DJ Rene
Location: Based in Cape TownBiography
Since leaving France for a life of music, surf and family in South Africa's Mother City, Rene Tanguy has become a household name in Cape Town due to his unique, passionate DJ style and audience appeal.
DJ Rene “The Frenchman” can get any dance floor moving to his powerful World sounds, his Retro, Nu-disko, Latin / Cuban / Brazilian style house and the very best of French house. He pioneered the concept of mixing DJing with live drumming and Afro-brass musicians musicians in South Africa, and has worked with prominent local musicians such as Robbie Jensen, Moreira Chonguica and Buddy Wells on saxophone, Alex van Heerden on trumpet, Tony Paco on percussion, and Alou April on guitar.
This unique and exciting show usually becomes the life of the party, while Rene keeps contact with the function coordinator in order to create the correct atmosphere during the various stages of the event.
DJ Rene performs solo with an assistant, or with a live 2 – 4 piece band.
South African Noteworthy Performances
Some events staged by Renee and his musicians include:
- HUNTS LASCARIS AD AGENCY Christmas Party
- TEQUILA AD AGENCY Christmas party
- BOSMAN & JOHNSON Internal
- J&B MET, J&B main tent artistic direction
- ZOOMFOOTWEAR XMAS PARTY
- CINELICHT AFRIKA LAUNCH
- HOLLARD INSURANCE annual function Warmbath
- METROPOLE HOTEL LAUNCH
- GTS. GLOBAL RESERVATION
- MOONLIGHTING ANNUAL BASH
- Resident DJ at the Bascule Bar
- CIGAR CLUB OF CAPE TOWN PRIVATE PARTIES.
- MADAME ZINGARA CHARITY BALL
- TRUWORTH FUNCTIONS
- PAM GOLDING CHRISTMAS PARTIES
- VISI MAGAZINE CHARITY BALL
- BUCHANANS BOYES ATTORNEYS PARTIES AND FUNCTIONS
- HOUSE OF BUSBY CHRISTMAS PARTY
- MERCEDES CLS LAUNCH
- INVESTEC FUNCTIONS
- CATALYST FUNCTIONS
- SALDHANA STEEL FUNCTIONS
- MEDIA 24 FUNCTIONS
- And all the best weddings, birthdays and private parties in South Africa
Client Feedback
DJ Rene & his 2 band members – what can we say?!!! They were totally geared for what we wanted – the kids loved them because they were allowed to have a go on all of the instruments, and I don’t think I came off the dance floor all night!!
Michelle Player, wedding client
Yes - the party even exceeded my expectations! The location, guests (a lot from overseas), ents & Rene & his gang were fantastic!
Antonia Schofield, private client
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