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Halifax DJ company True North DJ Services provides disc jockey and music services for weddings, corporate parties, Birthday & private parties, themed parties, Bar / Bat Mitzvah or any event within Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford and the surrounding communities of Nova Scotia Canada. Our professional, friendly and knowledgeable approach to music and event planning has made us one of the most sought after DJ companies in the Halifax area. We offer a variety of services ranging from DJs to MCs and slide show/ AV support.
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Name: Scott Rideout Alias: DJ Skizzle Function: Owner & Chief DJ Deployment Specialist Weapon of Choice: Virtual DJ & Numark Mixdeck Specialty: Something for everyone - with a twist of old school With DJ experience from Vancouver, South Africa, Miami and the Caribbean, True North owner Scott Rideout has been on the global entertainment scene since 1997. From DJ & stage producer to Entertainment Director of International cruise lines, Scott’s skills as DJ, MC, singer, comedian and producer have not only taken him around the world, but have given him the exposure, experience and perspective needed to read any crowd producing top quality events every time. Not only a DJ - Scott has produced, worked with and hosted, some of the leading artists in the cruise line and international performance industry including; 5th Dimension, the Coasters, the Platters and Dazz Band, to local celebrities like Mike Robinson and Bobby Arvon. “I am passionate about providing clients with the perfect music experience. It has been proven that music influences peoples behaviour...It's my job to prove it with fun events that reflect your guests musical tastes.” |
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Name: Dave Rossetti Alias: DJ Rock-Steady Function: Music, Karaoke & Event Specialist Weapon of Choice: Numark Mixdeck Specialty: Mood enhancement through song selection Recognize the face? Originally from Toronto, this actor and entertainment industry triple threat has appeared in local commercials & National TV slots. His live event experience got its start running karaoke & music events in the GTA. Now, armed with the knowledge of "what song works when", Dave is excited to be pleasing special event crowds in venues around the HRM. |
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Name: Chris Murphy Alias: DJ Classy Bills Function: All-Around-Good-Guy Weapon of Choice: Denon Decks Specialty: Multi-genre Assassin The consumate "night-owl". DJ Classy Bills - only he can explain his name. Getting his start in deep, dark function halls that shall remain nameless, Chris is the first to say "no problem, I can do that..." and has developed into a multi-genre DJ who loves to see clients happy and searches for those who have Indie-spirits. Chris will do whatever it takes to make clients happy and is one of the hardest working DJs on the team. |
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Name: Matthieu Bohemier Alias: DJ Matty-Boh Function: Producer & Beat-Juggler Weapon of Choice: VDJ & Total Control Specialty: Cloning Dr. Dre & Timbaland "Music always took me somewhere as a child that I can't explain." Realizing this passion in Junior High & High School, it was then that Matt started producing instrumentals and opened his eyes to the power of the DJ. Today, not only as a DJ, MattyBoh is producing for several local artists and is part of well known groups around town fronting his production company, MattyBoh Productions. Whether behind the board or the decks, watch out for this aspiring, young Producer/ DJ. Still to come:
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The brains: Event Manager - Chez van Straaten
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Behind the name "True North DJs" Watch Scott Rideout's MC reel in the video below:
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It is often the events that take place off stage that are the most important. Chez van Straaten is instrumental in making sure that every last detail is addressed before any event. For more than 10 years, her organizational genius has been behind some of the most influential entertainers in both local & international cruise line entertainment. Chez is also one of the most polished, well spoken stage hosts & MC's in the business. She has the unique ability of captivating any crowd on or off stage.
