jade sadie
jade sadie
jade sadie
How did you first get into DJing and how’s the journey been so far?
I’ve always loved rave culture and DnB, but more than anything, it’s the community that’s kept me locked in.
There’s just so much love and energy in those spaces. I remember my first rave, being surrounded by people from completely different walks of life, all feeling the same thing, moving together. It felt like this beautiful chaos, and honestly it’s hard to even explain unless you’ve been there yourself... but once you have, it stays with you.
It all properly kicked off at uni. I was studying graphic design and was really into music-based design. Inspired by the 90s rave era, the raw artwork and spirit around it, the flyers, the visual culture, and everything that came with how people discovered those nights and built that world. At the same time, I was living in a house full of people on music courses. DJs, producers, people studying music industry management. Everyone was constantly on the decks. There was always something going on. Music in the kitchen, random sets, house parties, chaotic, but in the best way.
Those house parties turned into uni club nights run by us and this little community we built, and that’s where it really clicked. We went from just messing around as friends to actually playing to crowds. I remember thinking, this is mad, going from being in the rave to now playing for ravers. That transition felt really special. It still does.
Fast forward to now, I’ve been playing across the UK and Europe, and I toured AUS and NZ this past December. That whole experience still feels a bit surreal. It really took me back. To think something that started from a love and passion for music has led me to meeting so many incredible people and seeing places I never imagined. I couldn’t be more grateful to be doing something I hold so deeply, with people I love.
But at the core of it, nothing’s really changed. It’s still the same thing that pulled me in from the start:
The energy, the people, and that shared moment on the dancefloor where everything just makes sense.
"The energy, the people, and that shared moment on the dance floor where everything just makes sense."
"... there’s this pressure to make everything “perfect,” and it can really stop people from putting themselves out there. I wanted to break that."
You’ve had quite a crazy year, what’s been some highlights?
One of the biggest highlights has to be the AUS/NZ tour with Issey Cross in December. That one really stayed with me. New places, new crowds, but the same feeling when the drop hits and everyone locks in together. Being that far from home and still feeling that connection through music hits different. It still feels a bit surreal thinking about it.
Another standout is playing on Lens Moving Mad tour in London. To this day that’s one of my favourite sets, and one of the first times I properly got to showcase my sound in that kind of environment. It couldn’t have been a better space for it.
Playing for Homesick is also up there. That one was pure energy. We really got into it with the crowd and it turned into a full dance out from start to finish. I don’t think I stopped smiling the
whole time.
And I’ve got to shout out Planet Wax with the Connectshun family. They’ve been supportive from early and introduced me to such a great space in the community. I feel genuinely grateful for that one, and I’m excited to see what they continue to do because I really resonate with what they’re building.
If you had to describe a Jade Sadie set in 3 tracks, what would they be?
As well as DJing, you’re also visually creative — how did you get into graphic design and how do you bring those two sides together?
I’ve always been a creative. I studied Visual Arts and Design at The BRIT School and got to experience so many areas within the arts - fashion, photography, painting. It gave me a strong foundation across everything creative.
I then went on to study graphic design at university, and it’s something I’ve always done alongside music. I love how visuals can shape the way people feel a set before the first beat even drops.
So I bring that into my artwork, mix covers, motion pieces, and branding. It’s all part of how I express what the music means to me.
Your Bedroom BPM series focuses on releasing mixes regardless of being imperfect - what inspired you to start the series?
I’ve always felt there’s this pressure to make everything “perfect,” and it can really stop people from putting themselves out there. I wanted to break that. Something raw, honest, and fun that shows where I’m at in the moment, not where I wish I was. Mixes don’t have to be flawless to be good - it’s about the journey and capturing the moment.
Who would be your dream b2b?
If I had to pick one, it’d be Kara.
There’s just something about the way she builds energy. It’s controlled but still hits hard, and you can really feel her identity in a set. She taps into that old school sound in a way I really rate, and I feel like a b2b with her would just click.
And honestly, for the girls as well, it’s important to see strong women holding their own and shaping the sound in this space.
That being said, it’s hard to pick just one. Harriet Jaxxon and Lens are also massive inspirations. I love how they both bring their own flavour and identity into their sets while still championing that old school sound. Proper tunes, keeping that foundation alive for a new generation of ravers.
"There’s a real appreciation for the music in London crowds, and you feel that connection when you’re playing"
Being from London, how does the city and scene here inspire you?
London is such a melting pot of sounds and people. There’s always a vibe somewhere. You can feel the history in the sound, but it’s always evolving. It keeps me curious, and honestly I just feel really grateful to be part of the community.
Growing up around it, you don’t really clock how much it shapes your ear at the time. You’ve got jungle, DnB, garage, grime and sooo much more around you. There’s so many different sounds, but all part of the culture I grew up around in London, and it naturally shapes how I hear music and what I’m drawn to.
That energy carries into the crowds as well. There’s a real appreciation for the music in London crowds, and you feel that connection when you’re playing. It pushes me to keep evolving, while still staying connected to the roots that got me into this in the first place.
What are some local events you think are doing great things for emerging DJs in the scene?
There’s such a beautiful collection of teams bringing real opportunities for emerging DJs, and I’d love to shout a few out.
Teez, Connectshun, Sounds Crazy, Croak Heads, Sexy Lady Massive and Foundation. All doing amazing things in their own lanes, creating proper spaces for new DJs to come through and develop.
Mind Over Matter in Manchester as well -multi-genre events raising money for Mind, which is really important. Mental health in this space can’t be overlooked, and what they’re doing by combining events, awareness and support while also showcasing emerging artists is genuinely special. It creates spaces where people feel seen, heard, and comfortable.
And finally DnB Babez for building such an important space for women in the scene and consistently championing so much talent.
Who are some women and gender minority artists you would recommend?
Shout out Homesick, Mia Pia, Gabriella Bongo, Noli, Savannah, Sali, Coco, Natty Lou, Vxrgo, Airbender, Shirley Temper - honestly the list goes on, so many are killing it right now.
I’d also like to highlight Girls Out Of Office. Their mission is to create platforms for underrepresented artists, and I really resonate with what they’re doing. Proper important work, and I’m excited to see them continue to grow. All of them are bringing such fresh energy and perspective to the scene.
What’s coming up for 2026?
For 2026, it’s more gigs, more visuals, and continuing to grow Bedroom BPM. I’m really building on the idea of blending everything I love: the music, the people, the visuals, and the energy of underground spaces.
I’ve also got my first ever festival booking at Gemfest, which I’m super excited about. I’m really looking forward to playing it and experiencing the whole thing properly - that one feels like a real moment for me this year.
I’m still early in my career, and I’m excited to keep progressing and see where it all goes. I’d love to be out playing more, pushing myself, and continuing to develop my sound. Overall, I’m just looking forward to seeing what 2026 brings. At the end of the day, those moments on the dancefloor, where everything connects through music, are what it’s all about for me.
