightclub residency.He was soon approached by a newly formed company called Luminar Leisure, asking him to take on a permanent residency at a new flagship nightclub on the south-coast.In 1988 Simon also reached the semi-finals of Celestion DJ of the Year.
Middle(ings)
Fast forward a few years and Simon is living and working in Ibiza. In 1995 he helped to create a new dance brand which hosted the initial Ibiza Foam Parties at Kaoos (now called Eden).The following year Simon helped devise the original concept that became the Sundance Festival - An all day/night open air dance event with three dance arena’s – The Sundance Festival (launched in 1997) saw Simon work alongside the biggest name DJs in the industry.In 1998 Simon was solely responsible for creating the ‘Oblivion’ night in Kavos – also becoming the only person to feature in both Sky One’s ‘Ibiza Uncovered’ and ‘Greece Uncovered’.
Continu(ings)
Over the past few years Simon has brought his passion for music into the Mobile Disco Industry, his fresh approach helping dispel the stigma often attached to old fashioned Mobile Disco’s and DJs.Simon is currently a full time Professional DJ, combining Mobile Disco work with commercial DJing.In the Mobile Disco arena Simon covers a variety of events.
Commercially, Simon’s latest venture are his ShAmBoLic nights which are specifically designed to create full and fun dance-floors with a mixture of classic pop and Dance Anthems through to new & forthcoming chart dance mixes, with some surprise elements thrown in.
Personal(ings)
Simon lives on the South East Kent coast with long term partner Nicola.
Away from DJing Simon is a UEFA ‘A’ Licence Football Coach and plays cricket during the summer; he also enjoys golf & tennis.
Oh, and most of that vinyl collection he started with, well that lives in his garage, and his guilty pleasure is playing it on one of those record players...... just now and again.