DarbyMatthews.

Based in the Hunter Valley, Darby Matthews has spent the last seven years behind the decks establishing himself as one of the most reliable crowd-readers on the regional and interstate circuit. Darby has built a reputation for sets that connect immediately with the dancefloor.

His sound is built around accessible and high energy mix of commercial dance tracks, house music, edits, and heavy hitting club favorites. It’s the formula that earned him a residency at Newcastle’s iconic Finnegans Hotel, where he spent years playing in packed dancefloors before the venue eventually closed its doors and its the momentum from that residency that helped push his career well beyond local venues leading to bookings across New South Wales, Melbourne and Hobart.

Darby’s sharp skills are backed by first-class guidance, having been personally mentored by multi-platinum Australian DJ and producer Teddy Cream. Over Darby's seven years in the scene, he has shared lineups with some of the country's top electronic talent, including a notable support slot for hard dance standout Colin Hennerz.

Darby has built a digital community that includes over 7,000 followers on Instagram and a breakout SoundCloud mix that has clocked over 20,000 plays. For promoters and venues looking for an adaptable professional who knows exactly how to work a room and keep a dancefloor moving from start to finish, Darby Matthews delivers every time.