DJ Sean M: Meet Ireland's youngest ever festival DJ
In May, he made his festival debut at Greenfields, and this summer he'll be playing bangers at Beyond the Pale (Saturday and Sunday) and at the Kaleidoscope Festival (Friday evening set).
A 5th class student at Colmcille's Senior School in Knocklyon, Seán's journey began before he could even spell turntable - climbing up to reach his dad's decks when he was still a toddler!
Florence from RTÉ's news2day went to Seán's school and partied hard! Press play up top to see the report.
Seán says: "When I was very young about 3 years old my father would bring in a step so that I was able to reach his decks. Since then I have practiced nearly every day I can remember. I got my very own set of Pioneer decks last Christmas and I'm very proud of them.
"My family have gone to Ibiza every summer since I was born. I just love the dance scene over there, my favourite part is going to Cafe Mambo where I have seen Fatboy Slim, Claptone and many more.
"It was just the most amazing experience at my school, I got to share my talent with all my school friends - most of them have never seen me play my decks before. It was great to see them all have so much fun and enjoy the music in the sunshine."
Now armed with his own Pioneer setup and backed by the powerhouse platform NOISE Music, DJ Sean M has a growing list of gigs under his belt and a serious passion for the decks.
DJ Sean M's Top 5 Dance Tunes
Solarstone - Seven Cities
The Prophet- CJ Bolland
Wide Open Space - Mansun (Perfecto Mix)
Silence - Delerium
Heaven Sent - Bedrock
His sound is rooted in House, Progressive House, and Trance, inspired by annual trips to the electronic music mecca of Ibiza.
With energy, talent, and a deep love for dance music, DJ Sean M is proving that age is just a number when it comes to lighting up the dancefloor.
Follow Seán on the festival circuit on Instagram (Managed by his mam Susan!) and make sure to head over to see him wherever he is playing.
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