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Above all as a DJ, Sy likes to please the crowd. However he does this without compromising the integrity of good quality House Music. Originally known for his upfront blend of Soulful House and US Garage, now his Electro House sets are fast gaining him equal status, infused with quality vocals and often incorporating his love for Classic House into the electronicera. He is a very diverse DJ and often likes to take you on a journey, movingseamlessly through the spectrum of House. For Sy DJing is not just about hiseclectic track selection or his technical ability, it’s also about crowdinteraction and controlling people’s emotions escorting them to a higher place! Sy Lyon started out DJing when he was 16 in local nightspots in his hometown of Barrow-in-Furness (SouthLakes), but it wasn’t until he worked in Ibiza in 2002 that his love affair withHouse Music began! After returning from Ibiza frustrated with the lackof opportunities in the South Lakes area, in 2004 Sy decided the only way to provide for himself and like minded people was to start holding events and so Who Built That House? was born! For more information check out Who Built That House? on… MySpace - www.myspace.com/whobuiltthathouse DSI - www.dontstayin.com/parties/who-built-that-house Facebook - www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=7553674209 Resident Advisor - www.residentadvisor.net/promoter.aspx?id=180 Skiddle - www.skiddle.com/groups/who-built-that-house From then on events grew bigger and better, as did his reputation in the area. During this time there was not a major venue in thearea that he didn’t play at! In Jan 2006 after two years successfully pioneeringthe South Lakes club scene with WBTH?, Sy moved to Manchester to further his career. There he had a residency at Joy bar and played at the Cocoa Rooms and Bedlum, as well as returning to The Lakes for regular guest appearances and hosting one off WBTH? events. In 2007 in need of a different challenge Sy relocated to Lancaster. With this change came two new residencies at local hotspots Mood and Cuba plus guest appearances for The Panther Project. In August he achieved a personal goal and got the opportunity to play in Ibiza for LaVita at Hush where he received great feedback. “He smashedit! One of the best guests we’ve had all summer! It was a pleasure to have Syplay”. (Miss Divine,La Vita Ibiza / Defected)
2008 has been the best
year to date for Sy. Who Built That House? has gone from strength to strength in Lancaster with a new
residency at The Lounge, Lancaster’s only after hours venue, as well as second
year at Mood with exclusive events throughout the summer. Sy has also hosted the
front room for RAW at The Sugarhouse on several occasions alongside Pendulum
and Shy FX, played at Evolution Sound System in Preston and Full Stop at The
Canteen in Barrow. He also returned to the White Isle in August appearing again
for La Vita. Over the last few years Sy has also had the opportunity to play alongside
other top DJs in the industry such as Paul Wilkins, Jon Constantine, John Kelly
and Krysko.
“Sy has got a
great energy and presence when he plays”. (Paul Wilkins, Hed Kandi / Pukka Up)
Sy has even found time to study and this year has graduated from the University of Bolton
/ School of Sound Recording with a degree in Sound
Engineering & Design. This has led
on to his first production P.J.C Project Vs Sy Lyon –
Follow You, which has been signed to Nitrous Records and is available to
download from Beatport, djdownload and trackitdown. This, the first
collaboration between Sy Lyon and Phil Caine (P.J.C Project) is a peak time
Electro House stomper! With a driving bassline, tight drums and great hook it
is doing some damage on the dancefloors, most notably that of Es Paradis where
the track has been supported by the Pukka Up residents.
“TUNE!, I will be playing it every week!” (Ben Tringali, Pukka Up)
Sy Lyon is also on...
MySpace - www.myspace.com/sylyon DSI - www.dontstayin.com/members/sy-lyon Facebook - www.facebook.com/pages/Sy-Lyon/23717077378 Resident Advisor - www.residentadvisor.net/dj-page.aspx?id=1656 Skiddle - www.skiddle.com/djs/sylyon
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