ABOUT LANCE WEST

THE SHORT STORY

From packed nightclubs to major festivals, corporate parties to weddings, I make sure every set hits right. Whether I’m flying solo or performing with my live act, Body Funk, my sets are built on instinct, energy, and sharp technical skills.

I started DJing as a house party DJ, built my name in Ireland’s nightclub and bar scene, and now perform internationally for major brands, high-end events, and festival crowds. My roots in open-format DJing mean I can move between genres seamlessly, whether it’s tech house, urban beats, dance classics, or club remixes.

From Mixtapes to Main Stages

I grew up in a home where music was everything—Motown, rock, punk, classical. By 8, I was bootlegging tracks onto cassette tapes before I even knew what a DJ was. By my teens, I was playing in bands, producing music, and working in studios. I later became a sound engineer, started promoting shows, and eventually made the full jump into DJing.

The Journey

🎸 2004 – My first gigs? Bands. I started in rock & punk before shifting into live sound engineering and eventually DJing.

đź’ż 2009 – The switch? I was a freshly qualified sound engineer, when the global recession hit Ireland, shutting down many opportunities, so I pivoted, launched a student nightlife promotion brand (The Works), and emerged myself into DJing, running events, and promoting.

🎧 2013-2016 – The ‘Grind’. Leaving my cool at the door, I went full-time into DJing in Ireland, which meant playing everything from sick clubs to birthday parties, student nights and backroom gigs—I played all over Ireland (and even a couple of Islands off the west coast). Perfect my craft, pay the bills.

🎤 2017 – The Breakthrough. I broke into Dublin’s top clubs—Everleigh, Lillie’s Bordello, Krystal, Twenty-Two—signed with multiple agencies, and locked in key residencies. This eventually led to working with big brands and some pretty amazing weddings.

🔥 Band-life came back too, in a big way. I founded Body Funk, a DJ, sax, and percussion fusion inspired by Ibiza and Dubai nightlife, landing major festival gigs, high-end weddings, and brand activations for Meta, RTÉ, and L’OrĂ©al. I was also a founder of BAZZA – DJ and Sax & the trio, Toca Groove.

🏆 Now? I continue to perform at top clubs, festivals, and corporate events, constantly pushing my sound and elevating DJ/live fusion performances to the next level. My calendar is filled with a variety of events big and small averaging 4 nights a week & a decent amount of day parties.

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HIGHLIGHTS

FESTIVALS & LARGE EVENTS

Electric Picnic '24 - Casamigos Beach House Stage, Leopardstown, Aviva Stadium, Horizon Irish Open, EPC Rugby, Dublin PRIDE Parade, Flutter Summer Party, Taste of Dublin.

CORPORATE CLIENTS

Meta, Keith Duffy Foundation, RTÉ, LinkedIn, L’Oréal, Cheez-It, Declan Ryan - Ryanair, PwC, Kellogg’s, WTW, Casamigos, Madri, Dealz, Bank Of Ireland, The Carlton, Radisson Blu, Molson Coors, SIXT, William Fry, Kellanova, Red Bean Roastery, Lifestyle Sports + more.

ACTS (SUPPORTS)

Melanie C, Chasing Abbey, John Gibbons, Robbie G - Belters Only, LYRA, Mark McCabe & MIMI, Teddy Cream + more.

CLUB & BAR

The Academy, Twenty-Two Nightclub, Nolita, Hyde Rooftop, SEEK, Encore Naas, LoSt LaNe, Sound House, XICO, Secret Society, PYG, Bewley’s / Seven-Nine, 37 Dawson St., House Dublin & Limerick, Roberta’s, Bad Bobs, Wrights Café Bar + many more.

DJ + SAX, VOCALS, PERCUSSION + MORE

Looking for something beyond just a DJ? Body Funk is my live DJ fusion act, combining sax, percussion, vocals, and high-energy club beats for an unforgettable performance.

Perfect for corporate events, brand activations, and high-end parties, Body Funk brings a festival-style experience to any setting—whether it’s a sleek city venue or an outdoor summer celebration

My style

No two events are the same—and neither should the music be. Every corporate event has a unique energy, whether it’s a relaxed bar vibe, a inner city club, a lively wedding, or a full-on office block party. I tailor every song to sync with the moment, reading the room in real time to keep the flow right.

I bring high-energy, technically sharp performances with seamless genre-blending, creative transitions, and instinctive crowd reading. Every set is crafted in the moment—no filler, just energy.

Expect tight loops, unique mashups, and unexpected moments that keep the dance floor moving. Whether it’s a packed nightclub, corporate event, or festival stage, my sets are built to elevate the experience—bringing the right energy at the right time.