Event DJ and corporate entertainment specialist
Corporate event planners, private clients, entertainment venues and brands seeking dynamic, crowd responsive music experiences.
DJ Michael Zuma is a seasoned South African DJ whose career began in high school and evolved into a 15 year professional journey shaped by passion, discipline and a deep understanding of audience dynamics. His love of music led him to East Coast Radio, where he serves as a senior creative engineer while continuing to perform at events across the country.
Michael’s approach to entertainment goes well beyond mixing great tracks. He believes that every audience deserves a customised musical experience and he is committed to reading the room, taking requests and adapting in real time rather than relying on preset playlists. This flexibility, paired with a broad music knowledge ranging from the 1970s through today’s biggest genres, allows him to create unforgettable atmospheres for any event.
He has performed at major corporate functions for brands such as Unilever, Coca Cola, Vodacom, SAB, ACSA and Tsogo Sun, and has shared stages with well known personalities including Oskido, DJ Fresh, Cleo, Siyanda and Gareth Cliff. Whether in clubs, corporate events or private celebrations, Michael brings professionalism, energy and a people first mindset. For him, DJing is never about the DJ. It is always about the crowd and creating a moment they will remember.
DJ Michael Zuma career as a Disc Jockey began in the later years of high school (time flies when you’re having fun !), initially as just a hobby, but it grew through years of hard work, dedication, and application into a passion.
My interest in music has lead me to follow my interest in music through to assume the title of senior creative engineer at East Coast Radio.
My understanding of entertaining reaches far beyond playing a good mix of music. When one is commissioned to cater for an audience, it is imperative that I play specifically to the expectation of all people attending. Even though I may have the experience of 15 years, I gladly welcome and endeavour to play all requested songs and I do not have a set playlist.
Working in the industry of music radio my personal music taste ranges from the 1970s to the hits of today across all genres including rock n roll, 80s, local music, house, hip-hop and R’B, with a diverse music collection to match.
Having played in clubs and corporate events for companies such as Unilever, Rainbow Chickens, Coca-Cola, Vodacom, SAB, ACSA and Tsogo Sun. DJ Michael Zuma has worked alongside celebrity personalities such as DJs Oskido, Siyanda, Cleo, Fresh and most recently ‘the opposition’ Gareth Cliff.
To this day the single best part of being a DJ is knowing that I am satisfying the individuals attending. It’s never about me. It’s about you.
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