Bio
Born in Swansea, UK, Darryl won runner up (against 250 DJs) in the 2012 Pioneer Middle East DJ competition and was nominated in the Timeout Awards for Abu Dhabi’s Best DJ 2017 category. He currently holds residencies at Yas Beach, Atlelier and Bliss Lounge and performs for The Electric Run and Holi Festival Of Colours events, which attracts thousands of people from across the world. As well as his residencies he was recently selected to perform at the Abu Dhabi F1 after race concert alongside Lionel Ritchie and Pitbull. With DJing to one side he also promotes his own events starting with the SUNBEATZ mega yacht parties and the SUNSET2TWILIGHT house music night every Friday at Stars N bars, Yas Marina.
Before moving to the UAE in 2012, Darryl DJ’d at bars and clubs across South Wales, UK, starting his career at a small nightclub in Porthcawl, before being offered a 5 night a residency at Peppermint Swansea and Cardiff, the top bars in South Wales.
In 2011 Darryl stepped up into the video DJing scene, to create an entire visual experience by mixing and playing music videos across the venues along with an Instagram plug in and is currently the very few DJ’s to do this in the UAE. When Darryl wasn’t playing to a dance floor he was doing what he does best on Swansea’s Xtreme radio hosting his own show every week.
With an extensive music library, Darryl is a versatile DJ with a great passion for House music.
Darryl’s great energy behind the decks keeps the dance floor rocking at all times, taking the crowd on a roller coaster ride through the music he loves.
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Darryl’s set was vivid, live and energetic! I had huge emotions filming this guy on stage.
-Vklybe TV
“Darryl’s electric personality, matched with a locker of top tunes and of course, the ability to mix, makes him a DJ the capital should always watch – and listen – out for.”
-Time Out Abu Dhabi
“Being able to play any type of music is what makes Dj Darryl Rees one the best Dj’s in Abu Dhabi.”
– Yas Beach
“He always managed to please the diverse crowd we had which was difficult but it was made to look easy by Darryl”
– McGettigan’s
“Darryl blended with the crowd comfortably and kept the party going until the last minute.”
– The Yacht Club
“The dance floor was full every time.”
– SAX Lounge & Club
“Passionate with positive energy and a professional attitude”
– Westin Hotel Resort and Spa
“His music style and mixing talent has helped us become one of the busiest spots on a Wednesday night in Abu Dhabi.”
– Stars & Bars
“Darryl is one of the best DJ’s in Abu Dhabi and from the top DJ’s we have worked with.”
– Dice Event Management
“On behalf of the management, I would like to thank you for the fantastic performances you provided for us. We would definitely recommend him for any future events.”
-Grand Millennium Hotel
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Contact
Mobile: +971 (0) 56 268 3212
Email: bookings@darrylrees.com
