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James Rigby is a name that has swiftly sewn itself into the UK trance scene over the past couple of years. Founder and co-promoter of Manchester trance night Rong; he has made a firm impression both on and off the dance floor.
Sparking a passion for music from an early age and spending much of his teenage years clocking-up the bedroom hours mastering the decks; his diligent attitude coupled with perfectionist traits have seen his offerings flourish so far – with a lot more still to come!
After forging an instant love affair with the trance scene as a clubber, his musical direction was grasped, moulding an astounding appreciation for the diversity of the music and its contribution to the world of electronic dance. James’s enthusiasm for the genre soon translated beyond his love for the decks, igniting a self-initiated vision in the process…
Being a regular clubber and therefore a true pragmatist about the scene, he recognised the lack of opportunity for aspiring DJs, particularly with the decline in smaller trance nights. Not being one to sit back quietly, this sparked the vision to start up a night. This was dedicated purely to the love of the music, as well as providing preciou... More Biography
Sparking a passion for music from an early age and spending much of his teenage years clocking-up the bedroom hours mastering the decks; his diligent attitude coupled with perfectionist traits have seen his offerings flourish so far – with a lot more still to come!
After forging an instant love affair with the trance scene as a clubber, his musical direction was grasped, moulding an astounding appreciation for the diversity of the music and its contribution to the world of electronic dance. James’s enthusiasm for the genre soon translated beyond his love for the decks, igniting a self-initiated vision in the process…
Being a regular clubber and therefore a true pragmatist about the scene, he recognised the lack of opportunity for aspiring DJs, particularly with the decline in smaller trance nights. Not being one to sit back quietly, this sparked the vision to start up a night. This was dedicated purely to the love of the music, as well as providing preciou... More Biography