Circa’s Inner-Circle

It’s hard to believe one of Gay Land’s hottest hangouts has been sexing up Soho for four years now! It’s even harder to believe its owner Alana Winter has a liver left. We went ‘round to see the boss, smacked her back to consciousness and drew out some slurred sentences on his thoughts about Circa’s gorgeous, talented DJs…

“I always envisioned Circa being a DJ bar, and wanted that family vibe where everyone you know and love/love to hate will always be there. I’m really proud of the talent that we’ve nurtured and the space that we’ve all created. Come and help us celebrate!”
Alan Winter, owner/head bitch

Munroe Bergdorf: “Mungo Hoof-hoff”
Thursday/Friday nights

The first DJ I chose to work at Circa. I hate being touched, but insists on touching me all the time. She’s also the only DJ on this photoshoot that insisted we install a fan to cool her off. I can never get into the booth when she’s playing, ‘cos it’s always full of hot boys and trendy oddballs – or she’s screeching with Kris Di Angelis! Her music’s amazing, she can play anything, and her Fridays are wonderful.

 
 Sam DMS: “The oldest twink in town”
Tuesday/Friday nights

Handsome, dependable, an amazing mixer, enthusiastic and far too energetic. He’s been with me forever, I take him to all the places I work at. Picture-wise, he’s also the King of Circa social media, the boys love him! I think he’s the only DJ who drives, too. Sam likes to go dogging – ask her yourself.

 

 
Adam Turner: “The closest thing we have to a ‘lad’. HA!”
Thursday/Saturday nights

He walked in, asked for a job and never left. I always go to him for advice and let’s not forget the hotness! He’s building his own amazing career outside of the bar. Considering nobody knew him when he walked through the door, he’s now resident at Heaven, remixes big artists, produces his own songs and gets flown all around the world to DJ. I had to ban him from sleeping with customers before he settled down.

 
 Attack Attack Attack: “Yes, GAGA!!!”
Wednesday nights

She doesn’t age, I hate her! I almost didn’t keep her, as she was a bit too “out there” for me. But I’m glad I did! he’s brought a cool, Shoreditch vibe but adapted it to Soho. The Su Pollard of Gay Town, who knows what eye-popping outfit she’s going to wear next? Always lovely, always smiling and he’s working on some SERIOUSLY sexy music.

 

 Jonathan Bestley: “Post-gender Princess”
Thursday/Sunday

So young, and still learning what level of alcoholic refreshment is required… and how not to break a glass table. She’s so small, one drunken night we decided she could probably fit in a bin bag. And she did! I get so many questions about his gender. Here’s the answer: he’s just Jonathan. He also has the biggest catalogue of old/obscure disco tunes. Not bad for the son of a vicar!

 

 Louis Chatten: “The new boy”
Wednesday

She’s so pretty! Our fresh new talent, there’s a lot to come with this boy, and he’s already in demand around town. I love how he looks absolutely horrified at how bitchy we are to each other. She’ll learn. Wednesdays are going to be very exciting with those Bambi-like eyes peering over the decks.

Circa is at 62 Frith Street, Soho, W1. The 4th Birthday is Sunday 3rd May.

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