DJ Rickochet’s passion for music led him to start DJ-ing from the age of 15. Inspired by the hip and trendy club vibes across Manchester during the late 1980s (Hacienda and Wiggly Worm), and the talent of other Dj’s (Stu Allen and The Rude Boy Assassins) his music career was warmed and is now at boiling point.
Known amongst his professional peers as a ‘creative precisionist’ he has adopted an original style of mixing that has made him an influence to many throughout the years. He is a gifted DJ who is well respected and looked upon as a great pioneer. Renowned for his great versatility of play from genres across the board, he was also a key member of the Award winning ‘Midnight Lick Crew’ (1997 – 2003).
His Radio Shows on Frontline Radio 101.45 were renouned for his tight mixing and up to date selections. Mc’s Skanka, Shadow Boxer and Demon D were the shows infamous hosts.
Typical play-lists during his 4 year residency at Club Havana (1999 – 2003) included a mixture of vocal garage, 2 step and 4/4. A sound clash play off at this Club was judged by the crowd themselves, and Dream Team’s (London) Mikee B. DJ Rickochet took the victory over tough competition from Nottingham.
The radio shows he delivered and presented dominated Manchester’s R&B, Jungle and Dancehall scenes (1993 – present day).
Sting FM, Buzz FM, Love Energy, Front-line, Touch FM, All FM, Unity, and Vogue FM (Internet Radio) all continued to raise his popularity.
DJ Rickochet says, “It’s not what you play, but the way that you play it that matters. Dj-ing is an art-form – not simply picking up the needle and putting it in the groove. You have to take the crowd on a musical train journey by testing, teasing and feeding the people. Keep them guessing about what’s next in the mix, reminiscing and dancing on their feet!!
RECENT DJ EXPERIENCE:
Urban Junglist (Feb 2011 – Feb 2012)
and Various Garage nights @ Lounge 31
October 2009 – October 2010
PEACE 90.1FM
My show was fortnightly 9-11pm on Mondays. One show is Drum & Bass, and the other is Old School UK Garage/Dubstep/House.
CLUB EXPERIENCE:
(1998 – PRESENT DAY)
DOWNTOWN (AXM NIGHTCLUB) – MANCHESTER
PHOENIX – Manchester
GENERATION X – Manchester
HOLY CITY ZOO – Manchester
MAN ALIVE – Manchester
PARLIAMENT – Manchester
JOSHUA BROOKS – Manchester
PARADISE FACTORY – Manchester
REVOLUTION – Manchester
CLUB HAVANA – Manchester (4 year residency)
SANKEY SOAP – Manchester
AQUA BAR – Manchester
CLUB NORTH – Manchester
CLUB SQUARES – Manchester
BRAHMS & LIST – Manchester
RED DOOR – Manchester
BIER KELLER – Manchester
THE ROAD HOUSE – Manchester
BOARDWALK – Manchester
PO NANA – Manchester & Sheffield
ALASKA BAR – Manchester
M2 – Manchester
PICCADILLY 21 – Manchester
HOME – Manchester
EDWARDS BAR–Manchester
THE OLD MONK–Manchester
THE ACADEMY – Manchester
COCO SAVANNAH’S – Stockport
SQUIRES – Preston
TOKYO JO’S – Preston
AQUALENNIUM – Preston
SPACE – Leeds
HARVEY’S – Leeds & Preston
FRUIT CUPBOARD – Leeds
EVOLUTION – Leeds (6 month residency)
CLUB WOW – Sheffield
GATE CRASHER – Sheffield
BED – Sheffield
BEYOND BEACH BABYLON – Huddersfield
CLUB WIRE – Warrington
THE TEMPLE – Bolton
THE LEMON TREE – Aberdeen & London
EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY – Scotland
XS BAR – Liverpool
KIRKLANDS – Liverpool
CLUB HEAVEN – Liverpool
ARENA BAR – Liverpool
HEEBIE JEEBIES – Liverpool
MINISTRY OF SOUND – London
BAGULEY’S – (Film Studio) – London
CYNTHIA’S WINE BAR – London
THE TEMPLE – London
PIZZAZ CLUB – Cyprus
CASTLE CLUB – Cyprus
INSOMNIA – Cyprus
NISSI BEACH BAR – Cyprus
