Jo Burns-Russell – Madame Electrifie

My role in the music industry?

DJ, Producer, promoter and festival organiser.

About my journey in the music industry, And what inspired me to pursue a career in music?

I began DJing over 20 years ago, it was something I was always drawn too before I was even old enough to go to clubs. Since that time I’ve had so many amazing experiences through music, from touring Australia and France, to being flown to festivals around the world and presenting my own stages at some of the UK’s best events.
I was also the head of the Northampton Music festival for many years and host a regular radio show

The skills that I can help you with..

Music Production, DJ, Recording Artist, Songwriting, Lyric Writing, Event Management, Radio Presenter, Digital Media, Marketing, Playlist Curation

What inspires me to help next generation of budding music professionals.

I think there is so much to be gained from mentoring the next generation, particularly as a female artist with over 20 years experience in dance music culture. I think we all have a role to play in to send the ladder back down and provide guidance to the next gen.

My preferred selection of music?

Everything good from the electronic music world. – House, electro, techno, disco, hip hop, electronics, funk, breaks, DNB

An interesting fact about me.

I once got to step in for a DJ that didn’t turn up when working at Glastonbury an got to play a set to 6000 people.