DJ Mag Australia 001 - February 2014 | Page 26

WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO FIND IN A MAGAZINE LIKE DJ MAG AUSTRALIA? I would say Paul Azzopardi is the first that comes to mind for his contribution to the scene over the years but also Jeff Drake from Ministry of Sound. Jeff has also made a great contribution to the scene as a DJ and producer with The Only and as a promoter with his work with Kicks Entertainment. WHO DO YOU THINK IS THE MOST RESPECTED PERSON IN THE AUSTRALIAN ELECTRONIC MUSIC INDUSTRY AND WHY? WHICH AUSTRALIAN ARTIST DO YOU THINK IS GOING TO BE AT THE FOREFRONT OF THE AUSTRALIAN DANCE MUSIC SCENE IN 2014? AArom Wilson An alternative to Australia’s most popular electronicfocused media source, InTheMix; credible, insightful, diverse and entertaining journalism with greater focus on more underground electronic music forms, as well as more coverage of WA news and acts – something that I’m going to try to begin weighting towards with some WA-slanted answers… Inaugural Perth Dance Music Awards Hall Of Fame inductee Liam Mazzucchelli has been highly influential in shaping WA’s vibrant electronic music scene as the Director of Boomtick for the last 14 years. Currently running four clubs, festivals including the constantly award-winning Breakfest and WA legs of Parklife/Listen Out, events like Major Break, and award-winning club nights, Liam champions electronic music with inspiring levels of ethics, passion and care, not to mention less bullshit than most promoters. He’s the guy that’ll still call you up to thank you for a review, even if on paper he should have an ego the size of a dancefloor. Just one? Yikes… Well, the