Chloe MooreWith over 10 years behind the decks, Jade has established herself as a seasoned force in the Dublin house music scene.
Known for her ability to seamlessly blend styles and create an electric atmosphere, she’s recently been lighting up major gigs with her infectious energy and deep connection to the crowd. From intimate venues to large-scale events, her performances continue to captivate and leave a lasting impression on every dancefloor she graces.
In this conversation, we discuss all things music with Jade, from her musical origins to what’s next for her.
Hey Jade, thanks for chatting with me today! Let’s start from the beginning. How did you first discover DJing? Was there a defining moment or influence that made you think, “This is for me”?
Hey Chloe, thanks for having me! Music has always been part of my life. My mam taught herself how to DJ when I was about 13 or 14, and I remember watching and listening to her practice in the house throughout my teenage years and then going to one of her first gigs in The Mezz in Temple Bar, which was very inspiring, so that was how it started for me.
Growing up, what kind of music were you surrounded by? How has that shaped your sound today?
When I think back to my childhood, I was always surrounded by different genres of music. My whole family are really into music, whether it was house music, soul, punk, disco, I was surrounded by it all. I always remember listening to Hed Kandi albums when I was a kid, which is soulful, vocal dance music, and that sound always stuck with me through my DJ career. My sound over the past few years has been tech house, but I’m always excited to find tunes that bring in those classic vocals from the ’90s.
You’ve had a busy few months, from EP to District 8 and just recently Index B2B James Cotter! How do you manage to balance everything with such a hectic schedule?
It can be quite overwhelming trying to juggle everything, especially with a 4-year-old daughter and working full time, but I have the most supportive partner, family & friends who know how much DJing means to me, and without them, I probably wouldn’t be doing so well. Music is my greatest passion, and I’m truly grateful for all the opportunities that have come my way.
How has the Irish club and rave scene locally influenced your creative output? Are there specific venues, collectives, or scenes with which you share a particularly strong connection?
I’ve got so many mates in the scene who are killing it right now, and it’s wild that we’ve basically grown up in this together over the last 10 years or so. Staying relevant in Dublin’s house music scene for that long is huge, so that in itself is inspiring and gives me the motivation to keep going. I would say I have a strong connection to Index as I’ve had so many special gigs in that club, and it was a club I manifested playing, so it’s quite surreal to have had the opportunities that I’ve had there. I would have to give a special shoutout to Omni, who has also given me some amazing opportunities and is killing it at the moment.
You’ve been in the DJ game for 12 years; that’s a lot of sets! How have all the club closures and stricter licensing rules affected where you can actually play out? On the flip side, what new spots or underground nights are keeping the scene alive and giving us something to be optimistic about?
As a DJ who mainly supports international DJs or plays the opening set, it would be amazing to have the later club license in Ireland, as it would give the likes of me the opportunity for extended set times to be able to show my full capabilities and bring people through a journey. The nights that are standing out the most for me at the moment have to be Omni and Endless. They are both booking serious acts and keeping the underground scene alive. This might be a mad one to some people, but I only experienced Yamamori Tengu this year, and it is one of my favourite clubs in Dublin. Can’t beat those intimate underground vibes!
A lot has been said about line-up diversity in recent years. From your perspective, have things genuinely improved, or does it still feel like progress happens in waves?
I feel like it has improved in recent years. In my opinion, I feel that it comes down to talent and graft. If you are talented and put yourself out there, making connections, and your sound fits a particular collective/night, then I feel like you will get booked regardless of your gender, sexuality, etc.
What’s the most important piece of advice you think you could give to someone just starting out djing?
You need to put the hours of practice in; it doesn’t just happen overnight. Make yourself known in the scene by supporting the collectives who are playing the tunes that you resonate with, and make as many connections as possible.
Tell us about your upcoming gig in Belfast with Josh Baker and Luke Dean- what can we expect from that night? Will you be bringing anything special in your set just for Belfast?
This gig is going to be really special. I will be doing two nights at the Telegraph in Belfast, opening up for Luke Dean & Josh Baker, which is just madness. I’ve been really proud of the warm-up sets I’ve done this year, and I’ll be making sure this will be the best one yet to finish off an amazing 2025. You can expect uplifting, groovy bangers!
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Hopefully still gigging and maybe some international gigs. I haven’t really dipped my toe in the producing world yet, which is something I definitely see myself doing, and hopefully that takes off!
Before we wrap up, what’s next for you? Any gigs, projects, or releases we should be keeping an eye on?
I’m opening up for M-High and Anil Aras in Wigwam on the 29th of November, which was a really exciting booking for me. I’m finishing off the year supporting Josh Baker and Luke Dean and then taking a well-needed rest over Christmas, but looking forward to seeing what 2026 has to offer. Maybe I’ll start focusing on the producing side and seeing where that takes me!
