What got you into DJing?
I was listening to a lot of house when I was around 16 and 17 and I actually started learning from a friend when I was 18. But I found it very troublesome and dropped it. It wasn’t until two years ago that I picked it up again from a friend who is a DJ in Hong Kong. Probably because I am ‘older’ now and it is easier to concentrate on something.
Did you find it difficult to pick it up again?
I’d say it is easy to learn but difficult to be good at it.
Do you have any favourite DJs
and why?
I used to like Paul Oakenfold a lot, but not anymore. I like Deep Dish a lot too – I have been to their party and it was great. I remember flying to Singapore for Sharam’s gig and I like that things progress step by step in his gig.
What do you do when not DJing?
I have my own production house and we throw outdoor parties. Last year we put out a beach party in Shenzhen and it was great. Over 1,000 people turned up though we never expected to have so many people in that tiny place. So we are planning to throw another when the weather gets warmer, probably in June or July.
So which do you like more? Being an organizer or a DJ in a party?
I like it both, but I think being an organizer can give a better sense of satisfaction. I had so much fun with the last party I put up, but it was also very tiring because there is so much to look after. In fact the beach party last year was the best party I ever
had. We were so happy that so many people had a good time.
Is it rare to see a female DJ on the Mainland?
It isn’t common actually. I think the ratio is around one in 10! I get people trying to buy me drinks or hook up with me all the time, but so far I haven’t encountered anything too bizarre. You don’t get much chance to talk to people while you are spinning anyway.
If you weren’t a DJ, what would you be doing now?
I would probably be working for my family because they have a business – which is very boring! That’s why I turned to DJing. I also hope to open my own bar soon, so we can have parties there!
Catch DJ Cat at Club de Acqua (1/F, GongFang Building, 197 Feng Huang Rd, Luo Hu District, Shenzhen) on March 15. For bookings, call (0755) 2599 7788.
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