DJ Neill MacLeod 

Ottawa native and Toronto-based DJ Neill MacLeod has been bringing his musical fusion of funk, jazz and house music to clubs across North America for over 19 years. He developed his creativity in musical performance in his younger days, dating back to when he created sounds on the piano at the age of four. This musical journey continued throughout his education, as he indulged in familiarizing himself in a number of musical genres, including brass, jazz and funk ensemble; eventually specializing on trumpet. He continued to immerse himself in music education working toward a degree in music at the University of Ottawa where he was introduced to the underground scene of house music while serving in the Army reserves; contributing to the Governor General’s Foot Guard Marching Band. 

With his musical talents, theoretical knowledge and performance experience, MacLeod is able to read his audience and bring them a unique, passionate, energetic and interactive set. He specializes in mixing, creating and producing live using four decks. On special occasions and some themed nights, he includes instrumental performances, featuring himself, as well as guest musicians. For example, he created Downbeat, a unique, funky and interactive monthly party that sets him apart from other DJs. At these events, he DJs, plays trumpet and invites other musicians to jam with him during his sets. He is continuing to develop and integrate more instruments and live performances for the audience’s enjoyment and eventually playing live instruments in all of his sets, where it would fit into the performance opportunity. 

DJing for MacLeod is about sharing his love, enjoyment and passion for music in a way that makes his audience move and express themselves through dance. The music he chooses to produce and play has many elements and layers that fit his style and techniques. He is able to tailor a night specifically to the audience dancing in front of him because if they’re moving, he’s moving.  

MacLeod is well-known in most Toronto clubs, as well as bars and clubs in Montreal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Fort Lauderdale, Key West, New York, California, Chicago, and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. In Toronto’s vibrant LGBTQ+ community, he has a regular residency at the Black Eagle, and he has been affiliated with Pride Toronto produced events. During Toronto’s World Pride celebration, he played on two major stages. He's headlined other Toronto events at the Black Eagle including Jockstrap, SIN, and Glowjob. He also created an event  called Wolfpack – Get Rugged, attracting an adult masculine audience, from 30 – 45 years of age, although these events are open to audiences of all ages. 
Wolfpack showcases local DJ talent and businesses and brings back the leather element to the bar, known to target the leather community. He’s in the process of developing the Wolfpack branding, with collectible apparel merchandise and podcasts of his live sets. 

By developing themed and branded events like Downbeat and Wolfpack, the acclaimed DJ and musician is establishing his own brand. A vibe and style of music that is fresh, yet still infused with old school classic house, funk, jazz, with modern or local Tech House and tribal music. 
 
In preparation for his club appearances, he’s usually in his studio creating his own original remixes and production, providing original music.
MacLeod has built his career as a successful DJ by also supporting the club scene, going out to dance and play, to get a sense of what is fulfilling. What he wants to hear and feel while in the heart of it. Then he can fill in the blanks through his knowledge and personal club experiences, to deliver it through his sets and the themed nights he creates that are truly interactive experiences. His uniqueness, musical talent, production experience, positive energy and audience interaction always has audiences coming back for more.

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40-something, gay, musician, Londoner, EDM-lover, ToF

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