Tonedeaf

ECU's one and only DJ, electronic music & event production club

Only deaf to
bad requests.

Tonedeaf fosters a vibrant community for ECU students passionate about DJing, electronic music, and event production. We organise events such as music events at nightclubs, bars and pubs, open-deck nights, and DJ showcases, plus workshops during the week to learn more about the art of DJing.

Based at ECU City Campus, 500 Wellington St, Perth WA 6000

The Tonedeaf Crew

The people behind the scenes of the club that makes events happen for you!

Club President & DJ

Max Van Zutphen (MAZE)

”MAZE is the next big thing since house music” — New York Times “I didn't know who I was before I learned about MAZE” — Time Magazine “HOLY SHIT the Dutch really know their house music” — Mahatma Ghandi.

DJ, Music Producer, Photographer, Videographer

Dante Rives

Passionate about music, DJing, production and media, Dante is a long time creative. Currently 24 years old and learning all about music and media from the age of 15, his over 9 years of experience helps him in being confident in what he loves, creating and performing music for people to feel something and enjoy, as well as capturing life's most special moments to look back on for other people. He helps Tonedeaf by teaching newcomers how to DJ and produce music, as well as helping organise events and performing at those events as well.

Dante's Portfolio

Utkarsh Singh (KATO)

“I don’t really stick to one sound and I never have. My sets pull from dubstep, trap, baile funk, jersey club, tech house, melodic techno — whatever serves the moment. It sounds all over the place until you hear it, and then it just makes sense. The thing I’m always chasing is that shift. Going from something heavy that hits you in the chest to something groovy that keeps your feet moving without you realising it. That transition, that feeling — that’s what I’m obsessed with. I spend way too many hours finding tracks just for that one moment in a set. I’m not interested in playing it safe or running the same energy for two hours straight. I want the crowd to feel something change. Get a little lost, come back harder, not know exactly what’s coming next but trust where it’s going. That’s just how I DJ. High energy, a bit unpredictable, but always locked in.”

Gian Lipasana (Franvilla)

Are you bugging for some loving, you've come to the right place. Mr Lovebug, also known as FranVilla, has got you covered. An astronaut, marine and surgeon, he can do it all, but can he win your heart? Catch him on the mic singing or on the deck spinning, this man's love for music is undeniable. Franvilla has been known to write and mix dance tracks, with a love of house, hip hop and rnb. He has a strong passion for entertainment and hopes to leave the audience with a smile on their face and maybe even catch the bug.