Whether it’s on the radio airwaves, behind the counter at a record store or behind the decks in clubs & festivals, Mike Gurrieri has been a permanent fixture in the Melbourne music landscape for over two decades.

His wide variety of musical influence has given him a unique musical vantage point, from jazz in concert halls to thumping dance music in clubs, there are few scenarios Mike hasn’t found himself in front of from behind the decks. He has appeared at many of the top festivals around Australia, plus residencies in many of the finest clubs & bars around the nation’s music capital.

As well as managing a demanding DJ schedule, Mike also hosts his weekly radio show ‘Mystic Brew’ which airs every Tuesday morning 9-11am on Melbourne community radio station PBS 106.7FM. The show focuses on new & forthcoming releases with a heavy emphasis on local & emerging artists. Taking in elements of jazz, soul, hip hop & electronic music from Australia & around the world the show aims to be at the forefront of what is happening in these musical spheres.

Working in record stores since he was 19 years old, Mike can currently be found behind the counter at the iconic Northside Records store in Fitzroy where he further shares his knowledge & passion for music new & old.

This interest in the music business has also seen Mike run two independent record labels of his own, the latest being Equinox Recordings, which has recently released music from the likes of Melbourne multi-instrumentalist Nikodimos & Brazilian flautist Mariana Zwarg Sexteto Universal featuring the legendary Hermeto Pascoal. The label is most widely known for releasing the first vinyl pressing of Hiatus Kaiyote’s debut album Tawk Tomahawk in 2013.

In recent times Mike has also begun curating events at festivals bringing club culture & jazz together including the 2022 Melbourne International Jazz Festival & a new event in October 2023 for the inaugural Eighty Six Festival.