LADY FLIC
With a DJ’s dream gig setting the soundtrack to the sunset at Seminyak’s hottest beach club,
resident DJ and music director at Potato Head Beach Club, New Zealander, Lady Flic.
Words: Rok Sivante
From Wellington to Dublin, London and the Island Of The Gods – few music aficionados can maintain the musical excellence demanded of Seminyak’s hippest beach venue, Potato Head Beach Club, as does New Zealander, Lady Flic. Here, we dive into the history and world of one of Bali’s best and most progressive DJs. Among a flock of DJs recolating to the Island Of The Gods to practice their craft on the idyllic beaches, where traveller from around the world come to kick back at the most distinguished of world-class venues, a new standard of excellence is being set for the music-pushers – male and female alike – by Potato Head’s ‘Lady Flic.’
Her musical journey began following in her family’s footsteps,studying classical piano, with a deep love of music expanding during her teens. Exposed to and entranced by the diverse sounds playing on the local university radio station in Wellington, Flic soon gained a insatiable hunger for all kinds of sounds – from indie rock, to hip hop and techno. Upon discovering the small but rich local party scene & embracing the ‘DJ culture,’ she was hooked.
Setting the intention to further her involvement, she manifested a set of turntables, care of an unexpected insurance pay-out from an accidental fall from a tree and began developing her skills on the decks. Holding her own with an exceptional ear, she soon landed a late-night show at a radio station inspiring her musical journey. Success multiplied with the night timing to gain a recidency at what would become the city’s hottest club.
Ready to branch out into the world years later, luck struck as she was accepted into the Red Bull Music Academy in Dublin. From there onto her dream of living and playing in the world’s music capital, London. Eight years later, after vastly expanding her musical repertoire through steady gigs and a job at one of the UK’s best record stores, a change from the cold weather and skanky London clubs was in order. Visiting Bali for a friend’s wedding in 2008, she ended up with a residency at Ku De Ta. Yet it was with the opening of Potato Head Beach Club, that Lady Flic has found her musical home, as a resident DJ and musical director.
While she can’t take credit for the music policy at Potato Head, she’s found it to be a perfect fit for her eclectic style and is clear on what it takes of her DJs to excel at the venue:
“It’s all about thye knowledge & breadth of your musical collection – you’ve got to be an able to go everywhere, because there’s so many different people coming to Potato Head every day, from elderly people to toddlers, couples, rockers, ravers, hipsters…you have to keep it moving.
You can really experiment and play different stuff there. It’s unique, in the way it’s a bit more indie and edgy than a lot of others places. The classic Bali sound is very soulful, jazzy, and deep, where Potate Head Beach Club is a bit more rough and raw, a fun, eclectic mix… I love it!”
Like many other DJs, she’s gone digital and sadly left her vinyl collection behind. Yet, the passion for the best of beats remains strong. Those who’ve taken in her sets, either during the regular sunset shifts or rocking out alongside the major acts she’s helped bring to Potato Head, such as Foster The People, Kid Cudi, and M.I.A, can attest to a level of mastery that leaves no surprise why Lady Flic remains one of the best around.
I-MAGZINE