Chris Taylor DJ Rogue State

08/09/2025

Still glowing from this amazing wedding party in mid-August! ☀️🎶

Set on a stunning equestrian estate in the heart of the Hampshire countryside, this outdoor celebration had it all:
💒 Secret ceremony
🕺 A dancefloor full from start to finish
💖 Touching family tributes
🌅 Glorious weather

The bride and groom kicked things off with an incredible playlist:
🎛️ 80s electro-disco (‘Enola Gay’)
💃 Latin & pop with Gloria Estefan and Taylor Swift
🍻 And yes — ‘Combine Harvester’ by The Wurzels brought the house (marquee) down!

Huge thanks and congratulations again to the newlyweds — and everyone who brought the energy and love to the dancefloor.

Looking to throw your own unforgettable party in 2025/26?
🎧 DM me to chat, or check out the photos!

📸 Swipe ➡️ to see the setup, the lighting, and the vibes…

21/05/2025

🎶 What a Month! A Quick DJ Life Recap...
From kids’ parties to sold-out indie gigs, it’s been a wild few weeks behind the decks 👇

🎸 April kicked off with a sold-out indie disco supporting Calaveras and Liam Foster at Portsmouth's iconic The Wedgewood Rooms. I played a 3-hour genre-hopping set from The Libertines to Talking Heads and caught up with loads of familiar faces. Absolute energy all night. 💥 (Setlist drop coming soon!)

🎈 Then it was a total switch-up — DADDY DJ mode activated for my daughter’s 3rd birthday 🎂 Playing mini-disco bangers and lighting up Wallington Village Hall for a party full of balloons, giggles and sugar highs! 😬

🇬🇧 Just last week, I had the huge honour of playing a VE Day 80 tribute set at Broadlaw Community Centre, featuring wartime swing, original radio broadcasts, and a very moving community tea party with veterans. A total privilege 🙏

🔒 I’ve also secured private bookings and I’m currently on the lookout for a weekly residency for the summer 🌞 — think house, disco, good vibes and cold drinks in a pub garden or terrace. DM me if you're a venue owner or promoter and let's chat!

📸 Loads of content to come, so keep your eyes peeled for setlists, videos and maybe even a few surprises. Thanks to everyone who’s danced, booked, or supported me so far in 2025 — it means the world! 💜

– Chris

🎧 roguestatedj.co.uk

12/05/2025

Was an absolute pleasure to play some wartime favourites for local residents and the wider Fareham Community at this VE Day 80 tea party organised by Councillor Gemma Furnivall - Fort Fareham 🇬🇧🎉🍰

28/03/2025

📽️ Video update from DJ Rogue State!

Thanks so much for all the support in 2025 so far! I'm back, blending indie, rock, pop, nu disco, rave & breaks, and buzzing for what's ahead!

Next up:
🎵 Catch me Saturday 5th April at Edge of the Wedge, Portsmouth
💿 Spinning an indie rock set alongside Calaveras and Liam Foster.
🎟️ £5 on the door—come down, send requests, and let’s have it!
(Spotify playlist open for suggestions!)

Coming soon:

🔸 New website with bookings, updates & mixes
🔹 Fresh video mixes + live streams
🔸 A curveball nu-disco set in the works

🤳 Available for bookings in Fareham, Portsmouth, Gosport & beyond!

Let’s go big this year — shout me if you need a versatile DJ for your party or event.

Stay tuned. Stay Rogue!

19/03/2025

🔥 My Old Mixtapes Are Back! – And New Ones Are Coming in 2025 🔥

Let’s rewind to 2013 – my first-ever recorded mix, A Rough Guide to Rogue, where my journey from rock & indie roots into the underground rave & club scene began. This mix still holds a special place in my heart, and it’s the perfect way to hear where it all started. 🎶✨

🚀 But the best part? New mixes are coming in 2025! Expect fresh sounds, deeper cuts, and the same passion that started it all.

🎧 Stream my first ever mix here → https://www.mixcloud.com/toogrizzly/rogue-state-a-rough-guide-to-rogue/

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✅ Hit play & take a trip down memory lane
✅ Drop a comment with your fave track 🎵
✅ Follow me for brand new sets in 2025!

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Let’s get this rolling again – Who’s ready for 2025? 🚀🔥

'A Rough Guide to Rogue' was the first DJ mix released by Portsmouth DJ Rogue State (Chris Taylor). The mix, originally released in September 2007, coincided with the start of a two-year sonic assault on the local clubs of Portsmouth via a new tech-house and rave night called Error, which ran until....

10/03/2025

Did you catch the King's favourite party bangers today? Would gladly mix a few of these for him, if he's looking... 😉👑 What do you think?

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/music/news/king-charles-playlist-commonwealth-day/

The King’s Music Room on Apple Music 1 Playlist:
Bob Marley & The Wailers – Could You Be Loved
Millie Small – My Boy Lollipop
Kylie Minogue – The Loco-Motion
Al Bowlly – The Very Thought of You
Grace Jones – La Vie en rose
Raye – Love Me Again
Daddy Lumba – Mpempem Do Me
Davido – KANTE (feat. Fave)
Miriam Makeba – The Click Song
Jools Holland & Ruby Turner – My Country Man
Anoushka Shankar – Indian Summer
Siti Nurhaliza – Anta Permana
Dame Kiri Te Kanawa – E Te Iwi E (Call to the People)
Michael Bublé – Haven’t Met You Yet
Arrow – Hot Hot Hot
BONUS NON COMMONWEALTH TRACK — Beyoncé – Crazy in Love (feat. Jay-Z)
BONUS NON COMMONWEALTH TRACK — Diana Ross – Upside Down

10/03/2025

Thank you and welcome to all my new Page followers! 🤜🤛

Spread the word if anyone is looking for a this year. Would love to help! 😎🕺💃

25/02/2025

🎉 Big news for Kingston nightlife! 🎉

Love hearing that one of my old haunts is getting a fresh shot of investment! 💷✨ Back in 2007, I had the privilege of DJing at Oceana for our Kingston University leaving ball—unforgettable memories! 🎧🔥

Since then, PRYZM Kingston has kept the scene alive, thanks to the epic gigs hosted by Banquet Records, making it a top spot for touring artists.

💭 With a £3 million makeover in the works, who knows? Maybe I’ll be back behind the decks there sooner than you think... 👀

👉 Any Kingston crew still about? What’s your best memory of this iconic venue? Drop it below! ⬇️

🔗 Check out the full story: https://www.timeout.com/london/news/kingstons-legendary-pryzm-could-reopen-as-a-new-nightclub-after-a-huge-3-million-makeover-022125

Jägerbomb, anyone?

21/02/2025

🎛️ Behind the Scenes: The Prep You Don’t See 🎛️

It’s not all flashing lights and packed dancefloors—prep, prep, prep is where the magic starts! 💿✨ This week has been all about diving deep into my 20,000+ track library, analysing beats, BPMs, and perfect drops for seamless mixing. 🎧

🔥 From beat-perfect blends to those unexpected drops that keep the dancefloor alive—every set takes hours of behind-the-scenes graft. This is the geeky but essential work that ensures every moment hits just right.

🎸 Next stop (so far): Supporting Calaveras at Edge of the Wedge, Portsmouth on Friday 5th April—and trust me, this set is going to be a banger!

👉 Got a track you’d love to hear live? Drop it in the comments or DM me—requests always considered!