DJ PapaStanley

A popular fixture of the Cairns DJ and music scene, Papa has been DJing and playing music in Cairns for many years, and has been a musician since his schooling. Well known for his funky tropical vibe, with Jazz and Latin influenced dance tracks a speciality, he is also comfortable exploring new music - though whatever it is, it's got to have the Funk! Currently he is resident DJ at Bar36 at the Reef Hotel Casino, playing a mashup of Retro and modern Pop with some underground favourites sprinkled in the Mix, and stage managing + running lights for the bands. As a musician he is a member of The Raconteurs, an 8 piece Ska band that is as Festival staple in the Far North, and up and coming 5 piece Soul funk originals Band Pelicana, a project of the prolific Steve Williams. Possessing diverse musical taste, a musician's ear, and an eclectic collection of music, Papa is equally at home playing jazz over cocktails, retro and groove tunes at weddings and corporate functions, commercial dance tracks, or cranking the kids up at 2am with last week's electro from San Francisco. As a professional DJ, he prides himself on being client focused, flexible with music, and he enjoys tailoring his sets for themes or specific purposes like theatre/art events or conventions.