About the DJ Club
Our meetings are every Tuesday at 8:00 PM in the Media Lounge. The Media Lounge is located on the second floor of the Old Student Center. This can be found west of Mandeville over by Porter's Pub.
Mission Statement
The DeeJays and Vinylphiles Club at UCSD, or DVC, was created as a source of support and information for electronic music and all forms of its expression. DVC is dedicated to training members in the arts of DeeJaying, mixing, music production, and promotion. Members are able to experience almost every level of the musical culture by participation in organizing event on campus. These events are a major focus of DVC. They serve not only to display our talents and dedication but also to entertain, educate, and interact with an audience—the students of UCSD. Our main focus is, and will always be, the enjoyment of music. This defines us, evolves us, and transcends us. We only hope that through our energy, enthusiasm, and effort that those in attendance will understand and respect this principle. Simply put, we exist only of and for the music. So come listen and dance; bring some life into this sleepy little eucalyptus grove!
History
The DJs and Vinylphiles Club at UCSD, or DVC, was the brainchild of two UCSD graduate students. Jason Trama and Scott Burkette had an interest in the art of mixing music and a desire to bring more "life" to UCSD parties. Decided on getting together with other DJs of varying ability and planning the future of UCSD parties, Jason and Scott decided to form a student organization. In April of 1997, Jason and Scott lured two other grad students, Dan Kalafus and Eric Elenko, into their dreamworld. Also interested in music, the thrill of DJing, and more diverse parties, Dan and Eric agreed to take on part of the bureaucratic burden and The Mobile DeeJays and Vinylphiles at UCSD was created. Preaching a dedication to sharing ideas on DJing, DJ and rave culture, and most importantly—music, the four gathered with a handful of undergrads with similar interests.
From here things gained a slow momentum—money was scarce and inexperience with the UC system hindered the group from major advances. However, the bonds built at this time have lasted and a core fundamental was established to get us through the year. Many of the DJs offered their services to campus organizations to raise money for the club. The nature of these events dramatically changed the club's course. Offering our services as DJs compromised our artistic integrity —playing top40 was not the interest of many of the DJs. The underground electronic music scene was of much more interest. It was unanimously decided to focus on our own styles and musical tastes —throw our own events. But for this we needed money, and as a graduate student club we could not ask for funding from the deepest pockets—ASUCSD. The fantastic four decided to give up their principle membership of the club to the undergrads — they had more energy, time, and the ability to ask for AS funding. The name was changed to DeeJays and Vinylphiles Club and the club entered a new era under our first great president Justin Boggs. This new era saw flourishing enrollment in the club, increased club visibility, and much deserved recognition from the campus and administration.
Within a year, we threw more events and seminars for our members as well as the students. Today we are consistently training DJs and organizing events averaging in attendance from 200-500 people. We are enjoying a popularity not usually seen among student organizations. We are also developing a core of people who are influential to the scene in San Diego.