Sam Hand, better known as Shandy, is a DJ whose old-school approach to vinyl DJing is all about the feeling. His selections span old and new, with a broad, classy taste in house and techno - expect his sets to be packed with Latin flavours, broken beats, and deep, rolling rhythms that bring warmth and movement to the dancefloor. As a resident DJ for Interstellar Strut, a non-profit party community that donates all proceeds to causes across the North East, Shandy’s craft has flourished through experiences playing at wild, sweat-drenched parties across Newcastle, including at key venues like Cobalt Studios and Ernest. Shandy has been curating his record collection since 2020, regularly digging at the legendary 586 Records in Gateshead and honouring the generational history of dance music in his selections. His time spent on dancefloors has shaped his musical instincts, giving him an intuitive understanding of what people need to move and connect.