Inside The Industry: From Bedroom DJ to Wembley Sasha Gigi on Breaking Into the Music Industry, Fatboy Slim & Finding Your Sound
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Show Notes
In this episode of Loud & Unfiltered, Josh Karpf sits down with rising UK DJ and producer Sasha Gigi to unpack the reality behind the breakthrough moments — from years of graft to playing Wembley alongside Fatboy Slim.
Starting out as a singer-songwriter, Sasha built her way into the scene through university radio, relentless networking and years of DJing private events before stepping onto festival stages and major club lineups. The conversation explores her journey from Bristol’s underground scene to global opportunities, including playing Ibiza, going back-to-back with Idris Elba, and becoming the first DJ to perform on the Eurostar.
Sasha shares honest insights into finding your sound as an artist, the pressure of social media in modern music careers, and why authenticity matters more than chasing trends. The episode also dives into the realities of being a female DJ in a male-dominated industry, the importance of community, and the balance between production, performance and personal brand.
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Key Moments:
0:00 – Opening Story: From Fatboy Slim at Wembley to “Be Authentic”
0:34 – Podcast Intro: About the Show & What Listeners Can Expect
0:55 – Meet Sasha Gigi: Rising UK DJ, Producer & Vocalist
02:07 – Early Years: Saxophone, Singing in the Car & Falling in Love with Music
02:40 – Bristol Days: Uni Radio, House Music & Discovering the Club Scene
04:00 – Getting In the Door: Artist Interviews, Hoxton Radio & Fashion Week Gigs
05:20 – From Waiting Tables to Wanting Decks: The Pivot Toward DJing
06:11 – Memorable Early Interviews: Jungle, Tour Buses & Glastonbury Memories
09:30 – Years of Graft: 2017 Onward, Bar Gigs, Private Parties & Festivals
10:31 – Meeting Manager Katie Ellis: Networking Your Way into Top Management
11:50 – Lockdown Creativity: Band Project, Zoom Sessions & Songwriting for Others
15:40 – The Call: Landing a Support Slot for Fatboy Slim at Wembley
18:50 – First Time in Ibiza: Opening for Idris Elba & A Surprise Back‑to‑Back
21:20 – Confidence, Craft & Finding Your Own DJ Sound
22:50 – Studio vs Stage: Producing, Toplining & Testing Tracks in the Club
25:26 – Unique Gigs: First DJ Ever on the Eurostar & Lab 54 Pop‑Ups
26:47 – Clubs vs Festivals: Intimate Rooms, Superclubs & Arena Shows
28:15 – Inside the Electronic Music Industry: Living in Clubs & Constant Networking
28:50 – Being a Female DJ & Producer in a Male‑Dominated Scene
30:17 – Working with a Female Powerhouse Manager & Cracking the Underground
31:31 – Diversity, Lineups & Ticket Sales: The Reality for Promoters
35:29 – What’s Next: Ministry of Sound, New Agent & Summer Festival Plans
37:21 – DJ Career Advice: Cutting Through the Noise & Choosing Your Lane
40:39 – Artists & Labels to Watch: Maccabi, Hot Creations & Female‑Led Crews
42:06 – Quick‑Fire Round: Life‑Changing Clubs, Albums & Secret Weapons
44:07 – Closing Thoughts: Graft, Persistence & Inspiring the Next Generation of DJs