Sweat Under Gear teams up with other Vancouver Talent!

VANCOUVER’S GOT TALENT

DJ Nick Bertossi | Sweat Under Gear | Big Roger Events

by G. Todd Brisbin

Vancouver BC CANADA June 20th, 2009 -This little corner of the world of ours has managed to provide some of the most talented and well respected people on the planet. Not only is Vancouver one of the most beautiful places to live, we’ve got talent to spare in the likes of local up and coming DJ Nick Bertossi, a new men’s underwear line by Sweat Under Gear and promoter Big Roger’s Events.

You may ask, how does this all work together? Recently I sat down with DJ Nick Bertossi who just completed a Sweat Under Gear fashion shoot and talked about him and his upcoming gig as the opening DJ for Brett Henrichsen (LA) for the Global Pride Nations Pride Party on Saturday August 1st at Mint Nightclub (9pm to 3am).

Nick grew up on Vancouver Island in a beautiful historic town called Ladysmith. Moving to the big little city (Vancouver) about five years ago he was able to embrace who he really was and started living his life as a gay man. His interest in DJing is recent. Four years ago on a foray into Montreal’s notorious club scene, Nick found himself at the world renowned Stereo on Ste. Catherine’s street amidst the gigantic throng of party goers all out to hear Victor Calderone during the infamous Black & Blue Festival.

“It blew my mind.” Nick tells me, “When I got home [to Vancouver] I immediately downloaded a little mixing program and started practicing. It inspired me.”

Fortunately for Nick, who was on a budget at the time, he had some incredibly generous friends who took him under their wing, bought a bunch of equipment and setup a dj booth in their loft for him to really practice on. Through this encouragement and opportunity Nick was able to hone his skills in a relatively short time as he started spinning at small local happenings soon after.

Sunil Sinha, co-owner of Big Roger Events, recalls how Bertossi was their first local DJ to play at their events which started New Year’s Eve of 2007/08.

“We love Nick.” Sunil states, “It’s our mandate at Big Roger Events to promote local Vancouver talent. We pair them with big names from out of town to give them the opportunity to play for bigger crowds.”

Talon Thompson from Sweat Under Gear literally blushed over the phone when I asked how Nick’s underwear shoot went the other day. “He was incredible. Very professional and uber hot.” Yes, uber.

Nick’s charm and sex appeal are hard not to notice, what I didn’t expect was his approachability and hint of back country shyness. I couldn’t help but like him. He’s got a good heart and a utopian vision of clubs and promoters all working together.

“If we all pooled our resources,” he muses, “then we could make create an incredible experience and everybody would win.”

Bertossi has been spinning quite successfully for the past three years with a residency with Jesse Creed at 816 (aka the World) and guest spots for local clubs and events like Celebrities, GMF, Winterpride, NUOVO and GLOBAL Pride. With Pride weekend looming on the horizon, Nick will be opening for powerhouse and Masterbeat DJ Brett Henrichsen (LA) for Global Pride’s NATIONS party. Asked what he though of Brett Henrichsen and the party he stated, “I’m looking forward to it and Brett is so hot, can’t wait to meet him.” I see puppy love on the horizon, hot sexy puppy love. Their chemistry will be one for the books and an evening of music not to miss.

Nick’s Personal Top 5 - (I didn’t realize he was so dark…)

1. NIN - Ruiner

2. Tool - Cold & Ugly

3. Led Zeppelin - Brony-ar Stomp

4. Megadeath - Wake Up Dead

5. Slayer - Madatory Suicide

Nick’s Club Top 5 - (for shaking your butt)

1. Deux - Sun Rising Up (Peter Bailley 2009 Remix)

2. Byron Stingley - You Turn Me (Carlos Fauvrelle Remix)

3. Jung Kidd - Now You’re Gone (Original Club Mix)

4. Madonna - Heartbeat (Sanno Solavas Bootleg Edit)

5. Robyn - With Every Heartbeat (Brand Remix)