Oh boy! George is in town

DUBAI The 1980s pop sensation Boy George is performing in the city tonight! George, the former lead singer of the Culture Club and now internationally recognised as one of the leading DJs in the world, will be taking to the decks at Trilogy, Madinat Jumeirah for his second Dubai performance in seven years. The singer of hits such as ‘Do you really want to hurt me' (1982) and ‘Karma Chameleon' (1983), turned his hand to DJing in the early 90s and has carved a niche for himself, specialising in unlikely mixes of genres. Evening Post caught up with the 45-year-old artist, for whom spinning is a chance to step back from the spotlight, while keeping both hands on the music he loves.


This is your second visit to Dubai. Do you see any changes?
Yes this is my second visit to Dubai after seven years. I see loads of buildings all around. Things are looking good and I can see more westerners living here.

Are you excited about this evening's event?
Yes. I can't wait till I get on the decks. I am looking forward to seeing a good crowd.

When and why did George Alan O'Dowd decide to become Boy George?
I think about 25 years ago. There's nothing fancy about it.

Which is the best place you choose to unwind? Why?
Well, I used to travel a lot. No matter where I go, I always prefer to stay at home and relax because that's the best place on earth for me.

How did DJiing become second skin?
Let me recall... hmmm... I was at a party where someone was DJing and it was getting very boring. I was just a promoter and I wanted to try out some tunes like funky stuff. After that, I started getting few gigs and now it has become a career.

Are there any tough lessons you have learnt in life?
I think you don't really change as a person. There are certain things about you which will remain in you forever. The only thing I learnt is to do things differently.

Could you name your top three favourite DJ's?
Lisa Loud, Funky Nuckles and Danny Nevilson.

(Boy George will be playing alongside local DJs Ali Ajami, Christian and Marwan. Tickets cost Dh 130 and Dh 170 per person).

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