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Tony Duzzit: doing it for hard dance
Reported by Macavity
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Submitted 11-04-06 15:39
Tony Duzzit has been captivated by the scene since its very beginning and remains an instrumental character today. He has, however, moved on from organising illegal woodland raves and is a lynch pin in many respected promotions, including Hectic, EZ Duzzit and Smile, the latter of which will be organising a mad-cap weekend in Ibiza. They held the first one last year, which was such a success they decided to do it again — only this time it will be bigger and better.
Tony’s DJing career is also going well and on 15th April he’ll be making his debut at Polysexual South which Tony describes as, “not getting any better than that.” Let’s meet Tony Duzzit.
So Tony you seem to have lots on at the moment? Fill us in on the main thing that’s getting you excited at the moment.
The main thing I suppose is clubland in London. It’s taken over my life completely and there’s no time to rest at the moment, 100% Classics and Super Sundays are the new projects on the table at Duzzit Events. Both are hosted at the outstanding Factory in Vauxhall. Apart from that, I’m working in the studio on my album and playing out every weekend.
You’re off to Ibiza with EZ Duzzit. What’s so good about partying in the sun?
The good thing about partying in the sun is the people that come with us. We have 80 flights booked and with a roof top pool at our own hotel this looks to be our best trip out there yet.
Last year we took 50 people in June and 60 in September. We have a range of events, like our own Sunset boat party the day we land; Es Paradis VIP lounge, Bar M, The Official Cream Afterparty at Kanya; Itaca, Trops in the West End; and I even manage to get a few DJs to play main room at the infamous Water Party, also at Es Paradis.
We also get to go to Extreme Euphoria at Es Paradis; Cream at Amnesia; Manumission and whatever else takes our fancy. It’s a week filled with the best parties in the world, and the best memories of my whole life.
Will it just be hard house in Ibiza?
We run a universal dance music policy out there. Most of our parties start with a funky vibe, which turns into some light uplifting Ibizian trance. Then comes the UK hard dance/trance and then we bang it right out with some dirty hard house.
We host a couple of funky nights at The Orange Corner and Savannah so all-in-all it’s the best week of the year for me!
You’ve been a pretty well known fixture on the dance scene for many years now. How did you get into it?
It all started in Kent in 1997, myself and a group of friends formed EZ Duzzit on the outdoor circuit. This carried on for five years without a single party getting stopped. A promoter from Smile happened to be at one of our parties in the middle of Hawkenbury woods where we hosted a rave to over 500 people. This was in 2001 and was my London breakthrough.
Since then it’s been a dream come true and it all seems worth it now. I have the likes of Polysexual South and most of the big guns all interested in my music. I played a set after Judge Jules and Lisa Pin Up about seven weeks ago. That’s the icing on the cake.
Do you think you’ll ever tire of the scene? What would you do if you weren’t doing what you’re doing?
I’m in too deep now to tire from the scene. The only way is if the scene gets tired from me: lol. It’s taken me nine years to get where I am, and I’m very proud of what I’ve got going. It’s all about the music for me.
If I weren’t in London doing what I’m doing then I would be promoting something somewhere. Maybe I would be into following festivals around the world! My dream is to run four big festivals a year: one in England, one in Ibiza, one in Thailand and I’m not sure of the 4th one yet! It’s all about following the sun in my later years. Who knows dreams can come true!
Tony Duzzit
How has the scene changed over the years?
It’s changed greatly because it’s a lot more serious now. Before it was a new craze sweeping the UK. I first got into it when I was 15/16 (15years ago) and everyone was into it. Now it’s split into so many different styles. So many new clubbers from around the world are coming to party in London, which I personally think is a good thing, because it opens our scene up to the world. CDs and downloads are doing the same.
Everyone is saying minimal is the next big thing. Maybe it already is. Do you agree?
I must admit its definitely rising and the vibe is awesome. Techy and electronic beats are coming back!! I feel it’s for the older crowd because most of it reminds me of the old tunes back in late 80s and early 90s . I still prefer the uplifting UK hard dance and trance.
And here’s some fun questions.
1) What’s currently in your fridge?
Because of the heavy clubbing schedules every weekend my fridge had lots of fruit. Everyday we grind up smoothies. Bread is barred from my house.
2) What’s your guilty pleasure?
Fast food when I’m on the road, chicken burgers or a Big Mac meal.
3) What’s your favourite gadget?
My Nokia phone, because it’s shatter proof! The only one I’ve had longer that 6 months. It’s 18 months old. lol !!
If they had a musical about your life; what would it be called?
Music Is My Life
Write down the main chorus words to the musical’s main tune?
“Everybody’s free to do what they wanna do, follow me!!”
Thanks Tony....
You can see Tony spinning his stuff at Polysexual South on 15th April at the Fridge.
Photography thanks to Brixkitten and Kerri Anne. Not to be reproduced without permission.
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From: Dickon Laws on 11th Apr 2006 15:44.08
Cracking lad with a heart of gold - even if he does send me texts at ridiculous times in the morning!!!! Best of luck mate - few people work harder for it than you.
From: SQ on 11th Apr 2006 16:09.05
GO ON TONY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GOOD STUFF MATE
From: Nishhh.....! on 11th Apr 2006 16:28.13
Wicked Stuff Tony!!
From: Lisa B on 11th Apr 2006 16:33.00
Looking forward to hearing Tonys closing set at polysexual he is going to blow the roof off i am sure !! see you saturday mate xx
From: smiley M on 11th Apr 2006 16:47.28
Nice interview hun  looking forward to sat geez  x
From: gary gorgeous on 11th Apr 2006 16:59.24
Go on the Duzzit!
From: Dr DUZZIT on 11th Apr 2006 17:05.12
Be there or be Rare
From: BakLash on 11th Apr 2006 17:29.43
Oi Oi Mr Duzzit,soz bruv cant make sat,gotta go  ,Good work fella well deserved,Polys is gonna rock..!!,great interview too..!!!,who translated for you 
From: Faster Toni on 11th Apr 2006 17:32.42
Nice one Dr.  keep up the good work
From: Neil English on 11th Apr 2006 18:24.38
Tony Duzzit = Legend
From: STACE on 11th Apr 2006 18:39.15
Good on ya Doc..keep up the good work!
From: Hi Freak1c on 11th Apr 2006 23:33.24
All the best mate well done buddy keep up the good work mate. See you very soon. Legend 
From: Brixkitten on 12th Apr 2006 11:14.01
wicked interview, and no one deserves it more well done baby 
From: Craig Paxton on 12th Apr 2006 11:25.06
Nice one Tony. Always a pleasure mate, knock 'em dead on Saturday.
From: Type 1 on 12th Apr 2006 12:53.06
One of my bestest pals! u desreve everything u get mate! big up yaself!
From: Steve O on 12th Apr 2006 14:55.55
Top DJ/Promoter all the hard work has paid off, Legend!!
From: Dr DUZZIT on 12th Apr 2006 14:57.02
Dickon: Sorry for the early morning txts, i work all hours and i dont realise the time sometimes
And thanks for all the kind words of encouragement from everyone, it drives me on
From: Andy T on 12th Apr 2006 15:25.25
 Nice one Tony, keep up the good work mate
From: futurepromotions on 12th Apr 2006 15:27.37
Fair play duzzit keep knocking it out !!!!
good luck saturday not that ul need it, and ill look 4ward to sunday b2b with a legend
From: Phil York on 12th Apr 2006 15:37.29
Looking good mate! Keep up the good work ;-)
From: Lay on 12th Apr 2006 15:42.16
Hi hun, great interview.. definately a top bloke x
dont forget one day u could always do 'EZ Duzzit down under'!!
From: dj madness on 12th Apr 2006 16:02.25
cool mate be there on friday at HectiUK Free party
on the 14th of april
From: BenHolder on 12th Apr 2006 16:14.04
still remember the Hawkenbury parties mate, all those years ago...no one deserves it more....oi oi the doctor!
From: Type1-Glenn on 12th Apr 2006 16:33.27
The Boy!!! Bring on Polys.
From: Andy McCall on 12th Apr 2006 17:40.45
well done tony you deserve all your success!
From: Adam Symbiosis on 12th Apr 2006 18:04.29
Top chap. Will see ya on Friday for HecticUK
From: mr _mac on 12th Apr 2006 18:06.05
nice 1 bruvva!!! the only way is up
top dj/promoter and 1 of my best m8s, well done son
From: Matt von Holtz on 12th Apr 2006 18:18.29
The Dr in the house!! Top Geez, Hardworking and Dedicated to what he loves, you deserve every bit Tony!!
From: rick-hard on 12th Apr 2006 18:19.45
i would like to thank the dr for taking me on as a dj and for giving me words of wisdom to further help my dj carear. this bloke is one top gezza. cheers tony
From: ORPHEUS on 12th Apr 2006 18:52.57
good things come to all those that work hard at it....well done to tony !!
From: Brucemclaren on 12th Apr 2006 22:05.20
Well i think you just about covered all of that then tony, keep it up geez we could'nt do with out ya
From: Brixkitten on 12th Apr 2006 22:06.59
see you saturday bruce and clare
From: Ed Real on 13th Apr 2006 09:05.01
wahey! you're a weapon mate :-) look forward to rocking 100% Classics with you, Ting, Bunter, Ian M and co on the 28th April - woooha!
From: BenHolder on 13th Apr 2006 09:28.09
quite a popular lad arent you Tone?
From: Dr DUZZIT on 13th Apr 2006 09:42.15
dunno about that Ben im paying £10 a comment
From: SAMSON on 13th Apr 2006 09:49.15
Good interview, nice1 Bruv.
From: Lunar chic on 13th Apr 2006 09:51.08
Absolutely top man, one of the most dedicated on the scene. Has saved my life with a nice fat bud of skunk at a preposterous hour of the morning a few times! We love ya Tony!!!
From: carl nicholson on 13th Apr 2006 09:52.29
Nice one dude!
From: Ross Baldwin on 13th Apr 2006 10:04.44
Taking over the world one party at a time!
Keep it up mate you done doing good!
From: benz on 13th Apr 2006 10:06.23
only seen you play once at squelcher but was loving the tune selection....think I pretty much asked what every tune was!!
From: top pecker on 13th Apr 2006 10:24.10
nice one mate and a wicked interview that was!!
From: K.A.R.L. on 13th Apr 2006 10:46.13
Wicked interview mate. All the best with the closing set on Sat. You'll smash it.
From: marcopilf on 13th Apr 2006 11:08.42
well done fella, well deserved with all the hard work you put into the dance scene. This will be the year of EZ DUZZIT
From: Trevor McLachlan on 13th Apr 2006 11:36.26
Nicely done mate, well deserved!!! Get in!!
From: Norris123 on 13th Apr 2006 12:18.41
Nobody Duzzit like Dr Duzzit... Good work fella - keep it up! 
From: Norris123 on 13th Apr 2006 12:19.25
Oi - Mr Holder - where you been all my life sunshine?
From: Karl HH on 13th Apr 2006 12:57.59
Nice intervieuw! Great DJ Thumbs up
When you guys come visit Amsterdam again? It was a wicked day.
Greetings from amsterdam!
From: Cazdee on 13th Apr 2006 13:32.01
Hawkenbury woods Young whippersnappers we were.Fabulous memories,good times.
Tony, irreplaceable you are
xxx
From: Steve Gillen on 13th Apr 2006 14:05.28
Good stuff fella. Glad it is going well
From: matt james on 13th Apr 2006 16:10.18
busiest man in the hard dance scene - looking forward to catching up soon mate!!!
From: VinDiesel on 13th Apr 2006 16:24.21
He's not only one of the most hard working but also the friendliest dj/promoters on the scene. Great interview Tony and the very best of luck with all your plans both here and in Ibiza 
From: Filippo on 13th Apr 2006 16:29.33
well done mate, keep up with the good work!
From: James Nardi on 13th Apr 2006 16:31.02
Nice one dude!
From: DANNY TAPPENDEN on 13th Apr 2006 16:37.32
 tony... well what a dj, top fella & mate...
known ya since sunny tunny wells mate, remember first time
i met ya in playroom recs, years ago, when u were still doin ROCKIN parties
in robin hood style surroundings deep in the woods...
u've come a hell of a lot further than a lot of people believed u would but thats what i admire about ya and what a lot of people could learn from ya, you're belief in yourself and your 100%
commitment to your passion, and missus kirsty duzzit
supporting ya all the way
my dedications got me in some scrapes & im sure yours has
too over the years,
to da man
From: Dave_Logic on 13th Apr 2006 16:39.56
Keep the spirit up & hope you see you soon...
From: Tina Martin on 13th Apr 2006 16:42.29
Wahey! One of the most active promoter and dj's on the scene.. always up for and puts on a good party!! Go Tony
From: Getonit on 13th Apr 2006 16:43.10
Tony the nights you put on are wicked. Love it now at the Factory. Will be down next week!!
From: Getonit on 13th Apr 2006 16:43.51
Tony the nights you put on are wicked. Love it now at the Factory. Will be down next week!!
From: Chris Humphreys on 13th Apr 2006 16:45.16
What more can be said... Old school... propa´!!!!
Memories for life me ol´mucker :=)
See you in Beefa...>>
From: Dr DUZZIT on 13th Apr 2006 16:46.31
did'nt know i had so may friends, Big Love to you all and lets have many a mash up in the years to come. Life is one big dream for me at the moment and with friends like you it looks like it might go on for every. i wish everyone well and hope to see you at Polysexual South on Saturday@Fridge
From: budha on 13th Apr 2006 16:47.41
Just keep the parties coming! i'm sure that i will coming later this year to one of yours events.!
Cheers Daniel
From: richbowenuk on 13th Apr 2006 16:52.41
Hey Tony - all the best for Ibiza and 2006!! U sure do party hard m8
From: twistedtiggerz on 13th Apr 2006 20:13.40
Always a pleasure to dance for your nights DR!! Keep the parties coming....a star for others to follow. See ya down the front DR!!! 
From: CLK on 14th Apr 2006 02:24.28
Nice one Tony! You know how to throw a party and cheers for all your help and support... Like Danny said, its your passion that shines through!
From: Macey on 14th Apr 2006 02:41.58
Onya Tony, Great to see all the effort paying off.
Spot ya in Ibiza for more madness
From: raving.looney on 14th Apr 2006 12:52.55
Oi oi........get in there my son!!! Its a pleasure to know u mate!!! What a leg end ;0)
Keep it vindaloo lol xXx
From: WELL ARD on 14th Apr 2006 17:33.38
AI MATE YOU KNOW HOW TO PARTY.
TAKE IT TO EM. WELL DONE!!!
CATCH UP WITH YA SOON FOR A SUPER SUNDAY MATE!!!
KEEPING IT UNDERGROUND
From: Brett Wood on 14th Apr 2006 20:16.41
Well done Tony! Great interview. Good luck with the future mate!!!
From: Sheldon on 15th Apr 2006 09:29.37
NICE ONE GEEZER!!!!!!!!
From: Dr DUZZIT on 15th Apr 2006 14:07.57
Thanks once again every one for you best wishes, you guys are great!!!
From: Danny Luu on 16th Apr 2006 22:24.37
Well done mate, keep up the good work
From: Nick SPX on 17th Apr 2006 11:53.36
Nice one m8..............keep it up
From: Lana M on 18th Apr 2006 12:14.19
wow look at all your faithful fans we are not worthy!!!
Nice interview luv keep it real homie
From: Flashbak on 18th Apr 2006 13:48.44
nice 1 tony..well done m8
From: babyred on 18th Apr 2006 14:03.16
Since i came to London you have kept the scene alive & kicking (& stomping!!!!) You are an absolute star Tony!!! Here's to 100% Classics part deux and many many more parties to come!
From: damian@heat on 18th Apr 2006 23:17.24
One of the legends of the underground.
From: sexyminx on 19th Apr 2006 22:30.46
OI OI mass to the DOC and his crew for wicked parties. Wicked interview Tony, well done & keep up the good work. Havin it large all the way with the Duzzit & Hectic crew We love ya 
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