HartzKi is the production moniker of Hull based DJ; Simon Hart. A fully adopted Northerner, he moved to Hull in the late 90's where he fell in love with the thriving music scene in the city. He earned his stripes the old school way - running his own mobile disco at the age of 13 in deepest darkest Somerset, through the commercial scene in seaside towns, and even a 2 year stint as a presenter on local radio where he was told he was 'too Radio One for them'.  He took it as a compliment..... Swimming against the tide of chart music and middle-of-the-road mediocrity, Simon upped sticks, and went where the music was..... 

A regular at nights such as The Onion Club, Simon's love of house, funk and acid jazz, evolved into a love of techno where he became involved with the legendary Mantra, playing at the now infamous Hutt St parties and spending far too much time at Orbit. An ever-present at Room, Simon championed the Big Beat sound in Hull forming Beatamax, hosting some of the most sought after back-room spots for Rewind, Eat Your Words and Deja Vu. He's had residencies across the city; appearing at Room, Rhythm Room, Welly, Lamp, Revolution; playing at at Mantra, Rewind, Lojik, Tabloid, Funkarama (Eat Your Words), Superstars, Indian Summer (London) and Hull's premier House night; Deja Vu - not to mention opening the Dance Tent at the Helmsley Farmyard Festival 5 years running.....

His tastes are anything with punchy rhythm, solid grooves... music you should feel to the bones, that gets the heart pumping, the hairs standing and the hips moving.

Been there, seen it, done it, got the t-shirt, sent it back, ordered a larger one - sharing flyer space with Sonique, Lee Coombs, Rob Tissera, Farley Jackmaster Funk, Different Language, Anne Savage & Danny Howells to name a few, and taking influences from DJs and producers such as Depeche Mode, Jeff Mills, CJ Bolland, Underworld, Sasha, Fila Brazilia, Propellerheads, Nellee Hooper, Steve Lawler, Tenaglia ..... he has gathered a huge love, back catalogue and knowledge of the dance scene with the scars to match....

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