Steven Allkins

Steven Allkins is no 'hot new DJ'. He doesn't have a cool name with MC in it and he doesn't show up in the social pages. But when promoters organise a dance party or relaunch a nightclub, Allkins is always near the top of the list.

Several of Sydney's top DJs rate Allkins as an inspiration to their work.

Playing at many of the best raves and parties over the past two years, Allkins has developed a following.

Not afraid to speak his mind, StreetWired faxed Steven Allkins to get an inside look.

1. Describe your perfect Sunday?
Get up late. have breakfast, do nothing, look out at my beatiful view. And all very slowly

2. If you were to be marooned on a desert island, what albums would you take and why?
Any by Aretha ('cause shes the best),
Dubshaka volume 1 (simply beautiful),
Any good deep house compilation (to keep me dancin')

3. Who are your heroes?
Karen Findlay, Jennifer Saunders, Martin Luther King, Patti Laselle, Chaka Kahn, David MacDiamid.

4. If you could invite anyone to a special gig, which would were playing, who would they be (name three or four)?
My Boyfriend, Gemma, any of the above divas to perform, and all my best friends who have died of AIDS in the past ten years.

5. What's the worst song you have heard?
Either There's No Business Like Show Business (Ethel Mermen 1978 disco version) or William Shatner doing Lucy In The Sky.

6. If a movie was being made about you, what other movie would it be like and who would play the lead character?
Pulp Fiction - Mark Mark

7. What do you think is the most pressing social issue at the moment?
AIDS.

8. What would you like to be remembered for when you die?
Showing people a really good time with my music.

From 'The Sunday Telegraph' June 4th 1995.