MARTIN GARRIX ON THE UBER YACHT IN CAPE TOWN

DJs Martin Garrix and Oliver Heldens join forces on the decks on board the Uber Yatch party that happened on Thursday evening in Cape Town. PICTURE: GABI MBELE

While most Capetonians were trapped in the Cape Town CBD thanks to the road closures for the SONA on Thursday, a few invited guests and competition winners were balling away on the Uber yacht party. 
There, girls were all in their shortest, most see through and sexiest garments including Top Billing presenter Jeannie de Gouveia. She wore a cream bedazzled sheer mini skirt that displayed her white lace thong with a crop top as she partied away to world known Dutch DJs Martin Garrix and Oliver Heldens who played live on board. These two fellas are 18 and 20 years old respectively, yet they knew how to turn up a party of grown folk alongside local performers Gold Fish who kept guests moving like crazy while DJs Euphonik and Sphectacula attended just to enjoy themselves. After four hours on sea; the highlights of this jolly soiree were watching the sunset, experiencing dance music, being away from land and watching young girls barely able to walk from intoxication. Thank heavens they had uber to get them home safely. 

Martin Garrix arrived on a separate boat with security and his own entourage. Picture; GABI MBELE 

Last year Gabiville had a chance to interview Garrix and this what you can know for sure about the Netherlands born DJ. 

Have you experienced any challenged from being famous from such a young age?


No, I don’t think it’s different for me than for other/older people. I’m very down to earth, so I haven’t had any problems with it.

When did you start doing music and mixing sound?


I started making music when I was very young. I used to play Spanish guitar. When I saw Tiesto playing at the Olympics, I was hooked. My parents bought me a mixing set and I started making music and practiced my DJ skills.

When did you first discover that you liked music?

I have always liked music.

Did/do you play any instruments?

Yes, Spanish guitar.

Which school did you attend back home? Have you completed schooling?


I graduated from the Herman Brood Academy last summer!  

Are there any plans to go to college as you carry on with music?


Right now my focus is only on music!

What is your parents' reaction to your music/ fame gained from being a DJ?


My parents have always supported me. They come with me on tour sometimes and see me performing. I love having them around. 

Do you have any siblings? Are they fond of your music?


I have a sister. She likes my music! She plays piano and violin herself actually. 

Considering you are one of the top DJs in the world, do you feel you have reach the sky limit or are the plans for you to do more?


I have huge plans; I’d love to make more music, to do more collaborations and do develop myself as a producer and hopefully make an album next year.


Where was your first ever gig and how old were you?

P60 in Amstelveen. I was15.

How were you feeling on this night?

I was a little nervous, but all my best friends were there  to support me, so it was great. 

Did the crowd take to your music easily or not? If not, what did you change about the set for the second gig?

I played a lot of different music back then, I actually don’t know if everybody liked it. My friends were having fun though.

Did you ever believe that your music would get to this magnitude and draw such a big audience?


I never expected this. I never knew that my music could do this much!

What was it like working with big names such as Christina Aguilera, Rick Ross etc?


Amazing. I love working with people that have established names and make music that have had a huge impact. 

When will your first album be out?


I haven’t made an official album till now.

Which other DJs/ musicians would you love to work with in the future?


A lot! I've got a collaboration with Ed Sheeran coming out pretty soon. He’s one of the artists I’d always liked to work with! 

Of all your music, which is song is your favourite and why?


I think Animals because it changed my career. 

What inspires you to compose such an incredible sound?


So many things inspire me! I try to follow my heart when it comes to music.

What can your fans expect from you when you come play in the country?


I’ll try my best to give some amazing shows. I've got some sets that will blow your mind.

Will you be doing meet-and-greets with your young audience?


If I have the time I will, definitely!