MEET DJ GWARDEN

Jeremiah Smith
Jun 22
2 min read

Local Christchurch Legend.

Unsung Hero.

Good Guy.

A veteran DJ with years of experience, Gwarden brings his passion and knowledge for Drum’n’Bass/Jungle music to events both large and small, from club performances and outdoor festivals, to live radio hosting and in-store appearances.

Having played on some of the best rigs in the South Island (Subtle, Boom Candy, Deviate and Euphoric Buzz), he recently featured on support for UK icons Dillinja and Mampi Swift, as well as Kiwi liquid legend Tokyo Prose.

Gwarden held down a weekly residency on the now-defunct Pulzar FM, and releases regular mix series on Soundcloud. He also interviews artists and reviews gigs, with his writing found on popular electronic music site UKF and muzic.net.nz

Spinning a wide-ranging selection from the rich history of DnB, you can expect to hear soulful vocals, rolling breakbeats, and funky basslines to get any dancefloor grooving.

🎧 Gwarden — The Unrivalled Dancefloor Legend

Now I have been out and about CHCH and NZ to many many a party over the last 30 years trying my hardest to blend in and not be too greebly. Gwarden is a name that when I have seen on the bill, has never let me down - providing tunes for a good dance off. He is a must if you are into deep rolling basslines and if you are looking for an expert to link up with and learn a trick or two.

Master of Drum & Bass / JungleWith over 20 years of experience, Gwarden reigns supreme as "The Kiwi Junglist," skillfully blending classic jungle rinse-outs with smooth, sunny liquid vibes—whether on vinyl or digital setups . His deep roots in the DnB scene make every set a journey through rich basslines, rolling breaks, and electrifying energy.
Radio Host & TastemakerBeyond the decks, Gwarden has shaped the scene as a radio host on 8K.NZ and Pulzar FM, bringing fresh mixes, interviews, and jungle culture straight to homes with shows like Future Jungle Sessions and Broken Sessionz.
Tutor & Culture KeeperWhen he’s not lighting up dancefloors, Gwarden shares his beat-matching secrets with Christchurch DJs—offering both online and in-person lessons in digital and vinyl mixing, tune prep, phrasing, effects, and live performance techniques.
Writer & PromoterA prolific writer, he's interviewed artists, reviewed albums, and promoted events—uplifting the local electronic music community through platforms like Muzic.net.nz