Oliver Benz, a true beach kid, grew up in a small coastal town called Noosa, along the Sunshine Coast in Queensland Australia. Oliver moved to Sydney to pursue a career in acting at the age of 17 after being approached by numerous acting colleges throughout Australia. Oli was born into a home where music was everything. His father being a successful jazz musician meant his love for all things music came naturally.
Whilst in Bondi Sydney, he auditioned to be the lead bass player in Australia’s well-known band the FIX. Early in his days with the band, Benz was approached by Martin de Courtenay, a booker from Chadwick Model Management, with an offer to join the agency. Benz’ career took off as a model, and he rose to prominence as the star in top selling music film clips and ad campaigns. He began booking major clients such as Fudge, Bonds, Ed Hardy, V energy drink, Henleys and Von Zipper. In 2012 he was cast as the lead role in a pilot for an MTV show called Soundtrack, which was scheduled to air in 2013.
During this whirlwind career, Oliver was also involved in creating and developing a clothing label with a close friend Adam Grygoruk named 'Love Thy Neighbour.' Now called 'The People Vs' the brand has taken off in Australia and is now a recognized label in the US. The label is worn by prominent names in the high profile fashion and sports industry.
In 2012 during a trip to NY, he was signed by the head booker at Wilhelmina and relocated to NYC to be featured on the mens board.
Determined to take the world by storm he followed his heart to New York and in 2014 sealed the deal marrying his love Sasha, and a career in DJing followed soon after.
Benz is well known for his laid back Aussie attitude, loves to surf and skate even just to dip his hand into any given sport. His mantra was always surf by day, music by night.
Oli is known to play a fun, upbeat set including the latest electro and pop with a mix of old-time classics. Growing up in a jazz infused home has influenced his unique style and he is widely known for his disco funk retro flair, and to always get the d-floor tapping. His energy and presence behind the decks is electric as he pays strong attention to working with the tempo of the crowd and the ambience of the space.
In 2020 Oliver released his debut single Rhythm Romance, followed by Jungle Heart in July 2021.
Oliver Benz hit the ground running and from that one moment on, has never looked back. Comfortable in the spotlight and a natural behind the decks Oliver has found himself playing at all major hot spots across NY, LA and Oz.