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HarderFaster DJs >> Craig Mac
Music Style:Uplifting Hard house
From:Durban, South Africa
Date of birth:03-03, the rest is all relative
Residencies:More Is Better
Management Agency:none right now
Bookings Contact:Craig Mac 07931 370 522
No. of records:Own loads / Produced 1 with Skol
Started playing:about 18 years ago
All time top 3 tunes:The Dawn - Tony De Vit
Never lost his hardcore - NRG
I feel like dancing - Bob Burns Jnr & BK
Sample set:Call 07931 370 522
Worst DJing moment:Fortunately nothing huge that I can remember but I hate making mistakes
Would most like to play:Main room @ Turnmills, The End
Most enjoyable set you've played:Rn2, 330 Durban, Mind Over Matter
When you're not DJing you're:Mostly lovin it, a lot
Favourite DJ:Skol, Roosta,
Favourite Venue:Underground - 414 / Dance Industry
Favourite Promotion:Just Groove, Rude Not 2, More Is Better
Favourite Producer:They are all good in their own unique way
Favourite Label:Honey Pot, Y2K,Tidy Trax
Biggest Influence:A guy call "Stevie B" Taught me to beat mix at 15yrs of age
Drink:Anything cold
Non-music pastime:Stay out of clubs
Words of wisdom:Live for today, have no regrets and never forget those who helped you get where you are right now!
Other Comments:More IS Better

Last updated:
15 Mar 2005

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Background
Updated 29-12-04 10:12
Craig Mac was born and grew up in Durban, South Africa.

He started DJ’ing at the age of 15, mostly playing house parties and school disco’s. Craig Mac first residency was two years later at a club called “The Sands” in his hometown. The music policy was “high energy” and the most popular label at the time was ZYX! Getting good tunes was not easy, as they had to be imported from Europe and the UK. As a result vinyl became more expensive and less popular.

From 1985 to 1995 he continued to play in numerous clubs around South Africa, as well as owning three of his own clubs. In 1996 he decided to move over to the UK and settled in London.

Craig Mac spent the next two years as resident DJ at “The Sports Café” as well as doing various guest spots around London.

Since then he has become more involved in the underground scene, and has played in line ups with some household names like BK, Andy Farley, Skol, Roosta, Matt Clark, Paul Glazby and Billy “Daniel” Bunter to mention a few. His playing style is mainly bouncy to hard uplifting house but he is also known for his versatility and will play whatever it takes to make you smile!

Past Sets
Updated 02-08-02 15:08
Guest appearances since 1998:

Fevah @ The Tube
Fahrenhite @ Soundshaft, Heaven
Continum @ Liquid
Omnipotence @ Brixton Mass
Salvation @ Café De Paris
PSP @ Paradise Factory, Manchester
Salvation @ Paradise Factory, New Year 2000
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Upcoming UK Sets
Updated 29-12-03 22:12
31 Dec 2003 - NYE, Club 414, Brixton
04th Jan 04 - More IS Better! - Club 414, Brixton
09th Jan 04 - X-Static - The Fridge
16th Jan 04 - X-Static - The Fridge

Recent photosets featuring Craig Mac
Prime Time
Club 414 (21st April, 2007)
(Photos: PRIME TIME)
Thank you to everyone who made it down. Nice one to all the dj's who played. Photos by Sexyminx & thanks to Jo Bright for helping out aswell. Next primetime is: Saturday 19th May 2007.
Just Groove & Heat uk presents aftermath uk baklash
414 & The Fridge (31st December, 2006)
(Photos: Bobbi)
New Year Celebrations with a BANG
Twisted
The Fridge (2nd September, 2006)
(Photos: Claire99)
Nice to see the fridge busy
External Links - profiles, sets, interviews etc
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World Dance Radio FM 2nd May 2002
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Deep Within, 23rd Feb
PRIME TIME, 16th May
*Prime Time*, 18th Apr
Just Groove Presents Papa Lou's Nite, 12th Apr
*Prime Time 6th Birthday*, 21st Mar
*Prime Time*, 21st Feb

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