DJ Z84 is a musical fanatic from the South West of the UK. Specialising in 90s anthems, club classics, funk and retro, other flavours on the side include indie, alternative and various other genres. Acclaimed for his instincts as a curator, and enthusiasm for diversity, he is a DJ well known for creating a vibe and picking the right sounds for the moment.
DJ Z84 had an early start in DJing, taking to the decks in the mid 90s before he had reached his teens, playing nights at a club managed by his father. After the venue's closure, a lack of places for a young kid to play put the DJ dream on hold for many years.
During this time he was constantly active in other areas of music, with the early 2000s spent writing and producing songs in various bands. The late part of the decade saw him interviewing a range of legendary artists and groups, as well as reviewing gigs, festivals and albums for some of the UK's best known music websites. Around the same time, he found himself returning to DJ work, this time hosting shows on local radio. Becoming increasingly influential in the independent music scene, he launched the record label RW/FF Recordings, working with a million-selling Brit Award nominee and releasing critically acclaimed albums that gained airplay on BBC Radio as well as rave reviews in national music magazines.
By 2017, DJ Z84 had relocated to the creative hive of Frome in Somerset and soon began playing at a regular open deck event, 20 years after last DJing in clubs. Becoming well known for his eclectic selections, more events gradually led to bagging support slots with some of the biggest DJs on the scene. In 2020, livestreams and online mixes became his temporary vehicle for entertaining audiences, while the covid-19 pandemic forced the closure of clubs and venues in the UK. In early 2022, he began a breakthrough year, returning to the stage with a string of well received performances.
He stayed true to his roots by serving up sets of 90s anthems and club classics at events around the South West, as well as exploring his long love of classic funk, hip hop and disco, cementing his reputation for diversity. He also launched Z84 Sounds and began putting on local events in 2022.
The success continued as 2024 saw support slots with the likes of DMC world champion JFB, as well as a storming set at the packed-out after party for Jo Whiley's 90s Anthems in Frome... 2025 saw Z84 Sounds launch the events That 90s Thing, and Indiemania, while appearing at lots of other nights around the South West.
There's lots more to come. See you on the dancefloor :)
For booking enquiries email z84soundsuk@gmail.com