Originally from the UK, Tom Aksham began his musical journey while at university, where a passion for mixing and reading crowds quickly developed into something much bigger.
With over a decade of experience behind the decks, Tom has brought his signature sound to nightclubs and festivals across multiple continents, developing an intuitive ability to read any room and deliver exactly what the dance floor needs. From the vibrant nightclub scene throughout Southeast Asia to the transformative desert experience of Afrika Burn festival and energetic crowds at Mint Festival in the UK.
Tom has recently relocated back to Auckland from Christchurch, where he has performed live on RDU FM and was the resident DJ at He Puna Taimoana for monthly full moon events, as well as many other events. Having performed at countless weddings, corporate events, and Christmas parties, he understands that each event is unique and requires a tailored approach. Whether it’s creating the perfect romantic atmosphere for a first dance, keeping corporate guests engaged throughout an evening, or delivering those peak-time moments that fill every dance floor, he brings both international experience and local insight to every performance.
Known for his seamless mixing, diverse musical knowledge, and ability to adapt to any crowd, he creates experiences that keep people talking long after the last song fades.
Favourite Dancefloor Hits
Classic Feel-Good Anthems
September Earth, Wind & Fire
Don’t Stop Me Now Queen
I Wanna Dance with Somebody Whitney Houston
Sweet Child O’ Mine Guns N’ Roses
Mr. Brightside The Killers
Modern Pop Hits
Uptown Funk Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars
Get Lucky Daft Punk ft. Pharrell Williams, Nile Rodgers
Happy Pharrell Williams
As It Was Harry Styles
Don’t Start Now Dua Lipa
Hip-Hop/R&B Essentials
Crazy in Love Beyoncé
I Gotta Feeling Black Eyed Peas
Gold Digger Kanye West ft. Jamie Foxx
Yeah! Usher ft. Lil Jon & Ludacris
Throwback Wedding Crowd-Pleasers
Billie Jean Michael Jackson
Livin’ on a Prayer Bon Jovi
Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! ABBA
Sweet Caroline Neil Diamond
Baby Give it Up KC and the Sunshine Band
I Will Survive Gloria Gaynor
Listen to Audio Demos
Reviews
Tom made our wedding reception unforgettable! He seamlessly mixed everything from our grandparents’ favorites to current hits. The dance floor was packed all night and he made our first dance so special. Thank you for being part of our perfect day!
Lauren & Jake
Tom hosts our popular Full Moon parties at He Puna Taimoana (New Brighton, Christchurch) and receives great feedback from guests on his tropical house vibes! A reliable, down to earth character who’s passion for music really shines through, Tom has been the perfect addition to elevate our events and super easy to deal with.
Dot Leggett Lane – Manager, Christchurch City Council
Tom was absolutely fantastic at our Christmas party! He read the room perfectly and had everyone from our office juniors to the General Manager on the dance floor. Professional setup and kept the energy going all night. Highly recommend!
Maree, Cookie Time
Couldn’t have asked for a better DJ! Tom was so easy to work with during planning and delivered exactly what we wanted on the day. Great music selection and he really knew how to keep the party going. Our guests are still talking about how much fun they had!
Caitlin
Tom was incredible! He played the perfect mix of music for our diverse group of family and friends. Professional, reliable, and really made our reception feel like a proper celebration. Would definitely book again!
Grace
Tom was so responsive to our requests and created the perfect atmosphere for both our dinner and dancing. Everyone commented on how great the music was. Absolute legend!
Michelle & Simo