About this Host
Timmy Byrne has over 30 years DJ experience. From his early days as resident DJ at seminal Melbourne club The Underground to residencies at Redhead, Saratoga and numerous other clubs and festivals including The Big Day Out, Summadayze and Kiss My Grass, Tim has helped pioneer Australia’s dance music industry. With an extensive vinyl and digital catalogue of music collected over the years Timmy’s pedigree as a turntablist and DJ is based on dedication, passion and hard work.
Kiss My Grass a hugely successful all Australian electronic music festival was run by Kiss FM for five years.
Tim curated the event selecting some 15 live acts and 60 plus DJs to play at the event each year.
Timmy has also worked extensively in television and film both in front of the camera and behind the scenes in production and post production.
Tim has a Bachelor’s Degree with majors in Media and Japanese.
In 2003 Tim travelled to Kabul, Afghanistan to help set up Arman FM the first commercial radio station to air since the fall of the Taliban. The station has gone from strength to strength becoming the most listened to station in Kabul.
Backing all this up, Tim has been the driving force behind the dance music institution Kiss FM. As station manager and music director he has delivered Melbourne a unique and credible radio experience. His afternoon drive show The Beautiful Drive is listened to by thousands both on Melbourne radio and around the world. Some of the guests who have joined Timmy on the Kiss airwaves include Carl Cox, The Fugees, Will Sparks, Boy George, NERVO and numerous others. Tim’s passion for music and entertaining crowds continues to drive him to deliver quality sounds ~ both to the dance floor and the air waves.