Justin Stride ( EX Dirty Martini/Revolution Resident for 14 years) Plus Event DJ with full Rig
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Join us at The Botanist Cardiff for an unforgettable night with Black Sonix (Justin Stride), a Cardiff-based DJ with over 14 years of residency experience. Black Sonix brings an expertly curated blend of House, R&B, Hip Hop, Commercial Dance, Disco, Soul and Funk to the decks, drawing on years of production work with respected labels and artists. Whether you're after feel-good grooves or deeper house sounds, this is a DJ who knows how to read a room and keep the energy flowing all night long.
Settle into The Botanist Cardiff's relaxed yet vibrant atmosphere as Black Sonix takes you on a musical journey spanning decades of dancefloor classics and contemporary cuts. With a full rig at his disposal, expect seamless mixing and a night that celebrates everything from soulful vocals to infectious beats. The perfect soundtrack to pair with our cocktails and late-night drinks, this is live music done right in the heart of Church Street.
Head to The Botanist Cardiff to experience Black Sonix in action. Whether you're a long-time fan or discovering his sound for the first time, this promises to be the kind of night that keeps Cardiff's music scene thriving. Find us at 10 Church Street and check thebotanist.uk.com/locations/cardiff for more details.
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Justin | Open Format DJ Justin is a highly experienced and versatile open-format DJ with an extensive background performing across bars, clubs and premium venues. A resident DJ at Revolution for 14 years and Dirty Martini for 5 years, Justin has built his career around one of the most important skills a DJ can have — the ability to read a room and adapt to the crowd in front of him. Over the years, Justin has performed at a wide range of well-known venues including The Botanist, Gaucho, Pacha, Emporium and Peppermint, alongside many other bars, clubs, events and private functions. That breadth of experience has made Justin a genuinely versatile DJ. From sophisticated early-evening sets and premium cocktail bars through to high-energy Saturday nights and packed late-night dancefloors, he’s equally comfortable creating the atmosphere as he is taking a venue through to closing time. Musically, Justin’s open-format sets can move effortlessly across House, Dance, Disco, Funk, R&B, Hip-Hop, UK Garage, Drum & Bass, 80s, 90s, 00s, party classics and current music. The music is always adapted to suit the venue, the occasion and, most importantly, the people in the room. Rather than relying on a rigid pre-planned playlist, Justin DJs in the moment. Crowd reaction, energy and atmosphere determine where the set goes next. Years of residency experience have given him the confidence to know when to let a track breathe, when to change direction, when to introduce another genre and when it’s time to take the energy up another level. His long-running residencies have meant playing to an enormous variety of audiences and adapting night after night. One booking might require a sophisticated, commercially focused soundtrack, while another could move through house and club classics before switching into R&B, hip-hop, garage or drum & bass. Versatility isn’t simply a description of Justin’s style — it’s been at the heart of his career. Professional, reliable and approachable, Justin is comfortable working with venue management, promoters, event organisers and private clients. Requests are always welcomed where appropriate and incorporated naturally into the night without compromising the flow of the set. Whether the brief calls for a polished early-evening soundtrack, a busy cocktail bar, a high-energy Saturday night or a packed late-night dancefloor, Justin brings the experience, musical knowledge and ability to understand exactly what the room needs. Read the room. Build the atmosphere. Fill the dancefloor.
Friendly cocktail bar & restaurant serving food, brunch, hearty roasts, live music and late night drinks in Cardiff, Wales.
