FROM BOARDROOMS TO BASSLINES
Jack Forest represents a rare kind of career transformation. After spending more than a decade building a successful career in the corporate world, he made the bold decision to step away from his established professional path and pursue his passion for music professionally. In 2024, Jack began pursuing DJing professionally, turning years of musical interest into a serious career behind the decks.
A DISTINCTIVE ELECTRONIC MUSIC IDENTITY
Based in Maharashtra, India, Jack Forest has quickly established himself as a versatile electronic music artist with a strong connection to Techno and House music. In addition to Melodic Techno and House music, his sets move across Afro, Bounce, Psy, DnB and commercial music, allowing him to adapt his sound to different audiences, venues and events while maintaining his own identity.
PERFORMING ACROSS DIVERSE EVENTS
Since beginning his professional DJ career, Jack Forest has performed at club nights, private parties, corporate events, college events, festivals, sundowners and curated music experiences. His journey includes recurring club residencies as well as headlining and supporting performances, giving him experience across multiple formats within the entertainment industry.
WORKING WITH ESTABLISHED VENUES AND BRANDS
Jack Forest has performed at and collaborated with recognised names across the music, nightlite and entertainment space, including Elephant & Co., antiSOCIAL, The Underground Chamber, Bailamos, The Millers, SORO The Village Pub in Goa, SOCIO, Bombay High, COCO, Pivo Garten, IIMUN Pune, Demitasse
Coffee, among others.
MAKING HIS MARK AT A UNIQUE COFFEE RAVE
One of the distinctive moments in Jack Forest’s journey came when he became the first DJ to perform at India’s first Korean Coffee Rave at BOK The German Korean Cafe. The performance reflected his interest in creating experiences that go beyond conventional nightlife and connect music with new environments and communities.
FORESTERS IS MORE THAN A CROWD
Beyond his performances, Jack Forest has created FORESTERS, a growing community built around his music and the people who connect with his sound. FORESTERS represents more than an audience. It is a shared identity and movement where people become part of the experience and carry the energy from one dance floor to another.
FROM MUSIC DISCOVERY TO ORIGINAL PRODUCTION
Jack’s creative process extends beyond performing. His interests include music discovery, curation, DJing, music production, fitness, travelling and exploring underground electronic music. He is now also stepping further into original music production, opening another chapter in his evolution as an artist.
A GROWING DIGITAL PRESENCE
With more than 8,000 followers on Instagram, Jack Forest continues to build his audience both on and beyond the dance floor. His growing digital presence reflects the connection he has developed with listeners and supporters throughout his journey.
THE COURAGE TO BUILD A NEW PATH
Jack Forest’s story is ultimately about taking a calculated risk and choosing passion over predictability. After more than a decade in the corporate world, he made the decision to leave behind an established senior corporate career and dedicate himself to building a new professional identity through music.
Rather than simply changing professions, Jack has approached his transition as an opportunity to create something with his own creative direction. His journey combines professional discipline gained through years in the corporate world with the freedom and experimentation that define electronic music.
Today, his work extends beyond performing at events. Through his DJ sets, music curation, original production and FORESTERS community, Jack Forest continues to develop a distinctive presence within India’s electronic music scene.
As 2026 unfolds, Jack Forest continues to evolve as a DJ, producer and community builder, strengthening his identity around Techno, House and wider electronic music while emerging as one of the artists to watch this year.
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