Tune –
Mat. Joe – Nighthawk. Such a haunting vocal, tech house monster.
Album –
Defected presents Glitterbox Ibiza 2016. Some great disco tracks and music that a lot of house music has come from.
Remix –
Claude VonStroke – Are You Afraid Of Detroit [10 years anniversary mix]. Reminds you why VonStroke is the don.
Label –
Toolroom. An outstanding label that keeps on putting out huge hits.
Breakthrough label –
Simma Black. Has been smashing it this year with some great releases.
Producer –
Low Steppa. Head honcho at Simma and a good friend, is always one to watch.
Festival –
Creamfields. I was fortunate enough to play 3 sets this year in various arenas and had an amazing time.
Music Conference –
ADE. Where work gets done.
Radio Show –
The Defected Radio Show. Loving the show especially when we get a Glitterbox takeover
Mainstage DJ –
Carl Cox. Need I say any more?
Resident DJ –
Rue Jay. Probably one of the unsung heroes of the midlands.
Club –
Space Ibiza. Such a shame that the club that made me fall in love with Ibiza has now gone.
New Studio Equipment/Software –
Xfer Records Serum. Full force bass and ting.
Personal highlight of 2016 –
Playing a main sent in the Creamfields Cocktail Bar to a full crowd with good friend Mike Catheral.
Your ambition for 2017…
2017 is going to be a very big year for me personally working at the premier venue in the North, the Victoria Warehouse, and also continuing my 10 year relationship with Cream.
Catch George Kafetzis at Bass Jam on Saturday 28 January at the Q Club, Birmingham.