HYDAN is an open format turntable DJ based out of Kansas City. HYDAN grew up with a background in music, teaching himself how to play the piano at a very young age. HYDAN went on to play piano professionally at local department stores such as Nordstrom's and Von Maur when he was in high school and early into college until he discovered his passion for DJing while studying at the University of Kansas. As a classically trained pianist, Hydan wanted to base his DJ name around a classical composer. He chose Franz Joseph Haydn as his inspiration. He Changed the spelling of Haydn’s name to how it is correctly pronounced...Hydan. You’ll notice on his logo the piano keys and the DJ record.
9 years ago In Lawrence, HYDAN got his start DJing at Bullwinkles Bar where he helped build huge followings to what has become one of the most popular bars in the city. To pursue his dream of DJing full-time, Hydan moved back to Kansas City and the rest is history.
Currently Hydan is the official DJ for the Kansas City Royals and Sporting Kansas City. Growing up Hydan always dreamed of playing for the Royals, and now he actually gets
to live out that dream from behind the turntables. Hydan can be seen in Right Field above Rivals Sports Bar at the Royals in between innings hyping up the crowds at
Kauffman Stadium. At Sporting KC, Hydan performs in the bowl during pregame and halftime, and then plays the Post Game Victory Celebration in the Budweiser Brewhouse!
Not only Does Hydan do events for The Royals and Sporting KC but he also does various work for the Kansas City Chiefs with Icon Event Group and Steve Serrano. Whether it is The Chiefs Style Lounge, The Chiefs 5K, or spinning at the Season Ticket Members Tent during Pregame at Arrowhead Stadium.
Along with the Kansas City sports teams, you can find Hydan performing at many popular bars and clubs in Kansas City. He holds several residencies from bars like Society and Westport Ale House, to Aura Nightclub in Midtown. In addition to being involved in the club scene, HYDAN is heavily involved in the Wedding Scene, Corporate World, and DJing Charitable Events. You can find him performing frequently for Building Hope For Autism, the BMA Foundation, The Victory Project and Noah’s Bandage Project Charities. Hydan has received several nominations from the Pitch and Kansas City Magazine as the Best Club DJ and Wedding DJ in Kansas City.
Hydan strives to being one of the most versatile DJ’s in the metro area. There’s never an event he wants to say no to and he has the ability to create the perfect vibe for crowds of all ages, effortlessly moving between genres to ensure everyone has something they can get up and dance to.