INTERVIEW

DJ Fat Tony on his crazy 35‑year career, life in recovery and the memes of the moment

His inner circle includes Donatella and Kate, in April he played a two‑hour set live on Instagram for VB’s birthday, and he’s now as popular on the ’gram as he is on the decks. Meet DJ Fat Tony, the unlikely cult hero of quarantine

Fat Tony with Kate Moss in 2017
Fat Tony with Kate Moss in 2017
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“The first time I went to play at Donatella’s house in Milan, she said, ‘I’m so honoured you’re in my house.’ I thought, ‘Are you f****** mental? Thirteen years ago I was sleeping rough, now I’m DJing at Donatella Versace’s house and flying first class to Miami to play the opening of a stadium.’ ” Meet Tony Marnach, aka DJ Fat Tony, aka fashion’s favourite DJ and owner of one of the most popular Instagram accounts in lockdown.

Best friends with Boy George, Kate, Naomi and Elton, Marnach, 54, has helmed the decks of the biggest clubs and best fashion shows during an illustrious 35-year career in dance music. His early days included gigs at the Palladium, New York, in the 1980s, Turnmills in London