DJ MelBoogie: Event DJ

DJ MelBoogie is a trailblazing conference and event DJ delivering high-energy, genre-spanning sets that elevate audiences, energize brands, and create unforgettable experiences across corporate, media, and entertainment platforms.

Quick Facts:

  • Highlights:
    • 30-year career across radio, television, and live events
    • Widely recognized as one of Canada’s top female DJs
    • Frequent DJ/host for major brands and corporate events
    • Opened for world-renowned artists and entertainers
  • Formats: Conference DJ, event DJ, host
  • Audiences: Corporate event planners, conference organizers, entertainment producers, and brands seeking high-energy, culturally relevant music experiences.
  • Outcomes:
    1. Elevate event atmosphere with dynamic, expertly curated music
    2. Strengthen audience engagement through energetic, interactive hosting
    3. Deliver memorable experiences aligned with brand and event goals
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  • Travels from: Toronto, ON
  • **Fee range: On Request

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DJ MelBoogie is one of Canada’s most respected and influential DJs, celebrated for her three decades of impact across radio, live events, and the music industry at large. Known for her electrifying presence and masterful command of all musical genres, she has become the go-to DJ for conferences, corporate activations, and high-profile entertainment events. Mel’s foundation in radio, both as a host and mixshow DJ, has shaped her signature style—dynamic, engaging, and deeply connected to the audience experience.

Her career includes hosting and performing at major cultural and industry events such as Canadian Music Week and the North by Northeast Indie Showcase, along with speaking engagements at numerous music conferences. On television, she has appeared on CBC, CP24, MuchMusic, MTV Canada, New Music, and more, further cementing her reputation as a leading voice in Canadian music culture.

DJ MelBoogie is one of the country’s best-known female DJs. For 30 years, her roots have been deeply embedded in radio, both as a host, and mixshow format DJ. She has also hosted several events including Canadian Music Week, North By North East Indie Showcase, and has been a speaker/panelist at a variety of music industry conferences.

Mel has also made several television appearances, including CBC Television, CP24, Much Music, New Music, MTV Canada, Toronto Life, and more. She’s also opened for some of the most respected performers in the world of entertainment, including Kevin Hart, LeBron James, Nick Cannon (MTV’s Wild ‘N Out) Major Lazer, Lauryn Hill, Busta Rhymes, and more.

Because of her ability to engage the crowd and her passion for all genres of music, DJ MelBoogie is often called upon to DJ/Host a range of corporate events. Companies such as Guess, Roots Canada, Victoria’s Secret, H&M Canada, CBC Canada, Ralph Lauren, Michael “Pinball” Clemons Foundation (MPCF), House of Hoops, YWCA/Girls Action Foundation, and more have included Mel as an integral part of their conferences and special events.

In 2008, DJ MelBoogie won the Stylus Female DJ of the Year Award, naming her the top female DJ in Canada, and was the only DJ selected to participate in Luminato’s Mille Femmes Exhibit, dedicated to Toronto’s most inspiring women in the creative arts, presented by L’Oreal.

In 2011, she was the only female DJ nominated in 3 categories, and took home two awards: one for Underground DJ of the Year, and the other for College Radio Show of the Year.

She was also recognized by Manifesto as a pioneer in Canadian Hip Hop, as part of their WombManifesto event. In 2015, she was awarded DJ of the Year, by the Black Canadian Awards.

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