Jess Bays: From Airport Security to Sam Divines Tour Manager to International DJ
What's On Your Rider?Show Notes
From airport security to international DJ stages, Jess Bays has one hell of a story to tell. 🎧🔥
Episode 7 of What’s On Your Rider?, Caroline Hesford sits down with DJ, producer and radio presenter Jess Bays to talk about her incredible journey through the music industry, her path to sobriety and the experiences that have shaped her career.
Jess takes us back to where it all began, from working in airport security to becoming an international DJ. She shares stories from her time as Sam Divine’s tour manager, setting up DIVINE SOUNDS, and the journey that led her to become one of the exciting names in house music.
We also get into Jess’s journey to sobriety after years of partying, why she’s passionate about advocating for a sober lifestyle in an industry synonymous with nightlife, and how close friends DJ Fat Tony and Sam Divine are helping to champion the conversation around sobriety.
Plus, Jess takes us behind the scenes of her gigs at UNVRS Ibiza, shares the story behind her single Temptation earning a Silver Disc after being rejected by a record label, and opens up about her broadcasting career, from Capital and BBC Radio 1 to Select Radio.
From industry rejection and unexpected career turns to sobriety, success and life behind the decks, this is an honest conversation packed with brilliant stories and insights into the realities of the music industry.
🎙️ What’s On Your Rider? is hosted by Caroline Hesford and produced by Nuria Riba Rossy, bringing you the real stories, unexpected journeys and personalities behind the people shaping music, culture and entertainment.
Credits: Hosted by Caroline Hesford | Produced by Nuria Riba Rossy | Edited by M Louise | Original Music by Sean Ahern | Animation by Sketch Ora (YouTube). If you enjoyed the episode, don't forget to like, comment, subscribe and follow What’s On Your Rider? for more conversations with the people behind the music. 🎧
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