From DJ Decks to the Big Screen

From spinning tracks to spinning stories, Matt Hicks has always lived at the intersection of creativity and connection. In this episode, he takes us through his winding path in the entertainment industry - from a schoolboy with a passion for performance, to a DJ and event manager, to the filmmaker behind the feature film The Tavern.

Matt opens up about the five-year journey of bringing The Tavern to life, the unique and community-driven marketing strategies that set it apart, and the challenges of making a film that truly resonates with audiences. We explore how collaboration, networking, and personal growth have shaped his creative process - and get a sneak peek into his aspirations for future projects, including heart-driven sports storytelling.

If you love behind-the-scenes stories, lessons in creative perseverance, and the magic of bringing people together through art, this one’s for you.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

🎧 How DJing & event management paved the way for filmmaking

🍻 The five-year labour of love behind The Tavern

📣 Creative grassroots marketing strategies that worked

🤝 Why collaboration & community matter more than ever

🏅 Matt’s vision for positive, uplifting sports storytelling