Melbourne gets a taste of Italian jack-funk when DJ Cricco Castelli lands in Melbourne to play Family at Seven. Cricco Castelli has been DJing since 1983, starting out in Rome, Italy. In 1990 he made the move to producing his own material, and in 1991 he started his own label 'Romentertainment Records' on which he released his early productions.
His breakthrough track was 'Life is Changing' (Kult Records), released in 1996. This track was massive and received acclaim on a global level resulting in Cricco moving his studio to London. The track itself stands as a pinnacle moment of his discography, with it's high tinged piano stabs, and rough boy beats, it set the tone for things to come.
Cricco's talents behind the decks were spotted in London and he was soon playing the London circuit, at The End, The Cross, Heaven, Mass and then the big clubs in the UK, including Back to Basics - Leeds, Cream - Liverpool, The Unity - Sheffield etc. In '98, Cricco was taken on by Cream Management resulting in him playing in Ibiza and all over the world.
Melbourne gets to witness Cricco Castelli on Saturday 6 March, alongside the Family Music Machine. Entry is $15. Hit the link below for further details.