Q&A: Craig Jon & Danny Gilligan
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Q&A: Craig Jon & Danny Gilligan

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What brands are you behind and what year did they launch?

Fevah, it launched in the UK in 1997.

How’d you get into it?

Danny and I were both involved in the underground dance scene in London in the early 2000s.  In this time we met the directors for Fevah, got involved with their parties and have stayed in touch since.  Fevah Melbourne is simply an extension of this.

Who are your resident DJs and/or favourite touring talents?

For Fevah, Danny plays the hard dance and Nikki Sig the techno plus guests. Internationally, we are big fans of James Lawson and Phil Reynolds as they can really rock a crowd.

Who’s your crowd and what makes your parties great?  

Such a wide range of people.  Anyone really from 18 – 45 years I guess, but you have to like it hard and uplifting. The great thing about our events and music is that they appeal to such a diverse crowd. I put it down to the energy created by the music and friendly vibe. We also tend to spend way more than we should ensuring that the people get the best experience we can give them. That’s what it’s all about. Because we have been clubbers and DJs we know what people really want/enjoy.

What’s the worst/craziest thing that’s happened at one of your parties?

Craig: I was once fixing a lighting unit during a gig. It came loose from its mounting, fell and broke my nose. That was way before Worksafe.

Danny: Probably when I was playing at a club in London and I was about to go on and the headphone socket fell apart inside the mixer. I played the whole set matching up the flashing LED lights on each channel of the mixer. It was without a doubt the most I have ever had to concentrate for 90 minutes.

What’s been the most epic party you’ve thrown and why?

Craig: There have been several but one of the most memorable was an up close and personal Gig with Hard House Legend Paul Glazby.  We got the sound engineer to set the sound system to his latest track. When he played it the whole place erupted. Those are the moments we live for.

Danny: I put on the Feersum 10th Birthday at the Lightbox in Vauxhall, London.  It was a vinyl only event and had a massive live up – Andy Farley, Paul Glazby, Pete Wardman, Superfast Oz the music and atmosphere was just incredible as was the skills of these wonderful artists.

Shameless self-promotion opportunity – what, when, where for your next party? Fevah Melbourne, Fevah’s 15th Birthday at Room680 on Friday August 17.