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- 4 days ago58 min
Kid Kenobi: How One DJ Made Breaks Mainstream in Australia
Send us Fan Mail This week on Danny Rants, I'm joined by Australian dance music pioneer Kid Kenobi. We dive into the rise of Sydney's club scene, how he helped make breaks one of the biggest genres in Australia, and the incredible Ministry of Sound era that changed dance music forever. We chat about touring the country, the evolution of club culture, the highs and lows of a career spanning decades, and why the early 2000s were such a special time for Australian electronic music. If you were t...
- 2 weeks ago57 min
The Story Of Brisbanes Most Notorious Club Nights Family & Fluffy With Harry K
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Harry Katsanevas tells the story behind Fluffy—from its beginnings inside Family Nightclub to becoming one of Australia's most legendary party brands. We dive into Brisbane's nightclub boom, the rise of Fortitude Valley, how the area evolved from Brisbane's LGBTQ+ nightlife hub into the city's entertainment precinct, the rave era, peak clubbing years, and why Family Nightclub changed everything. Harry also shares why, after more than 25 years, he's still pas...
- 3 weeks ago56 min
How Mark Dynamix Sold Millions of Ministry of Sound CDs In Australia
Send us Fan Mail If you grew up with Ministry of Sound compilation CDs, this episode is for you. This week, Danny sits down with Mark Dynamix to unpack the incredible story behind one of Australia's most iconic dance music eras. From the underground rave scene and legendary clubs like Sublime, to becoming the man behind some of the biggest-selling Ministry of Sound compilations in the country, Mark shares the journey that changed his life. We dive into: The early Australian rave and club s...
- Jun 28, 202656 min
Marlo Tells All | The Rise, Sacrifices & Success of Australia's Trance King
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Marlo joins Danny Rants to talk through the full journey — from his early days coming up in the scene, to the highs, lows, biggest shows, fatherhood, and what it takes to build a long career in dance music. We get into the grind behind the success, the moments that shaped him, the pressure of staying at the top, and what it feels like when the artists you grew up idolising become your friends. A proper look inside the life and career of one of Australia’s big...
- Jun 20, 202655 min
Fight Promoter Tells All! Australia's Most Violent New Combat Sport The IBC
Send us Fan Mail From local boxing shows to building one of Australia's most talked-about new combat sports, Dan Mac joins Danny Rants to tell the full story behind the International Brawling Championship (IBC). In this episode, Dan shares how he got his start in the fight game, the lessons he learned promoting boxing events, and the moment he decided to create something completely different with IBC. We dive into the highs and lows of running a combat sports promotion, the financial risks, b...
- Jun 14, 202658 min
He Clocked DJing! From He Clocked DJING! Booking Melbourne's Most Iconic Clubs To Playing The World's Biggest Festivals | Luke McD
Send us Fan Mail For well over 2 decades , Luke McD has been at the heart of Australian dance music culture. From booking some of Melbourne's most iconic clubs, including Lounge, to shaping dance floors across Australia, Luke has built a reputation as one of the most respected DJs and selectors in the country. Known by many as "The Coach", he's spent decades mentoring DJs, reading crowds, booking talent and playing everywhere from underground clubs and bush doofs to some of the world's most r...
- Jun 8, 202658 min
Hugh Forster: 20 Years Booking The World's Biggest DJs In Australia Nightclubs
Send us Fan Mail Hugh Forster is one of the most respected figures in Australian dance music and nightlife. For more than 20 years, Hugh has been behind the scenes booking some of the world's biggest DJs, shaping club culture and helping build iconic venues and events across Australia. From his time booking for Brisbane institutions like The Met and Eclipse, to working with artists on their rise through the industry, Hugh has witnessed the evolution of dance music firsthand. In this episode, ...
- May 30, 202659 min
Steve Bleas: Melbourne’s Underground Wonderkid & Prog Prodigy
Send us Fan Mail Steve Bleas is one of Melbourne’s most respected underground DJs — a progressive house wonderkid who quietly became a staple of the city’s club culture while balancing a full-time career outside of nightlife. In this episode, we dive deep into Melbourne’s golden era of progressive house, trance and late-night club culture, from playing iconic venues across the city to becoming part of the furniture at Alumbra for well over a decade. Steve talks about earning respect amongst s...
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