About this episode
Chris Hawkins interviews Graeme Park about his journey in the DJ scene and the evolution of DJ culture.
Chris Hawkins is joined by legendary Hacienda resident and British house pioneer Graeme Park. From growing up a Factory Records fan in Scotland, through his early days in Nottingham’s record shops and clubs, to becoming a key figure on the UK house scene, Graeme shares candid stories, reflections on the evolution of DJ culture, the unforgettable energy of the Hacienda, and his adventures remixing and touring the globe. Plus, they discuss staying passionate after four decades, adapting to new technology, life and loss, recovery from cancer, and what keeps the dancefloor magic alive. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Chris Hawkins
Guest: Graeme Park
Topics covered
- DJ culture
- house music
- remixing
- cancer recovery
- dancefloor energy
Keywords
- Graeme Park
- Hacienda
- DJ culture
- house music
- remixing
- cancer recovery
- dancefloor
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Hacienda, Factory Records, Listening Dog Media
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