broadcasting parties and podcasts via +618

Founder/Curator: http://soundcloud.com/southern-lights-rec

Bookings: southernlights.melbourne@gmail.com

- @hand_selected_denver (party series)
- GLOOM - @chinadollslc (Resident)
- @hacktheplanets - V/A - Planet Boom (HTP002)
                                      V/A - Interstellar Buzz EP (HTP001)
- @eyarecords - V/A - EYA004

Vinyl & Hardware Junkie.
Soul Searcher & Cerebral Explorer.


Upcoming Events:
05.17.25 - Denver - @hand_selected_denver pres. Zella w/ poten, @colinnthedj

Past Events:
12.13.24 - Denver, CO 
   'Hand Selected' pres. Taimur @blkmarket_music w/ Poten, @rodmo97
09.13.24 - Denver, CO
   'Hand Selected' pres. @sweaterdjphilly w/ @anthony-r-acosta-bonet & @colinnthedj
07.13.24 - San Francisco, CA
    '5 Years of @texture-summit' w/ @louivsf & @nicetimingforzacky, Poten, @claws-sc, @iamphilco & @djcombover
06.22.24 - Denver, CO
    ‘Golden Hour’ residency w/ @collinmckennaofficial feat. Poten 
at ‘Stay Tuned’
06.18.24 - Denver, CO  
     LOOM - CHKLTE Factory w/ Poten b2b Harmon Giddles, @berdwerd, @carlos-varela b2b Lizette, @chkltee b2b @blacktuesdayus, Toe (@anthony-r-acosta-bonet & @joe-unit), Seabass
05.04.24 - Washington D.C.
      @dchousegrooves radio w/ Andy Grant, Katrina Mir, Poten
05.03.24 - Washington D.C. 
      @deep-dive-dc presents Poten - Open - Close
09.30.23 - Salt Lake City, UT
      Playscool 30+ Year Reunion w/ @chris-sick, DJ Hypa, The Prophet, 
      Thick Optics, Kno-1, Poten
07.22.23 - Denver, CO
      @octoocta, @berdwerd, Poten b2b @rodmo97
06.17.23 - Salt Lake City, UT
     @chinadollslc w/ Poten, @enjoythebassline, @herna-prieto
04.01.23 - Denver, CO
GLOOM w/ @joetagessian, @diego_santana, poten
01.01.23 - Denver, CO
     Day 1 @ Milk Bar 
01.21.22 - Denver, CO
   GLOOM w/ @unai-trotti & Poten
07.17.21 - Denver, CO
   LOOM w/ @chkltee, @tomasstation, @n1ghtcrawl3r, Poten, @majiini, @blacktuesdayus
02.21.20 - Austin, TX
   @rudimentary-music Showcase:  Poten
   w/ @majiini, @andreifaji
02.14.20 - Denver, CO
  Liminal / GLOOM w/ @giammarcoorsini, @robin-ordell, Poten
08.24.19 - Denver, CO
GLOOM w/ @lam-ache-or-lettuce, @alci, @o-bee, @giammarcoorsini, @blacktuesdayus, @diego_santana, poten
07.13.19 - Denver, CO
LOOM w/ @ramanyc vs. @cisforchavez, poten
03.08.19 - Denver, CO
  GLOOM w/ @lam-ache-or-lettuce & Poten
  



Contact & Booking Info:  derekpoten@gmail.com

Releases on 
-Pepper Recs
-Two Minds Records
-Turquoise Records


With various self releases among releases on Two Minds and Turquoise Records, DJ Name showcases a distinct blend of nostalgia and innovation, appealing to both seasoned house lovers and fresh ears on the dancefloor. 

DJ Name’s commitment to rich, groove-driven soundscapes has made him a standout in Auckland’s underground house scene.

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