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Adam Bartas
12+ albums
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There are people who play records and then there are DJs like Adam Bartas. This 23-year-old knows that Djing isnt just about playing the right records at the right time, its about the emotion and the passion that accompanies them and conveying it to the dancefloor. Its a theory Bartas has had plenty of chances to test out of late, as he continues his rapid rise up Melbournes DJing ranks to become one of the citys most in-demand house jocks. Bartas love of music started at an early age. His father was a keen musician and had his son immersed in everything from The Eagles, to AC/DC, Van Halen and Guns n Roses as a youngster. Adams tastes would eventually turn from rock to dance, with the likes of The Chemical Brothers and filtered French house heroes Daft Punk dominating his stereo. Adam got his first taste of the vinyl-stroking world in 2002 as a 19-year-old, from the encouragement of good friend and fellow DJ Dean Paps, who had a gig one night at Marks Place in Carlton. Paps insistence that Adam should come along and play some tunes with him was all the budding dance enthusiast needed to become hooked on the craft. Adam would quickly develop a taste for performing, with his obvious talent and drive leading to DJing opportunities popping up all across town. After playing a set one night at Two Floors Up, he was approached by management to take over the position of booking DJs for the club. Since then, not only has Two Floors Up developed a reputation in the Melbour