Industry Insiiide: Lee Majors… Bringing Breaks Back (On Vinyl)

He cut his teeth on the dancefloors of the UK’s early 90s rave explosion. Now, he’s the promoter fighting to resurrect Perth’s Breaks scene, one vinyl record at a time.

Lee Burcher (aka Lee Majors) is a study in reverse engineering. While most promoters start as DJs and eventually become ravers, Lee spent decades on the dancefloor before ever stepping into the booth.

“I’ve only been a DJ for 5 years, but I’ve been a raver since the early 90s,” Lee explains.

He lived through the original wave, citing the legendary Universe Pleasure Planet rave in the UK as the moment he got completely hooked. It’s a lineage that grounds his current work not in nostalgia, but in lived experience.

Now, operating under the brand Bionic (a nod to the 70s TV show The Six Million Dollar Man), he has a singular mission: To bring the love of Breaks back to Perth.

We caught up with Lee to talk about his vinyl-only philosophy, the “why didn’t I start sooner?” reflection, and why he thinks local DJs are often better than the international headliners.

💿 The Vinyl Purist

In a digital age, Lee is unapologetically analog. His events started as an “all vinyl affair” and remain committed to the format.

“Currently, it’s analog,” Lee states. “It’s the purest form of historical dance music.”

For Lee, the medium is part of the authenticity. He aims to capture a specific energy for a crowd that craves it. “The shows I put on have a target audience who want to see what they experienced from back in the day,” he says. Originality isn’t about reinventing the wheel; it’s about staying true to the roots.

🧠 The Reverse Engineer

Despite his deep history, Lee only started DJing in 2020. It brings a unique, reflective quality to his work… a sense of making up for lost time.

“My biggest question I keep asking myself is: Why didn’t I start DJing all those years ago?”

This passion drives him to take risks. He hasn’t just stuck to the safe zones; he’s experimented with Soulful and Deep House events in Perth. While they didn’t always hit high sales figures, they showcased his commitment to bringing diverse, quality sounds to the city, regardless of the commercial outcome.

📉 Breaks vs. DnB

Lee’s primary motivation for Bionic was a feeling that a specific sound was being left behind.

“DnB seems to have exploded, with Breaks taking a back seat,” he observes.

His goal is to re-ignite that Breaks energy. However, he admits the hustle is real. His biggest challenge isn’t the booking… it’s the demographic. “Right now, it’s getting the fanbase back on board. Understandably, people who got into the Breaks scene in the very early 2000s have other priorities in life now.”

🇦🇺 Support Local

Lee didn’t hold back on his “Hot Take” regarding the current state of the Perth scene. He believes the influx of touring acts often overshadows homegrown talent.

“International DJs appearing almost every week means the local DJs just get a bit part,” he says. “Really, some of Perth’s DJs are sometimes better than the visiting DJs! Perth needs to showcase that more.”

📅 BIONIC: This Friday

The mission continues this Friday at Si Paradiso. Bionic takes over the basement for a special night celebrating the birthday of Perth breaks royalty, Micah.

Expect breaks, beats, and vinyl.

⚡ Lee Majors Quickfire

🔌 Pass the Aux

We ask every feature guest to answer a question left by the previous interviewee.

Outgoing Question for the Next Organiser:

“Be kind to everyone… (General Wisdom)”

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