YouTube Star To Festival Headliner: Why Ben Gerrans Left Aussie Fame on Top to Rebuild in the UK
Send us a textFrom cheeky YouTube stunts to commanding festival stages, Ben Gerrans’ story reads like something out of a movie. He launched his channel back in 2015 with prank‑heavy videos like “MAN VS WATERMELON,” quickly amassing hundreds of thousands of views and a devoted audience.But a trip to Europe opened his eyes to the world of rave culture, and soon he was back home running small DJ parties for friends — nights that went viral and set the stage for his explosive pivot into dance music.Fast forward a few years and Gerrans is blending trance, techno and dance into his own “signature euphoric” sound, remixing Mac Miller’s “The Spins” into a breakout hit and dropping originals like “I Wanna Be,” “English Lad” and “Not Enough”His high‑energy sets have sold out clubs across Australia and landed him on festival bills at Ultra Australia, Spilt Milk, Listen Out and Your ParadiseYet after reaching the top at home, he decided to risk it all by relocating to the UK — swapping sure‑thing headlines for underground gigs and the chance to prove himself all over again.Hit play to hear Ben talk about why he left a dream run in Australia for a new challenge abroad, the lessons he learned throwing house parties and how he’s chasing the next level of his creative journey. Like, comment and subscribe if you’re into origin stories, rave culture and people who aren’t afraid to start from scratch.
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Private Jet CHAOS & Missing DJs – The INSANE Backstage Secrets You’re Not Supposed to Know - Mike Toner
Send us a textMike Toner from Thick as Thieves shares his wild journey from moving across the world to open a record shop, becoming a resident at Revolver, to running festivals and managing international touring DJs. Hear the highs, the disasters, and how he’s raised millions for charity by rallying the nightlife community. #ThickAsThieves #MikeToner #RevolverMelbourne #FestivalStories #DJLife #NightlifeStories #MusicIndustry #TouringDJs #FestivalFails #CharityThroughMusic #FredHollows #BehindTheDecks #ClubCulture #PodcastAustralia
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INSIDE EMPIRE NIGHCLUB: How a Suburban Club in Narre Warren Attracted Global Stars & Went Off Its Head
Send us a textStep inside the legendary Empire Nightclub in Narre Warren — the suburban hotspot that somehow hosted global names like Chingy, Bow Wow, and even Dom Dolla. In this episode, we dive into the untold stories behind the booths, the chaos in the back rooms, and how we built one of the wildest suburban venues from the ground up. From packed-out Fridays to unforgettable drama, this is a raw, hilarious, and nostalgic look at the rise (and madness) of Empire.Tickets To Reunion Here: https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/0b0cb74a-5525-493c-bc26-5e3ed760f26d
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From Homeless to Nightclub Chaos – Danny Rants Wildest Stories Yet (Ep 50 Special)
Send us a textFor the 50th episode of Danny Rants, I talk the mic on myself and begin to tell my own story — the real one.In this EP:Growing up with nothingMaking and losing big money in festivals and clubs Accidentally getting caught up with gangs in NZWild parties, heavy mistakes, and lessons learnedWhat keeps me going after all of itIf you’ve been following the chaos — here’s the full picture.
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EX-Bikie Boss EXPOSES Melbourne’s Nightclub Underworld – Jay Malkoun Tells All
Send us a textJay Malkoun is a name whispered in Melbourne’s nightlife history — nightclub king, strip club owner, enforcer, and former Comanchero boss. From wild nights in the city’s hottest venues to high-level negotiations with dangerous players, Jay lived it all.In this explosive interview, he sits down with Danny Rants to share:His rise through the nightclub sceneWhat it was really like owning and running nightclubs and strip clubsThe darker side of clubland — violence, bikies, and standoversHow he became a leader in the Comanchero outlaw motorcycle clubAnd the turning point that made him step away from the life🔔 Subscribe for raw stories from the people who built, broke, and lived Australia’s nightlife.📲 Follow @DannyRants on TikTok / Instagram for more clips.🎙️ Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.
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