EPISODE · Dec 3, 2025 · 1H 11M
From Tyrone to Ibiza: Micky Quinn’s Rise from Lucky First Gig to Stormzy’s Support
from Leaders (The Podcast) · host Ronan Smith
In this episode Micky Quinn tells his story from a surprise first gig in his hometown to playing Ibiza alongside Stormzy, building influential student nights, launching a podcast and creating a specialty coffee brand. He shares the hard work, loneliness and marketing savvy behind a DJ’s life, plus practical advice for anyone chasing a music career. Micky also discusses mental health in nightlife, the value of living by example, paying it forward to the next generation, and how persistence, timing and self-belief turned small local shows into international opportunities.
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In this episode Micky Quinn tells his story from a surprise first gig in his hometown to playing Ibiza alongside Stormzy, building influential student nights, launching a podcast and creating a specialty coffee brand. He shares the hard work, loneliness and marketing savvy behind a DJ’s life, plus practical advice for anyone chasing a music career. Micky also discusses mental health in nightlife, the value of living by example, paying it forward to the next generation, and how persistence, timing and self-belief turned small local shows into international opportunities.
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