Summer vibes guaranteed with Norman Jay

The legendary purveyor of musical good times tells Ed Power why he’s looking forward to playing in Kerry

NORMAN Jay did not follow the example of other super-star DJs by moving into music production. There is a simple reason. “The studios are dark,” he says. “I need a window. I need sunlight.”

Jay (57) is one of the most influential figures in UK club culture. However, he sees his job as straightforward, utilitarian: he is a bringer of party vibes. Aesthetics are a secondary consideration.