Simon Caldwell

DJ/FBi Radio Host/Founder Mad Racket

Simon Caldwell is one of a handful of DJ’s whose name adds a certain integrity to an event. Playing since the early 1990’s to beer drinkers, bum shakers and radio listeners alike, he has managed to avoid the stifling ‘style’ classification so many other DJ’s trap themselves into, keeping himself free to draw on his varied loves of deep, soulful house, techno, funk, jazz, electro, booty, hip hop and anything else which catches his ear. Simon has supported (on the same stage) a list of internationals longer than your arm, including Larry Heard, Theo Parrish, James Brown, DJ Sotofett, The Black Madonna, Todd Terje, Rolando, Herbert, Claude Young, Maurice Fulton, Grace Jones, Derrick Carter, Vakula, Moodymann, Actress, Onra, Moritz von Oswald, Charles Webster, Fred P and Frankie Knuckles, to name just a few. He currently holds down Monday Sunset on FBI Radio, and is resident/co-promoter of Mad Racket, a Sydney underground party institution running since 1998, responsible for the first ever tours of Moodymann, Herbert, Jamie Lidell, The Black Madonna, Charles Webster, Jus Ed & Steve Bug, among others. Among many podcasts and live mixes, Simon has been invited to present mixes for Resident Advisor’s illustrious podcast (#181), Melbourne Deepcast, John Digweed’s Transitions show and Boiler Room (in early 2014, alongside Derrick Carter). In mid 2014 Simon based himself in Berlin for three months and played 5 shows there at clubs including Wilde Renate and Prince Charles, plus 2 shows in Russia and shows in Hamburg (Golden Pudel Club) and London (Rhythm Section, Peckham). In 2016 and 2017 Simon did shows in Berlin and Hamburg, including sets at legendary clubs Golden Pudel (Hamburg) and Heidegluhen and About:blank (Berlin)

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  • DAY 1 - WEDNESDAY 13 NOV


  • 15:50  - 16:35
    In the age of free accessible YouTube learning, many DJs and Producers might not know what value private, vocational or higher education providers can offer. It also makes one beg the question - is paying for education worth the tuition fees? Will I even make back my money or find work in the industry? What questions should I ask of these different providers to find out if they're a good fit for me? We bring together speakers from a variety of private, public and higher education institutions to help answer some of these questions, and to dive into the different approaches to education, and what value it provides the individual and industry in an uncertain future. There will be a networking opportunity after the panel to ask questions to people from specific represented education providers.
    PANEL
    Where
    DISCO BALL - Level 4 Seminar Room

  • 16:40  - 17:10
    Come chat with the panel following the ‘Is Music Education Worth The Price Tag?’ session. If you’re thinking about studying, or want to chat with others about future learning, this is the place to mingle!
    KEYNOTE
    Where
    DYSTOPIA - NETWORKING SPACE




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