Artists / Team
From the Dirty Cops and resident DJs to our Live Artists; find out more about the Pukka Up team below.
Want to join the Pukka Up family? Get in touch.
Dirty Cops
Lita
Name - Lita
Age - 21
The best thing about working for pukka up last year? I absolutely LOVED it out there last year! I got to work wi some sexy girls n met some wicked people. Our outfits went down quite a storm aswell.......
What are you most looking forward to about this season with Pukka up? Im sooooooo looking forward to seeing what new hair do Ed has!! Secondly seeing all the Pukka up ravers... N also cant wait to try n sneakily to steal my outfit so I can use it for extra curricular activities.....
What is the best Pukka Up venue you've been to? I love it in Es Paradis coz EVERYBODY looks beautiful. Pacha London is a good one too, I like the podiums...
What would someone have to do to get you to "Pukka Up"? Not have bad shoes!! And be able to put a big smile on my face....Oh ye and its all about the lats and traps for me....
Frankie
Name - Frankie
Age - 20
What was your favourite thing about Pukka Up in Ibiza last season? Theeee Best Boat Parties In Ibizaaaaaa.
What are you most looking forward to about this season with Pukka Up? Making naughty boys behave.
What is the best Pukka Up venue you've been to? Es Paradis- Ibiza with its podium above the dancefloor!
What would someone have to do to get you to "Pukka Up"? Crack me up! Im such a cheap date!
Ashleigh
Name - Ashleigh
Age - 21
What was your favourite thing about Pukka Up in Ibiza last season? Definitely the party! Amazing atmosphere, great music, great people... and the hot dirty cop girls of course ;)
What are you most looking forward to about Pukka Up this season? I can't wait to get out in the sunshine this summer and have a lot fun working with a wicked team of people. To be part of what I think is one of the best nights in Ibiza. I love being a diiirty cop as i get to do what I love best, dance and pout!
What is the best Pukka Up venue you've been to? Definitely Es Paradis.
What would someone have to do to get you to "Pukka Up"? Enjoy Pukka-ing Up as much as I do!
Kate
Name - Kate Blackmore
Age - 25
What was your favourite thing about Pukka Up in Ibiza last season? The Gyals, The club, The Management, The Music, The Fun.
What are you most looking forward to about this season with Pukka Up? The Team, The Music, The Mahem down the west end, handcuffing and tapping up tourists and dancing on the podiums at the club and making noise.
What is the best Pukka Up venue you've been to? THE BOAT PARTIES!!!!!
What would someone have to do to get you to "Pukka Up"? make me laugh, smile, joke around and join in.
Kat
Name - Kat
Age - 22
What was your favourite thing about Pukka Up in Ibiza last season? My fave thing last year was the great team of people I worked with,everyone was always having so much fun!
What are you most looking forward to about this season with Pukka Up? Im most looking forward to seeing all my freinds again of course and meeting new faces. I think Pukka Up is going to be even bigger this year as more and more people hear about it so looking forward to what the summer brings!
What is the best Pukka Up venue you've been to? Es Paradis definitely. Its such a beautiful club, in keeping with the theme of the night - everything and everyone is beautiful!!
What would someone have to do to get you to "Pukka Up"? He would have to have to treat me like a princess!
Jess
Name - Jess
Age - 21
What was your favourite thing about Pukka Up in Ibiza last season? The outfits!! And all the girls i worked with!!
What are you most looking forward to about this season with Pukka Up? Donning the dirty cop uniform again and handcuffing people around the club ;-), and seeing all the girls again- a reunion!
What is the best Pukka Up venue you've been to? Es Paradis- Ibiza, such a pretty club!
What would someone have to do to get you to "Pukka Up"? Take me out and buy me lots of cocktails!!
Helen
Name - Helen
Age - 23
What was your favourite thing about Pukka Up in Ibiza last season? I loved working for Pukka up last season, we were like one big family and we were really looked after!! The bestest thing about Pukka up was the boat parties, they were amazing especially when Vula from Basement Jaxx performed on both boats and was brought over by speed boat - the atmostphere was electric. There was nothing better than being on the Pukka up boat, watching the sun go down and parting into the night to the Pukka Up DJs.
What are you most looking forward to about Pukka Up this season? I am looking forward to any suprises Pukka up throw into the mix........ there always seems to be soemthing fun on the horizon and Pukka up always pull out all the stops to ensure a great party!
What is the best Pukka Up venue you've been to? Es Paradis in Ibiza, it is so well suited to Pukka up as it is a bright glamourous club..... with that garden of eden element. Of course Pukka up has to be suited in a cool, sexy venue to fit the theme of the night.
What would someone have to do to get you to "Pukka Up"? Hmmmmmm they have to make me laugh, great personality and a cocktail would help too!!
DJ's
Scott Giles
Name - Scott Giles
How many years have you been DJ-ing? 12 years
What is your favourite memory of Pukka Up so far? Dj-ing in front of 3000 people for Pukka Up @ Nikki Beach Miami... amazing!
What is your favourite Pukka Up crowd and why? It would have to be when all my loyal friends, who have supported me over the years with Pukka Up, are in the venue and I look out and see them all dancing... thats my favourite crowd because with their constant support I am where I am today... big thanks guys x
Any words of wisdom for aspiring Pukka Up DJs? Its your job to make the crowd smile and dance, if you do this you're on your way to success.
What would someone have to do to get you to "Pukka Up"? Dance Dance Dance Baby!!!
Dermot C
Name - Dermot C
How many years have you been DJing? 17 years
What is your favourite memory of Pukka Up so far? I always love playing the closing set of Ibiza, the atmosphere is always immense.
What is your favourite Pukka Up crowd and why? There is something very special about the boat crowd, no matter who is on board everyone becomes united in the music!
Any words of wisdom for aspiring Pukka Up DJs? Be versatile and show passion! And most importantly play for the crowd and not for yourself.
What would someone have to do to get you to "Pukka Up"? I only Pukka Up for my girlfriend.
Tim Fanucci
Name - Tim Fanucci
How many years have you been DJing? I've been DJing for a total of 5 years now and a resident for Pukka Up for the last 3.
What is your favourite memory of Pukka Up so far? The 2004 Villa party in the hills of Ibiza! A perfect end to my first season - it went right off! This was before I became a resident and I've been hooked on the Pukka Up party vibe ever since! My favouriute gig so far has to be Singapore last year for the Pukka Up Halloween Party and the parties in Poland recently weren't too shabby either!
What is your favourite Pukka Up crowd and why? A sell-out Ibiza crowd every Monday in Ibiza! Not forgetting the carnage on the boats before hand!
Any words of wisdom for aspiring Pukka Up DJs? Keep practising and get yourself playing at the afterparties! I found it was the best way to make contacts! Be patient and don't give up. Every DJ should have been to Ibiza at some point too.
What would someone have to do to get you to "Pukka Up"? Nothing at all... I'm there every single time! A Vodka wouldn't go a miss though! Make it a double. x
DJ Oz
Name - DJ Oz
How many years have you been DJ-ing? 15 years in clubs, probably about 18 years in total! Ive been resident for Pukka Up for over 4 years now!
What is your favourite memory of Pukka Up so far? For me it was playing at Pukka Up's 5th birthday at Pacha last year in the main room - it was ROCKING! Pacha was rammed to the rafters and was going off! A really good night and memory for me!
What is your favourite Pukka Up crowd and why? The sunset cruise boat parties because the atmosphere on there is always awesome, the people are on holiday and all they want to do is party, they're well up for it! Otherwise I would say The Cross in London, the atmosphere there was always very special for Pukka Up nights - a really good clued up crowd as well!
Jay Kay
Name - Jay Kay
How many years have you been DJing? 20 Years
What is your favourite memory of Pukka Up so far? Definitely playing on the boat party in ibiza, August 2008, it was such an amazing party
What is your favourite Pukka Up crowd and why? The Ibiza crew rock my boat !!
Any words of wisdom for aspiring Pukka Up DJs? If you can drink more than Pukka Up's dirty cops you will go a long way !!
What would someone have to do to get you to "Pukka Up"? Good music & good people with a dash of sunshine and my PUKKA will be complete.
Dj F.A.B.
Name - Fabian Egelhofer
How many years have you been DJ-ing? 14 years!
What is your favourite memory of Pukka Up so far? The best party I had with Pukka Up was the birthday party on the boat and afterparty at SeOne in 2009. It was an amazing night, and I really enjoyed being there!
What is your favourite Pukka Up crowd and why? In my opinion the people from London are the ones who realy know how to run a party!
Any words of wisdom for aspiring Pukka Up DJs? First of all the Dj has to love the music and what he's doing and secondly he has to play for the crowd and not for himself...
What would someone have to do to get you to "Pukka Up"? Be nice & good drinks help ;-)
Tony Ryder
Name - Tony Ryder
How many years have you been DJ-ing? 11
What is your favourite memory of Pukka Up so far? Playing one of the famous Boat party's last summer with the Utah Saints.
What is your favourite Pukka Up crowd and why? Got to be Ibiza man!!! People change out there, it seems to bring out this "anything goes" attitude, all inhibitions are dropped - its all about the music and memories.
Any words of wisdom for aspiring Pukka Up DJs? Practice, watch other dj's who inspire you but most importantly, enjoy yourself- its supposed to be fun!
What would someone have to do to get you to "Pukka Up"? Just ask nicely ;)
Sonny Taylor
Name - Sonny Taylor
How many years have you been DJ-ing? 7 years
What is your favourite memory of Pukka Up so far? My fave memory of Pukka Up so far has to be the birthday boat party on the Thames. I got to meet most of the Pukka Up team and really see what a Pukka Up crowd is like. It was an amazing night.
What is your favourite Pukka Up crowd and why? My fave Pukka Up Crowd so far has go to be at Bar Mango (Reading). The crowd are so responsive to the selection of tunes you play. It's nice to know that when you drop an absolute banger the crowd thank you for it by screaming there heads off :)
Any words of wisdom for aspiring Pukka Up DJs? My words of wisdom to any Dj would be to keep on at it, dont give up until you get where you want to be.... and BE PATIENT!!
What would someone have to do to get you to "Pukka Up"? There's only one way to find out!
Billie
Name: Billie
How many years have you been DJing? 5 years now!!! 3 for Pukka Up
What is your favourite memory of Pukka Up so far? 2008 pukka up ibiza boat party!!! it was just an amazing atmosphere, i was playing lots of summer classics, david morales - needin you...texas - inner smile!!! Just a feel good vibe!!!
What is your favourite Pukka Up crowd and why? Always the boat party crowds...everybody is ready to rock the boat!!! Sun, sea and an amazing Ibiza Sunset..what more could you want????
Any words of wisdom for aspiring Pukka Up DJs? Dont be too clever!!! Just play what the people want!!!! and always throw in a few classics...you cant go wrong!!!!
What would someone have to do to get you to "Pukka Up"? Now that would be telling hehe!!!! :-)
DJ Sam Walker
Name - Sam Walker
How many years have you been DJ-ing? 8 years
What is your favourite memory of Pukka Up so far? Definitely playing on the boat in Ibiza, I had already experienced playing on the Pukka Up boat in the UK but in Ibiza the atmosphere just blows you away, and what better way to conclude the night than to play to a sell out crowd in Es Paradise.
What is your favourite Pukka Up crowd and why? Well most people would say Ibiza, but being from Liverpool I love playing to a Liverpudlian crowd once in a while as you can feel closer to the crowd than ever. When I was in Ibiza in 2009 playing on the Pukka Up boat there was a huge influx from Merseyside which made the night even more special. But every Pukka Up crowd is different and always one to remember.
Any words of wisdom for aspiring Pukka Up DJs? Listen to advice from others who have experience and always listen to the crowd, never DJ for yourself as the crowd is your best friend so treat them right. Keep trying, never give up and be a little different to separate you from the pack! Good Luck!
What would someone have to do to get you to "Pukka Up"? Just simply ask ;-) x x
Artists
Utah Saints
Names - Jez & Tim
What has been your favourite Pukka Up gig so far and why? The boat in Ibiza, even though we had to use CDs instead of vinyl!
Why do you like performing with Pukka Up? There is a great vibe, and the organisers make it feel like a real party.
What would someone have to do to get you to Pukka Up? We're not that easy to kiss, but we'll cuddle anyone and everyone :-)
Gordon Edge
Name - Gordon Edge
What has been your favourite Pukka Up gig so far and why? The boat party.. check the video to see why!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1GC6URulsw
Why do you like performing with Pukka Up? Open minded party people ;)
What would someone have to do to get you to Pukka Up? Something to do with my trumpet haha!
Sax Offender
Name - Ed Norris - SaxOffender
What has been your favourite Pukka Up gig so far and why? What a big question, Its got to be between a gig in Dubai a few months ago and Es Paradise performing with a good friend Nick Bridges and Playing alongside Gordon Edge, with a live Sax vs Trumpet Man with the Red Face. I would guess about 30 people with camera phones out recording it with both instruments playing the rift in harmony and generally smashing it.
Why do you like performing with Pukka Up? The Pukka Up atmosphere of anything goes house music is just great. For me and the sax it's perfect. Rifts are easy to create and with instrumentals coming back in a massive way recently, it is only going to get better as live acts and performances do. Especially with my new custom made midi controllers and an electric sax, this year will showcase unheard and unseen performances i can't wait to perform.
What would someone have to do to get you to Pukka Up? Well you'll have to be jumping around with a big smile on your face, and just generally having a good time. Too much effort and i definitely won't Pukka Up to you.
Conor Sax
Name - Conor Sax
What has been your favourite Pukka Up gig so far and why? Either Dubai or Warsaw as both were mad parties with wicked crowds.
Why do you like performing with Pukka Up? I get to play great music to clued up crowds who want the right balance of cool music and who are justup for having a good time. Always a great gig with a great gang of people behind the scenes.
What would someone have to do to get you to Pukka Up? Be my girlfriend, or her identical twin maybe!
The Team
Mark
Name - Mark "big foot" Graham
Age - 28 (Ed is really 32)
Position - Gaffer
How long have you been working for Pukka Up? From the day the thought came into my head in 2002. It's been a long road but I've met some amazing people, put on some great events and have been lucky enough to travel the world. Best of all are the people I work with who have made the parties and helped build the brand to what it is today.
What is the best Pukka Up gig you've been to and why? The 1st ever Ibiza boat party - I knew we had created something special. The 2006 opening at Es Paradis, our parties with MTV - massive events with 2,500 people, and Planet Love in Ireland, that was one purely crazy festival!
Who in the team has got the worst taste in music? Ricci and Gem (old staff from the office) for their taste in pop music and singing it in the office. It used to drive me crazy!
Say one word that springs into mind when you think of each of your Pukka Up HQ employees: Dom - Legend. Ed - Mirror! Sam - Efficient. Annie - Good heart. Kat - Eating!
If I want to get in free to Pukka Up what do I have to do? Free Liverpool FC tickets!
Dom
Name - Dom Wright
Age - 32 (but regularly ID'd!)
Position - Gaffer number 2
How long have you been working for Pukka Up? Since the beginning, 2002
What is the best Pukka Up gig you’ve been to and why? MTV Party, Es Paradis 2007. It was a total roadblock party, and the culmination of 5 years of hard seasons in Ibiza.
Who’s got the worst taste in music? Mark – just think 80s love songs!
Say one word that springs into mind when you think of each of your Pukka Up HQ employees: Mark - Imaginitive. Ed - Vain. Sam - Pro. Annie - Creative. Kat - Minx.
If I want to get in free to Pukka Up what do I have to do? It’s all about the good looking girls!
Ed
Name - Ed
Age - 28 (Mark's 32!)
Position - Ibiza Guru
How long have you been working for Pukka Up? 4 years
What is the best Pukka Up gig you've been to and why? There have been so many memorable ones - every boat party I’ve ever been on and the MTV Parties of 2007 were all insane!
Who's got the worst taste in music? Definitely Kat, she actually sings hymns (out of tune) in the office...
Say one word that springs into mind when you think of each of your Pukka Up HQ employees: Mark - Feet. Dom - Hats. Sam - Swine Flu! Annie - Mac. Kat - Phone Flirt.
If I want to get in free to Pukka Up what do I have to do? Come and join the team and you can get in to any event you like!
Sam
Name - Sam
Age - Young....at heart!
Position - Marketing genius
How long have you been working for Pukka Up? Just over a year
What is the best Pukka Up gig you’ve been to and why? My favourite gig has to be one of the Original Sunset Boat Parties in Ibiza. It was the best birthday party ever..... good friends, great sunset, fab music.
Who’s got the worst taste in music? Not me!
Say one word that springs into mind when you think of each of your Pukka Up HQ employees: Mark - Mr Pukka Up! Dom - Silent but strong! Ed - He's the man! Annie - Little Miss Helpful! Kat - New Kid on the Block!
If I want to get in free to Pukka Up what do I have to do? Dance like no ones watching, sing like no ones listening, love like you'll never get hurt...... and pukka up baby...... MWAH!!!!
