A trusted name in Aotearoa’s underground music scene, Dylan C has spent over two decades behind the decks, developing a deep and dynamic approach to DJ sets. Known for weaving low-end pressure with atmospheric textures, his sets move through diverse styles, drawing on a broad musical background and a longstanding connection to sound system culture and NZ music.

His musical journey began in Wellington, working at the iconic Real Groovy on Cuba Street, before moving north to Tāmaki Makaurau and establishing "Loop Sessions" a seven-year residency at the legendary Rakinos. These formative years helped shape an eclectic musical approach while connecting with the fertile local scene.

Beyond DJing, Dylan has played an active role in shaping Aotearoa’s independent music community. He spent a decade as Programme Director at Base FM, supporting local artists and emerging DJ talent, while his 15 years running the Jungle Stage at Northern Bass helped establish one of the festival’s key destinations for bass-focused music.

A regular presence on festival lineups throughout Aotearoa, Dylan has performed at events including Northern Bass, Electric Avenue, Tora Bombora, Shipwrecked and Splore, where his late-night and closing sets have become a familiar part of the festival experience. He has also been closely involved with Shipwrecked’s Hidden Reef Stage, helping curate a space dedicated to the deeper and more experimental edges of electronic music.

Alongside his DJ work, Dylan is part of the team at Loop Recordings Aot(ear)oa and Loop Electronic, contributing to the development and release of music from Aotearoa artists. Whether behind the decks, working with artists or helping shape festival stages, his approach remains rooted in a genuine love of music, sound systems and the communities that surround them