Wahey!!!

Good news everyone!!!… It's weekend Eve meaning there's
only one more sleep until the weekend … Result!
And more good news is our second Never Grow Up preview is
here for you too…

We’re showcasing some of the artists who will be rocking our
event at FLUID on the 27th and today’s turn is Rob Alldritt from
keystone South London night Get Diverted.

Rob and his Get Diverted crew have managed to build up a huge
list of loyal followers due to their outlook on house. Not pigeon
holing themselves to one area they embrace all aspects of it,
so as long as it gets their crowd pumped they will carry on smashing it.
Last year they threw one of the parties of the year on Brixton’s
Dex Club terrace which blew minds on a gorgeous day of sunshine
(the party Gods were smiling), and they have started this year
with a bang by throwing a £5 pay back party with Prok and Fitch
headlining and their next bash being a Valentine’s Ball with no
other than smoking hot superstar DJ, Smokin Jo for company.

Here we ask Rob a few questions and give you a very special
exclusive promo mix Rob has put together for us here at door.

So Rob ….. What have you been up to today?

- I've woken up to 6 inches of snow so that will be restricting
my movements a bit. Being housebound will give me a chance
to catch up buying tunes and get up to date with the new series of Lost :)

What were you listening to as a kid jumping around in your bedroom?

- My brother and sister are both older than me, so my initial
memories are quite 80's influenced, Wham would be getting
played from my sisters room and in our room my brother would
be playing Depeche Mode and The Cure. When I hit my teens
I massively liked rave music, so the Prodigy and SL2 were
always blaring out. Then towards the end of high school I discovered
house music at our local club and then I was hooked. I would
tape every Radio 1 Essential Mix, record every episode of BPM,
I just wanted to immerse myself in as much house music as possible.

When did you first decide you wanted to be a DJ?

- Erm when I hit 16 and still hadn't lost my virginity

What was your first vinyl?

Five Star - between the lines (non DJ)

Jamiroquai - Space Cowboy (Morales mix) - DJ

Your hugely successful Get Diverted parties are now
South London’s premier house night. What has the journey
been like, and what would you say to anyone thinking of
starting up a night of their own? Worth it?

- It has been a tough ride as there is no escaping the fact
that it is a lot of work and it can at times be stressful. But it is a
worthwhile ride, it is incredibly satisfying when you put on a great
party and you put a smile on peoples face. When a big name
DJ tells you that was one of the best gigs he has played this
year or a brand new Get Diverted punter says how much they
enjoyed the party and they can't wait for the next one...they
are amazing feelings.

As well as getting your hands mucky with promoting,
your resident DJ at Get Diverted – which do you prefer
more… getting people to your party? Or rocking the hell out
of them when they are there?

- That's a good question, I really enjoy both. I am probably
more recognised as a promoter and whilst there are a lot of DJ's
who can go out a play to a decent standard there aren't as many
people out there who can put on a decent party, so in that sense
I maybe take more pride from promoting. But, I got into promoting
because I wanted a great party in London to DJ at there is no
better buzz than seeing people losing themselves in the music
you are playing.

You looking forward to slamming our Never Grow Up crowd?
Here’s your chance to get ‘em excited ….

I am looking forward to it big time. I love the concept of there
being different genres of music on offer for the crowd and I'll be
making sure there is some ass shaking house music thrown into
the equation. I haven't played at Fluid before but I know it's a
good venue and with Jnr on the decks after me I know there will
be some good music for me to have it on the dance floor after!!

Check out Rob’s exclusive mix here for your Never Grow Up ears ---->

Sweeeet!