Trickfest Newcastle: DJ Schak feeling privileged to "make history" as part of Town Moor festival
The North Shields DJ is one of a handful of local names at this weekend’s festival - and will be flying in direct from Ibiza.
North Shields DJ has said he is “buzzing” ahead of the Trick Fest this weekend, which is set to be the largest ever dance music festival in the North East.
The festival, which was organised by the team behind Loose Fest and North East DJ Patrick Topping’s Trick label, will welcome thousands of revellers to Newcastle this weekend.
“To be part of such a historic lineup is an absolute privilege because in my opinion this is the biggest dance lineup Newcastle has ever had” explains Schak.
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“It’s nice to be making history.”
The North Shields local is signed to the Trick label after Topping became aware of his work over the Coronavirus lockdowns, and the series of local acts on the bill this weekend is something for local ravers to get excited for.
“Patrick Topping laid the foundations for us all, he was the first person to make it from our region.
“When he did that he inspired a generation of people and without him I don’t think myself and Ben Hemsley would be where we are, as well as all the other people from the region.
“The fact that this is his festival is, to me, a real full circle moment.”
Topping will headline the day, with a standout set at the Town Moor on Saturday, August 3 while other sets will come from Hannah Laing, Dom Dolla, Korolova and many more.
Schak will be closing the Bolt Stage at the site as part of a hectic weekend for the North Tyneside native: “I’ve got to fly to Ibiza at teatime on Friday, I’m playing for Radio 1, but my set is closing so I’m playing from 4:30 until 6am, then I’ve got a flight back at 10am.
“I get back in at 1pm then I’m playing at 4pm so I don’t think I’ll be getting much sleep!
“It’s a nice problem to have” he jokes.
“I’m one of the few people in the world who gets to do what they love and it’s an absolute privilege to be in the position I’m in.
“I’m very lucky and if it wasn’t for the support of people around the world I wouldn’t be where I am.”
And that now includes Patrick Topping. “He was the one who signed my debut record” adds Schak. “He’s had a pivotal role in where I am today.”
Despite an intense weekend and heading to the home of dance music, it is set to be a huge homecoming for the DJ, who added: “I always love playing in my home city, there’s so much love.
“I pay so much homage to my city because it’s where I made my cultural identity. What’s unique about Newcastle is we have community still. If someone’s aspiring to be successful people will rally behind them.
“To bring it home [this weekend] really is beautiful.
“It’s a real privilage and it’s always my favourite place to play.”
Trick Fest is taking place this weekend on the Town Moor with a small number of ticket still on sale. These can be picked up through Skiddle ticketing.