James Mackie DJing, headphones on, in profile

London · Marrakech · Ibiza

James Mackie Deep & melodic house, for exceptional spaces.

Afro-inspired, uplifting sets for the world's finest hotels, restaurants and beach clubs — from Nobu Ibiza and The Ivy Collection to global stages with VELO and Tomorrowland.

Enquire About Bookings DJ Lessons & Mentoring

The Sound

A mood, not just a mix.

James Mackie is a London-based DJ and producer specialising in deep, melodic, and Afro-inspired house. His sets bring an uplifting energy and a genuine sense of connection to high-end hotels, restaurants, and beach clubs alike.

He builds a mood and flow that complements the atmosphere of every venue he plays — working with Genre Music to expand his presence across the luxury hospitality scene, performing internationally at venues including Nobu and Four Seasons. He has also worked alongside VELO and Tomorrowland, bringing that same energy to a global stage.

His sound has earned support from industry names including James Witshire (F9 Audio / Freemasons), Steve Mac (Rhythm Masters), Carl Loben (Editor, DJ Mag) and Serge Santiago (Waze & Odyssey).

Genres covered

  • Melodic House
  • Afro House
  • Organic House
  • Deep House
  • Disco
  • Classic House

Listen

Recent mixes.

Straight from the booth — press play.

Sounds For Exceptional Spaces 001

Live From Akira Back Rooftop, Marrakech

Live From Zest Rooftop Bar, Four Seasons Marrakech

More mixes on SoundCloud →

Residencies

Current and past residencies.

Ongoing residencies with a run of London, Marrakech and Ibiza's most considered hospitality venues.

South East UK
Marrakech, London & Ibiza
South East UK
Akira Back
Marrakech
Four Seasons
Marrakech
Nobu
Marrakech, London & Ibiza
Radio Rooftop
London
The Ivy Asia
South East UK
The Ivy
South East UK
Savannah
Ibiza
Ministry of Sound
London

DJ Lessons & Mentoring

Learn to read a room, not just mix a track.

Most people assume DJing is either a hobby or an all-consuming grind. James built a full-time income from DJing, with residencies at some of the world's finest hotels, restaurants and beach clubs that have taken him from London to Marrakech and Ibiza, paid to travel and experience new cultures along the way. He mentors aspiring and developing DJs on the skills that actually make that possible: track selection and set programming, technical mixing, reading and shaping a room's energy, and turning one great gig into a residency.

01

Foundations

Beatmatching, EQ, transitions and building confidence on the decks — for DJs just starting out.

Whether you've never touched a controller or you're still finding your feet, Foundations gets you comfortable with the fundamentals — beatmatching, EQ, transitions, and reading your own set as it builds. No pressure, no jargon, just a clear path from your first mix to your first set you're proud of.

£55 / hour (90-minute sessions available at £82.50)

First session for new students: £35

02

1:1 Mentoring

Ongoing sessions on set programming, track selection, and developing a sound that's genuinely your own.

For DJs who've got the basics and want to go further — this is ongoing, personalised mentoring on the things that separate a good DJ from a booked one: curating a set that tells a story, developing your own sound rather than copying someone else's, and the small technical details that make a set feel effortless.

£75 / hour

03

Career & Residency Coaching

Reading a room, handling hospitality and events bookings, and turning a one-off gig into a residency.

This is the side of the industry nobody teaches — because most tutors haven't lived it. James draws directly on residencies at Nobu, Ivy Asia and Four Seasons across London, Marrakech and Ibiza to coach reading a room in a live hospitality setting, handling bookings and venues professionally, and turning a single gig into an ongoing residency. It's the same path that built his own full-time career, and took him around the world doing it.

Students also gain exposure to James's network of agents and industry contacts, spanning both the hospitality and club scenes. The package also includes direct WhatsApp support for the duration of the package, plus one week after your final session — so questions don't have to wait until the next booking.

£250 for a 3-session package (60 minutes per session)

Booking

Enquire using the form below, selecting "DJ Lessons / Mentoring" — include a line on your current level and what you're hoping to get out of it, and James will get back to you directly to find a time.

Get In Touch

Booking enquiries & mentoring.

For hospitality bookings, private events, or to enquire about 1:1 mentoring, reach out directly or use the form.