MC
Programme Director
Radio DJ
Hiiii, I’m Dez! 🙂
Lockdown had us partying in a bubble but now it’s time to pop champagne for we get to live life unapologetically and freely as we wish. The greatest lesson of the pandemic – “Time Waits for no man.” So, Live in the Now! Let’s celebrate with every breath we take for life truly is meant to be lived to the absolute fullest!
I emcee, & present. If you are looking for something a little less normal and something on the quirky side of life then do not hesitate to send me a message to book my services.
ABOUT DEZ!
Blessed to have lived in the USA for a year and also having made the UK my home for over 11 years and eventually settling back home in South Africa for the last 7 years. I studied, worked and lived my best life in London. Graduated from the University of West London with an MSc Diploma in Corporate Communications 2017, and with a BA (Hons) in New Media Journalism and Radio Broadcasting in 2011.
I have worked in retail, logistics, hospitality and spent nearly a decade in digital marketing starting out in SEO (search engine marketing).
Worked at Blast Radio (student radio) and then Westside FM (community radio) in the UK and more recently Sunrise FM. My first public speaking engagement was at aged 18 at my brother’s wedding and several years on, I have emceed many celebrations from weddings, birthdays, and corporate events to funerals, ceremonies, outside broadcasts, radio and business networking events and much more…
MC
Programme Director
Radio DJ
Hiiii, I’m Dez! 🙂
Blessed to have lived in the USA for a year and also having made the UK my home for over 11 years and eventually settling back home in South Africa for the last 7 years. I studied, worked and lived my best life in London. Graduated from the University of West London with an MSc Diploma in Corporate Communications 2017, and with a BA (Hons) in New Media Journalism and Radio Broadcasting in 2011.
I have worked in retail, logistics, hospitality and spent nearly a decade in digital marketing starting out in SEO (search engine marketing).
Worked at Blast Radio (student radio) and then Westside FM (community radio) in the UK and more recently Sunrise FM. My first public speaking engagement was at aged 18 at my brother’s wedding and several years on, I have emceed many celebrations from weddings, birthdays, and corporate events to funerals, ceremonies, outside broadcasts, radio and business networking events and much more…
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
(2007-2011)
(2011-2012)
Voted Best DJ 2011
VOTED BEST DJ 2011
(2012-2015)
Song of the Summer 2021
(2021 - 2022)
2022
PEOPLE I'VE INTERVIEWED
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Vernon Naidoo
Jennaveve Haridass
Hes everything and more that you need! He’s an excellent Mcee
he truly can keep people entertained for hours without any effort.A function with his presence truly makes it extra special and unforgettable,giving you beautiful memories that you casn cherish for a lifetime 
Thank you Dez for making my dads party so amazing 
we had a blast and loved your charm, personality and charisma and energy 
you made people see my dad dance for the 1st time ever.Hes not a dancer and we begging to see few moves for years yet you got him moving to your beats in minutes 
simply love you Dez and I highly recommend his talent and services 
Jeshmee Singh
Dez is an amazing emcee. He is entertaining and charismatic. Thank you Dez for the awesome entertainment at my sister in laws 40th birthday the past weekend. We had a blast. We definitely give you 5 stars