NCS Interview with Natalie Brogan
Name:
DJ Natalie Brogan
How long have you been DJing:
Years at small parties but only as a 'disco dj'. Then I attended a course at Manchester Midi School in June 2006, played small bar events for a while, but my first big break was March 2008 at Area51 Manchester.
Web address/contact details:
www.djnataliebrogan.co.uk
www.myspace.com/nat_bro
or search dj-natalie brogan on facebook.
Nationality:
British
Town/City:
Manchester
Your style:
Funky house and vocal electro
Favorite DJ:
Skills-Erick Morillo, crowd pleaser- Hed kandi's David Dunne (good friend of mine).
Favorite producer:
Ooohh got to say the fantastic K-klass as Russ is another good friend... But a definite one to watch is Liverpool dj/producer E'squire.. Love everything he does.
Favorite label:
Got to be HedKandi followed closely with Defected.
Favorite artist/band:
I'm a huge 80's fan as its what i grew up listening to so i would be the likes of Duran Duran, Seal and Massive Attack.
Favorite ever record:
Raul Rincon- Crazy
Favorite ever album:
Massive Attack-Greatest hits or any Twisted Disco Hed kandi compilations.
Top tune right now:
An unreleased track to date.. Soulkeys, the one- K-klass remix. Set to be released on K-klass' label -Muzik-k.
What are you up to right now:
Started on my first track, something every dj needs to do nowadays... Watch this space as its in the early stages. Just been booked for my biggest gig to date... Pacha London, for Twilo. Friday 27th February... Up and coming gigs with Kklass and the Soul Avengerz too! In May I'm moving to Ibiza for the season so again, watch this space!
Your inspiration:
My dad... Grew up listening to his favourite music... the likes of Seal, Kate Bush, Duran duran,Bowie and Massive Attack
Your tipple:
White wine- Lethal.
Favorite club to play:
Venus-Manchester... my 2nd home!
Best ever gig:
Boxing Night at Venus- Hed kandi playing with my mentor-David Dunne and also Andy Daniels!
Your system set up:
x2 1000's cdjs, pioneer djm600, x2 1210's technics and loads of enthusiasm!!
What piece of advice would you give to anyone getting into the industry today:
I can'y really go dishing out advise as i'm still fairly new and i'm learning most along the way...
If you really want it you've got to work hard at it, there are so many 'wannabe dj's' out there you have to work your arse off and make yourself stand out from the others. Think of unique ways to make you different to the others. And defiantly make music- Its the way forward
What is your view on the current situation in the industry, and where do you see it going:
I think house music will always be massive as there are so many excellent producers banging out new tracks all the time and djs who are eager to find the next huge tune, and of course clubbers wanting to dance their arses off all night. I think promoters need to keep up to date with new ideas on how to make their nights successful.
Anything else you think we should know about you:
I dont like pizza. haha.
Your thoughts on NCS…!
The website is an excellent place for clubbers to read about djs and to see what's happening in the nightlife. As for the night itself it seems you have had some major headliners from the world of house music so i feel pretty privileged to be asked to do this interview and hope to play for you one day!
