DJ Del Stamp is originally from St John’s, Newfoundland, but he’s become a prominent figure in the Vancouver nightclub scene. He has built up a solid following over the past five years, and his style revolves around blending all of the top 40 hits we love with tribal music that a dancing crowd can’t get enough of. Also recognizable in Del Stamp’s repertoire are tracks by some of the most internationally recognized gay producers in the industry. His popularity in Vancouver shows, and he has numerous residencies at various Vancouver nightspots, like Celebrities, the Pumpjack, the Junction, and Numbers Cabaret.

So frankly, if you’re in Vancouver and plan to have a weekend of wild dancing and legendary fun, it’s a good idea to see where DJ Del Stamp happens to be playing that night – if he’s even still in the country that is. You may be out of luck in that respect, as he certainly gets around.

Not only is he one of the DJ’s to watch out for, he also took part in this year’s Winter Pride festivities in Whistler, namely as the DJ for the Men’s Apres Ski. We were able to sit down with him before he played that day to discuss his style, where he has been, and where he is planning to go in 2014. While he promises to go international, he is certainly sure to kick around locally for us, as well.

GC: So you’re here for Winter Pride – how are you enjoying everything so far?

DS: I just got here last night, and I went out last night to Furrocious (the Military Ball).

GC: You’ve DJ’d for other events across Canada and the United States. How did you get started with being a DJ and getting to where you are today, and becoming so successful?

DS: I started DJing in a gay bar in St John’s about ten years ago. And then I moved to Vancouver and it’s been all networking since then.

GC: What type of music do you like to play?

DS: I normally play a little tribal-y, but today I’ll go a little house-ier. It’s not really dark outside, so I don’t want to play dark.

GC: It’s really more of a tea dance.

DS: Yeah, so it should be a little happier, today, I think!

GC: What’s your favourite type of audience to DJ for - more of a bear crowd, or a mixed crowd?

DS: Bears, for sure. Easy on the eyes.

GC: What other upcoming events are you DJing at?

DS: Coming up I’m DJing for the White Prairie Palm Springs Warmup in San Francisco, playing again for the Pitbull Cruise actually, next week, then leaving for Miami and the Caribbean. I’ve got a couple more gigs coming up for Pride in Vancouver, and Edmonton, as well.

GC: You’re going to be in Edmonton for Pride, then!

DS: I will be!  ...I can’t really talk about that right now! [laughs] The details aren’t out yet.

GC: Do you have any other projects that you’re doing outside of DJing?

DS: As of right now... that’s just it for now!