My fave club event ever was Rude @ SW1, London
I often get asked what club or event has been my favourite over the years, whilst it would be easy to pick one of my own club events I promoted or even one of the numerous overseas DJ bookings I played, without a shadow of doubt my fave memories would be from Rude @ SW1 CLub (now Pacha) in London, way back in 1994. Rude used to be held every Friday at SW1 and I’d be there week in week out unless I had DJ work somewhere. For me, 1994 was the best year for clubbing (not counting 88 etc) everything was raw, the doves were amazing and I could go to Rude on my own, start speaking to people I’d never even met before, then end up on a mad weekend with them, usually going to mad after hours parties like the one held in the upstairs of a house near Wandsworth. The music at Rude was nothing short of amazing and it has been my inspiration as a DJ ever since. Probably one of the reasons why I gave up playing UK DJ gigs now is because I remember times like these and unfortunately they’ll never be back again the same. My fave DJ was resident Anselm Guise, who incedently wrote one of my all time fave tracks ‘Floribunda – Mothers Pride’ which was on Skinny Malinky records. Anselm Guise was a solid DJ, one of the best club DJs I ever heard, and again, one of my main inspirations to persue DJing full time. Person I remember the most was Scouse Mark, who was a Queens Guard at the time, met him in SW1 one night and spent many top weekends with. Hope you’re good in life Mark!
Well that’s my reminiscing over and done with. I have attached ‘Floribunda – Mothers Pride’ to the post so make sure to have a listen!
Live Trance DJ Set @ The Cross in 1998
Kenny Palmer b2b Conti – Live @ The Cross Nightclub, London 1998
Here is the final installment of my classic trance sets, this time recorded live at an old residency @ The Cross Nightclub in London which was one of my main sources of DJ work at the time. This set was from 1998 and showcases some of the great uplifting trance music which was around then. 1998 was one of my fave years to be a DJ, especially a trance DJ as it was still not widespread and fresh. I really enjoyed my time DJing between 1995-1999, probably the most enjoyable time in my whole DJ career. Remember, if you would like to book me for your trance, classic trance or classic house club events you can do so through my DJ agency. Unlike other agencies they do not charge any DJ booking fees so make sure to get in contact for bookings
Live Trance DJ Set @ Heaven, London in 1996 Part 3
Kenny Palmer b2b Conti – Live @ Heaven Nightclub, London 1996 part 3
Welcome to the third part in my classic trance DJ live sets collection which was recorded at Heaven Nightclub in London. heaven really was one of my fave DJ jobs and I cherish the memories and the quality trance music at this time. This uplifting trance live mix set was in 1996, possibly my fave time for trance, and there are some really cool classic tracks. Again, this DJ mix set was recorded back to back with my former DJ buddy Conti. Looking for a classic trance DJ? I’d love to come and play at any classic trance events, get in contact with one of my DJ agencies if you would like to make a booking. I can play trance from 1995 onwards and have a massive collection on vinyl, but you’d have to dig up some Technics 1210′s for me to play though!
Live Hard House / Trance DJ Set @ Heaven, London, 1996 Part 2
Kenny Palmer b2b Conti – Live @ Heaven Nightclub, London 1996 part 2
Here is the second insallment of my classic live DJ mixes playing one of my old residency DJ jobs @ Heaven Nightclub in 1996/97. This live DJ set was back to back with my old DJ partner and DJ agency buddy Conti. Please be aware, this was one of our rare occassion harder edged house / trance sets and although we were known as more uplifting trance / dutch house DJs at the time, we still loved the more banging sounds. There are some really cool harder edges classics on display in this DJ mix.
Live House & Trance DJ Set @ Heaven, London in 1996
Kenny Palmer b2b Conti – Live @ Heaven Nightclub, London 1996
Here is the first of the classic trance / dutch house DJ mixes which I have decided to upload. This DJ set holds great memories for me and was a live b2b DJ set with DJ Conti (who was on my DJ agency) @ Heaven Nightclub in London, 1996. I really loved the club music around this time as it was still really fresh. I’m available for DJ jobs playing classic trance or classic house, if you would like to hire me for your club event, you can do so through my online DJ agency. I really hope you enjoy this classic DJ set, recorded live at the Famous Heaven Nightclub in London
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Now retired from UK DJ Bookings
I have enjoyed a long – and very enjoyable – club DJ career, playing since the mid 1990s, but after talking things over with my DJ agency, I’ve now decided to retire from playing UK club sets. The reason I have retired for UK DJ bookings is that I feel like I have played everywhere I’d like and achieved all I wanted, plus, unfortunately, the clubs are just not the same anymore. For the past few years I have turned down quite a large amount of guest DJ sets and club DJ residency offers and thought I would state officially that I am off the market for any UK DJ bookings. I’d like to thanks anyone who has ever come to hear me play or who has come to one of the club promotions I run around the UK, I’ve had some fantastic times and have great memories!
Still available for Overseas DJ Bookings!
I may have retired from UK based DJ bookings, but I am still very much available for DJ gigs anywhere else in the world. I still get a massive buzz DJing to new crowds & new cultures and welcome contact from club bookers for DJ sets in Europe, The Americas, Asia, Africa and Oceania. I’ve met some truly fantastic people and made some great friends DJing overseas and playing to crowds on foreign soil reminds me of the DJ bookings I used to play when the UK scene was still growing. Please do get on contact if you are looking for a UK trance DJ (or club classics) for your event.
How to book Kenny for your trance DJ work
If you would like to hire me for one of your events please get in touch with full details of your event and we can take it from there. When being booked – for overseas events – I request a minimum DJ set time of 3 hours along with my standard club DJ riderm which includes flights, hotel and pick ups. I’m only interested in hearing from genuine club DJ bookers who are serious about finding a UK DJ for hire and treating them well. A signed contract is a given and I never travel anywhere without having everything sorted. To make a booking or enquiring about my DJ Hire you can do so via my DJ agency.
I look forward to hearing from you and playing for your crowds!
Kenny Palmer: Trance DJ Biography & History
Kenny Palmer is a classic house & trance DJ with excellent credentials. His successful 18 year DJ career with his DJ agency has seen him play in some of the worlds most prestigious clubs, consistently wowing crowds with his technically brilliant, distinctly unique mixing style and energy behind the decks. His sets are original and well thought about, whether he’s playing club classics ranging from 1992-2000, or classic trance ranging from 1994-2001, you can expect accapellas laced beautifully over his seamless mixes.
Kenny Palmer DJ History
Whilst a presenter on Juice 94FM, Kenny was asked to be resident at two clubs in south London – the Soundbarrier and Dorringtons – where he played alongside DJs such as Steve Lee, Nancy Noise and Paul Gardiner. During one of his sets at the Sound Barrier, Kenny got his first major break when a promoter heard him playing.
He was so impressed with Kenny’s energy, mixing and track selection that he called and asked who dealt with his DJ hire as he wanted him to DJ for his event at Woody’s the following week, playing alongside Ashley Casselle and Mike Gray (Full Intention). The following week Kenny stole the show, and straight after his set he was offered a residency for Friends at London’s Heaven nightclub where he played alongside the UK’s finest DJs for two years.
During his time as resident for Friends at Heaven, Kenny’s abilty, energy, and dedication were once again rewarded when he was booked to play for Sugar Candy at The Cross nightclub in Kings Cross, where he played alongside DJ legends Joe Fish, Fat Tony and Tall Paul. That night opened another new chapter in Kenny’s DJ career, when a promoter heard his set and asked him if he would like to become monthly resident for Purity at The Cross with Mark Shimmon (Shimmon & Woolfson) and Sunny Side Up legend Simon Hill.
Kenny’s reputation, and crowd following were getting bigger after every gig he played, and he was soon booked to play at Bagleys Bunker, and then Bagleys for Freedom, where on his first night, he had lines of clubbers bowing down to him at the end of his set.
More gigs followed soon after, and he played alongside the likes of Lisa Pin Up, Jim Shaft Ryan, Steve Thomas, Seb Fontaine, CJ Macintosh, Bobby & Steve, Seamus Haji, and Judge Jules. During this period, Kenny was offered a residency for Purity, who were hosting the Studio room for Smartie Partie night at the Glasshouse in London.
Unfortunately after only a few months, Purity decided to end their nights at The Glasshouse. This was when Kenny got together with another London DJ, Pete Conti, and started their own night, and SuperSexy was born.
After holding SuperSexy gigs at Bagleys Bunker, The Cross, and The Hanover Grand (with Craig Richards and Seb Fontaine), they moved SuperSexy to the Glasshouse, as this was a venue that they really loved playing. For the next two years Kenny played every month for SuperSexy, and on occasions they hosted the second room of the Smartie Partie events where Kenny played alongside the likes of Marshall Jefferson, The Sharp Boys and Carlos Fransisco.
Kenny continued to guest out at venues around London, including Turnmills, The Camden Palace, Chunnel Club, Heaven, Ministry of Sound, and The Cross. He also played gigs in Italy, Ibiza (El Divino, Es Paradis) and toured the USA. One of Kenny’s DJ highlights was to be asked by Trace Harris to play for Smartie Partie at their millennium gig in the Glasshouse. Shortly after the Millenium gig, SuperSexy closed, and Kenny was offered a residency playing for BBK at The Mint Club and The Fruit Cupboard in Leeds where he played played with DJs such as Norman Jay, Timmi Magic and Matt Jamm Lamont, during this period Kenny also played his regular gigs in London, and also at The Hush Club and Bonds in Birmingham.
After a short revival tour of SuperSexy at Sundissential, Afterssential, Eat Your Words, Hull, Pure Addiction Nottingham, and Blueprint, Nottingham, Kenny decided to put promoting on the back-buner to concentrate on several music businesses, his DJ’ing never stopped, and he has gone on to play at events worldwide, including DJ bookings at Cairos first ever dance music festival and PUMA fashion show in Warsaw, Poland.
Welcome to the all new DJ Kenny Palmer website & blog
Welcome to my brand new trance DJ website. I decided to ditch my static DJ website design and it’s content because it hadn’t been updated for a number of years. I just haven’t had the time to update my site on a regular basis, but I do now and have changed from a basic HTML static website to a WordPress based dynamic DJ website & blog. You can expect to get some regularly updated DJ related content, such as DJ mixes, how to DJ articles, DJ equipment reviews, DJ charts, + much more!

