On the Mezzanine

De La Casa and The Bunker - the international DJ scene- OTM005

Welcome to the On the Mezzanine Podcast with Milly Murray!  I will be exploring the lives of creatives across London from industries such as music, DJing, food and drink, drag, performing arts and much more all filmed live in the Mezzanine bar in Tooting Market.  In the fifth episode I interview Oscar Skehel, founder of events brand De La Casa and Juan Vega founder of events brand The Bunker. This episode was filmed just before Oscar and Juan collaborate for the first time at the Mezzanine and also meet for the first time in person!  De La Casa is about house party vibes in great venues. They bring people together over a shared love of music and love nurturing upcoming talent - especially female DJs! The Bunker started in Madrid and their mission is to offer unforgettable experiences that connect people through rhythm and an authentic atmosphere. We discuss building a network and supporting other DJs, getting into the flow of a B2B, running events internationally, close relationships and trustworthiness in the music scene, should you take requests and tattoos of Tooting postcodes.  Your host- hey I’m Milly, I started this podcast because I love dance music, performing arts, food and know so many people doing amazing things who deserve to share their stories! I run dance music party collective Furzenights and totally believe that the future of nightlife and culture relies on grassroots creatives.  This podcast is sponsored by the Mezzanine bar in Tooting Market. The Mezzanine is an independent venue pioneering dance music in Tooting. Every weekend they host a variety of unique music events showcasing local talent, as well as cabaret, open deck vinyl nights and private events.  I would always recommend the Mezzanine’s unique tequila bar with a range of southern Californian and Mexican inspired premium cocktails. Got an interesting story to tell? Contact us at onthemezzanine25@gmail.com or via social media.  Thanks for listening :)  Social Media  Instagram @on.the.mezzanine.podcast @this_is_picep @delacasa314 @juanvegamusic @thebunker.ldn @furzenights @mezzanineldn TikTok  @OntheMezzanine @mezzanineldn

Wes Nike founder of Tech Noir - Exploring rave culture and building a brand- OTM004

Welcome to the On the Mezzanine Podcast with Milly Murray!  I will be exploring the lives of creatives across London from industries such as music, DJing, food and drink, drag, performing arts and much more all filmed live in the Mezzanine bar in Tooting Market.  In the fourth episode I interview Wes Nike, founder of events brand Tech Noir who have a residency at the Mezzanine.  Wes was inspired to create the brand after seeing the TV and film posters at the Mezzanine and wanted to create a brand with a science fiction and film noir influence. Tech Noir is a blend of house, live vocals, liquid d&b and tech house.  We’ll be getting into Wes’s journey in the rave scene, which he discovered a bit later in life, working with family as Wes’s niece does the live vocals at his sets, the raving in Brighton,  managing work life balance being an illustrator and running an events brand and the friendships you make in the music scene.  Your host- hey I’m Milly, I started this podcast because I love dance music, performing arts, food and know so many people doing amazing things who deserve to share their stories! I run dance music party collective Furzenights and totally believe that the future of nightlife and culture relies on grassroots creatives.  This podcast is sponsored by the Mezzanine bar in Tooting Market. The Mezzanine is an independent venue pioneering dance music in Tooting. Every weekend they host a variety of unique music events showcasing local talent, as well as cabaret, open deck vinyl nights and private events.  I would always recommend the Mezzanine’s unique tequila bar with a range of southern Californian and Mexican inspired premium cocktails. Got an interesting story to tell? Contact us at onthemezzanine25@gmail.com or via social media.  Thanks for listening :)  Social Media  Instagram @on.the.mezzanine.podcast @djwesnike @furzenights TikTok  @OntheMezzanine @furzenights @milly.furzenights

Nico Sgaravato owner of the Mezzanine- Defining success running an independent music venue - OTM003

Nico Sgaravato owner of the Mezzanine-  Defining success running an independent music venue - OTM003 Welcome to the On the Mezzanine Podcast with Milly Murray!  I will be exploring the lives of creatives across London from industries such as music, DJing, food and drink, drag, performing arts and much more all filmed live in the Mezzanine bar in Tooting Market.  In the third episode I interview Nico, manager of the Mezzanine bar in Tooting Market and sponsor of this podcast! Nico has made the Mezzanine the best electronic music venue in Tooting, showcasing upcoming independent artists and offering a range of high-quality tequila cocktails made from local ingredients. Nico and the Mezzanine have been intrinsic to my journey running my events brand Furzenights and over the last year we have really grown together and had the best experience working with the Mezzanine.  We’ll be getting into Nico’s journey from Milan to London, running your own bar, defining your venues identity and re-branding into an electronic music venue, an in-depth insight into making the best cocktails with high-quality locally sourced ingredients, what makes a great night out and celebrating the uniqueness of Tooting.  Your host- hey I’m Milly, I started this podcast because I love dance music, performing arts, food and know so many people doing amazing things who deserve to share their stories! I run dance music party collective Furzenights and totally believe that the future of nightlife and culture relies on grassroots creatives.  This podcast is sponsored by the Mezzanine bar in Tooting Market. The Mezzanine is an independent venue pioneering dance music in Tooting. Every weekend they host a variety of unique music events showcasing local talent, as well as cabaret, open deck vinyl nights and private events.  I would always recommend the Mezzanine’s unique tequila bar with a range of southern Californian and Mexican inspired premium cocktails. Got an interesting story to tell? Contact us at onthemezzanine25@gmail.com or via social media.  Thanks for listening :)  Social Media  Instagram @on.the.mezzanine.podcast @mezzanineldn  @furzenights  TikTok  @OntheMezzanine @mezzanineldn @furzenights @milly.furzenights

Crystal Bollix/ Alex- Thriving in the Drag scene - OTM002

Welcome to the On the Mezzanine Podcast with Milly Murray!  I will be exploring the lives of creatives across London from industries such as music, DJing, food and drink, drag, performing arts and much more all filmed live in the Mezzanine bar in Tooting Market.  In the second episode I interview Crystal Bollix, a non-binary drag artist and award- winning drag theatre maker, as well as a great friend of mine and the first drag performer I saw!  We’ll be getting into the evolution of curating a drag persona, the drag scenes in London and Ireland, the state of theatre and Shakespeare, as well as Twilight, cartoon crushes, Vinted and living with Colin Firth. Please join us on this chaotic journey, filmed with cocktails just before Crystal made their debut in Tooting at my Furzenights event.  TW- mentions of rape/ sexual assault   Your host- hey I’m Milly, I started this podcast because I love dance music, performing arts, food and know so many people doing amazing things who deserve to share their stories! I run dance music party collective Furzenights and totally believe that the future of nightlife and culture relies on grassroots creatives.  This podcast is sponsored by the Mezzanine bar in Tooting Market. The Mezzanine is an independent venue pioneering dance music in Tooting. Every weekend they host a variety of unique music events showcasing local talent, as well as cabaret, open deck vinyl nights and private events.  I would always recommend the Mezzanine’s unique tequila bar with a range of southern Californian and Mexican inspired premium cocktails. Got an interesting story to tell? Contact us at onthemezzanine25@gmail.com or via social media.  Thanks for listening :)  Social Media  Instagram @on.the.mezzanine.podcast @CrystalBollix @mezzanineldn  @furzenights TikTok  @OntheMezzanine @CrystalBollix @mezzanineldn @furzenights @milly.furzenights

Jacob Highett/Grounded - Running an Independent Drum and Bass Event in 2025 - OTM001

Welcome to the On the Mezzanine Podcast with Milly Murray!  I will be exploring the lives of creatives across London from industries such as music, DJing, hospitality, drag, performing arts and much more all filmed live in the Mezzanine bar in Tooting Market.  In the very first episode I interview Jacob Highett who tells how after running club and a few pints in the Mezzanine he was inspired to start Grounded, a liquid drum and bass and dubstep party brand that has had a year and a half of successful events since, building a passionate community in Tooting.   We’ll be getting into how you book headliners, promotion tactics, working events around your 9-5 and can you really switch genres without losing your audience? Over a pint, we’ll be sharing the trials and tribulations of trecking across London for music, which is why Jacob creating an alternative right on his doorstep. Jacob shares his hot takes on the music industry, Tik Tok musicians, and how acceptable is to film your entire club night. Your host- hey I’m Milly, I started this podcast because I love dance music, performing arts, food etc and know so many people doing amazing things who deserve to share their stories! I run dance music party collective Furzenights and totally believe that the future of nightlife and culture relies on grassroots creatives.  This podcast is sponsored by the Mezzanine bar in Tooting Market. The Mezzanine is an independent venue pioneering dance music in Tooting. Every weekend they host a variety of unique music events showcasing local talent, as well as cabaret, open deck vinyl nights and private events.  I would always recommend the Mezzanine’s unique tequila bar with a range of southern Californian and Mexican inspired premium cocktails. Got an interesting story to tell? Contact us at onthemezzanine25@gmail.com or via social media.  Thanks for listening :)  Grounded upcoming events:   04.2025 8:30—1:30-  Mezzanine in Tooting Market, headliner Zar, tickets on Resident Advisor 05.2025 - Brixton, more details on Grounded instagram Social Media  Instagram @on.the.mezzanine.podcast @grounded.uk @mezzanineldn  @furzenights TikTok  @OntheMezzanine @groundedevents @mezzanineldn @furzenights