Shugz (Christopher Kirkpatrick) is a name that has appeared to come out of nowhere on the Trance scene. Combining youth, energy, electrifyingly impressive deck skills and a notable production ability, it doesnt take long to realise why there is such a fuss around this exceptional talent. Picked up by Irish Trance star Bryan Kearney and later hosting the KEARNAGE podcast, it was then that Shugz got his opportunity to truly shine. Unleashing a blistering remix of Kearneys 2010 Tech-Trance anthem Mexican Rave exclusively for Bryans set at FSOE 400 Mexico, achieving the number 1 spot and sat atop of Beatports Trance top 100 chart for ten consecutive days. We had a chat with Shugz about his upcoming gigs and music <\/p>\n
Thanks guys, glad to be involved! Things are good at the moment, keeping my head down in the studio getting ready for the madness of summer on the gig front. <\/p>\n
I absolutely love both but an opening DJ slot is definitely more difficult. The importance of a good warmup DJ is essential. Its your job to introduce people to the night properly, build it up from nothing for the DJ who is following you. Its a great skill to have & there isnt enough of them around at the moment sadly. In regards to describing my sound Id say driving & energetic with focus on the unexpected. <\/p>\n
Think outside the box. That applies to being in the studio & performing live, people always show more interest in something if its slightly different to the norm, my advice be the first yourself & never the second someone else. <\/p>\n
Easy question. Lush, Portrush. The club I grew up in & the club that educated me as a clubber. The best. <\/p>\n
Makes the best sense to only commit to an agency\/manager when you are needing to take yourself to the next level as an artist. A lot of young guys rush into signing for agencies simply because of what it is, achieving that goal, but its not always beneficial. In the end you & your manager become a team in your development so its only really going to work if you both work together & both have things to offer each other. <\/p>\n
With the younger generation these days they are constantly using social media on a daily basis so they get used to it by default, its not very often you see a young DJ\/Producer without a Facebook or Twitter page. The best advice I can give is just to be yourself & stay true to the music. Social media is an important part of artist development these days but just be yourself & youll nail that part. <\/p>\n
Ah I cannot wait! Youre right in saying its the worlds best, nowhere like it. Anyone in attendance can expect lots of new music & a set from yours truly that you wont be forgetting in a hurry thats for sure. <\/p>\n
Amazing. That was an unreal trip & experience. Crowd well up for it & the hospitality was top notch. Couldnt ask for more. <\/p>\n
I have a stripped back Tech Trance track that Ive just finished & stamped. The follow up to my own track End Product is coming along great too & also a BIG remix as well. Keeping busy <\/p>\n
Thanks Trance Hub readers, hopefully catch a few of you at a gig in the near future. Keep her lit! <\/p>\n
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Co-Founder of Trance Hub, Curator of The Gathering events in India and ALT+TRANCE in Czech Republic. By day, a Digital Marketing Enthusiast with love for Food and Technology. By night, a dreamer who wants to grow the Trance scene in India. <\/p>\n
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