Jeremy Leong @ GemStarr

GemStarr

1996 - 2000 O Level at St Joseph's Institution, Yuhua Secondary School; 2001 - 2003 Diploma in Information Communication Technology at Singapore Polytechnic

2000 - Bowling Alley Coordinator at Raffles Town Club; 2000 - 2004 Part-time event's DJ; 2006 - Bowling Alley Supervisor at Raffles Town Club; 2006 - Part-time events/Clubs' DJ; 2006 - 2008 Bowling Alley Supervisor at Raffles Town Club; 2008 - Present Works at different clubs along the years; 2013 - Present Founded Ministry of DJs - Pro DJ School; 2016 - Present Founded The DJ Collective Singapore

Ministry of DJs Pte Ltd, The DJ Collective Pte Ltd

Creates numerous videos and tutorials on TikTok

Volunteers to teach children with special needs, focusing on imparting DJ skills to enhance their learning and engagement; Ministry of DJs is presently working with MOE schools throughout Singapore, aiming to introduce and educate students on the art of DJing. A field trip during the course allows students to visit clubs where instructors work, providing a hands-on experience of a DJ's working environment. Students get the chance to step onto the DJ stage, mixing tracks as teachers and peers observe, offering an immersive "DJ Experience." Culminating in a live showcase during a school assembly, the elective and enrichment module provides students with a platform to demonstrate their acquired DJ skills; Organises corporate events such as Sentosa DJ Spin off 2023, Spotify Asia DJ Workshop; Skillsfuture @ PA Basics of DJ Techniques and so on; Co-organises DJ competitions in collaboration with Sentosa Island.

Best Leading Quality DJ School 2021 by Apac insider Singapore Business Awards; Best DJ Education School 2021 by Southeast Asia Business Awards; Best DJ Skills Academy 2022 by Singapore Business Awards; Best DJ School Of The Year 2023 by Singapore Business Awards; Certified Beatport Link; Certified Beatsource Link. Guinness World Record holder for The Longest Club DJ Session Relay 2014. He was also booked to open up at the first ever Water bomb Music Festival 2024 in Singapore

Member of Star Association

Was interviewed and featured on Mothership, The Straits Times, CNA 938, Time Out Singapore, Pioneer DJ, Life In Arpeggio Stories From The Music Scene; appeared twice in The Business Times, in September and October 2022 respectively. Invited to perform at Singapore National Day events by TikTok.

English, Mandarin

Enjoys spending time with children, engaging in games, and caring for pet cats

He vividly recalls the Siloso Countdown Party on Sentosa Island in the year 2008-2009, which was the prominent New Year's Eve celebration in Singapore. As a performer at the event, he experienced a sudden power failure during the countdown. Despite the unexpected glitch, the crowd continued singing along to the last song he played. This unexpected turn of events made it an exceptionally memorable moment

Works with renowned clients such as Ministry of Social and Family Development MSF, National University of Singapore, Sentosa, Singapore Polytechnic SP, 28th Sea Games 2015, ExxonMobil, Citibank, DJ Mag Top 100, Marina Bay Sands and so on; Global partners with Serato, Ableton, Club Killers, The DJ Collective, Beatport, Beatsource, Udg gear, TikTok, Pioneer DJ, Numark, Rane, and Denon DJ; Has multiple courses such as DJ Courses, Music Production Courses, Turntablism Courses.

Success is within reach for all of us, but it's our approach that determines the outcome. Consistency in our work is key. As a professional DJ, he is constantly seeking new ways to enhance his business and personal growth. Maintain a focus on consistency and continual improvement. Strive to surpass others by thinking three to four steps ahead.

https://ministryofdjs.com.sg/

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