Apart from DJing and MCing, he plays a groovy drum called the “Dhol” (widely featured in Bollywood and Bhangra tracks) and is the music editor for national newspaper “Indian Voice”. A freelance journalist and commentator on the scene, he has interviewed artists like Apache Indian, Panjabi MC and Rishi Rich and has himself been interviewed by “The Age”, “Spice Lifestyle” (UK), “Rolling Stones” magazine and appeared in the “Herald Sun”.
In 2004, Richi decided to follow his passion for music full time (leaving behind careers in Law and IT) and founded Rhythm & Spice, an event management and production company. He is planning to release his first ever CD in 2006.
Experience
Richi has been DJing and MCing for over 12 years at a wide range of venues and events including major outdoor festivals, weddings, birthdays, dinner dances and club nights.
He has played at several dance nights including “Hot & Spicy”, “Love 2 dance” and “One nation under a groove”. He is currently the resident DJ at two Melbourne club nights, “Club Bollywood” and “Bhangra Vibes”.
In 2005, Richi was invited to perform at the annual Globe to Globe World Music Festival at Namatjira Park, Clayton. He also arranged and participated in a Bollywood item for the Commonwealth Games 2006 Cultural Festival media launch.
Richi has amazing energy and loves using the microphone to get the crowd going crazy! He prides himself on his reputation for being professional, listening to his clients and putting one hundred percent into his performances to make each gig a memorable experience.
Music styles
Top 40 dance, R&B, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, 60’s rock & roll, Bollywood and Bhangra.
