Global Roots

Q: What types of events does Global Roots DJ at?

Corporate events, nightlife venues, brand launches, private parties, and festivals.

Q: How long is a typical DJ set?

Usually 60–120 minutes, but this can be adjusted to your event needs.

Q: What technical setup is required?

We’ll discuss and provide technical requirements once the booking has been requested. Please note that DJs often travel with their own staff.

Q: Can Global Roots adapt their set to fit our brand or theme?

Yes, it’s not uncommon — Global Roots can curate music to match your event’s tone or campaign identity.

Q: Does Global Roots travel internationally for DJ bookings?

Yes, subject to travel and hospitality arrangements. Please be aware that they often do not travel alone.

Q: Can Global Roots also participate in other types of events or campaigns?

Yes — many DJs are multi-talented and can take part in brand partnerships, commercials, social media campaigns, or promotional events, in addition to live DJ sets.

HomeBookingsDJs

Global Roots is the brainchild of Thristian, an unrivalled selector with a deeply rooted presence in the global music scene. This visionary tastemaker has spent the past decade carving out an international reputation amongst fans, producers and DJs as a champion of eclecticism, venturing across borders both musical and geographical with selections that shine a light on the underground, the unknown and the unexplored.

Widely known for co-founding Boiler Room, a pioneering online broadcasting platform that was years ahead of its time, Thristian has a wide-ranging creative résumé that spans NTS, Channel 4, and most recently, creating Worldwide FM with mentor and now collaborator Gilles Peterson. As part of his work with Worldwide, Thristian has developed his latest creation: Global Roots.

Starting out as a club night at London’s legendary Plastic People, Global Roots has evolved into a multi-platform brand that encompasses radio shows, pop-up exhibitions, film screenings, festival partnerships with the likes of Dimensions, Bahidora and Worldwide Festival – as well as events and parties that have travelled as far as Ethiopia, Mexico, Havana and Seoul.

Exploring music and sound from all corners of theglobe while championing independent and underground arts and culture, GlobalRoots takes advantage of close relationships with local artists and collectivesworldwide, while working with respected institutions such as London’s TateModern and The British Council in South Africa.

Each Global Roots event is unique and responds to its environment, drawing on local talent and culture while showcasing multi-media installations, film screenings, contemporary art and live performances, alongside unmissable DJ sets from Thristian and a cast of eminent friends and collaborators. Offering cross-promotion via Thris’s internationally popular Worldwide FM show and expertly curated line-ups that draw from his wide-reaching creative circle, Global Roots is more than just a party, it’s a universal celebration of global music, arts and culture.