DJ Booth: Pete Gooding

Based in: London/Ibiza.

What you play...Good music of all genres.

What residencies do you have and crews do you belong to? Well I have been resident for Renaissance since 1998, Café Mambo most the time since 1996.

A few career highlights: Main resident at Café Mambo in Ibiza for 10 years, won best Ibiza DJ at the DJ Awards, my radio show The Global Network is on over 100 stations every week.

First set, and what was most memorable for you? First set was me, Steve Lawler and two other mates in a little pub near where I grew up, it was Christmas Eve 1991 and about 10 mates turned up and that was it.

All time favourite 12”? Lil Louis – French Kiss (ffrr, 1989).

What DJs and producers have influenced your own style and interests the most and how? Sasha was my big influence from 1989-1992; Jose Padilla from 1992 to now and Luciano from 2009 to now. Also Carl Cox, Danny Rampling, Norman Jay, Andrew Weatherall were all influences.

Funniest thing that's ever happened to you when DJing? All these stories are too rude to put in print!

Weirdest thing you've seen in a nightclub? Maybe the guy who dresses up as a suit case in Ibiza.

Been touring lately? Stories to tell of you recent travels? Yeah non-stop, this year I have done all over Europe, India, Asia, South East Asia, Brazil, U.K and Ibiza, plus some great festivals like: Stella Polaris, Bestival etc.

Have you ever been in Perth? Yeah I played in Perth 12 years ago in 2000, I did a tour with Pete Tong and the gig was not bad, I didn't have much time here so I just saw the beach by the hotel then we left.

Artists you've collaborated with: Well usually just mates so recently: Chris Coco, Afterlife, Jonathan Cowan.

Production releases: Pete Gooding & Jonathan Cowan feat. Kellie Allen – Limbo (Toolroom Records); Pete Gooding feat. Kellie Allen – Those Eyes (Seamless Recordings); Pete Gooding – Malibu (Seamless Recordings); Pete Gooding & John Moss – This Music (Refine Music); Pete Gooding – Illusion (Refine Music); and many more.

Next big thing to look out for you? The launch of my new label Secret Life Records in January with my track Same Old Street.

More info? www.petegooding.com ; www.secretlifemusic.com

Pete Gooding will be playing the following dates:

Friday 14 December - Indian Ocean Hotel, Scarborough WA
Saturday 15 December - Swish on Terrace, Adelaide SA
Friday 21 December - Wharf Tavern, Brisbane QLD
Saturday 22 December - Trak Live, Lounge Bar, Melbourne VIC