Brooke Evers Cover Story

BROOKE EVERS

TRACK STAR

Google BROOKE EVERS and you’d be forgiven for thinking there are 10 of her! In her career so far, Brooke has held roles on TV, magazines, as a model, actor, dancer, radio presenter, producer, and cover girl of men’s mag, Zoo Weekly as “2008 Beach Babe of the Year”. But her fans, followers and thousands of clubgoers know her as an accomplished and in-demand DJ.

A passionate Gold Coaster, Brooke is also mum to Rocky who with partner, Matt Stafford, she is raising to balance the best of the coastal lifestyle and travelling the world. Here, Brooke lets us in on her love of the stage since childhood, various incarnations and her incredible rise to international DJ-fame.

How did you evolve your career from model, magazine contributor, to TV personality and in-demand DJ?

Growing up I was always in front of the camera. Mum always said I was born for the stage, so I started pretty young.

In my early 20s I was modelling quite a bit, but I wanted to do it all! I was studying a Bachelor of Journalism at Griffith University on the Gold Coast whilst modelling and dancing as my job. Life was fast and that’s the way I wanted it.

I was fortunate enough to score some work experience in Sydney for a magazine I was modelling for as editorial assistant. This was definitely a time in my life that I will cherish forever as I learnt so much but also discovered my love for nightlife. Days were spent in an office and my nights were behind a laptop and DJ decks. I was hungry to learn more about my new hobby and that was the DJ world. I would stay up till all hours of the morning practising and learning off other DJ friends – it was so exciting.

Then fast forward about a year later; I got a manager, an agent then moved back to the Gold Coast and started deejaying around Australia, the rest is history.

What do you enjoy about it, what are the challenges?

The thing that makes me hungry for more is the energy on the stage. I love it! I love creating a vibe in a room of people and bringing happiness to an event with fun music and a great time.

Deejaying has taken me around the world from India to China to America and back. I’m so very lucky to be in the position I now am. I feel with everything in the entertainment world comes many challenges. The hustle is cutthroat, the late nights is tough on my body and mind, being away from friends and family and missing out on special occasions, these are the things that are challenging.

What have been the highlights and achievements?

I would have to say the travelling is the biggest highlight for me and meeting new people. One achievement that stands out would have to be my last show in India for over 30,000 people! Mind-blowing on so many levels!

How are work commitments different now you have a child?

My entire world is different. Work is still my world but so is my beautiful girl, Rocky! I’m blessed to have my parents and my husband’s family to help when I need them.

Is there a key to juggling it all?

I’ve never been a really organised person but now I have to be so organised days leading up to a show or any other work commitments. Mums can do it all!

Where has your career taken you around the world?

I’ve been around the world with deejaying a number of times but there are still some countries I’m yet to explore: Japan, Africa and Iceland. Deejaying is the best job in the world and I’m so lucky.

Any favourite places over seas you can recommend?

I will always be obsessed with Greece. I play at a club called FarOut Beach Club in Ios, Greece every year and it’s the best. Plus, you can’t go past Greek food. It’s delicious!

Is there a typical ‘day in the life’ of Brooke Evers?

I kick off the day with a very large coffee as I don’t think I’ve slept much in two years. Then I like to get some exercise in. I always drop Rocky at her grandparents’ place or Matt stays home to watch her. Exercise for me is key not just for the physical aspect but mentally. I just feel so great afterwards.

Then home to feed Rocky/myself and get stuck into emailing and any social media jobs that need to be done. Then its nap time for Rocky and I try to get as many things done in an hour (mainly housework). It’s incredible what you can achieve in this time. Afternoons are activities with Rocky and just some one-on-one time.

Evenings are spent prepping dinner or going to visit family. Once Rocky is asleep at night, I sometimes stay up and do DJ work, prep music for upcoming shows, online shop for performances or just relax and watch TV. This is my weekday routine, and the weekends are completely different if I’m gigging.

What is your preferred exercise routine?

I’ve always been a group fitness gal. I think it might be my inner sports child but lately I’ve been working with my incredible brother, Ryan Evers – Forever Fitness, who is a gun personal trainer that has really transformed my body. I’m so thankful for him.

What are your skincare and cosmetics ‘must-haves’?

I suffered from acne most of my 20s and now 30s. It was awful and it only became worse if I was deejaying a lot and touring. I discovered some great skincare in Los Angeles after a number of facials. IS CLINICAL is the brand and I swear by it. Not only has it helped my acne, but it’s changed the texture of my skin. Highly recommend. The makeup I use day to day is by the Aussie brand LUST MINERALS. I really feel that using a mineral make up that’s not full of nasty chemicals has also helped my skin breath and fewer breakouts.

“I love summer at home on the Gold Coast. There’s just something in the air. Everyone is pumped for a good time.”

What’s your schedule over summer 2022/23 - are you hosting any major events?

Summer is looking to be really great in Australia. I’m currently in the US finishing off shows in Boston/Atlantic City and Connecticut then I am back for a number of shows in Australia including some new cities that I haven’t been to, which is epic. I love summer at home on the Gold Coast. There’s just something in the air. Everyone is pumped for a good time.

What are you looking forward to in 2023?

I’m really looking forward to getting back into touring. I took a step back over the past 18 months to focus on being a mum, but now I feel confident to get back out there and do what I love. I’m jumping into the studio and releasing more music which is something I’ve been missing terribly.

I am also involved with a number of businesses that I will be working more closely with next year – getfizzy.co and ghostlifestyle.com so it’s going to be a busy year. Next job is to find a touring nanny so Rocky can come with me on the road everywhere.

Brooke