This episode includes the first half of my conversation with Tony Haze. We talk about Tony’s introduction to dance music and DJing, and how he went from wishing there was a dance music scene in Halifax to helping bring that scene into existence.
Tony Haze, who previously DJ’d under the name ZOO, founded Massive Productions in 1996. His team organized many firsts, bringing legendary events with top headliners to Atlantic Canada. Haze held a 3-year residency in the mid 90's at Dalhousie University's CKDU, showcasing underground house and Detroit-style techno. He also held many long term club residencies at The Attic, Tribeca, Reflections, Mozaic and Bitter End.
Over the past 28 years of DJing, he has opened for an impressive and diverse list of world-class talent such as Tiesto, Chromeo, Thugli, Derrick Carter, DJ Dan, Bad Boy Bill, Tiga, Chris Liebing, Christian Smith, Richie Hawtin, John Acquaviva, Greenskeepers, Miss Honey Dijon, Juan Atkins, Misstress Barbara and many more.
Instagram:
@djtonyhaze - Tony’s DJ / promoter IG
@maritimeravemuseum - A collection of photos and posters from events in the 90s/00s
Tracks:
Dick Dale - Miserlou
References:
Former Church of England Institute. Canada’s Historic Places.
Historic Khyber building gets $200K from Ottawa for redevelopment. CBC. Kimberly Gale (March, 2023).
The Turret. Halifax Rainbow Encyclopedia.
1588 Barrington Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Halifax Rainbow Encyclopedia.
The Turret Arts Space. Wayves (Oct., 2024).
About. Khyber.ca.
Platter is written, recorded, and edited by me, Taylor Mooney.
Platter’s theme track is Vernacular by Echolurch, a producer based in Halifax.
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