Origin Presents - Higgins - Exclusive Mix - (2021)

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.

As a kid from the UK growing up in 1980s Manchester, I was privileged to live through the Factory records era and enjoy the booming music scene as It reshaped the city's image from 'dirty old town' to the global mecca of nightlife and creativity it is today.
While the warehouse and club scene was beginning to bubble away, I spent my early teens listening to mixtapes from the likes of Sasha (who began his career down the road and has curated the soundtrack of my life ever since), the DJs of the Thunderdome and Hippos (Jay and Moggy) and the legendary 808 State Show - at the age of 16 I was invited down to the Sunset studios to play a live  guest mix on the show and was booked to play my first club gig in the city, warming up at Parliament Nightclub.
I spent many years clubbing and DJing around Manchester and the City Centre, developing my DJ style taking influence from the DJs of the Hacienda, Bugged Out and Tangled and became hooked on the Progressive House scene led by Sasha, Digweed, Renaissance, Cream and the Global Underground mix series.
After a summer DJing in Cyprus in 1999, I returned to Manchester and held several residencies in bars and clubs around the City; Dry Bar, Joshua Brooks, South, the wonderful sweatbox where I'd spent my twenties bouncing, Tangled and more recently Soundcontrol.
I've been lucky to DJ with many of my idols such as Nick Warren and Jody Wisternoff, Hybrid, Ashley Casselle.
30+ years on, now living in Cairns, Australia, I'm still hunting new sounds to share with anyone who will listen to this veteran of the bedroom DJ scene.
Big love to all the producers and DJs who continue to inspire and make us dance, and to everyone who stops by for a listen, encouraging me to carry on x

Origin Presents - Higgins - Exclusive Mix - (2021)

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