Number of local acts part of the Local Produce lineup at GTM

JAKE WATTS AND CALE WESTAWAY from DISKÛR

What does it mean for you to be playing GTM?

It means a lot to both of us – we get to expand our newly formed duo and share what it’s like to party with us.

What do you hope to get out of this opportunity?

Both of us played this gig as solo acts back in 2015 and that opportunity gave us a lot of exposure – we’re hoping for the same, but now as a duo.

What can people expect from your set?

Hard hitting bass, straight fiyah and S Club 7…

How did you get into music, why are you so passionate about it?

We both loved being the guys who dropped ‘bangers’ on the auxiliary cord. From that love, we went home and practiced endlessly in our rooms, and then to backyards to clubs to festivals. Each track and each crowd reaction just gives us the biggest adrenaline rush and we can’t think of a better feeling.

What other artists do you look up to?

Slumberjack, Boombox Cartel, Flume, Ekali, Barely Alive.

Do you have any quirky superstitions before you go on stage?

Jake: I can’t play without a hat on, other then that we haven’t found anything yet.

What was the first song you remember learning to sing as a kid?

Jake: Give me anything by One Direction and I’ll sing word for word.

Cale: Not too sure, Nickelback was my childhood.

BOSTON SWITCH

What does it mean for you to be playing GTM?

Growing up in the South West it means so much to have such a massive and prestigious festival so close to home. There’s a different atmosphere down south and so many familiar faces. 

What do you hope to get out of this opportunity?

I’m hoping to really push my sound more. Festivals are incredible for any artist performance-wise with huge production, atmosphere and energy.

How do you like your audience to feel at a show?

I like to think of it as a massive house party we’re all apart of together so I want people to leave stoked and with some fresh tunes under their belt.

How did you get into music, why are you so passionate about it?

I’ve always been passionate about music, playing guitar from an early age. It was only when I started DJ-ing that I was drawn to performing which has now led to music production.

What other artists do you look up to?

I’m heavily influenced by artists such as Skrillex, Major Lazer, DJ Snake, Marshmello, Snails and Dillon Francis.

What’s your favourite food?

My mum makes the best enchiladas on the block – they’re a winner for sure!

What was the first song you remember learning to sing as a kid?

Dad taught me ‘Smoke OnThe Water’ on the guitar when I was kid and I kind of knew a few of the words to that, but I strongly remember the big kids on my school bus thrashing ‘Offspring’ on a cassette tape on the way to school, so I remember a lot of those songs.

NATE D

What does it mean for you to be playing GTM?

It’s a rush playing the bigger events, even more so when they are in your home town. GTM has always been a goal of mine as an artist – there’s something about getting the opportunity to showcase your skills to large crowds in your home town.

How do you like your audience to feel at a show?

I like to keep things fairly familiar while pushing fresh sounds. If the crowd has sore feet from dancing at the end of the set, I’ve done my job well.

How did you get into music, why are you so passionate about it?

I had the opportunity a few years ago to fill in for a mate DJ-ing at a local bar, and after that I was offered other gigs at different venues and it kind of just took off from there! I get a real buzz out of sharing music that I’m passionate about and watching the reactions of the crowd to the tracks you play.

What other artists do you look up to?

I’ve always looked up to Carl Cox. The man is like Peter Pan, he just doesn’t age as an artist! To stay in the game, keep your sound fresh and sell out shows worldwide for so long is something to admire.

Do you have any quirky superstitions before you go on stage?

One thing I will always do out of habit is check and re-check I’ve packed my bag properly before a gig –normally about three times. I’ve been caught out in the past leaving important things at home, so I’ve learnt from my mistakes.