Find out more about DJ JoSH on https://linktr.ee/djjoshadelaide (https://linktr.ee/djjoshadelaide)
Around the end of 1984 it all started for me at the Iconic club The Mars Bar for my first residency around the same time guys like HMC, Adrian Zac and many other legendary OGs were dominating the Adelaide nightlife scene.
HMC worked at Soul Man records where I first met him when I would go in and purchase the only imports you could find in Adelaide at that time. This was before Central Station records moved in upstairs in Adelaide Arcade establishing and cementing the brand that was to become our thriving underground scene in SA as we know it today.
My first 3 gigs in the mainstream straight world around 1991-1994 was support act for Dead or Alive at Heaven nightclub, A big Whare house party at an empty wharehouse on Adam street behind the Adelaide Entertainment Centre and Another somewhere in Port Adelaide at some derelict wharehouse.
The other defining gig for me was with The Dirty House Crew who ran events promoting Juice records and the legendary HMC who was dominating the world with his techno sound from Adelaide. They ran dirty style themes it was then Promoter extrordinaire Toni Clarke asked me to run a “Lick” room based on my infamous “Lick” monthly parties at Club Freezer in the Hilton Hotel. DirtyHouse records produced many wild parties in the 90s it was this particular party “Intercourse” at St. paul’s nightclub for me I believe was the turning point that created a scene within a scene which brought open minded Gays and straights together to create an amazing open minded and gendered parties it was definitely Adelaide’s finest parts of clubbing history. it was a safe space to create, play safe and experiment with music and fashion.
Adelaide fashion in the 90s saw local labels such as Truck designs, Miss Gladys Symchoon, Central Station, Youthworks and Dorothy’s closet.
My inclusion to any of the mentioned above parties always stunned audiences with my infamous leather gear inspired by my heroes Joan Jett and Suzie Quatro a theme common with the girl DJ with the boys name.
I somehow in the right time in history became not only a pioneer of the Australian dance music culture but a trend setter, gender bender and one of the first to create gender equality and acceptance in South Australia and super proud of it!
If you want to read more about the history of dance music get the book “Music Wars”
https://www.amazon.com.au/Music-Wars-Central-Station-Records/dp/B072WRWDJ2 (https://www.amazon.com.au/Music-Wars-Central-Station-Records/dp/B072WRWDJ2)
DJ JoSH Reunion Adelaide Rave Stage feat MC's PAB & Maestro D (18+ Rated R - contains explicit lyrics)Welcome back legends — you’re listening to DJ JoSH, and this is my Reunion Adelaide – Rave Stage Mix.Now if you’re listening from interstate or overseas and you’ve never been to Reunion Adelaide, here’s the vibe: this isn’t just a party… it’s become a yearly pilgrimage for anyone who grew up in the golden era of club culture.Reunion Festival is held in Adelaide at Morphettville Racecourse, and it brings together thousands of people across multiple stages — all centred around one thing: reconnecting through the music, the dance-floor energy, and the DJs who helped shape the sound of a generation. You’ll hear everything from club classics and big room anthems through to house, trance and proper old-school rave flavours — and the Rave Stage is where the hands go up, the lasers hit, and the nostalgia turns into a full-body experience. This full vinyl mixed set featured on the Rave Stage at sunset — Whether you were there with us in the crowd, or you’re discovering this event for the very first time from the other side of the world, I want you to turn it up and feel what Reunion Adelaide is all about…Because honestly — Reunion isn’t something you explain… it’s something you feel. Let’s go.For more DJ JoSH gigs, releases and event ticket sales:https://linktr.ee/djjoshadelaide
22 Dec 2025
Episode 76: Evolution on Fresh FM with DT & Guest DJ JoSH 2025
Evolution, host DT welcomes a very special guest and long-time collaborator from the Adelaide dance scene — DJ JoSH.With over two decades of shared history behind the decks, DT and JoSH reunite to celebrate the music, the memories, and the moments that helped shape Adelaide’s club and rave culture. From iconic 90s anthems to defining tracks that marked pivotal eras on the dancefloor, JoSH curates a deeply personal selection of her favourite songs from the past — the records that soundtracked packed rooms, unforgettable nights, and lifelong friendships.Between mixes, the two reflect on their time performing together at legendary parties and club residencies, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, wild moments, and laughs from an era when dance music was raw, euphoric, and community-driven. DT, once one of Adelaide’s most infamous MCs, brings the energy and insight that made him a standout voice of the scene, while JoSH offers a rare glimpse into her journey as one of Australia’s most enduring and respected DJs.This episode of Evolution is more than a guest mix — it’s a time capsule of rave culture, connection, and the music that continues to evolve.🎧 Evolution🕘 Mondays 9–11pmOld-school anthems. New-school energy. Timeless stories.https://linktr.ee/djjoshadelaide
9 Oct 2025
Episode 75: DJ JoSH - Thick n Juicy Techno #2
(R) 18+ Treading new territory and coming back with some Deep Tech and Tuff Techno sounds getting ready for the Feast 2025 season in Adelaide. Hope you enjoy the grind of Thick n Juicy Techno #2 Play it LOUD with someone you love today.Event tickets for Friday November 21, 2025 9pm-4am @ Club Divide:https://linktr.ee/djjoshadelaideAdelaide, get ready! THICK ‘N’ JUICY returns during Feast Festival, taking over Club Divide for an unforgettable night of dancing and debauchery with heaps of friendly hunks! Our popular dance parties are home to a big family and their LGBTQIA+ friends. Everyone is welcome!*We acknowledge that our events take place on First Nations land. We pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past, present and emerging
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