After, religiously, doing this for years Jon left school and got his first job as an apprentice carpenter. He saved every penny for months and finally brought a pair of technics 1210's to accompany all those records. At the age of 17 he landed his first residency playing, in a local bar, to 250 people every weekend. Quite an achievement for someone so young but this was only the beginning! From there, Jon went on to play at hundreds of illegal parties and Raves. He hosted shows on pirate radio stations, around London and this continues to be a major part of his life.
RADIO EXPERIENCE
Pressure 96.7 FM,
Code red 94.6 FM
Shake 89.3 FM,
Soundz 94.3 FM,
Point Blank 108 FM (currently)
N joi 107.3 FM
When he reached his twentys, Jon headed overseas and spent many summers playing to thousands of holiday makers at some of Europe's finest clubs.
INTERNATIONAL:
AYIA NAPA CYPRUS THE CASTLE
GRAN CANARIA MISS MONEYPENNY'S
KAVOS CORFU LIMELIGHT
MAGALUF MAJORCA MILLENIUM CLUB
MALIA CRETE THE FACTORY SPICE BLUE SEA
SAN ANTONIO IBIZA BAR M THE FUNKY LOUNGE - ORANGE CORNER
HOLLAND THE PLEASURE DOME
Jon's UK residencies include:
UK:
LONDON CLAPHAM - WHITE HOUSE
LONDON - BLACKFRIARS GLASS HOUSE CLUB SHELTER 2002-2003
LONDON BLACKFRIARS AQUARIUM CLUB SHELTER 2003-2004
LONDON BRIXTON RUSH CLUB
KINGSTON BLUE ROOM TRU, DOOS
GUILDFORD BOJANGLEZ
GUILDFORD BAR MED
WOKING VAMPS TRIBE PROMO
WOKING QUAKE
WOKING SCRATCH BAR
WOKING CHAMELEON BAR
ASCOT MARAKESH 2003-2005
UXBRIDGE BAROOSH 2003-2006
STAINES BAROOSH 2003-2006
WINDSOR B BAR 2006
SURREY/BERKS/LONDON/GRAN CANARIA TRUMAN PARTYS 2003-2005
The past couple of years have been a roller coaster for Jon with things going from strength to strength. He has co-promoted pre-parties and nights at various venues alongside DJ's including; Bobby & Steve, Neil Pierce, Paul 'Trouble' Anderson and Pete Heller.
In 2003, Jon started a new residency, djing and managing the music and entertainment for the Baroosh Group (South). He supplied the three main bars with DJ's at Christmas, New Years Eve and every weekend.
CURRENT:
SOUL HEAVEN,
BOBBY AND STEVE'S HOUSE PARTY,
I THINK IT'S,
TROUBLED SOUL
GROOVE FACTORY - WHITE HOUSE
Recently Jon decided to leave the Baroosh Group, he managed for over 3 years, to take on the role of promotions manager and resident DJ at Diablos night club, Staines. Middlesex. He has been heavily involved in the planning, launch, management and DJ bookings. Jon was offered this opportunity because of his reputation around West London. He has proven himself to be a reliable, trustworthy, well connected manager and a DJ with great technical ability. Jon has a strong following, backed up by a huge data base of clubbers that socialise in and around the local area. (South West London/Surrey/Berkshire). Jon regularly plays to between 800-1100 people every week and felt this was an excellent opportunity that could not be ignored.
With 2007 only just upon us, the roller coaster ride seems set to continue for Jon Packer Further bookings throughout the UK, Europe and beyond are already lined up, with some exciting collaborations in the pipeline.
2007 BOOKINGS:
06/01/07 SOUL HEAVEN
12/01/07 CLUB DIABLOS
13/01/07 SO FUNK
20/01/07 CLUB DIABLOS
26/01/07 BOBBY AND STEVE'S HOUSE PARTY
03/02/07 CLUB DIABLOS
10/02/07 SO FUNK WITH KID MASSIVE FROM PARIS
16/03/07 SOSUME @ BARBICAN LONDON
14/04/07 SO FUNK @ FARRINGDON LONDON
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