DANE STIRRAT

Dane was born and raised in what he calls “the heart of South Africa” Cape Town. Starting the trumpet and drums in Grade 4 (age 10) Dane found his passion in life, this being music. He has studied music as an academic subject since grade 8 throughout high school, acquired his degree in Music from Stellenbosch University and has acquired his Higher Certificate in Sound Production from SAE Institute Cape Town.

Apart from his active lifestyle Dane seems to conduct dancefloors throughout South Africa with his innovative song selection, creative mixing, versatility with genres and involvement within the music he plays. Dane seems to have a very consistent positive vibe about himself, always maintaining his passionate persona and enthusiasm in the music he plays and the crowds of which he plays to. Dane Stirrat is the multi-talented, multi-aliased music selector and co-founder of The Eden Experience. Dane has been making an undeniable impact on more than one music scene in Cape Town, gracing some of the biggest stages in the country for the past 8 years, highlights being Rocking the Daisies and Kinky Summer under his self-titled house alias, with his blended sonic journey through the house music realm. His true love falls within House and Tech. How can we not mention his sunset sets at the ever so popular Eden Experience. He has also been making magic in the trance scene with his sets and productions as D-Sciple, his musical prowess is hard to deny. Dane is so grateful that he gets to play the music he loves to like minded people. He knows people are there to party and have fun, and he will always do the exact same thing.

Dane says: “The energy I acquire when I am behind the decks is purely a interdependent motion. A mix between the music and the crowd rely on each other to create the energy I give off, it works hand in hand throughout a whole set, and each factor relies on each other to create this unique performance. I want the dancefloor to witness a unique experience everytime.”