Premium DJ & Live
Performance Experience
Hybrid DJ/live act for premium events, festivals and brand experiences.
Immersive and high-impact entertainment for luxury events, fashion & brand activations, corporate experiences, and unforgettable celebrations
"A refined alternative to traditional event entertainment"
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About AKA PrimeTime
AKA PrimeTime is a premium DJ/live performance act delivering high-energy entertainment for luxury events, corporate experiences, fashion events, private parties, festivals and brand activations.
Created by musician, DJ, producer, and performer Kelly Appleton, the project combines DJ performance with live guitar, keys, electronic percussion, and real-time musical improvisation to create an immersive and highi impact live experience.
With more than 15 years of international performance experience, Kelly has appeared everywhere from intimate club venues to arenas, festivals, and large-scale productions. She has delivered entertainment for leading global brands including Porsche, Volkswagen, Bombay Sapphire, Cartier, Gucci, Stella McCartney Business of Fashion, Etam Paris Fashion Week, and Etro London Fashion Week. Kelly also performed as DJ and guitarist for a Cirque du Soleil residency in Las Vegas, further shaping the project’s distinctive fusion of live musicianship and electronic performance.
Musically, AKA PrimeTime draws influence from funk, disco, house, indie electronic, and modern club culture — blending timeless grooves with contemporary production to create sets tailored to each event and audience. From sophisticated sunset sessions and stylish cocktail atmospheres to peak-time dance floor energy, every performance is designed to elevate the overall event experience.
Combining world-class musicianship with the flexibility of a modern DJ set, AKA PrimeTime offers clients a polished, adaptable, and visually engaging alternative to traditional event entertainment.
Kelly Appleton Guitar Showreel
Kellys Story
FROM INTERNATIONAL TOURING MUSICIAN TO PREMIUM DJ/LIVE EXPERIENCE
INTERNATIONAL PERFORMANCE BACKGROUND
Kelly Appleton began her career as a session musician and touring guitarist, performing internationally alongside globally renowned artists across arena tours, festivals, television performances, and major live productions.
Alongside her touring career, she also founded and ran a successful live entertainment agency, curating premium music experiences for corporate events, luxury brands, and private clients worldwide.
THE CIRQUE DU SOLEIL CHAPTER
In 2019, Kelly was selected as the DJ and guitarist for a Cirque du Soleil residency in Las Vegas — a pivotal experience that would shape the future of AKA PrimeTime.
Performing nightly within a world-class theatrical production, she combined live guitar performance, electronic music, live remixing, and immersive show elements to create a dynamic and high-impact audience experience.
“The response to combining live instruments with DJ performance was incredible. It completely changed the way I saw live entertainment.”
INTRODUCING AKA PRIMETIME
Inspired by that experience, Kelly created AKA PrimeTime — a premium DJ/live performance act designed for modern luxury events and high-energy audiences.
Combining DJing, live guitar, keyboards, electronic percussion, and real-time performance elements, AKA PrimeTime delivers bespoke performances tailored to each event and atmosphere.
Musically, the project is inspired by Nile Rodgers, Purple Disco Machine, LCD Soundsystem, Daft Punk, and modern house/disco culture drawing influence from funk, disco, house, indie electronic, and contemporary club culture — blending timeless grooves with modern production to create immersive experiences that elevate the energy of every event.
From stylish cocktail receptions and sunset sessions to peak-time dance floors and large-scale productions, AKA PrimeTime offers a polished and visually engaging alternative to traditional event entertainment.
SELECT PAST CLIENTS & EVENTS
Porsche • Volkswagen • Cartier • Gucci • Bombay Sapphire • Stella McCartney Business of Fashion • Etam Paris Fashion Week • Etro London Fashion Week
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DJ + Live Guitar
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DJ + Guitar + Percussion
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Lounge & Sunset Sets
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Peak-Time Party Sets
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Fashion Brands And Event Soundtracks
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Corporate Afterparty Performances
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Fully bespoke performances
AVAILABLE FOR
Luxury Events • Corporate Entertainment • Brand Activations • Fashion Events • Private Parties • Destination Events • Festivals