Q&A: Miller SoundClash 2017 Finalist Inguerzon

The Miller SoundClash finalists are busy preparing for their trip to Las Vegas for the Grand Final. In the lead up, we'll be profiling each of them on the site. You can keep up to date with the Miller SoundClash DJ Competition by following Miller Genuine Draft on Instagram.

Tell us in one sentence who you are and where you are from?

"I am a fan of the musical emotions, born, raised and currently living in Santiago, Chile."

Where did your love of music first come from?

"When I was small I was inspired by my parents as they sat down to listen to radio."

How long have you been DJing?

"I have been DJing for 5 years."

Do you produce music also?

"Yes, my original music."

What’s been the highlight of your career so far?

"I played at Creamfields Chile in 2016 - the full stage enjoyed my music."

Tell us about the success as a DJ you’ve had in your own country.

"Every step is strong and secure, that rule led me to share my sound with bigger audiences in Chile at some of the most important stages of the festivals in Chile and South America, being able to create my music."

How did it feel to win your local Miller SoundClash competition?

"I'm so happy. The constant training prepared me for the great challenge and what makes me happy is to be able to show a musical style that represents my life."

How much does it mean to you to have made it to this stage of Miller SoundClash?

"To me it means that I am doing my job well."

How do you plan to stand out over the other DJs in Las Vegas? How will you be preparing for the finale?

"My plan is to just be myself and play my music, while reading the response of the crowd."

What makes you unique compared to the other international finalists?

"My music and my show on stage."

Las Vegas is the EDM capital of the USA, with major DJs playing every weekend. If you could meet and hang out with one of these DJs in Vegas, who would it be and why?

"I would like to know Jauz."

Who from dance music’s elite do you most respect and take inspiration from?

"Andy C."

How important is it for competitions like Miller SoundClash to give aspiring DJs the chance to show their talent to the world?

"It is an opportunity that occurs once in a lifetime, you can change the entire destination and provide the option of making a great musical career."

Tell us a bit about your home country - how is the electronic scene there?

"Electronic music in Santiago is powerful since the 1990s, currently the music scene is very present for the styles such as house, drum & bass, techno and EDM, which means that there are always new people who join this beautiful culture."

Keep up to date the Miller SoundClash finalists by following Miller Genuine Draft on Instagram.