Why I’ll be swapping my sofa to DJ in Ibiza this summer 

I’ve been invited to DJ in Ibiza this summer with the team at LDC Radio. It’s ironic because these days I’m in bed for 8pm when people start going out and I get up at 5am when most people are rolling home from the clubs. 

While I’m in bed early, there are places I will be a dirty stop out for in West Yorkshire

When it comes to getting my dance shoes on I enjoy a good rave at Beaverworks which we host special nights through LDC. It’s a mixture of 20-60 year old ravers with bars, too DJ sets and a burger van.

We’ve got our 4th birthday party there too in May. I used to love a burger on a night out back in my own youth at Regent’s Palace and Pharaohs in Barnsley. 

One person who also remembers those days is DJ Stephanie Hirst, also from the tarn. 

These days I love her Belters Live events she holds in West Yorkshire. Better still they start early so I’m in bed by midnight. 

If I want some dancing fun in Leeds I head to Terry George’s Bar Fibre. 

If I want something a bit more chilled however, I enjoy a night at Victoria Gate Casino. Recently I went there after a Channel 4 party at Flamboyance bar to sing on stage and wind down.  I make the most of their free cups of tea and coffee. 

Nearby if I’m wanting some top food and entertainment, Habibis is the place to be. 

The first time I went here I was invited by Abdul Rozik after going to the Misfits boxing match at Leeds First Direct Arena. 

I love the arena, I’ve seen lots of Leeds talent there including boxer Josh Warrington.  

This week Peter Kay will be performing there. I’ve got to wait until summer to see him but I will be walking Leeds Bare Knuckle boxer Scott McHugh into the ring at the weekend. 

I love nothing more than being sat on my sofa watching TV and ordering a takeaway for the family. Fortunately I’ve got a six month old baby to help me prepare for sleepless nights in Ibiza. 

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My weekly column, can be found in print here https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/people/danny-malin-im-swapping-takeaways-on-my-sofa-for-sleepless-nights-djing-in-ibiza-this-summer-4562434