Hello everyone, and welcome onboard the PFG Progcast! It's destination dance floors, as we search for the finest underground beats for your selection, strap in tight! 

We're continuing our tour of England, taking it back to that magical Manchester weekend again, as we hosted our Digweed Pre-party at Joshua Brookes. Our DJ today is a long serving veteran of the scene, and we really could'nt think of anyone better to kick off proceedings on that wonderful day! 

PFG, with Part Two on the way soon, make some noise for Higgins! 

As with most aspiring DJs, Stuart began his journey into sound by hanging around record shops, eager to buy the latest 12"s. As his collection grew, he began to develop his own style and technique, and was often found travelling the length of the country handing out mixtapes at clubs and events, pretty much the normal way of doing things before the internet was born. 

This hard work eventually paid off as he was offered a residency at "The Edge" in Sheffield, with a chance to play alongside rave heavyweights Grooverider, Mickey Finn, DJ SS and Hype, to name a few. 

There was something missing though, so Stu needed a fresh challenge and direction. It came along in the form of brand new music from Oakenfold, BT, Blue Amazon, Paul Van Dyk, and most importantly... Sasha & Digweed. Their musical selections and mixing style blew him away, and he knew that was where he was headed. 

Stuart has been resident at UCAP, one of Manchester's leading club nights. Bringing world class DJs into a personal and intimate club space, Higgins has warmed up for Danny Howells, Nick Muir, Jody Wisternoff, Robert Babicz, Quivver and Elke Kleijn amongst others. 

Fast forward to the present day, and Stuart finds himself as head of Secluded Events Worldwide/Secluded Records, a brand dedicated to bringing small, secluded stylish events to discerning clubbers around the world..

1, Michelle Anullo - Anima Feat. Dinkis (Woot Records)
2, Cannci - Endless Time (Electronic Groove)
3, Goge - Darkness (Klauselle)
4, Ben Muetsch - Blue Skys (Dilby Remix)(Enchant Audio)
5, Gorge - Musiq (Ohral)
6, Collective Machine - Dancing in the Air (8 Bit)
7, Diilby - Sensi (Ohral)
8, Nick Curly - Kalu (8bit)
9, Ewan Rill - Self Searcher (Electronic Groove)
10, Junani Otatti  - Upstead (Electronic Groove)
11,  Evans - Santos (Bedrock)

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PFG The Progcast - Episode 121 (Part 1) - Higgins

Heitor Monte discovering & sharing new and good music in the name of love and peace

Growing up in Buffalo, NY, J Lauda had the benefit of Toronto being just an hour away. 
Here, he was able to witness the explosion of a world class dance scene. 
On a more local level, he also was able to experience the fertile electronic underground of which swept Buffalo by storm.

These experiences have left an imprint that still helps shape his sound today, leading to a string of well-received singles and remixes on: Mango Alley, Odd One Out, Manual Music,  Pangea Recordings, SLC-6 Music, Massive Harmony, Soundteller, AH Digital, Slideways, MK837, Polyptych, Mistique Music & More.

Lauda's musical style consists of mind-bending melodics with punchy drums to keep the dance floor in a hypnotic groove.  
His music has gotten radio show support from Chicane, Yotto, CLR Radio, Sebastian Busto, Mateo Paz, Alec Araujo, Tim Penner and many others.

As a DJ, Lauda keeps the same momentum as his productions by mixing together punchy, yet hypnotic grooves.  He is always
committed to taking his listeners on a journey and believes strongly in telling a story through every set.
He has had the pleasure of setting the stage for Paul Oakenfold, Above & Beyond, Seb Fontaine, Cedric Gervais and many more.

For inquires of productions or bookings, please contact JLaudaMusic2@gmail.com

58 year old raver that’s me 🙌🔊🙌
Craig pailing 🙌🙌 jimi falconer 
John digweed Sasha 
It’s 2020 I need a club to go wild in 🤣🙌

From a young age, Higgins found solace in record shops, always on the lookout for the latest music. Like many DJs starting out, his passion for collecting records grew alongside his desire to develop a unique style and technique. He spent countless nights traveling to club events and distributing mixtapes, which was just the norm in those days.

His persistence eventually paid off, landing him gigs at venues across the UK, including a residency at 'The Edge' in Sheffield. During this time, he had the opportunity to play alongside iconic DJs like Mickey Finn, Grooverider, Swan-E, Hype, and SS.

But despite his success, Higgins felt something was missing. He was ready for a new challenge and a fresh direction. Influenced by producers like Brian Transeau, Blue Amazon, Paul Oakenfold, and especially Paul Van Dyk's legendary 7 Ways album, he began to seek out new musical horizons.

The turning point came with his introduction to Sasha & John Digweed. Their innovative style and impeccable track selection had a profound impact on Higgins, inspiring him to push his own boundaries further.

As a former resident DJ for Upcloseandpersonalmcr, one of the UK’s leading club nights known for its intimate atmosphere and world-class lineups, Higgins played alongside top-tier DJs such as Danny Howells, Nick Muir, Eelke Kleijn, Quivver, Guy Mantzur, Robert Babicz, Luke Brancaccio, and many more.

Now, as the driving force behind Secluded Events Worldwide and in partnership with Guerilla Music Agency, Higgins is gearing up for an exciting 2024 with major projects on the horizon.

His current favorite producers include Davi, Barry Jamieson, Sasha, Bedrock, MJ Hooker, D-NOX, Dilby, Nick Curly, Steve Bug, Gorge, Cybernalia, Audiojack, Nick Muir, TILT, Ian Bland, Luke Brancaccio, Steve Parry, and Quivver—the list goes on.

Higgins’ musical style is all about keeping the crowd moving, ensuring every set is a dance floor experience like no other. With his passion and vision driving him forward, the future looks incredibly bright.

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PFG The Progcast - Episode 121 (Part 1) - Higgins

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