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Dr Duzzit I presume?
Reported by Ed Real
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Submitted 23-03-07 12:25
Harderfaster regulars will all have seen the work of Tony Phillips, better known as Dr Duzzit, on the forums. A tireless worker spreading positive vibes about each event he either promotes or presents, some might say he’s one of the best loved posters on the board. Behind the scenes the good Doctor works tirelessly to keep the hard dance vibe alive for clubbers and every weekend you’ll find him relocated from his surgery in Kent to the dancefloors of London spreading the word.
This year sees him elevate his status and join the big guns on the decks at prestigious events like Polysexual South while this weekend sees one of his own promotions HecticUK celebrate its 3rd birthday. Ed Real caught up with him in the run up to this milestone to see just what goes into being one of the busiest and most respected figures in the London underground.
ER: Give us a potted history of Dr Duzzit [where, when, etc]
Well it all started in 1997 on the outdoor scene in Kent and Sussex. We managed to create a London style hard house event in a local hotel function room. Around 300 people turned up to see Darren Pearce, Skol, Rooster and Drew headline the first ever EZ Duzzit event. After 5 years of mad partying in Kent we moved to London in January 2002 and took 190 marching fans with us to The Viaduct for our debut @ Smile Clubbing UK. From there it’s progressed at a steady rate each year and I've loved every minute of it.
ER: Who inspired you to take up DJing and promoting?
I’ve been into dance music forever and ever since I put on my first party it’s just taken over my life. Before 1997 we had house parties and even a few beach parties in mid summer and so I slowly began to understand what a clubber wants from a good night out. It’s turned me into an atmosphere junkie, I love soaking up a good vibe, that’s what drives me on.
ER: Where did the name Dr Duzzit come from?
Dr Duzzit was made up after EZ Duzzit. A mate made the name up one night on magic mushrooms and because I was running the show it stuck like glue till this very day. I went with it because there was already a Judge, a Dentist and a Captain so thought there would be room for a Doctor. I’ve been on a few internet and pirate radio stations and one day I would love to do my own show, The Doctors Surgery, on Radio 1 or Ministry Radio. You never know!!
ER: You’re well respected for pushing new talent at your parties. Who is doing it for you at the moment and how do you get to choose which of the new school to book?
Micky Fallout, Eddie H and Lisa London are DJs that are doing it for me at the moment and I take great pride in helping people become established in London, I’ve even taken people out to Ibiza, Holland and Germany. We have another trip to Holland coming up on the 27th May with HecticUK but I'm still deciding who’s going to play over the 8 hours I have to fill. JK and Andy McCall are 2 other DJs that I’ve helped in the past and they’re both doing really well having recently played at Tasty and Knowwhere. I like to help DJs that want to help themselves and work hard for our beloved party scene.
ER: What tips would you give to new DJ’s to get themselves heard and on the decks?
Follow your dreams and work hard. If you really want to get noticed then you will and you’ll get to play gigs that get you noticed on the scene. Production has a massive part to play as well but not always at the start of any career, so do yourself a demo mix CD and go to the night you want to play for and drive the promoter mad, you will get there in the end.
ER: There’s been three years of HecticUK – what’s the ethos behind the events?
The 3 years have flown by and I really feel HecticUK has the pedigree to go all the way; I want it to stay as underground as possible to ensure the intimate vibe we thrive on is never lost. It was a tough decision moving it from Brixton but it was either take it to the Fridge or use one of the medium sized venues in Vauxhall. We decided to have a bash at the Factory after our sell out at the Telegraph last November but who knows where it will go next. Monthly events are not on my agenda anymore, well not at the moment anyway.
ER: Tell us about your favourite memories from past HecticUK events?
My favourite memories are from the good old days back where it all started at the George4. We ran every second Friday of the month for 18 months and it was the best 16 hours of the month for me. We turned a club with a walk by trade of around 50 people and rammed it without fail with 300+ punters once a month which then had a knock on effect with all the other parties in there. It became a launch pad for HecticUK and a fantastic chance for the underground scene to be heard with up and coming DJs week in week out.
ER: Quite a few of your crowd travel from outside London to your parties. Is it important to get a tight crew together when promoting?
HecticUK has a good following because its been going strongly for 3 years now. I used to be the sole promoter, organiser etc but now its being run by 7 collective members who have formed The Hectic Collective and we all spread the word. It gives me more time to concentrate on my music and finish off my PA, which will be ready for launch later this year either in August or September. It’s so important to get a good crew behind you as it gets stressful sometimes but the end result is allays well worth it.
ER: Has promoting events helped your DJ career? What advice would you give young DJ’s who want to put on parties?
My first event was in 1997 and it definitely helped me build a massive database over the years. It also helped me get onto the London scene and play my music. Smile was the event that got me playing out all over London over 5 years ago. If I could turn back the clock I would do it all again. If you do want to put on parties my advice is "A promoters work is never done!"
ER: Your ‘24hr’ events have become the stuff of legend! Are you the most hardcore promoter in London!?
24 Hours NYE has become an annual event and the 4th one is being planned already. I don’t know if I’m the most hardcore promoter in London, maybe I was once upon a time, but I have taken this year slower than usual with the parties. I think the London scene will build again and can only grow. Some of the younger talent out there is fantastic and there are loads of foreign clubbers making up the numbers, which is healthy for our scene.
ER: What can we expect this Saturday at the Hectic UK 3rd Birthday?
For the first time we’ll be featuring Live PAs. MDA + Spherical and Orpheus are both highlights along with yourself, Ed Real, and Billy Bunter. We’re running till 10am so its a great option for people that want to party hard in a perfect venue that suits our event. There’s also quite a few birthdays to celebrate on the night so its going to be one to remember. BITFRO as they say.
ER: You recently moved to the country – does this help put some perspective on the crazy weekend world of London hard dance?
Yes I moved out of London because I was never originally from the capital. I’ve been clubbing in London since 1992 and moved there in 2002 to pursue my dream of playing to people who want it every weekend. I’ve done my 5 years solid hard graft and made all the connections I wanted to make. I love the scene in London and to top it all off I want to put on a couple of outdoor events this summer and am currently looking for a couple of promotions that might want to get involved in some out door madness.
ER: I also understand that a little Duzzit is on the way too – do you reckon he or she will be a hard dance fan?
Yeah, I’m well excited about the new addition to the Duzzit empire. I may not get to the status of Tiesto but you can bet your bottom dollar that I will be pushing my kid all the way to the top and beyond. Hard Dance all the way baby.
ER: You’ve got some great gigs coming up. What are you looking forward to?
I feel honoured and believe I have one of the best residencies in hard dance. I recently got taken on as a Polysexual South resident and this year’s the one for me. I had 2 bookings from Polys last year and I have 3 this year to look forward to, especially at Ministry of Sound as it is the dogs bollox of a venue and possibly the most famous clubbing brand in the world. I’m playing main room on May 6th bank holiday weekend and I will have a lot of friends there who will make the night even more special. I also know the venues these guys have booked later this year so watch this space!
Photos courtesy of Dr Duzzit and The HarderFaster archives. Not to be reproduced without permission.
HecticUk 3rd Bday - 12 Hr Special
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Saturday 24th March 2007
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HecticUk steps up into yet another gear to celebrate the opening of our 3rd ground breaking year, as we know your used to partying for longer than the normal clubber this party threatens to be the Daddy Of The Underground and lead example to all other Hard Dance events and introduce for the first time 4 headliners which includes of 1 Londons newest and most eagerly awaited live PAs and one of Kents home grown heros and Legendry PAs for the first time. Also we welcome 2 of the UKs heavy weight top hitters.
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From: BiohazardTwist on 23rd Mar 2007 12:51.00
Nice one Duzzit, Looking forward to the 3rd birthday and Polysexual.
From: Ed Real on 23rd Mar 2007 12:57.42
top man duzzit! see you saturday!
From: raving.looney on 23rd Mar 2007 13:08.23
Oi oi duzzit...
Still cant believe there's a baby duzzit on the way...madness! Congrats once again to you and kirsty mate....love u guys xXx
From: Neil English on 23rd Mar 2007 13:32.03
Top Bloke!
From: Mizz_behavin on 23rd Mar 2007 13:32.25
Awww a minature Duzzit  Congratulation guys 
Ohhh - nice interview as well, still cant forget that set at Fire you played - was absolutely wicked  
From: Faster Toni on 23rd Mar 2007 14:31.57
NIce one Doc. Congratulation and best wishes for the future
From: carl nicholson on 23rd Mar 2007 14:43.52
Top Bloke!
From: Kasia Mac on 23rd Mar 2007 16:16.13
baby duzzit? wow thats great new congrats!!!
and happy birthday to Hectic!!!
From: Miss BakLash!! on 23rd Mar 2007 16:44.39
Congrat's Dr Duzzit!
Happy Birthday Hectic!!!
Txx
From: Andy McCall on 23rd Mar 2007 17:25.52
nice one the dr
happy birthday hectic!
see you on the dance floor!
From: Lay on 23rd Mar 2007 17:37.14
Hey there, nice one Dr.
Oh my, congrats to you and Brixkitten
Love the Ibiza pics
Lay xx
From: crazyclubber66 on 23rd Mar 2007 18:52.04
there are people in the scene that are well known and there are people that are legends in there own tight im happy so say ive known this legend for a few yrs now
the pleasure is all mine bro (brothers )
From: Dr DUZZIT on 23rd Mar 2007 19:08.05
Ed thanks for the interview and im sooo looking forward to HecticUks 3rd bday!!! Thanks for the comments everyone and see you all soon..... Dr.
From: techno-bird on 23rd Mar 2007 20:02.39
Hey u nutter! Always good to see you out and about. Congrats bout baby news, love to Kirsty x
From: DANNY TAPPENDEN on 24th Mar 2007 00:20.06
Go on Tony
Big congrats to u and Kirsty on yr good news &
Happy Bday hectic!!!
Enjoy this year mate,
It's looking great for ya, u deserve it,
Been a pleasure knowing ya since kent days bro
From: *TIDYK on 24th Mar 2007 08:32.42
WKD INTERVIEW DUZZ C YA AT FACTORY GEEZ... DAN
From: ilona_free_pl on 24th Mar 2007 13:16.31
Oi Oi Duzzit rules!!!
From: BakLash on 24th Mar 2007 14:10.30
Add your comments here !
From: BakLash on 24th Mar 2007 14:16.03
Nice one Mr D..One of the hardest working promoters out there that always delivers,both musically and events,great interview mate and with another crew member on the way this year  its gonna be even more Hectic in the Duzzit Household,way da go Kirsty babe....hope to see ya soon
From: delwalsh on 24th Mar 2007 16:30.00
Top stuff Tony, ur a true star, and uve earned evry bit of it. ur defo one of the most passionate dj/promoters ive met, wkd interview mate. I cant wait for the doctors surgery!!!!! wot a qwality idea! Love to kirsty too hope shes well, such good news with the baby on the way!
From: lisalondon! on 25th Mar 2007 13:48.50
Wicked interview Tony. U deserve everything u get and more.. Very passionate about ur music and it shows. Ur a credit to the hard dance scene .... Nice one x
From: djpaulk(pk) on 25th Mar 2007 14:31.28
Nice one Tone... Great interview... A true hardworker.... Your a legend mate
From: zeebra kid on 25th Mar 2007 16:31.39
Nice one Tony good luck and happy birthday Hectic
From: gary gorgeous on 25th Mar 2007 20:16.09
Nice one Duzzit, have had some wikkid times with you and Kirsty, will be up for a hectic soon!!
From: Lisa B on 26th Mar 2007 08:52.47
Dr Duzzit A fucking legend!! Congratulations on your news you will be FAB Parents !!! Lisa B xxxx
From: ©harly on 26th Mar 2007 15:00.30
Tonyyyyy! Been ages man, how are you doing? Hope to see ya soon somewhere dude, keep on rockin! Grtz, Charly from the legendary Dam!
From: Ian Edwards on 26th Mar 2007 20:48.56
Oi Oi !!! EEEEZZZZZZ... you nutter.. Good luck for the future dude, and thanks for the wicked memories of Ibiza and all the party's i've played at.. big kiss to the other half.. x
From: John Silver on 27th Mar 2007 15:52.49
Wikkid set @ Hectic Sat nite Tony! EZDuzzit @ G4 legendary - remember the flyers - Yorkie, Maltesers, etc? Congrats to U &Kirsty on new lucky littl Duzzit havin you two for parents!
From: Barry Harding on 27th Mar 2007 16:23.08
Wicked stuff fella, hopfully see you soon gez
From: anton@heat on 27th Mar 2007 21:59.44
Go Doc!
From: BenHolder on 28th Mar 2007 08:31.48
Who's the Daddy!
Big Luv to Tone & Kirsty.........:-)
Proud as Punch for ya mate
x
From: budha on 28th Mar 2007 09:47.46
Good One!
See you soon @ the Dam!
From: Cazdee on 28th Mar 2007 11:28.12
Get up there Issaaaaaaaaaac!!
xxx
From: Miss BPM on 28th Mar 2007 12:09.58
 Hello Dr. Duzzit! Nice interview! Well done and Congrats on the baby! See you and Kirsty soon I hope! x
From: richbowenuk on 28th Mar 2007 15:20.25
All the best Tony 
From: DJD4RK on 30th Mar 2007 23:55.16
Birthdays and Babies!! It's congratulations all round mr & mrs Duzzit!!
Hope to see you out and about very soon.
From: Nicky D on 31st Mar 2007 12:26.56
Nice interview Duzzit
I will get to one of your events soon, oh and congratulations btw!!
From: Zappa on 2nd Apr 2007 15:38.24
cool interview Tony, thanks for all your help in the past and your a true legend mate.
From: yvonnesexy on 4th Apr 2007 12:19.15
Great Interview Dr Duzzit, great to see Kirsty at Hectic, a big congratulationsX
From: sexyminx on 4th Apr 2007 20:59.44
OI OI mass  to Tony & Kirsty. Wicked interview. Wicked parties. Nice one Am so happy for you guys to baby Duzzit. See you soon All the best for 2007 & the future. Keep up the good work
From: HouseGuy on 5th Apr 2007 13:14.35
Tony you are the man.... I see you on top of things.
From: k-complex on 12th Apr 2007 00:11.23
Oi Oi! Hopefully catch ya out there soon =D
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