Maestro D — Adelaide DJ

Maestro D aka Damian Creaser

Maestro D, real name Damian Creaser, is an Adelaide MC, DJ and producer with three decades in the city’s dance community. Best known for commanding the microphone during the rave era, he became a trusted voice at parties where an MC needed to lift the room without overpowering the music. Recordings from Discovery at the Synagogue, including Triple J Mix Up sets with ATB, MPK and Noddy, preserve his role during a period of Adelaide nightlife. His work spans classic house, rave, trance, techno and hard dance, whether hosting another selector or taking control behind the decks. Maestro D remains a regular presence at reunions and underground nights, appearing with long-time peers including DJ JoSH, George the Boss, BOF and Pab. Recent bookings range from The Golden Years and Old School Anthems to Underground Session and Hard House Nation. Still active as MC and DJ, he carries rave-era knowledge into present-day rooms with timing, humour and an instinctive understanding of crowd energy.

5 upcoming events

Come Together 6 - The Halloween Experience at Arkaba Hotel
Sat 31 Oct · 7:00 PM
Come Together 6 - The Halloween Experience
Arkaba Hotel, 155 Glen Osmond Rd, Frewville

A vinyl-fuelled Halloween rave with two dance floors, killer local DJs, immersive visuals, and a massive nostalgic soundtrack from 7 PM to 3 AM. TICKETS
We Are Family - Spring Edit at Sidewood Estate
Sat 7 Nov · 4:00 PM
We Are Family - Spring Edit
Sidewood Estate, 15 River Road, Hahndorf

Justice, JoSH, Maestro D, To Be Confirmed
Celebrate spring in the Adelaide Hills with wood-fired pizza, Sidewood wines and uplifting disco, house and dance edits from afternoon into evening among the vines. TICKETS
Birthday 54 at Sidewood Estate
Sat 7 Nov · 4:00 PM
Birthday 54
Sidewood Estate, 15 River Road, Hahndorf

Celebrating a milestone birthday with premium wines and good company at the scenic Sidewood Estate in the Adelaide Hills. TICKETS
Robbie Muir and Technikal at Surge
Sat 14 Nov · 7:00 PM
Robbie Muir and Technikal
Surge, 52 Hindley St, Adelaide SA 5000

Hard House Nation is going bigger, louder, and harder with a new venue, a massive sound system, and a headline Adelaide debut.
Reunion Festival 2027 at The Drive
Sat 23 Jan · 2:00 PM
Reunion Festival 2027
The Drive, War Memorial Dr, North Adelaide

Reunion Festival returns for its fourth year, bringing Adelaide’s club and rave generations together for a huge celebration of local dance music. Across multiple stages, familiar favourites and long-serving selectors revisit house, techno, trance, drum and bass, R&B and rave classics live. TICKETS
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Past events

Sat 4 Jul · 7:00 PM
Josh presents
DJ JoSH the Golden Years - 10th Anniversary
Arkaba Hotel, 155 Glen Osmond Rd, Frewville

Adelaide, SA – Get ready for the biggest Golden Years event yet as DJ JoSH returns in 2026 to celebrate six sensational decades of life, 10 years of The Golden Years, and the 60th birthday of the iconic Arkaba Hotel – all in one unforgettable night of music, memories, and mayhem.
Sat 30 May · 3:00 PM
Underground Session 5
Cosmos Club, 109 Waymouth St, Adelaide

The fifth chapter features 2 Australian Techno icons headlining in Dave Pham and Matt Radovich supported by local guests Solace and YAX as well as residents BOF, Devious, S4T, Maes
Sat 2 May · 4:00 PM
MAYDAY 2.0
Old Adelaide Gaol, 18 Gaol Rd, Adelaide

MAYDAY 2.0 at Old Adelaide Gaol, Adelaide — outdoor fancy-dress party with big DJ line-up in a historic prison courtyard. Interstate DJs Kid Kenobi and MC Shureshock plus Nik Fish.
Sun 5 Apr · 3:00 PM
CANCELLED: Origin
The Gov, 59 Port Road, Hindmarsh

It’s the story of how we began and where we’re going. It’s a celebration of the people we love and the things that brought us together. It’s a continuation of the journey and a celebration of Chosen family.
Sat 28 Feb · 9:00 PM
Discovery +33 Years Reunion
Club Curious at Gluttony, Cnr East Tce & Rundle Rd, Adelaide

Discovery +33 Years Reunion at Club Curious @ Gluttony, Adelaide CBD — classic club anthems and a nostalgic night with the original Discovery crew. $10 Donation to Beyond Blue and check Facebook for secret entry codeword.
Sun 22 Feb · 11:00 AM
We Are Family
Sidewood Estate, 15 River Road, Hahndorf

"We Are Family" is a joyful, all-ages summer celebration of food, wine, music, and togetherness, set in the stunning gardens of Sidewood Estate. Blending the culinary artistry of Chef Nick Filsell with the uplifting rhythms of DJs Ezee G, JoSH, Justice and Maestro D.
Sat 21 Feb · 8:00 PM
Anthems: Old School Edition
The Fantail (open-air) at Gluttony, Rymill Park, East Tce, Adelaide

DJs JoSH, BOF and Skot Holder alongside MC Maestro D and Jules guiding us through the classic tracks that kept the dancefloor pumping during the early 90s.
Sat 17 Jan · 2:00 PM
Reunion Festival 2026
Morphettville Racecourse, Morphettville

Big day-to-night reunion of Adelaide club culture at Morphettville, headlined by HMC and Groove Terminator, with four arenas, classic anthems, and a packed local lineup built for serious ravers.
Sat 30 Aug · 12:00 PM
still smiling
Fuego by the sea, 9 Barcoo Rd, Glenelg North

Celebrate 30 years of the legendary Smile rave with 9 hours of infectious beats, vibrant energy, and pure joy at a secret beachside location just 20 minutes from Adelaide's CBD.
Sat 18 Jan · 2:00 PM
Reunion Festival 2025
Morphettville Racecourse, Morphettville

A huge outdoor reunion of Adelaide club culture with four stages, House to Trance, and local legends rolling out anthems from the city’s most iconic nights.