Top 20 VJs of 2008 - Christian S (Ireland)

+ Artist alias(es) and real name, age:
Artist Name – Christian S
Real name – Crisy Scullion
Age - 27
+ Preferred URL links: www.christian-s.co.uk, www.myspace.com/dvjchristians
+ Primary country and area of influence: Ireland - Belfast
+ Primary label, affiliation, collective, and/or residency: Currently resident VJ/DJ for Vibe Collective in Belfast and Surround Sound Electronic in Derry. At present I am working with VJ Shakinda (also from Belfast) we are joining forces to create The VJs, a new VJ group. Currently we are in talks with Lush in Portrush as the new resident VJs for 2009.

Banshee - Music and Video by Christian S from Christian S on Vimeo.
+ Promo - upcoming gigs, releases, etc:
Recently The Japansese Pop Stars have been in contact with me about doing some Video Mixing for their new tracks and possibly working with them to help develop a Midi synched Audio Visual show for their Festival season in 2009 which will span over most of Europe.
You can see my list of upcoming gigs at myspace.com/dvjchristians
+ Type of work you do:
Im an audio/visual artist, I think the real power comes from merging the two forms together. I have two resident slots in Northern Ireland mostly visual stuff, but im preparing my AV set which I will start performing in the new year.
I also run Audio Innovation, a production company that specializes in audio production for radio stations and audio imaging for live DJ sets.
In the past I have released my dance music productions through a Belfast based label called Soul Tech Recordings although im now working with a new producer called GMX, So our new productions will be coming out under a different label.
+ Your team and what people generally do (even if you’re solo, you usually work with certain people frequently - how does that work?): My VJ stuff is mainly solo work, however as previously mentioned I have now teamed up with VJ Shakinda. We call ourselves The VJs, in the new year we could be taking over Irelands biggest club, Lush in portrush. Which is getting fitted with a 20foot by 15foot LCD screen.
+ Best gig: Its hard to name one but highlights of this year have been Miami Winter Music conference in march, playing with Ronnie Size and Reprazent live at Electric Picnic this summer was also a lot of fun and The main stage at Planet Love festival in Dublin also in summer, and winning the Edirol European VJ Challenge in London was a real thrill.
+ Most random thing that ever happened at a gig: Having to hold an umbrella over my gear in the q-dance tent at the planet love festival in Belfast (it can get very wet over here in Ireland J )
+ Non-VJ stuff you do: Producing music and currently im working on a BBC radio documentary for BBC radio ulster.
+ Who you’d love to work with in the near future: Coldcut =)

Christian S - Edirol VJ Challenge - 2nd mix from christian s on Vimeo.