DJ KOCO aka Shimokita Naarm/Mel

A DJ whose brilliant mixing skills on 7-inch records are considered among the best in the world, Tokyo’s DJ Koco, AKA Shimokita, has revolutionised the playing of vinyl 45s through his masterful technical skills and instinctive musicality. He was the only Japanese performer at the Technics 7th event held in Las Vegas in 2019, appearing with DJs such as Cut Chemist, Kenny Dope and Derrick May, and he has toured the US with DJ Jazzy Jeff and DJ Scratch. Commanding the stage with his joyful energy, and impressing with his skilful spinning, cutting and juggling of two 7-inch records, DJ Koko gives an unforgettable live performance. He has also released numerous funk, soul, and disco mixes, and is part of the unit Funky Soul Brother with DJ Southpaw Chop.

We acknowledge that this event will be held on Wurundjeri land of the Kulin Nation and recognise that sovereignty was never ceded. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging.

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