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Pete Smith has traversed the eastern coast of Australia to accumulate an incredible wealth of experience in the music industry. With an understanding of the inner operations of and marketing in record labels from working at then music superstore Brash¹s, Pete is especially at home in the radio booth having cut his teeth on radio stations from the age of 16; working his way up from Melbourne's HITZ FM through to WILD FM, river94.9 and finally the peak of Dance music's mecca of the airwaves, Ministry of Sound Radio.
Initially bred on a diet of Aussie Rock, John Farnham and Billy Joel, Pete's music sustenance was converted whilst in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne with the purchase of a cassingle by 2-Unlimited, leading Pete into an eternal quest to uncover the mysteries of dance music.Harbouring an enviable collection of cassingles and CDs, Pete¹s search for a seamless flow in music was found in mixing tunes together. Starting with mixtapes for his friends, Pete then uncovered a genuine affiliation for vinyl, leading him to the natural progression of working behind the decks. Thus commenced an enduring fervor for the turntables and, particularly, a passion for House Music, though his immense talents have lead him through every style; from commercial pop, Top 40, RnB, Hip Hop to Hard NRG.
As a specialist in House, Pete believes this genre retains its own unique sound and energy to take the listener through an emotionally charged journey. He focuses on emblazoning the 4/4 beats onto the soul and applying a palette of colours and textures to the mind to leave an indelible impression of throbbing beats and influenced spirits. Whether big room or cocktail lounge, Pete Smith fashions the perfect ambience and takes the audience on an unforgettable expedition through a complex layer of musical textures and perpetually animated beats.
As the first DJ to perform on the green of Suncorp Stadium, Pete certainly knows how to handle a crowd and maintain the ideal ambience. He performs to crowded dancefloors every week as a resident of Queensland¹s leading nightclub, The Met and has been especially thrust into the limelight as music director, producer, and DJ for Ministry of Sound Radio; marking Pete as a true stalwart and unsung hero in the industry. Whether scripting, DJing or producing in a radio station or performing on the stage behind turntables or CDJs, Pete Smith remains the ultimate soundscape engineer.
Pete Smith has supported a stellar cast of performers: Alan Thompson, Axwell, Bardot, Boy George, Carl Cox, Craig Obey, Dirty South, DJ Sirvere, Fedde Le Grand, Goodwill, Groove Terminator, James Ash, John Course, Eric Powell, Jon Pearn (Bodyrox), Junior Jack, Junkie XL, Kid Kenobi, Kid Creme, Klaus 'Heavyweight' Hill, Laidback Luke, Lorne Padman, Mark Dynamix, Mark Knight, Miss Match, MYNC Project, Nick Skitz, Nick Warren, Rogue Traders, Sander Kleinenberg, Seany B, Sebastien Leger, Sharam (Deep Dish), Sneaky Sound System, Spektrum, TaxiRide and The Potbelleez among many others. Pete has also performed in an amazing array of events, including for Future Music Festival, The Big Brother House, Gold Coast Indy, Smirnoff, Numerous NOVA & Sea FM (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast + Sydney) events & parties and the Australian Commercial Radio Awards
Currently Friday & Saturday resident of Queensland¹s leading nightclub The Met, Pete also holds a monthly residency at The Regatta and regular guest spots at Hotel LA & Toowoomba's USQ Club. Pete has also held residencies in Queensland's R-Bar, The Chic Boutique and Embassy and performed in the main room of Family and Melbourne¹s Metro. Pete also believes in spreading the House to Queensland's regional spots including Toowoomba, Mooloolaba, Gladstone and Ipswich.
Pete is a treasure trove of radio experience, having worked as:
Producer for Hitz FM (Melbourne)
PD then GM of WILD FM (Brisbane)
Producer, MD, PD, for river94.9 Ipswich
Group PD of Rural Press¹s AM/FM stations covering all formats
MD/PD/DJ/Producer/Script Writer/ for Ministry of Sound Radio
(Bio written by Lady Lex)