Sharan: Leeds to Liverpool, DJ & Advocate

0:00On April 10th, Shiran's are artists of the month from audio north, hailing from Leeds, but now calling Liverpool home after moving there four years ago. For work. She's a cardiac physiologist by day, but by night she's a DJ, workshop leader, and community advocate, juggling it all like a pro. She spun sets for crop radio, backed up heavy hitters like Sammy Vergey, Barry Kent Swim, SBTRKT, and even soundtrack Liverpool FC's Store for A, Kit Launch. Her mixes jump across UK Funk, Amapiano, House, and more, fitting any Vibe Thriller. Growing up, music was everywhere. Her dad raised her on Queen, school friends hooked her on bassline and UK Funky via black berry downloads, icons like Annie Mack and Hannah Wants lit a fire, especially seeing women kill it in the scene. As sparked her workshops with decks in the city, and gigs as DJ programmer for Dishoom. She's all about giving back, crediting getaway girls for her start at 14, with music sessions

1:01that pulled her in. Now she runs affordable DJ courses to level the field for women and underrepresented folks, pushing for fair festival lineups and live music ops. Drawing from her South Asian roots like the Bended Like Beckham soundtrack, stand out moments include, Leeds Festival for JD Sports and Supporting Girls Don't Sink. Shiran's fusing heritage, with hustle to reshape the North's music game. One inclusive set at a time.