DJ Ivan tells WHAT's ON why he is different from other run-of-the-mill DJs DJ Ivan has now been performing for more than a decade now and is considered as one of India's most prominent DJs. He is well-known for his versatility in music and his interactive style of playing. 

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DJ Ivan at his console</td></tr></tbody></table>How does it feel being hailed as a "pioneer" of DJing? That is a huge compliment. I guess people say so because I have been performing for 16 years now. At the same time, there are DJs in Mumbai who have been performing for far longer than I have. Also, I am Bangalore-based, except for a few years spent in Mumbai.
Tell us about the kind of music you play. I have mostly been into house music, but later on took up Hip-Hop, R 'n' B and other genres as well. 
Tell us about the secret behind your energy. I don't drink, smoke or lead a "typical DJ lifestyle". Instead, I practice all day and play four nights a week. My greatest thrill is playing music and having people dance to my tunes. Whether I play at a party for 50 people or 5,000 people, the enjoyment remains the same, because I love music and know how to rock a party.
You recently started producing your own music as well. Yes. I just released the house music album "Indian Sunset" in London. It was a glitzy international affair. 
What has been your most successful event so far? Recently, I performed with DJ Tristan Garner from France, at the Bangalore Club. It was a last minute affair where the event was put together in a whiz and we played back-to-back. We shared an amazing chemistry, though we had never met before. The music that we produced that night was simply fantastic.
What can the crowds expect from your performance this weekend? I will basically play house music. I also love interacting with the crowd around as I play. 
How do you find the Pune audience? They have a cool sense of music and I feel at home over here. 
At: Flag's Bar &amp; Kitchen, GII Metropole, next to Inox at Bund Garden Road. On: May 23, 8 pm onwards. Call: 26141617 / 26141718. Entry: For couples only

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