DJ CIRCA D
DJ CIRCA D
DJ Name
Rene Lehner
Name
Bio
After initially exploring the roots of modern dance music, I found its core in African / American rhythmic genres. These genres such as jazz, funk, soul and disco engaged me like no other and led me to sourcing them, and their modern derivatives, on vinyl during my teens.
My travels through Canada, England / Europe for over 8 years and time in Melbourne have all contributed to my collection.
As a natural progression collecting vinyl fueled the need to share the wealth and finding a venue in order to do this.
In 2003, Funk Club at Leederville was founded by Jimmy “ The Lips “ Murphy and myself.
For 5 years, at the Leederville we ran this successful live music venue together.
It was here I cut my teeth every Friday, managing DJ’s for the whole venue & sourcing new acts / curating visuals for the night.
The years that followed have given me the privilege to share my collections of FUNK / SOUL / DISCO / BOOGIE / AFRO & MOST THINGS RHYTHMIC at various venues such as The Rosemount, The Cott, Freo Social, Otherside Brewery, Nowhere Man, Station & Cypher Bar.
Events you can book Rene for:
Functions & Events
Weddings
Bars & Clubs
Private
Events
Past Experience - Since 1998
Bars & Clubs
The COTT, The STATION, CYPHER, Quarter Acre, Canteen, Leederville, RNB Super Club, Universal Bar, Swan Basement, Other Side & Freo.Social
Corporate Clients
Bayswater council, Rejuvenate Perth, AGWA, Heyder & Shears
Other events
WAFL grand finals, Inglewood night market, Bayswater Street Events
Private Functions
Over 17 Private Functions
Weddings
Over 8 Weddings
Where to find Rene regularly
Genres Rene Can Mix
Party – Clean Music (Corporate / School Functions)
House – House Music – Deep
Groovy – Rnb, Hip-Hop, Afrobeats, Background Groovy Bar Vibes, Funk, Disco
Eras – 60s/70s/80s/90s/00s
Rene’s Mixes
Get To Know Rene
Favourite Party Song
DJ Approach
Professional, Client Focused, With hospitality background providing service beyond the decks and can assist floor staff if necessary
Personality
Professional, Casual, Confident
Other Interests
Music, Travel, Photography, AFL, The Beach, Snowboarding, Fitness
Favourite Memory Behind The Decks
Bar Venue:
Recently receiving a birthday song request (at venue before the requested artists concert) that I would never usually play, led me to downloading the track (laptop / controller rig) and the guests were so happy they promptly booked a large function before leaving.
Club venue:
Playing 7″ records as a part of a collective (Melbourne/Perth) for our 5 year anniversary party and having breakdancers ask me to DJ at their next event.