34.50 the roof just collapsed like it did at Byblos!!!

Wow the days the front door number 33 oxford. St

Thank you for sharing all these wonderful mixes @jewelzdeejay An amazing trip down memory lane and so great to have a story with each.

Oh Jewelz, I remember coming straight to Blackmarket from DCM around 10am Sunday. I'd give you the thumbs up and you'd smile. As good now as it was 30yrs ago.

December 1996. Original Mixtape A & B side including all the pops, crackles and chasing the mix. 
Warm up tunes for a "NRG" dance floor. 

Brough back a lot of memories listing to this.
Has taken me a long time to post original mixtapes from the 90's, mainly because I didn't think they were good enough. 

Holding on to perfection slows us down. 
If this helps any newcomers or old-timers to get their s#^t together and just put out their music, mixes or creatives and not wait for perfect, then im happy.

Jewelz December Funk Me 1996 Mixtape Side A And B

The Mixtape Demo that started my residency at DCM Sydney. 
Pops, clicks and other sound effects included.
So much thanks to Penny Clifford for taking a chance on me way back then.
An era of many different genres of music all put together. Vocal Divas, Piano Riffs, Rap, Commercial, Underground.

Jewelz DCM Sydney Demo August 1996 Mixtape Side A And B

Another 1996 Mixtape from the 	archives. 
Had a listen to this and all I could think was how diverse the music was then. 

Diva vocals, pounding beats, piano riffs, cover versions of commercial tracks, quality, cheese, and those rare  tunes that you had heard somewhere and brought back those oh so good feeling from a dark corner of a dance floor somewhere. 

From clubs that were hard to get into unless you were the “right look”, to clubs that wouldn’t let you in if you were the “right look”. From under dressed tiny hot pants and bras to overdressed, anything worked if you could carry it off. All the way hrough to secret parties in derelict houses - how did we survive? 

I remember being in a 2 storey terrace house in the backstreets of Darlinghurst for a party that you had to call a number to find out where it was, there was a massive gaping hole in the upstairs floor that was the dance floor, god only knows how we avoiding falling through it. 

Music production varied from well produced pieces of pure magic to slapped together bootlegs - back then we called those white labels. 

All us DJ’s did everything we could to get our hands on the “limited edition” white labels as we knew or were told by our friendly vinyl pusher that its the LAST copy and there was only 50 copies released. Sometimes that was true… sometimes nah…. But you wouldn’t take the risk would you? 

The race was always who would play the next big tune first, back then there was no “hey dj can you play *Insert current top 10 track”. There was no waiting for someone else to turn it into a hit. 

Believe or not, I don’t hear vocals - I hear whats under the vocals and that for me is the journey, vocals get in the way of a good story! There is said it! 

Try to tell me or sing the vocals to something and I’ll most likely give you a blank look. 

The dance floor was served a selection of brand new tunes, new styles, experiments, vocals, instrumentals - yes the era when the best tunes had NO VOCALS - I was in my music heaven then! 

Back then people would follow certain DJ’s because they loved the particular style the DJ had, and the access to that music was limited to the DJ’s or avid music collectors as vinyl was expensive! Imagine paying anywhere from $15 and upwards for ONE tune? It was a bonus if both sides of the vinyl had winner tunes. 

Considering my pay rate was $35 per hour back then at my main gig (and then taxed) it meant either lots of gigs or day jobs just to sustain a healthy vinyl collection, let alone feed and support a child and myself. 

There was always a compromise, if you wanted the good gigs you were paid less as they were high profile and then you made up  the money for it on other side gigs. 

I will be releasing the Archived Mixtapes through the years that I was recording them. I still have a couple I could salvage from the collection for 1996. 1997. 1998. 1999. 

Some of the tapes didn’t survive, the quality is so bad that it was painful to hear. But, I’m glad that some have survived.  

As I listen to the tunes, they all bring memories of either buying them, playing them, trying to mix them and the worst was scratching them, ohhhh the pain of scratching a favourite tune! 

There are quite a few tunes I don’t have anymore, there’s another story there. Some I sold to fund my move to Melbourne, some were stolen - the stolen ones broke my heart as they were the cream of what I was playing in 1998 and 1999 and a lot of unique vinyl that was my sound and I have not found them again as I didn’t catalogue what I had so the artists and titles have been lost to me. 

Between the vinyl, flight cases, headphones, and a case of cds, it broke me. That happened on my birthday, I didn’t think I would recover.

Jewelz December 1996 Mixtape Side A And B

Almost at the end of the 20th Century. Wow 
The end of the 90’s decade… even more WOW. 

What a decade it was. 
Music, Fashion, Phones, Internet, Computers…. Technology,…. We had so many changes, and so much to adapt to. 
Bit of a quick smack in the face to realise that you either got on with it, or you got left behind. 


Music changed SOOO much in that decade. 
Going through mixtapes just from 1996-1999 and hearing it now, after all these years showed such a significant difference in the sounds, the technology, the production and the structure of “electronic” music. 

Was it also a sign of the recreational party favourites of any given season? YES. 
Thats a BIG YES. 

Watching or studying a dance floor prior to any set was a must for me. To feel out what the flavour of the night was, and the energy of the room.

Had the previous DJ worked the floor in a good way was always at front of mind. 
Did they “burn’ you by playing all the hits one after another and leave you with nothing in case you needed a “crowdpleaser”? 

Was the dance floor burnt out way too early? 
Or was it rocking and so perfectly primed you could close your eyes and feel the room? 

Could I just pull out anything of my collection and know it would elevate? Or did I have to carefully rework the room to change it? 

All those thoughts would cross my mind in less than a minute to asses my tactic. 

Understanding all the above really quickly, was the key to a great gig and a brilliant night out for everyone. I didn’t plan a set from start to finish, how could I? I didn’t know what went on before I arrived so I “winged” it. Took enough music with me so that I could go in several different directions if needed. 
To be honest, nearly every set I did not know what my first track would be until I turned up in the Dj booth.

Jewelz February 1999 Mixtape Side A And B

Remembering the good old club days. 
White Room, DCM, Blackmarket Dayclub, EP1, NV/Banta Room, Temple

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1. Wurk
2. Goodtimes
3. Mea Culpa
4. Dream Universe
5. Superfly Slick Dick
6. The Big Pound
7. Heaven
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9. Magic In You
10. Follow Me
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Enjoy the forgotten hits belted out at 6am on Oxford St back in the day when a party was a party

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1. Relax
2. Mad World
3. Twilight Zone
4. Reincarnation
5. Strings of Infinity
6. La
7. I Feel Divine
8. Love Is Leaving
9. Greece 2000
10. Here I am
11. Love Is The Answer
12. Dreams 2000
13. Rushin 2000
14. Check it out
15. Lets Go
16. Boombastick
17. Here it comes- Direct Drive
18. Cant Get Enough VS Superfly
19. Turn It Up
20. Dj Cut
21. Up & Down

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JEWELZ: A Resilient Pioneer Making a Triumphant Comeback

In the vast landscape of Australia's electronic music scene, Jewelz stands as an enduring icon, a luminary whose beats have transcended time and space. As an Artist, Jewelz evolved in the vibrant musical haven of Sydney during the defining 90s era on Oxford Street, she has etched her name into the annals of DJ history with an illustrious career spanning over three decades.

However, Jewelz's journey has been more than just a sonic adventure; it's been a testament to resilience and strength. After a hiatus due to a courageous battle with cancer, Jewelz is making an extraordinary comeback to the decks, ready to reclaim her position in the industry.

Her roots trace back to Sydney, where she cultivated her unique sound amidst the legendary residencies of DCM, Blackmarket, Icebox, and Hellfire, plus the honour of a Melbourne residency at Liquid. In 2001, she embraced the musical heartbeat of Melbourne, becoming a resident DJ at Big Red Bus, Therapy, Bass Station, Sondayze and Room680, leaving an indelible mark on the city's dynamic scene.

Jewelz's discography is a testament to her versatility and creative prowess. Having released five critically acclaimed CDs, she has curated sonic landscapes that resonate with fans across the nation. Seamlessly genre-jumping between her trademark dark ‘n’ dirty trance, acid, techno, progressive and psy, her versatility has seen her popularity grow like wildfire throughout the Australian dance music scene. 

Her artistry extends beyond borders, having been flown to New Zealand for guest appearances and making waves in Seoul, solidifying her as an international sensation.

Throughout her illustrious career, Jewelz has graced the stages of Australia's most iconic festivals. From the pulsating energy of Rainbow Serpent and Earthcore to the enchanting vibes of Strawberry Fields and the electric atmospheres of Summadays, Two Tribes, Gatecrasher, Godskitchen, Slinky, Future Music Festival, Pharmacy, Ultraworld, Trance Nation and Ostara Festival’s Bushfire Fundraiser, Jewelz has been a fixture at the behemoths of the festival circuit.

Her journey has been one of collaboration and shared stages, having played alongside almost every international DJ that has graced the scene. From the pioneers of yesteryear to the rising stars of today, Jewelz's DJ sets have been a testament to her ability to seamlessly blend genres and captivate audiences.

As she gears up for her highly anticipated comeback at Esoteric, Jewelz brings with her not just the beats that have defined eras but a story of resilience, passion, and an unwavering commitment to the music that has been the soundtrack of her life. Get ready for a sonic journey like no other as Jewelz returns to reclaim her throne, reminding us all that the true spirit of electronic music never fades—it only evolves and grows stronger.

Jewelz December 1996 Mixtape Side A And B

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