DJ Sherry Freeze started her career as a DJ after graduating from The Rhythm Institute DJ School in 2005. For the last 13 years, Sherry has played hundreds of weddings and corporate events, plus countless other occasions that called for a great vibe.

Sherry’s versatility makes her one of the most popular DJ’s in BC. She has extensive knowledge of all styles of music, smart mixing skills and the most wonderful bubbly stage presence. Sherry even caught the attention of Bon Jovi’s manager when she was DJing one night and was asked to DJ his personal VIP party after the concert the next day.

Some of her other favourite events include being part of Red Room’s Lady Buggin’ Club Series, having her own night called “Yeah! Yeah! Saturday” at Oasis for three years, DJing the rooftop on Davie Street for Pride 2011 and the opening ceremony After Party for the Vancouver Winter Olympics 2010.

Sherry also has a great experience on the microphone as an MC, as she has been the dynamic host of “Name That Tune” in various venues in Vancouver for the past decade. Her ability to comedically work a room and create a fun atmosphere is the reason for this show’s long-running success.
Her music genres include House Music, Cocktail, Jazz & Lounge, Old-School Throwbacks, Top 40-Pop & Dance, Hip Hop & R&B, Soul and Funk, Country, Oldies and Motown and any retro music from the ’40s to today.

Quote: "I believe that the right music played at the right time has the power to affect people in the most positive way. It is my passion and my job to make sure that this type of magic happens at any event I DJ."

DJ Corday has over 20 years of DJ experience. He started out-of-the-gates with a huge passion for music is still going strong! DJing has taken him across the globe in the Lower Mainland performing at high profile Corporate Events, Weddings, the highest-rated Nightclubs and Cruise Ships.

Chances are if you’ve danced anywhere in Vancouver at one time or another, Corday has played there! He has a first-rate reputation for being reliable, personable and excellent at reading the crowd at hand. He pays extreme attention to detail and always leaves clients satisfied. We are proud to have him on our roster!

He's has held many residencies in the Lower Mainland where he gained a large following. The list includes The Lamplighter Pub, Library Square, Granville Room, The Calling, The Metropole, The Academic, Doolins, The Roxy and The Cellar, as well as other venues like Relish, Parlour, Sip, Refinery, The Score, Local, Seymours Pub, Cactus Club Restaurants & his most frequented residence at The Yaletown Brewing Company.

Corday is very dedicated to creating a positive musical experience to be remembered. He plays any and all genres…However large, complex and diverse the crowd is, Corday is right at home crafting the ultimate atmosphere for any party or demographic!

Genres he spins: Top 40, House, Hip Hop, Classic Rock, Alternative, Indie, Jazz, Lounge, Easy Listening, Oldies, Retro, Disco, 80’s, 90’s & 2000’s, Country, EDM, etc. It all depends on the event or the wedding’s client’s needs.

In his words "I love DJing because it’s a universal language that everyone can relate to, and brings people together in celebration for higher consciousness."

DJ Mike Santos has been DJing to thousands of people in Vancouver for over a decade. His enthusiasm and love for music are in all genres is always evident when he performs.

Mike has DJ’ed at numerous high-profile events, weddings and nightclubs in the Lower Mainland, including playing with international superstar DJ David Guetta!

DJ Santos has also performed in the Philippines and Thailand where he achieved a huge local following.

Mike has a knack for reading the crowd, knowing what song to play at the right time and keeping guests dancing-the-night-away on the dance-floor no matter what the age is or genre preference. When DJ Mike Santos plays, prepare to sweat!

Genres he spins: Any and all music to make guests dance! Current Top 40, House Music, EDM, Hip Hop, Disco, Classic Rock, Retro, Jazz, Lounge, 80’s, 90’s 2000’s 2010’s, Reggae, Reggaeton, Bollywood, Latin, Ethnic, Filipino, Italian, etc…

Quote: I love DJing because… “It’s the essence of nostalgia that permeates a big room. Music can change the world because it can change people.”

GirlOnWax is fortunate to have DJ Chris as part of our DJ team. He started his DJ career in Calgary, AB over 7 years ago. His love of music, and exceptional DJ skills, has taken him to several cities across Canada and Mexico!

His professional DJ career was launched in 2013 when he joined the Alberta based Revolution Entertainment, later taking over as shop manager. Chris co-founded the company Safezone Entertainment in 2016, which recently spearheaded the Neon Lights DJ programs at the Flying Squirrel Trampoline Parks across Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec through the end of 2018. With over 400+ successful weddings and events under his belt, ranging from multi-day conferences, sporting events, parades, and everything in between, he continues to seek out unique, high-quality musical opportunities.

DJ Chris spins all genres of music for Corporate Events & Weddings. Chris’s positive energy and outgoing personality make him a sought-after DJ in the Lower Mainland.

Genres he spins: Every genre! It all depends on the event or wedding…he will cater the music to each client or couple. Current and Retro Top 40, Hip Hop, Swing, Lounge, Jazz, Motown, Soul, Disco, Retro, Classic Rock, Lounge, House, Country, Reggae, Oldies, Salsa, Bollywood, etc!

In his words: "I thrive on making people dance! Music = atmosphere and I love working with clients & couples on providing the best music, catered specifically to the group at hand.
I love playing all different types of music! It is my true passion."

DJ Buddha Sax (also known as Buddha Sax) is Vancouver’s premier DJ / Saxophonist. With almost 20 years of professional experience in the industry, he is known for providing the ultimate musical experience, with a solid reputation for packing dance-floors! Buddha is not only a fantastic DJ, but a skilled Saxophonist and can add a live-music element to your wedding or event! He can perform Sax alongside his DJ set (yes, he actually DJs and plays Sax at the same time!). It’s a unique touch that will leave your guests talking long after the party is over!

DJing Weddings, Galas, Corporate & Private Events & Celebrations are his forte! He reads the room beautifully and consistently receives rave reviews from clients and couples (including 5-Star Google reviews!). He loves to create the perfect mix of music for your big day or event!

DJ Buddha Sax has DJ’ed & played Sax at several of Vancouver’s highest profile events & performed Sax alongside some of the biggest names in the DJ industry: Roger Sanchez, Dabruck & Klein, Chromeo and Paul Oakenfold to name a few. Buddha’s fantastic energy is contagious and because of this, he’s held residencies in Vancouver’s most successful clubs over the past several years. Namely: Ginger 62, Canvas Lounge, Republic, Venue, Barcelona & Aura Nightclub. He’s performed internationally also! In Barcelona Spain, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and also LA, San Francisco, Seattle, Edmonton & Calgary.

He plays all genres of music and will cater his music play-list specifically to your group and ethnicity. For example: Current Top 40, Jazz, Soul, Hip Hop, Throwbacks, Remixes, R&B, Motown, Oldies, Rock, Lounge, Cocktails, Indie, 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s 2000’s, 2010’s, Tropical House and many forms of World or Traditional Music.

Caley H started playing the Sax in her teens, after receiving the highest honours in Royal Conservatory Grade 9 piano. She received a scholarship to study music & composition at the prestigious Humber College in Toronto, Ontario where she studied with world-renowned Saxophone Recording Artist Pat Labarbera. During her four-year stint, Caley played and recorded with many famous artists and musicians that continue to make headlines today.

She’s spent over 20 years performing for Weddings, Holiday Parties, Corporate Events, Nightclubs, Stadiums, Galas & Private Parties in The Lower Mainland. Caley has an incredible magnetism when she performs live with DJs and Percussionists!

Genres that Caley loves to perform: House, Current & Retro Top 40, Lounge, Cocktail, Latin and everywhere in-between!

In her words: “I love playing with DJ’s…because I get to improvise…no script, just your heart and the music. Like Miles Davis said ‘Do not fear mistakes, there are none.’ That’s how I feel when I play with DJs.”
“Music unites all of us funky people.”

Karla is an incredible Sax Player who can play with anyone, to any style of music, at any time of the day or night. It’s always a joy to hear her play! She rocks HUGE crowds on a weekly basis, so look out for her performing at the hottest venues, high profile events & weddings, accompanying Vancity’s best DJs. She’s performed internationally at Nikki Beach in Cabo San Lucas, across Canada, Europe, The Cayman Islands and Europe, to name a few!

Karla is jazz and classically trained, composes music and teaches music to children as a side project. Music is her life! Karla Sax loves to accompany DJs during cocktail/lounge sets to enhance the atmosphere, and enjoys rockin’ it with the GOW DJ’s and Percussionists on a packed dancefloor!

Her forte is performing for Wedding Ceremonies, she is in extremely high-demand and consistently receives rave reviews from couples! Karla’s Favourite genres to play with DJs: Easy Listening, Jazz, House, Top 40, Lounge, Cocktail, Retro, Latin and whatever the event or wedding calls for!

“Karla has a passion for music and life, and you can’t help but feed off of her amazing energy when she plays her instrument. It’s beautiful to be a part of.”

Pher ‘s rhythmic grooves are contagious. You can’t help yourself from moving your body to his beat! He’s been playing the drums for over 20 years and has performed at hundreds of high-profile events & weddings together with Vancouver’s best DJ’s and musicians.

He’s Vancouver’s busiest Djembe player! His forte is performing with his GirlOnWax Trio: DJ + Sax & Percussion. Pher is also the successful owner of Sound-House Studios, Vancouver’s leading musician hub.

Pher performs his Percussion Instruments The Djembe &/or Congas to any and all genres like Top 40, House, Hip Hop, Funk, Reggae, Jazz, Lounge & Retro, whatever the event, wedding or cocktail engagement calls for.

‘Phercussion’ finds joy in accompanying DJ’s (in his own words): “Because there’s something really inspiring about playing live percussion with DJ’s, it gives me the challenge of coming up with the perfect groove to add to the mix. I feel like I’m in the studio and only have time for one take.

Quote: "Years of playing with DJ’s has given me a sense of where the music is going, when to play less and when to play more. I love it!”

After graduating with a Marketing Degree from Montreal, QC (he’s bilingual in English & French), Adam moved to Los Angeles, CA to follow his passion for DJing, MCing, Stand-Up Comedy and TV hosting & producing. He recently moved to Vancouver with his family and we feel extremely lucky to have him as an integral part of the GirlOnWax team! Adam has performed at several Lower Mainland venues and is quickly becoming a local favourite.

His weddings and events have varied from 50 guests to well over 5000. He became one of the most sought-after wedding & event DJ’s in LA and loved every minute of it! Some DJ highlights include: Diner En Blanc (Los Angeles, CA), Pride (Montreal, QC ) and several events at Warner Brothers, Paramount & Sony Studios in Hollywood, CA.

Adam has DJ’ed for numerous A-list celebrities in Los Angeles including J-Lo (aka Jennifer Lopez), Dr Dre, Brad Garrett & Dick Van Dyke.

Adam DJ’s all genres of music, and designs playlists especially for each couple or client. His forte is ‘reading the room’ to create the perfect musical vibe with his song selections. He is known as the ‘party rocker’! Packed dance-floors are his speciality.

Genres he spins: It all depends on the crowd in front of him and what the client or couple envisions! Top 40, Hip Hop, Soul, Electro Swing, Tropical House, Lounge, Jazz, Motown, Oldies, Disco, EDM, R&B, Indie, Classic Rock, Country, Lounge, Reggae, Salsa, Throwbacks, 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s 2000’s, 2010’s, World Music, Jewish, Italian, Chinese, Greek, Bollywood, Punjabi, etc. The sky is the limit!

DJ Emilita is has become one of Vancouver’s most beloved female DJs. She performs regularly for high-profile weddings, corporate events, galas, art, music, retail, fashion, lounge & private events to superb reviews. Emilita creates fabulous music-playlists specifically for each client, all depending on the musical vision of the event or wedding. Her personality is personable and outgoing, and she knows how to rock a dance-floor!

An extremely diverse DJ, Emilita’s gift is reading the crowd. Whether it’s a party for Millennials with the hottest Top 40, a fun retro-themed playlist for a birthday party, or a chic, chilled-out Nu-Disco set for a fashion event, Emilita has you covered.
She’s also an up & coming music producer. Stay tuned for uploads of her amazing tracks!

Genres she spins: Top 40, Lounge, Oldies, Motown, Rock, Indie, Electropop, Trap, Hip Hop, Soul, Electro Swing, House, EDM, Jazz, Retro…EVERYTHING. It all depends on the client’s music tastes.

In her own words: "Music can really bring people together. I love that I have the ability to design the mood and atmosphere of an event, simply through my musical selection! It’s energizing, and my DJ experiences have always left me uplifted and pumped to be out there playing again… and meeting more great people through music!"

DJ Peter Allgood is a talented, savvy & entertaining DJ who’s been packing dance-floors internationally for almost two decades. He brings charismatic presence to the decks, solid mic skills and a unique ability to read the room.

What sets DJ Peter Allgood apart from the rest is his energizing performance, exciting and versatile track selection. He has held residencies and quest appeared at many of Vancouver’s distinguished bars, clubs and lounges, while also acquiring an extensive resume of corporate and private functions. DJing Weddings, Corporate Events & Private & Holiday Parties are his forte!

Peter is a well-rounded DJ who has left his musical imprint internationally, playing in LA, Miami, Thailand, Croatia, throughout the Caribbean and down the West Coast of North America.

He DJs all genres, whatever the event or wedding calls for. He will cater the music specifically to each group. Examples of genres: Top 40, Old School, Hip Hop, Throwbacks, House, Lounge, Holiday, Jazz, Classics, Oldies, Disco, Retro, 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, 2000’s & 2010’s, Latin, plus many forms of ethnic & World Music.

DJ Kay Hanen has a positive, outgoing personality, exceptional work ethic and excellent DJ skills. She always goes the extra mile for every client! Her forte is DJing Galas, Fundraisers, Private Celebrations, Cocktail Parties, Corporate Events, Holiday Parties, Weddings, & Retail Events.

Kay consistently DJ’s high profile Lower Mainland events to rave reviews! Her recent clients include: Hudson’s Bay, Melanie Auld, The Gutsy Walk, Sephora, Lamborghini, Range Rover & several Charity Fundraisers.

She’s a ‘DJ Chameleon’ that plays all genres and styles of music: Kay Hanen is also a DJ on the festival circuit, the highlight being a regular performer at ‘Burning Man’ (California) and the ‘Envision Festival’ (Costa Rica).

Kay has an extensive knowledge of music in all genres, knows how to read the crowd at hand and plays accordingly. She loves taking extra special care to create the perfect mix of music for GirlOnWax clients. DJ Kay Hanen has a true passion for music and DJing, and it shows!

Genres she spins: Whatever the event or wedding calls for! She will cater the music specifically to each group once a music profile has been filled out. Examples of genres: Tropical House, Current Top 40, Old School, Throwbacks, Remixes, Hip Hop, Lounge, Jazz, Classic Rock, Country, Retro, Sexy Bass, EDM, 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, 2000’s & 2010’s and everything in-between!

Quote from DJ Kay Hanen: “I love DJing because there's nothing more important to me than helping people celebrate, it truly warms my heart!”