Bio

This Toronto-based DJ, who’s passion, energy and sexy beats, has brought dance floors to life for almost 10 years — he knows music.

Classically trained on trumpet, this artist has been making music since he was able to get his fingers on a piano at the age of 4 and then any other instrument he could.  Neill started to play and create sounds on the piano and continued his journey through high-school and university studying many genres including brass, jazz, funk, ensembles and singing to name a few; all while working towards his degree in music education at the University of Ottawa.  It is this deep foundation that gives Neill a unique sound that is truly music to your ears.

During his studies, Ottawa served as his home and introduced him to the underground scene of house music while he, served Ottawa in the Army reseves; contributing to the Governer General’s Foot Guard marching band.  Drawn to the tempo and sounds of Ottawa’s house music and vibe, Neill decided to march to the beat of his own drum and quickly took the city by storm as this DJ’s career captured local attention and took off within less than a year.  Sharing music in clubs such as Atomic, Icon and The Well, he created his first industry night and year-long residency which sucessfully continued until he found his new home in Toronto in 2000. 

New to the country’s largest city, Neill wasted no time in sharing his sound in major clubs such as Fly, 5ive, The Barn, Guvernment, System Sound Bar and Comfort Zone.  This DJ’s fresh sound pumped local dance floors full of dynamic and playful beats while creating a smooth, sexy sound. The energetic and unpredictable direction of Neill’s sets leaves his crowds anticipating the unexpected and is enchanted by his clever fusion of classic beats with electronic instrumental and acoustic sounds.  It’s this sound that has defined his unique style and created an on-going demand.

That demand was noticed and heard in another major Canadian city with a world-known reputation — Montreal.  This DJ made his debut at the respected afterhour event ‘Church’ which immediately caught the attention of the local clubs and patrons alike.  Neill’s style blended beautifully with the sexy sounds of Montreal’s scene where his music exploded in clubs such as Stereo & Stereo Bar, Unity, Sky and Parking Nightclub where he held a bi-weekly residency for over a year and a half.

Neill’s music took two of Canada’s major cities by storm where his sound is still in demand for clubs and major parties including each city’s leather scene and community.  Neill opened for Toronto’s first ‘Beef Ball’ during 2003 pride and has since returned each year to head-line this popular event.  In the same year Neill was invited to debut at Montreal’s first Labour Day event ‘Fuel Party’ at Stereo Nightclub giving him the opportunity to express his unbridled creative potential as he stood at the helms of the world-renown ‘Best analog sound system in North America’.  It wasn’t long before the world’s biggest circuit party organizers from BBCM brought Neill on board to play parties such as Black & Blue Leather Ball, Twist, Hot & Dry, Bal des Boys, Red Party and more.

This DJ’s non-stop musical career has gained momentum and brought him to major cities across Canada as far east as Vancouver, over the boarder to Chicago for IML weekend, summers in California and including his yearly residency down south at the successful ‘Beef Dip’ week-long event in Puerta Vallarta, Mexico. 

It’s no surprise this musician has taken to the studio to create his own remixes and production.  This year will be filled with new projects, remixes and original productions as Neill introduces live instrument performances during his sets on trumpet and many others.  When you think of Neill and his music, you can’t help but grin and start moving to a memorable beat.  His mind and spirit have always been open to all cultures and music.  Undoubtedly, no matter where this DJ plays in the world he will always make an impression, move a dance floor, delight musical perceptions, invoke the dancer from within and leave listeners dancing with a smile.