<p>In this episode of <em>Can You Put Me On Guest List?</em>, I sit down with legendary house DJ <strong>Sam Divine</strong> for a live keynote conversation recorded at the <strong>Night Time Economy Summit in Liverpool (2026)</strong>.</p><p>With more than two decades in the scene and a long-standing relationship with <strong>Defected Records</strong>, Sam shares the story behind her journey — from growing up on a council estate in Bristol and buying her first decks for £100, to becoming one of the most respected names in global house music.</p><p>We talk about the importance of <strong>grassroots clubs</strong>, why they are essential for developing DJs, and why so many smaller venues are disappearing. Sam also reflects on her early days hustling for gigs in <strong>Ibiza</strong>, what she learned from playing marathon sets in small venues, and why real experience behind the decks matters more than viral success.</p><p>She also introduces her new <strong>555 concept</strong> - five cities, five-hour sets, and £5 tickets - designed to support grassroots venues and make club culture accessible again.</p><p>In this conversation we also discuss:</p><p>• Her journey with <strong>Defected Records</strong><br>• Winning <strong>Best House DJ at the Ibiza DJ Awards</strong><br>• Life on the road and finding balance through <strong>sobriety</strong><br>• The <strong>lost art of the warm-up DJ</strong><br>• Why <strong>diversity in lineups</strong> matters<br>• Advice for the next generation of DJs and producers</p><p>If you care about the future of <strong>club culture, DJing, and house music</strong>, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.</p><p>Follow Sam Divine<br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/samdivinedj" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/samdivinedj</a></p><p>Follow Katie Knight<br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/katiehayknight" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/katiehayknight</a></p><p>Follow Can You Put Me On Guest List?<br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/canuputmeonguestlist" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/canuputmeonguestlist</a></p><p>This episode is supported by:</p><p><strong>Trackstack</strong> – The all-in-one platform for music creators.<br><a href="https://www.trackstack.app/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.trackstack.app/</a></p><p><strong>LabelWorx</strong> – Distribution, royalty management, and tools built for dance music labels.<br><a href="https://labelworx.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://labelworx.com/</a></p>