Jay Balmer
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Join Jay Balmer behind the decks at Neighbourhood Liverpool for an unforgettable night of open format DJ magic. With over 20 years of experience and an exceptional ability to read the room, Jay seamlessly blends pop, house, R&B, hip hop, disco and everything in between—from the latest floor-filling anthems to those forgotten gems everyone knows the words to. Whether you're after feel-good vibes or high-energy dancefloor moments, expect a masterclass in mixing that keeps the party moving all night long.
Based in Liverpool, Jay brings his proven track record of creating packed-out dancefloors to Neighbourhood's vibrant Castle Street location. His passion for music shines through in every set, drawing on decades of vinyl collecting and a genuine love for reading what a crowd wants to hear. Come ready to dine, drink and dance the night away with a DJ who knows how to deliver an atmosphere that perfectly matches Neighbourhood's grit-meets-glam energy and globally inspired vibe.
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James is an exceptionally well-rounded and reliable open format DJ with over 20 years of experience. His passion for music began at a young age, and he started DJing in 1998, driven by his love for house music and collecting vinyl. Over the years, James has honed his skills, gaining an abundance of experience in reading dancefloors and creating a feel-good atmosphere. One of his greatest abilities is to mix seamlessly across multiple genres of music to suit the crowd, whether it's the latest floor-filling anthems or those forgotten gems that everyone knows the words to. Currently, James holds a Saturday night residency at Albert’s Schloss in Liverpool, where he plays open format to a packed-out dancefloor every week. He also performs regularly at Black Cat Club in Liverpool on Saturdays. James loves to keep his Fridays available to play at different venues, whether it's a high-energy club night or a small intimate bar, testing his skills with different crowds. Since joining GigPig in 2023, he has had many repeated bookings at various venues, most notably Manahatta on Deansgate in Manchester, where he plays house and R&B at least once a month. Throughout his career, James has held many residencies and played guest spots in bars and clubs all over the Northwest. These include venues such as Revolution Liverpool & Blackpool, Society Liverpool, Baa Bar Liverpool, Chaya Liverpool, Modo Liverpool, Reform Liverpool, Picolino’s Bramhall, Manchester, Stockton Heath, Chloe’s St Helens, Imperial St Helens, The Venue St Helens, Sankeys (monthly) Manchester, Club North (monthly) Manchester, and many more. He has also promoted his own successful nights and played for Toolroom at Ministry of Sound in London. James owns his own Pioneer controller and can play multiple genres of music, including house, RnB, chart, and old skool.
Dine Drink Dance the night away at Neighbourhood Liverpool. Grit meets glam with our globally inspired menu and trendsetting cocktails at Neighbourhood Liverpool. One of the best bars in Liverpool, located in the heart of Castle Street, party with live entertainment every weekend, the best bottomless brunch in Liverpool, bottomless roasts, bottle tables for big nights out and the very best Happy Hour the city has to offer.
