Daniel Ward

When did you begin DJ'ing and what made you start? I started playing around and mixing music in the late 80’s. The first rave I played at was in 1991 ‘evolution’ in zodiac dance studios along with dj Randell. At this event it was the moment that I realised I wanted to become a dj. 1994 was the year that I became a professional dj, And In the November I got my job at ‘rhythm division’ record shop in bow. What would you say influenced you towards House music? Ive always been into house music, as early as 1987; Acid house sound and the summer of love was the pinnacle moment of my generation. It was the beginning of what we know as ‘house music’ in the uk, I call it the BLUEPRINT. Of the many genres of House, which are your favourite? Soulful, deep, uplifting, rolling house. I like to just call my sound ‘Underground House and Garage’ Which artists, producers and tracks stand out for you, both now and from the past? Blaze, Cece Rodgers, Michael Owen, Nightwriters, Byron Stingley, Donell rush and Michael Watford. There is so many artists and music makers to name, even with new artists such as Ross Couch, Atjazz and Doctor House . Name some highlights or a profound moment in your time as a DJ I've been very fortunate as a dj, I’ve played in several countries , held residence at smooth ministry of sound for four years, played for mtv, djed at millennium dome in front of thousands people on NYE 2001, played at Holland’s largest music festival ‘Dance