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The time has come for one of FIA Formula E's favourite races - Punta del Este, Uruguay. Often dubbed the St.Tropez of South America, and with one of the shortest holidays seasons in the world (count three weeks) it has a reputation for partying HARD.  * Straight of the grueling 13 hour flight, a reward was needed. La Huella. Quite possibly the best restaurant on this side of the hemisphere, it's atmosphere and food was the perfect anecdote to slip into the busy week ahead. And a sneaky Caipirinha. * As usual, a Gala Dinner was planned then night before race day. This time it was to be held in a beautiful house in the country side transformed into a glittery affair. Long, communal tables, lanterns and champagne flowed well into the night.
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 * Season two is upon us. With two cities added - Mexico City and Paris, and new rules the Championship can only grow further. This year will also see more from the music side of things. Exclusive mixes, previews of the Emotion Club and collabs with the official EJ make for exciting times. *  * As with every year, there is an event the night before to mark the opening of the race. This year, it was again in the Pangu Residence with a opulent Chinese-themed cocktail reception. With no Chinese dress to wear, I set out to find a headpiece that would make a statement. With less than 24hours to find one ... success came in the form of some angels and the W Hotel concierge. It was not an easy feat to DJ with a gold Pheonix atop one's head. * My home for the race day is the Emotion Club. A VIP enclosure for those who want that extra special attention and care during the race. And they get to listen to my beats all day! The after party this yera was held in the basement of chic hotel Opposite House. It's sharp architecture reminded me of the Prada store in Omotesando, Toyko. 
Landed safely in Beijing. To one-digit degree weather ... brrr. Having a day off is rare during any FE race so I took the opportunity with the PR girls to go and do what I didn't have time to do last year ... see the Great Wall of China.  * It was just under a two hour drive from the centre of Beijing. As we left the grey smog of the city behind, the colours of autumn were slowly showing emerging from the edges of the highway. Yellows, reds and oranges flickered on the branches of tall, slim trees. * Finally getting to the Wall, we learn we have just under an hour before the whole show shuts down. Great. Guess there''' be no trecking today. * Without offending the cultural importance of the Wall ... the toboggan slide down was probably the most highly anticipated feature of the expedition that everyone was looking most forward too. For sure, if another trip to Beijing happens I'd like to take a day and treck from one end to the other. But for now, that steep, fast glide down the mountain between the harvesting trees and views of rolling hills made that two hour journey back well worth the effort.
 Fashion week is looming and no doubt the fitness centres of London are filled with models freakishly trying to shed those last grams in between fittings. Ride Republic joined forces with EKAT to make an event out of inspiring a healthy approach to fitness. SWEAT, SPIN AND STRUT Fashion and fitness bloggers and models dressed up in EKAT suits and spun away under the guidance of trainer Rachel and music by myself. After the class, the event continued on in the cafe where raw goodies provided by Tanya's Cafe and girly beats by myself. Madonna, Diana Ross and Amy Whinehouse all got airplay. 
Morning raves. Neon sports wear. Protein cocktails. Health is the word on everyone's lips these days. Putting a fitness spin on those things we love seem to remove the guilt. The last week I've been prepping for the launch of Ride Republic. An indoor cycling studio that's committed to making fitness fun. The studio is like a disco. Rave lights, sound system and here I come in ... the DJ. On Monday we saw fit girls from STORM Model Management taking the pedals, today members of the press and tomorrow night Ride Republic welcomes the you! To celebrate the launch there will be demonstrations, raw treats from Tanya's Cafe and music by me! Throughout the year we'll be teaming up to bring Music Cycle sessions where you can sweat it out to the latest tunes. Ride Republic
11th JUNE 2015 709 Fulham Road LONDON SW6 5UL  The E-motion Club, where I spent most of the day, was high above the track with a stunning view of the port and the royal headquarters high above. The Prince himself made a visit, as did his watchful security guard. At least this time I didn't have a wine in hand. This was a momentous occasion for FE, as we were on the stomping ground of F1. The industry heavyweights didn't think we could make it this far ... but at race number seven, here we are still going strong.     When you think of Monaco, a few things spring to mind. Princess Grace, Formula 1, cheesy clubs, worse music and tax-free. This weekend Formula E was injected in that vocab list with it's seventh race and the magical events that lead up to it. I have to admit, from my perspective this was one of the hardest races. I played every night from Wednesday to Sunday. - The event officially took off with the glamarous royal gala dinner, held at the Monte Carlo Casino. I was the first, and probably only DJ to spin tunes in the casino room. The poker tables and pokies had been taken away. In their place round tables adorned with crystal glasses, silver candelabras and bouquets of peonies in blushing colours. Prince Albert was a guest of honour and led the charity auction. Natalie Imbruglia sang. Prince Albert's security guard said I drank too much. If one glass of wine constitutes as being an alcoholic, well then ... guilty.
The night ended with a private party on a boat docked at Port Hercule, right in front of the race track. - Tracklist: Fade Out Lines ( Marcapasos remix) - The Avener No Eyes feat. Jaw (MYNGA remix) - Claptone Uruguay (EDX's Dubai Skyline Radio Edit) - Nora En Pure & Sons of Maria Born to do this - Steve Mill  - The first weekend of Pret-a-Diner has passed with a blast! We partied till the early hours on both Friday and Saturday nights, with guests ready for their night ahead. The Domino Room, the restaurant in Cafe Royal, was lavishly transformed into a sensual den with bright neon lights overcasting colours of pink and blue onto the bohemian table settings. The DJ booth, draped in luxurious red velvet, stood in the centre for a watchful eye over the diners and partyers. - Tracklist:
- Cooler Than Me (Eau Claire Remix) - Mike Posner - Half Baked (Maceo Plex Deep Remix) - Jin Choi - Jorg - Monkey Safari What I Might Do (Moodwax to the Stars) - Ben Pearce Falling in Love - Vario Pret-a-Diner is on for another four weeks, make sure not to miss out on this unique experience!  Fashion events. I love them. They usually mean a few things: - free flowing booze - free catering - free theatre ...theatre in the form of " Zoolander Live". And when you're the DJ you have top bill spot. The Belstaff event was slightly a different affair though ... Leather clad, stylish men and women poured into the store. It's preview time! A more accessible version of a catwalk, when the latest threads get laid down and the fashion elite get first dibs.  Thanks to Belstaff for dressing me up in the best red leather jacket I've ever laid eyes on. Tracklist: - Liquid Spirit (Claptone remix) - Gregory Porter - Heart of Glass ( Oliver and Tee Mike B remix) - Blondie - Fade Out Lines (Marcapasos remix) - The Avener 
Vogue. The bible of fashion. The benchmark for style. To be invited to a party hosted by Vogue, you know you're in the circle of the elite. To be playing for a party hosted by Vogue - well, it's an honour. Vogue's bi-annual fashion week party held at the iconic Borchardt restaurant was the setting for yesterday's party. I played along with one half of the Felder + Felder twins - Dani.   After a sound check and quick bite at the nearby Bocca di Bacco (George Clooney's favourite haunt we later find out), it was show time. Dressed in matching FELDER + FELDER prints, our heels were strapped on and ready to rock the DJ booth. One thing I have to credit to the Germans ... no two.
It was hard to concentrate on the mixing. Of course, it was highly probable half of them were gay. I have a tendency to rate gay men.The night went on to the early hours of the morning, champagne flowed and Prada heels were swung off.  Sample track list : " No Eyes (MYNGA remix) " - Claptone " Tainted Love (DANK remix) - Soft Cell "Feel You" - Tapetenweschel "Time to get physical (Botan remix)" - Nice7 "Talkin bout" - Mees Dierdop With thanks to FELDER + FELDER for the dress. Headphones by Urbanears. All round fun by the team at Borchardt and Vogue Germany.
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