maestro B

DJ - Christchurch / New Zealand

real name: Brent Silby

I started in 1988 operating lightshows at "Xanadu Nightclub" in Christchurch city, New Zealand.

In 1990, I was given the opportunity to fill in for a local DJ for a few nights. It was very much a case of being in the right place at the right time. From that start, I began to build my own record collection and managed to secure a residency at a small club known as "Flapper's NiteSpot". The club featured a live band, and I played 45 minute sets during the band breaks.

After Flapper's, I DJ'd in several bars and clubs around Christchurch--including the "Palladium Nite Club" (one of the city's largest in the day). During the mid 1990's my sound was very much focused on commercial club/dance. During my time at the Palladium, my sound evolved to include a strong House feel which nicely augmented the commercial dance sound. This evolution was due, in part, to the influence of the other resident DJ "therobsta".

At this time I am working with a group of DJs running a series of dance parties under the "Audio Dreams" banner. I also mix sets for Dance Music radio and run a House music site: www.brentishouse.com.

http://www.brentishouse.com