Writer: Kid's Table
DJ Name: MGMC - band members: Matty Grant, Matthew Charles and Amy Young
Residencies: Numerous parties/festivals and club gigs all over Victoria, Interstate and abroad.
Years in industry: 10-12 years between us
Favourite catch phrase: I got hoes in different area codes.
KT: For everyone out there looking to get into deejayin'; how did you first start and what was your 'big break'?
We all had our own musical backgrounds and after doing numerous gigs together we decided to form MGMC just under 2 years ago. Hard to explain our big break as we were and still are extremely successful individually. To date our big break probably came last year playing a heap of the summer festivals, and also numerous international gigs including New Caledonia and Asia.
KT: What advice can you give to any aspiring deejays out there that want to make their hobby into a career?
Be patient and have a lot of persistence, keep a good head on your shoulders and never get caught up in industry politics, always be yourself!
KT: What has been your favourite gig/venue to play at and why?
Too many to choose from, stand out gigs to date have been; Dayglow festival, Supafest 2011, Hot BBQ 2011 and Pop Light New Caledonia.
KT: Who has been the biggest influence in your career so far?
Friends, family and an awesome support crew.
KT: What projects are you working on at the moment?
We are currently in the middle of making our first release; 'Falling Under'. Really looking forward to finishing this and playing it out.
KT: For anyone who hasn't caught you live yet; what can they expect to see?
Hot, sweaty, fist pumping, lots of alcohol and hands in the air booty shakin' big room beats with killer vocals!
KT: What's the first song that pops into your head when you think 'Getting Tropical' and why?
Has to be 'kokomo' by The Beach Boys, ultimate tropical song.
Gig Dates:
Sunday March 10 - Toast Nightclub, Geelong.
Saturday March 24 - Smirnoff Nightlife Exchange Project, Melbourne.
Friday April 27 - Jupiters pool party, Jupiters Casino, Gold Coast.
& keep up to date with all things tropical!
Writer: Kid's Table
