Host Ricky Nord sits down with Netherlands-born, now Berlin-based producer and DJ Laura Van Hal. In this episode, they discuss Laura's journey in the music world — from working as an agent to playing shows as a DJ. They talk about her skill as a DJ, dealing with self-doubt, and navigating the scene as a woman. Laura was recently in Australia playing a number of gigs, including Ballista and Gold Haus at Solace Bar in Naarm/Melbourne.FYI: The mix after the chat is available via Area 3000 Radio's Soundcloud, see the link to Area 3000 here: https://soundcloud.com/area3000Laura Van Hal LinksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauravanhal_/?hl=enSoundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/lauravanhalClub Elevate LinksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/club___elevate/?hl=enSoundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/club_elevateBandcamp: https://clubelevate.bandcamp.com/
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Club Elevate 045 - RONA.
Host Ricky Nord sits down with Kayteyte producer and DJ, RONA. They discuss the influence of country within her sound, exploring her latest release It's All Here, her work in the field of systemic change for First Nations communities and how she has evolved as both a producer and DJ over time.RONA. LinksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rona.ngamperle/?hl=enSoundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/rona_ngamperleBandcamp: https://ronangamperle.bandcamp.com/Club Elevate LinksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/club___elevate/?hl=enSoundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/rona_ngamperleBandcamp: https://clubelevate.bandcamp.com/
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Club Elevate 044 - WVCHWY
Host Ricky Nord sits down with Kalkadungu/Bidjara artist WVCHWY. They speak about their families influence on their musical upbringing, creative process, the power of community and their connection to Kalkadungu language. *DISCLAIMER* Our apologies, we had some tech issues and unfortunately one of the mics was muted for the chat. Thankfully it was not the guest! We managed to use the camera audio for the chat to salvage it, hopefully it is ok for you! Sorry.WVCHWY LinksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wvchwy/?hl=enSoundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/wvchwyBandcamp: https://wvchwy.bandcamp.com/Club Elevate LinksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/club___elevate/?hl=enSoundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/club_elevateBandcamp: https://clubelevate.bandcamp.com/
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Club Elevate 043 - Pjenné
Host Ricky Nord sits down with one of Naarm’s most treasured artists — DJ, radio host, and label head Pjenné. Together they dive into her formative years growing up with music, her first exposure to electronic music, the importance of representation in dance culture, her unique digging process, and the balance of pursuing a PhD alongside her creative work. It’s a conversation full of insight and plenty of laughs.Pjenné LinksInstragram: https://www.instagram.com/pjenneee/?hl=enSoundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/pjenne
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Club Elevate 042 - DAWS
In this episode, DJ and producer DAWS joins host Ricky Nord to talk through her journey—from growing up in Boorloo/Perth to building a name in Naarm/Melbourne’s electronic music community.They explore what it’s like to start fresh in a new city, how the local music landscape is shifting, and the uncertain future of live venues. DAWS also shares how mindfulness, structure, and routine help her stay focused and creative, both in and out of the club.A thoughtful conversation on growth, intention, and navigating the scene with clarity, all shared through plenty of laughs.DAWS LinksSoundcloudhttps://soundcloud.com/dawsdjBandcamphttps://daws.bandcamp.com/track/holding-patternInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/daws______/
A show based on the electronic dance music scene. DJ & Host, Ricky Nord sits down with local and international artists to chat all things music, life and everything in-between.