CN WILLIAMS THE DJ
DUBAI
CN Williams first stepped onto the Dubai nightlife scene in 2007, initially arriving as a guest DJ before quickly building a strong connection with the city’s emerging club culture. Regular appearances at venues such as 360 and The Apartment established him as a familiar name within the scene, laying the foundations for what would become a long-term presence in the region.
In 2015, he made the move to Dubai full-time, taking on a residency at Tribeca alongside regular performances at 360, Sunstroke and other key events. During this period, he developed a reputation for delivering high-energy, music-led sets across club nights, brunches and beach venues, earning recognition including Best Ladies Night DJ in Dubai (Hype Magazine).
Over the years, CN Williams has continued to evolve with the city, holding residencies and performing across some of Dubai’s most recognised venues while sharing line-ups with artists such as Louie Vega, Purple Disco Machine, Joey Negro, Sam Divine and Graeme Park.
Now recognised as one of the UAE’s leading House DJs, he holds key residencies including Barasti Beach and continues to perform at leading venues such as O Beach, Iris and Bla Bla. With over 15 years in the region, his sound remains rooted in house music, blending classic influences with a modern, crowd-driven energy.
Alongside his DJ career, CN Williams is the Founder and CEO of Panther Productions, delivering curated music and entertainment experiences for venues, brands and events across the UAE.
His continued presence in the region is supported by recent recognition including Mixmag UAE feature coverage, Mixmag UAE Award nominations for Best House DJ and Best Record Label, and an MN2S Artist Spotlight, reinforcing his position within the current scene.
IBIZA
CN Williams has taken his distinctive sound over to Ibiza in the past few years with a residency at Ibiza’s O Beach Club with Soul Heaven and his own brand ReelHouse. Performances at the world-famous nightclubs such as Pacha, Eden, Es Paradise, KM5, Nikki Beach, Savannas, Plastik and Ibiza Rocks, and joining forces with Hed Kandi creator Mark Doyle for the Reel Fierce weekender. There are also plans to bring back the famous ReelHouse TV boat parties to the island in 2022.
UNITED KINGDOM
Two decades after his groundbreaking residency at super club Escape, CN Williams still has the time to get back to the UK to do guest spots, mainly for handpicked events such as Fierce Angel, Hed Kandi, 100% Old Skool, 20 Years of House and his ReelHouse TV events, and not forgetting the infamous London boat party's! He is also working on a project to open the former dance club 'The Attic' in Swansea, which saw guest DJs such as Todd Terry, Sam Divine, Melvo Baptiste, and CN Williams himself.
INTERNATIONAL
After impacting Europe, United States and South Africa, CN Williams looked further afield, setting his sights on East Asia, picking up guest spots and performing in Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, and Koh Samui, a summer residency closer to home In Bahrain. Guest appearances around the United Arab Emirates from Ras al Khaimah to Abu Dhabi, and hopes to perform in Saudi Arabia, Maldives and Zanzibar within the next few months (Covid permitting).
YACHT PARTIES
CN Williams is no stranger to superyacht and boat parties. You can catch him sailing around the southeast coast of the Persian Gulf, cruising up and down The River Thames in London or creating waves in Ibiza!
IN THE MIX
INTERVIEW
Check out this episode of The Backstage Pubcast, a live interview hosted by Dwayne Anthony and Darren Da Sendri and joined by the incredibly busy and hilarious CN Williams, where they discuss all things music, lockdown and gigs; galore (including terrible gigs)! There's even some impromptu singing (if you can call it that). Have a listen and enjoy!
IN THE MIX
GUEST MIXES
Being no stranger to releasing a mixtape, CN Williams has played host to various radio guest appearances for some of the leading stations worldwide. You can listen back to some more recent recordings on his Mixcloud page, from Ibiza Radio 1 to Grant Nelson’s House Call Radio. Check out the fantastic intro from the ‘London Haarlems’ show on Flex FM.
OLD SKOOL VINYL MIXES
'Going back, way back, back into to time!' If you're looking for old school vinyl mixes, you’ve come to the right place! CN Williams has been on a mission to track down and uploaded some of his older DJ mixes, going back to 1994.
1997 CN Williams launched the 'Hustlers' series, recorded live on mini disc and duplicated on to audio cassette. Later transferred and remastered for CD, most of them are now available on Mixcloud. If you're looking for a trip down memory lane and have an urge for some classic House from artists such as Masters at Work, Mousse T, Joey Negro, Full Intention, these mixes will not disappoint. Raw uncut, unedited vinyl mixes.
