Charlesy

Summit Session: Importing of International Artists & Brands

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DJ Charlesy, an internationally renowned figure hailing from the UK, boasts a diverse portfolio as a DJ, Radio Presenter, Podcaster, Event Promoter, and Talent Booker. Embarking on his journey 17 years ago in the UK, Charlesy's roots lie in DJing and club promotion. However, his trajectory has led him to establish a full-time presence in the UAE, where he has called home for a decade. During the past decade, Charlesy has ingrained himself in the UAE's entertainment scene, dominating winters with his magnetic DJ sets, orchestrating events, and captivating audiences at premier UAE events. His summertime pursuits span the globe, gracing grand festivals and arena tours with his electrifying DJ performances.

An impressive milestone of his DJ career was his role as the tour DJ for Brit Award-winning rapper Tinie Tempah, which spanned half of his professional journey. Charlesy's radio career is equally commendable, marked by a three-year tenure at Capital FM and another three at BBC Radio 1 & 1xtra before his relocation to the UAE. His global presence is illuminated by appearances at renowned festivals like Coachella, Glastonbury, Tomorrowland, Creamfields, Wireless Festival, and Ultra Music Festival. Charlesy's collaborations extend to illustrious artists such as Usher, Wiz Khalifa, Jason Derulo, Swedish House Mafia, Black Coffee, and Ed Sheeran. In the UAE, Charlesy's impact is palpable::
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Architect of the monumental Black Coffee event at Dubai Harbour in 2023, attracting a crowd of over 10,000. Central figure as the main resident DJ at esteemed venues like White Dubai and White Beach (Atlantis).
Noteworthy contributions in talent curation for Formula 1 Abu Dhabi, featuring luminaries like Usher, Black Coffee, and Will.I.Am. Innovator behind the "Output DXB" podcast, spotlighting local UAE talents.
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Performer at key regional festivals, including Red Fest, Creamfields, and Sole DXB.
Curator of talent for the main stage at EXPO 2020, aligning with celebrated names like Jason Derulo, Tiesto, and Armin Van Buuren. Charlesy's fervor for both the UAE and the entertainment industry is reflected in his recent nomination for Best DJ at the 2023
Whats On Awards. Armed with a remarkable portfolio spanning continents, he perceives a niche in Dubai's entertainment
landscape, poised to contribute significantly to its evolution and development.

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