Celebrate four decades of dance floor magic as Paul Cashmere sits down with Melbourne DJ and producer legend Mark Pellegrini.
In this career-spanning interview, Mark takes us back to 1986-an “analog purist” world where being a DJ meant lugging 12 crates of vinyl to house parties and hunting for imports at the iconic Central Station Records. Mark reflects on the early Melbourne club scene, the era of “High Energy” disco, and the transition from anonymous booth-dwellers to the “rockstar DJs” of the 90s.
Mark shares personal stories of supporting the legendary Giorgio Moroder, being mentored by Roger Sanchez, and the differences between playing intimate club sets and the main stages of Stereosonic and Future Music. He also dives into the technical side of his craft, explaining how he remasters classic 80s sounds to meet modern sonic standards and how he curates his weekly radio show, Rock Steady Revolution, on Kiss FM.
The conversation looks ahead to Mark’s massive 40th Anniversary event at Trak in Melbourne on May 30th. Mark reveals how he’s meticulously editing four decades of music into a high-energy three-hour set to ensure the dance floor never stops. Whether you’re a fan of electronic disco funk or a student of club culture history, this interview is a deep dive into the heartbeat of Melbourne’s music scene.
Highlights include:
The logistics of carrying 1,200 vinyl records to a gig.
The “cowbell” signature of producers like Bobby O and Patrick Cowley.
Transitioning from analog to the digital era.
Why today’s “selfie culture” has changed the clubbing experience.
Details on the upcoming 40-year celebration at Track.
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