Inside The Industry: From Bedroom DJ to Wembley Sasha Gigi on Breaking Into the Music Industry, Fatboy Slim & Finding Your Sound

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. Subscribe to Loud&Unfiltered for more unfiltered conversations with music industry leaders, innovators, and cultural entrepreneurs and connect with us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jukeboxpr/ 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