Fish56Octagon

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Fish56Octagon
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Background information
Born1979or1980(age 44–45) [1]
OriginLondon [1]
Genres Electronic dance music
Occupation(s) Disc Jockey, Marketer
Instrument turntable
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Followers443,000
Likes16.8 million
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Followers627,000
Updated: 7 December 2024

Fish56Octagon (born 1979 or 1980) is a British electronic dance music disc jockey and marketing professional who has gained a social media following due to his videos exhibiting his enthusiasm for dance music, typically while wearing a dressing gown. Since gaining popularity he has played live sets at several notable events including Creamfields, Boomtown and Glastonbury Festival. [1] [2] [3]

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Biography

Following formal education Fish56Octagon, sometimes known as Fish, worked in the marketing industry in a variety of sectors. [1]

During lockdown Fish started making TikTok videos, giving automobile and insurance advice and tips to drivers. [1] In 2023/2024 he changed the focus of his videos to depict himself playing different genres of electronic music, including speed garage, rave and psy-trance, often in domestic scenarios. Subsequently Fish56Octagon gained a cult following, largely by "sharing his infectious love for all electronic music genres", and accumulated c. 500,000 followers on Instagram. [1] [2] [4] It has been reported that his success has been dismissed by rave "know-it-alls", however Fish has responded saying "that you can just put yourself out there and not care what other people think". [5]

In May 2024 Glastonbury festival announced a tribute to DJ Annie Nightingale, to be held that year at the Glade stage, that featured Fish playing a DJ set with music favoured by Nightingale. [6] [7] He headlined the Pepsi Max trance tent at Creamfields the same year, reportedly attracting a substantial crowd. [8] Fish made his Scottish live debut in September 2024, playing at the SWG3 club. [9] His performance at the 2024 Parklife festival was reviewed as "one of the highlight sets". [10] He also had a sold-out tour in the United Kingdom in the summer of 2024, and was scheduled to play at the Beyond the Valley festival in Australia. [4] [11]

In June 2024 the Guardian reported that Fish56Octagon is not his real name, [5] and that he is reluctant to reveal what it is. [1] In August 2024 it was reported that Fish had quit the "day job" in order to focus on his live music career. [2]

The Octagon Discs record label was launched by Fish in September 2024, with the first release a remix of Superstylin' by Declan Knapp. [12]

Personal life

Fish lives in Southeast England with his wife and two children. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Keens, Oliver (24 June 2024). "'I'm getting 500 DMs a day': Fish56Octagon, the dressing gown-wearing viral DJ sensation - Glastonbury 2024 - The Guardian". The Guardian . Retrieved 6 September 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 Mullins, Ellie. "Fish56Octagon: The electronic music historian [Interview]". We Rave You. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
  3. ↑ Buckle, Becky (26 July 2024). "SHERELLE, D Double E and Skream & Benga confirmed for Boomtown 2024". Mixmag . Archived from the original on 2 September 2024. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
  4. 1 2 Byrne, Niall (20 August 2024). "Viral DJ Fish56octagon is playing a Dublin show - Nialler9". Nialler9 . Archived from the original on 5 September 2024. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
  5. 1 2 Swales, Kris (28 June 2024). "Five Great Reads: Steve Bannon, curing insomnia, and the dressing-gown DJ". The Guardian . Archived from the original on 7 September 2024. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
  6. ↑ Skinner, Tom (28 May 2024). "Glastonbury announces plans to celebrate the late Annie Nightingale". NME. Archived from the original on 28 July 2024. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
  7. ↑ Johnson, Jamaal (8 May 2024). "The Glade announces full line-up for Glastonbury 2024". Mixmag . Archived from the original on 28 August 2024. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
  8. ↑ Mullins, Ellie (3 September 2024). "Creamfields 2024: one of the most exciting editions yet [Review]". We Rave You. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
  9. ↑ Gallagher, Cammy (2 September 2024). "Scottish Clubbing Highlights: September 2024". The Skinny . Archived from the original on 3 September 2024. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
  10. ↑ Mullins, Ellie (17 June 2024). "Parklife 2024: Another unforgettable return to Heaton Park [Review]". We Rave You. Archived from the original on 7 September 2024. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
  11. ↑ "5 Must See Acts at Beyond The Valley 2024". OZ EDM. 20 August 2024. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
  12. ↑ Sears, Meena (23 September 2024). "Fish56Octagon launches record label in partnership with Another Rhythm Records". Mixmag .
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