I am Kaya Newton, a US and Turkish dual citizen who has had a diverse upbringing across the Philippines, Switzerland, and now Los Angeles. I moved to LA in 2017 to study business and earned my degree in entrepreneurship from Loyola Marymount University in 2021. I started teaching myself how to DJ and produce music in 2019 and gradually transitioned into performing at parties and then professional gigs. Currently, I perform in various high-profile clubs across LA and have played internationally. Alongside performing, I have experience running my own music event company where I book both local and international artists. Recently, I began releasing music on Spotify and am further advancing my skills by pursuing a diploma in music production and sound design at Point Blank LA. My passion lies in creating engaging musical experiences and managing events that spotlight talented artists.

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I am Kaya Newton, a US and Turkish dual citizen who has had a diverse upbringing across the Philippines, Switzerland, and now Los Angeles. I moved to LA in 2017 to study business and earned my degree in entrepreneurship from Loyola Marymount University in 2021. I started teaching myself how to DJ and produce music in 2019 and gradually transitioned into performing at parties and then professional gigs. Currently, I perform in various high-profile clubs across LA and have played internationally. Alongside performing, I have experience running my own music event company where I book both local and international artists. Recently, I began releasing music on Spotify and am further advancing my skills by pursuing a diploma in music production and sound design at Point Blank LA. My passion lies in creating engaging musical experiences and managing events that spotlight talented artists.

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I am Kaya Newton, a US and Turkish dual citizen who has had a diverse upbringing across the Philippines, Switzerland, and now Los Angeles. I moved to LA in 2017 to study business and earned my degree in entrepreneurship from Loyola Marymount University in 2021. I started teaching myself how to DJ and produce music in 2019 and gradually transitioned into performing at parties and then professional gigs. Currently, I perform in various high-profile clubs across LA and have played internationally.

Alongside performing, I have experience running my own music event company where I book both local and international artists. Recently, I began releasing music on Spotify and am further advancing my skills by pursuing a diploma in music production and sound design at Point Blank LA. My passion lies in creating engaging musical experiences and managing events that spotlight talented artists.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Turkish
Fluent

Work Experience

Personal DJ Alias Les Baklavas (Duo) at Les Baklavas
April 1, 2022 - Present
Co-created the DJ duo Les Baklavas, performing in over 30 venues across six countries and multiple continents. Responsible for managing social media, content selection, event and release promotion. Released 5 original tracks on Spotify with nearly 50k streams since June 2024, establishing a strong presence in the music industry and social media platforms.
Founder & Event Manager at EYEZ SHUT Events LLC
January 29, 2023 - August 5, 2024
Founded and operated a music event company in LA, organizing events with proper production and artist bookings. Managed ticket sales, partnerships, and brought in both local and international DJ talent to create well-executed music events, growing the company brand and presence in the local event scene.

Education

BA in Entrepreneurship at Loyola Marymount University
September 1, 2017 - May 1, 2021
Diploma in Music Production & Sound Design at Point Blank Music School
January 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma) at International School of Geneva
September 1, 2010 - May 21, 2017

Qualifications

Diploma in Music Production & Sound Design
January 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Software & Internet
    uniE603 Kaya Newton - Y No Te Veo
    This is an original song of mine, considered Afro House/Electronic. It has a deep and groovy bass line, energetic buildups and drops, and sexy Spanish vocals. music beat master
    uniE621 Music Career Portfolio
    This document contains information regarding some of my main accomplishments as a DJ & Music Producer. Having lead the 'Les Baklavas' DJ project for 3 years, I have experience as a touring DJ and have produced music that has been streamed in 138 countries around the world (Spotify statistics as of Jan 1st, 2025).