I’m Daniele Magnante, known as Sir DJ Mercury, an international DJ and DJ-producer with 14+ years of experience bringing high-energy sets to clubs, radio, festivals, and major venues across Italy, the UK, and Europe. I started performing live on 25 August 2011 and developed a versatile sound, with a focus on Big Room and Melbourne Bounce, while also covering House, Tech House, Deep House, and 1990s Dance. Alongside my DJ career, I create original releases and remixes using Ableton Live, drawing on years of live performance experience with Pioneer CDJ setups and strong audience-reading skills. I’ve played landmark stages including Ministry of Sound and LightBox London, and I’ve also performed internationally at events in cities like Amsterdam and Budapest—always adapting my music selection and performance style to match the venue and crowd.

Sir Dj Mercury

I’m Daniele Magnante, known as Sir DJ Mercury, an international DJ and DJ-producer with 14+ years of experience bringing high-energy sets to clubs, radio, festivals, and major venues across Italy, the UK, and Europe. I started performing live on 25 August 2011 and developed a versatile sound, with a focus on Big Room and Melbourne Bounce, while also covering House, Tech House, Deep House, and 1990s Dance. Alongside my DJ career, I create original releases and remixes using Ableton Live, drawing on years of live performance experience with Pioneer CDJ setups and strong audience-reading skills. I’ve played landmark stages including Ministry of Sound and LightBox London, and I’ve also performed internationally at events in cities like Amsterdam and Budapest—always adapting my music selection and performance style to match the venue and crowd.

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I’m Daniele Magnante, known as Sir DJ Mercury, an international DJ and DJ-producer with 14+ years of experience bringing high-energy sets to clubs, radio, festivals, and major venues across Italy, the UK, and Europe. I started performing live on 25 August 2011 and developed a versatile sound, with a focus on Big Room and Melbourne Bounce, while also covering House, Tech House, Deep House, and 1990s Dance.

Alongside my DJ career, I create original releases and remixes using Ableton Live, drawing on years of live performance experience with Pioneer CDJ setups and strong audience-reading skills. I’ve played landmark stages including Ministry of Sound and LightBox London, and I’ve also performed internationally at events in cities like Amsterdam and Budapest—always adapting my music selection and performance style to match the venue and crowd.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Beginner

Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Member / Player (DJ football team) at Italian National DJ Football Team
September 1, 2017 - Present
Member and player of the Italian National DJ football team.
Regular DJ (Main Room) / Club DJ at LightBox London
August 1, 2017 - April 30, 2018
Regular DJ performing in the Main Room, with additional performances at related venues including Hilton Park Lane Hotel for Trader Vic’s Club, Kona Kai Club (Fulham Broadway), and Sugar Cane Club (Clapham Junction).
Regular DJ (Main Room) at LightBox London
August 1, 2017 - April 30, 2018
Regular DJ performing in the Main Room, with additional appearances at nearby venues connected with Trader Vic’s and club events during the same period.
DJ (Boat Parties / Club events) at Amor Boat Parties London / EGG London
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Performances for Amor Boat Parties London organized by EGG London, with returning appearances for the summer season from June 2018 onward and additional appearances at major London clubs (2017–2018).
Performer (Boat Parties / Club events) at Amor Boat Parties London / EGG London
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Performed at Amor Boat Parties London organised by EGG London during the 2017–2018 period, returning for the summer season from June 2018 onward alongside appearances at other major London clubs.
DJ (venue performance) at Ministry of Sound
September 2, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Performed at Ministry of Sound during the venue’s 25th anniversary celebrations on 2 September 2016, with further performances on 13 July 2018 and again in 2019.
Performer (Club venue) at Ministry of Sound
September 2, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Performed at Ministry of Sound during the venue’s 25th anniversary celebrations, returned for additional performances, and played again in 2019.
DJ (Radio broadcasting) at Local radio station (Rome)
July 1, 2013 - September 30, 2013
DJ role for a Rome-based radio station broadcasting music from the 1980s and 1990s (July–September 2013).
DJ (Radio Broadcaster) at Local radio station, Rome
July 1, 2013 - September 30, 2013
Worked as a DJ for a local radio station in Rome, broadcasting music from the 1980s and 1990s between July and September 2013.
Professional DJ & DJ-Producer (Sir Dj Mercury) at Italy, United Kingdom & Europe
August 25, 2011 - Present
Performing at clubs, radio stations, festivals, private events, and international venues. Live experience since 25 August 2011, including regular bookings in Rome and summer beach-club residencies in Anzio and Nettuno (2012). Worked with Pioneer CDJ systems (CDJ-100, CDJ-200, CDJ-2000 Nexus). Performed at well-known venues such as Ministry of Sound (London) and LightBox London, along with appearances at Hilton Park Lane (Trader Vic’s Club), Kona Kai Club (Fulham Broadway), and Sugar Cane Club (Clapham Junction).
Professional DJ & DJ-Producer at Sir Dj Mercury
August 25, 2011 - Present
International DJ and DJ-producer performing at clubs, radio stations, festivals, private events and major venues across Italy, the United Kingdom and Europe. Specialises in Big Room and Melbourne Bounce, while also performing House, Tech House, Deep House and 1990s Dance. Uses CDJ performance systems (including CDJ-100/200/2000 Nexus), with experience in vinyl DJing and open-format sets. Active in live event performance, music programming, audience reading, and radio broadcasting, with appearances at established Rome clubs and major international venues.

Education

DJ-Producer Course (Professional training) at Academy SubBass, London
December 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Vinyl DJ Course (Certificate) at Academy SubBass, London
May 1, 2014 - May 31, 2014
DJ-Producer Course (professional DJ and music production training) at Academy SubBass, London
January 1, 2016 - December 1, 2016

Qualifications

Certificate — Vinyl DJ Course
May 1, 2014 - August 30, 2026
Vinyl DJ Course (intensive professional vinyl DJ training)
May 1, 2014 - May 31, 2014
Professional DJ & music production training certificate (Ableton Live focus)
December 1, 2016 - August 30, 2026
Vinyl DJ course certificate
May 1, 2014 - August 30, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Other