Rob Pursey is a London-based DJ and club and events promoter. He performs and organises events across the UK, and has also worked in the US and Europe.

Hip Hop Karaoke and club nights

He is the founder of Hip Hop Karaoke London, a weekly club night that becomes heavily attended and has attracted coverage across television, radio and print. He takes the event to major UK festivals including Glastonbury, Lovebox, Bestival, The Camden Crawl and Port Eliot, as well as to Radio 1 events in Ibiza.

Work as a DJ and promoter

Pursey DJs at major clubs and concert venues including Brixton Academy, The Forum, Koko, Fabric and Ministry of Sound. He also performs on tours and at festivals and showcases with artists and DJs including De La Soul, Jazzie B, Grandmaster Flash, DJ Yoda, Annie Mac, Gang Starr, Rob Da Bank, The Nextmen, Killer Mike, Tech N9ne, Madlib and G-Side.

Other activity

He releases mix-CDs and compilations, and works as a writer, consultant and contributing editor for hip-hop and lifestyle magazines. He is also DJ for Baby Loves Disco, a daytime parent-and-child dance event, and works with the Southern Hospitality collective on events in London, including Players Ball.

Group memberships

Pursey is a member of Tender Trap, Marine Research, Heavenly, Sportique and The Catenary Wires.