Milkshake Mover and Shaker DJ Milkshake is a rising star and one of the most sensational DJs-on-the-block. Dynamic, versatile and multicultural, this hip-hop guru is riding the wave of stardom and everyone wants a piece of him; from the hottest night clubs in Jozi, where he pumps up jam-packed dance floors, to the most popular radio and TV shows, where he is becoming a household name, especially on his edgy hiphop/ pop show on 5fm called The Shakedown, which plays out every Friday at 22.00, and his fresh, energetic persona on MTV BASE’s DJ Takeover, where he gets to host some of the hottest music videos around, every Friday and Saturday, at 22.00.

Lea started DJ'ing 12 years ago using cd players, then moved on to vinyl one and a half years later. Lea is now playing on both cd players and vinyl.

Her first residency was at DNA in Pretoria, and then got a 2nd residency at ESP in Johannesburg. Since then she has been DJing around the world at various clubs, parties, raves, corporate events, and fashion shows. Lea arrived back in 2003 from spinning in top clubs in the U.K, and working in the world’s top music retail store- HMV, as a singles and vinyl buyer.

Erica Elle has always been very passionate about music. She has been a dancer for 17 years and is now a fully qualified dance instructor and Choreographer, having choreographed for many corporate events and music videos. She has always felt that dancing is the expression of one’s soul, and music fuels it… So when Erica Elle started DJing 3 years ago, it was a natural progression of this passion! She soon realized that there is nothing more rewarding than sharing her music with an audience and from that point on, it was no turning back for her!

“Dean FUEL is undoubtedly one of Cape Town’s most prolific and in demand deck masters.”

A solid reputation and loyal following has put him at the forefront of the South African dance scene, spinning alongside global legends such as Erick Morillo, Basement Jaxx, Mylo, Audio Bullies, Deep Dish, Tiesto, Paul van Dyk, Ferry Corsten, James Lavelle, Martin Solveig, Kaskade, Sonique, James Zabiela and even Jamiroquai! Dean also features on all major international tours of SA, such as Ministry of Sound, Hed Kandi, Pacha, Gatecrasher, Renaissance and Global Underground. One of the hardest working players in the dance scene today - the FUEL has already sparked interest overseas!

Resides in durban (been here since March 2007, in London before then)...

Classifies her style as indie-electro-punk-pop!

Played at a number of parties/events in the UK party-circuit (mostly indie/alternate/punk gigs) in the East End (93 feet east,Old Blue Last) and various others (Spreadeagle, Hope&Anchor, and a number of houseparties)

Has played at the old Skeedo's in Durban, Lapis Lazuli, Manna and has a sporadic residency at Snap! Wine Bar.
A member & player of the I Heart Durban collaboration that plays once a month in Durban at the Willowvale.

Ready D aka DJ Explode, is without doubt S.A.’s number one DJ. He won the S.A. DMC Championships four times, and the DJ OF THE DECADE award. He competed twice in the World DJ Championships, and finished in the top ten positions. He is rated in the top thirty Hip Hop DJs in the world.

"GOLDFISH are without doubt the most exciting live band in the country at the moment. Their unique blend of deep house grooves, live instruments and hypnotic vocal samples have made them the must-see band of the year."

Goldfish’s wildfire rise to the top of the burgeoning South African music scene has been nothing short of extraordinary. In the year since their hugely successful debut album Caught in the loop was released, Goldfish opened for artists including Fat Boy Slim, Mr Scruff, The Audio Bullies, Stereo MC's and in the process brokering Album releases in the UK and Japan.

What happens when you combine a passion and love for dance music, with a vibrant personality? The combination is a formula for success! Hayley’s musical career started 4 years ago. Over this brief period, she has reached extraordinary heights in terms of DJ success.

Hayley has played at the best clubs and biggest dance events around South Africa, this includes warming up for the world’s greatest DJ’s namely Tiesto and Paul van Dyk.

Dino has been a pioneer of Dance Music in Africa over the last 16 years. As a true ambassador for Africa he has played at Madiba’s Christmas party and plays Bi annually to raise funds for the Nelson Mandela’s Children’s Fund in London. In his 16 year career Dino has played for every major club in South Africa and at various international events supporting artists such as Carl Cox, Paul Oakenfold, Deep Dish, Sasha and Digweed, David Morales, Gloria Gaynor to name just a few. He has played on the BBC Radio 1 global millennium broadcast, twice on Pete Tongs Essential Mix and once on Danny Ramplings love groove dance party show. Dino is an artist in the true sense of the word.

Vanessa has been mixing for around 4 years now, playing a Progressive Trance House style that has made her popular behind the decks at big events and smaller venues. Her first BIG gig was the H2O vs. Sutra's New Years Eve bash in 2003, which was followed quickly by the H2O Sister Bliss event.

What makes her so successful is her versatility and passion within the dance industry; she has broadened her horizons and started mixing funky beats as well. She is definitely an entertainer behind the decks and has that pure female energy to rock and ooze the dance floor.

2006 started for manuel where 2005 ended, CRAZY ! it saw Manuel Leaving his Long standing job at David Gresham Records to persue his own record label,MORE MUSIC, saw the release of Manuel and Dizzys second and third outings together as the THE HARDYBOYZ, March with volume 2 of the album and september in a ground breaking first ever Hardyboyz DVD, HARDYBOYZ “THE MOVIE” and saw the relocating of Natural Groove to a newer more improved venue.

When one considers what this young man has achieved at the tender age of 23, it comes as no surprise that he has been brought on board to join the all-new cast of 5fm. He is talented, ambitious and opinionated - an ideal set of character traits for someone behind the microphone.

Growing up in Cape Town, Roger has always aspired to be on the airwaves. From the moment he spoke his first word, Roger was extremely talkative, and family and friends have been suggesting he embark on career in broadcasting for a number of years. With meager equipment and bundles of creative energy, Roger used to hand out tapes at high school with his own remixes of radio adverts and jingles, mangled together with sounds from old records. It was undoubtedly a clear sign as to his future calling.

When one considers what this young man has achieved at the tender age of 23, it comes as no surprise that he has been brought on board to join the all-new cast of 5fm. He is talented, ambitious and opinionated - an ideal set of character traits for someone behind the microphone.

Growing up in Cape Town, Roger has always aspired to be on the airwaves. From the moment he spoke his first word, Roger was extremely talkative, and family and friends have been suggesting he embark on career in broadcasting for a number of years. With meager equipment and bundles of creative energy, Roger used to hand out tapes at high school with his own remixes of radio adverts and jingles, mangled together with sounds from old records. It was undoubtedly a clear sign as to his future calling.

When one considers what this young man has achieved at the tender age of 23, it comes as no surprise that he has been brought on board to join the all-new cast of 5fm. He is talented, ambitious and opinionated - an ideal set of character traits for someone behind the microphone.

Growing up in Cape Town, Roger has always aspired to be on the airwaves. From the moment he spoke his first word, Roger was extremely talkative, and family and friends have been suggesting he embark on career in broadcasting for a number of years. With meager equipment and bundles of creative energy, Roger used to hand out tapes at high school with his own remixes of radio adverts and jingles, mangled together with sounds from old records. It was undoubtedly a clear sign as to his future calling.

The P.I.M.P SQUAD first took to the decks in September of 2001 at Club Sublime’s first Boiling Point evening - 2 DJ’s - 4 Turntables - 2 DJ boxes at either end of the dance floor.

Since then their unique style has seen them billed alongside major international DJs Kaskade, Dieselboy, Tim Westwood, Richie Louisy & Jack Henney, Bruno Banner (Troublemen), Harrison Crump, DJ Yellow, Tom Novy, Brandon Block, Alex Kid, DJ Daze & Geoff Kemp (Rapture – UK).

Jimmy Chronic has started making his mark all over South Africa and International Territories with his latest release “Lemondrops” (Signed to Gung Ho Records – UK) and already being on featured on the H20 DVD as well as Lady Lea’s “Catch me if you can 2”. Jimmy has also had tracks released on Soul Candi Sessions 3 Cd (sold over 60 000 copies so far). His sound can be describes as cutting edge minimal / tech house / minimal techno.

Jimmy currently holds a residency at one of Joburg’s biggest Clubs – “Truth” where he runs his own floor called Fusion Underground with other mates Nick Lumb, Karmi, and Manuel Oettl, as well as a bi-monthly residency at Parlament on 52 in P.E, and guest slots at other venues like 115, Natural Groove, and 96 Degrees.