What inspired you to become a DJ?

No one thing in particular since many things conspired to my becomming a DJ. In a wider sense what inspires me to do many things is a feeling that I can and want to understand something.

So what was your first night on the decks?

That's also a bit of a tricky question depending on what a first night on the decks is. I began by playing industrial/alternative music and progressed into playing more and more EBM and electronic music so it was more of a progression in that respect. My first serious techno set would have been around seven or eight years ago in Manchester, UK when I was at university.

So was it a success?

Looking back I think the only answer can be yes.

How long have you been a DJ?

Around eight years in clubs but my interest in playing music and producing music goes back a lot longer than that. I've been fascinated by sound and the associated technology as far back as I can remember.

Which style of music do you prefer to play?

I'm hoping that since I'm writing this interview the answer is needless :-)

If you had to think of the best thing about being a DJ, what would it be?

There's a number of things but I think that having the chance to see so much of the world and different people, places and cultures, even in a slightly limited way, is fantastic. It's certainly changed my outlook and attitude to many things.

Who are other DJ's that you respect and what DJs inspired you the most?

In general respect talented people that don't need to shout about it.

DJs that inspired me. Firstly I think that Dave Clarke cemented in me many years ago the idea that technical ability and unexpected things can inspire, energise and entertain people. Secondly John Peel simply for opening my ears to a fantastic range of music.

Where do you get your musical inspirations from and what types of music do you like to listen at home?

Travel and hearing music in clubs naturally has a certain influence on my production but I think ultimately my inspiration comes from the technology. I rarely sit down with a preconceived plan and have yet to really understand what makes one studio session different from another. I tend to listen to a lot of electronica but I am generally interested in music that challenges me a little - and that can mean many things :-)

Do you prefer playing in clubs or at big open-air festivals?

I prefer clubs as it's simply more intimate. One of the most important things for me about playing music is inspiring, entertaining and communicating with people and a vital part of making that possible is to be able to connect with individual people.

What's your favourite record that you like to play?

The one that no one expected.

It's seems everyone these days is calling themselves a DJ. What do you think, what makes a good DJ?

Some DJs are talented entertainers. Some DJs are talented musicians. Some DJs are talented technically. There are many attributes and a good DJ is a combination of many of these things. For me a great DJ is a combination of all these things.

What do you do outside of the DJ scene?

More than most people think. I tend not to be so involved with the "DJ scene" and I have very many interests, ideas, responsibilities, etc. DJing is not my whole life but music and especially producing music is a deeply fundamental part of it.

Got any words of advice for DJs just getting started?

Understand why you are doing what you're doing.

What do you think about the Croatian party scene in general?

I haven't had much experience. Yet :-) I'm expecting it to be just great.

What do you think about Beat2Beat site?

Certainly a useful source of information for me to get a feel for the scene in Croatia - for me information is the most important thing and it is good to find enough on the site. Forums are always a very good source of information too so I hope the one there will grow :-)

Thank you for your time and good luck!

No problem and thank you.