DJ Jon Of The Pleased Wimmin (aka Jon Cooper) returns to the decks to play the Eagle Nightclub in South London’s Kennington tomorrow evening, Saturday June 25.
The event marks the start of a hectic schedule, for the legendary DJ which will take in a number of nights around the UK together with his hotly awaited new release ‘Heels’ on the Fetch Records label.
Cooper said: “This is my homecoming, renaissance and evolution together in one big bundle of love. Pleased and its crowd hold a special place in my heart and holds some very special memories for me.”
After being named in the top 5 of DJ Magazine’s respected top 100 DJ’s in the world, things went stratospheric for Cooper. Bestselling compilations for Ministry of Sound were followed with headline slots in the UK’s biggest clubs, such as Cream, Renaissance, Pacha, Venus, The Pod, Ministry of Sound and Gatecrasher.
Then came the change that shocked and puzzled many in the house music family. “I just needed to take time out and get some perspective back,” said Cooper.
“Life was crazy and the projects and demands on my time were getting bigger. I was living a life that most dreamt of, but I still felt unfulfilled.”
“At that moment in the 00’ties things were changing and I wanted to change too, so I simply stopped. The following years saw me relocate, attain a University degree and simply take stock of where I was going.”
Demand for the much sought after artist never waned, and in 2012 fans were treated to original releases of Oh Yeah, Guiltless, and Disconnected.
Pleased was then reborn as a labour of love: from one who gave birth to the original and another who wished he was there for the arrival. Kris Chapman and JPW had talked many times about finding the right project to work on together, and in September 2014 by mutual agreement, Pleased was reborn with what was supposed to be a one-off party in Soho, with the release of his 2014 remix of Visage’s Never Enough followed by Don’t Be Scared of Yourself on Kidology in 2015.
Demand was so high that they were asked to start a bi-monthly residency in East London not long after. Now settling into the new regular home of the Eagle, also home to the weekly disco enthusiasts Horse Meat Disco, they are ready and keen to show South London exactly what they are made of, and that they are truly back in force. And, as an emblem of the thriving LGBT+ scene, the Eagle is the perfect venue to host such a striking artist.
JPW’s gig at the Eagle will be electric. His culture of breaking down boundaries, pushing barriers and inspiring his audiences to express themselves and let their hair down will go down an absolute treat at such a welcoming venue.
JPW’s discerning knowledge of music, his fresh talent and raw style make for a unique artist, and his latest set demonstrates exactly this. The set features a diverse range of artists, including Soulwax, Hoxton Whores, Dimitri From Paris and Lifelike, with plenty of surprises thrown in to keep in the crowds in awe.
To further excite the crowd, friend and legendary DJ Jeremy Healy joins the line up. The two house favourites will play together for the first time in over a decade – with London legend Tasty Tim and Pleased’s original resident Paul Woods also joining them.
Jon of The Pleased Wimmin earned his respect over the years from clubbers, fashion designers and celebrities alike, as a result of his talent for playing what the people needed and wanted to hear. Seeing JPW at the Eagle is an event that no clubber or house fan will want to miss.
Event: PLEASED: Jon Pleased Wimmin, Jeremy Healy, Tasty Tim, Paul Woods
Where: Eagle London, 349 Kennington Lane, London SE11 5QY
When: Saturday, June 25
Time: 9pm-4am
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