I’m Sherwin Pagtakhan, also known as DJ KIWI, and I’ve been a prominent figure in the Canadian DJ scene for over 20 years, captivating audiences in Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal, Winnipeg, and now Nova Scotia.
Known for my distinctive modern & trendy open-format music style, I’ve played an influential role in the Canadian DJ landscape.
My impressive track record is filled with successes in commercial radio, nightclubs, marquee and celebrity events, weddings, and headlining performances.
My exceptional talent and crowd-igniting abilities have earned me numerous award nominations, including Ottawa’s Best DJ as recognized by Faces Magazine, The Wedding Awards (Ontario), and The Ottawa Wedding Awards.
LOCAL ANNAPOLIS VALLEY CLIENTS
HIGHLIGHTS & ACCOLADES
ON THE RADIO
HOT 89.9 FM Ottawa – Featured Mix Show DJ, Friday Morning Mixdown (2003-2007)
HOT 89.9 FM Ottawa – Featured Mix Show DJ, Afternoon Traffic Jam (2003-2007)
KOOL FM 93.9 FM Ottawa – Live-to-Air Broadcast, La Boom Nightclub (1999-2000)
AWARD NOMINATIONS
Faces Magazine Award Nominee – Best DJ (2018 through to 2023)
The Wedding Awards (Ontario) – People’s Choice Award for BEST DJ (2020 & 2021)
Ottawa Wedding Award Nominee – Best DJ Service (2015 through to 2018)
MARQUEE EVENTS
Wedding of NHL Ottawa Senator Hockey Player (Ottawa, 2018)
Casual Fridays Series – National Arts Centre (Ottawa, 2014-2015)
Smirnoff Double Black Door Party (Ottawa, 2014)
Winterlude – Opening Ceremonies, Headline Act (Ottawa, 2014)
Sparks Street New Years Eve (Ottawa, 2013 & 2014)
Governor General of Canada Event (Ottawa, 2013)
Hope Volleyball Summerfest – Headline Act (Ottawa, 2007)
Official CFL Grey Cup Party (Ottawa, 2004)
Parliament Hill – Opening Act for The Watchmen (Ottawa, 2002)
NIGHTCLUBS
From 1998 through to 2016, KIWI secured DJ long-term residences at over 20 of the hottest and largest nightclubs in Ottawa and Winnipeg + performed as a guest DJ at various nightclubs and marquee events in Ottawa, Winnipeg, Toronto and Montreal.
Based in Kentville, Nova Scotia
Serving » Annapolis Valley • Halifax • South Shore
DJ KIWI - MUSIC, DANCE, REPEAT. 
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