Schalk's introduction to lighting came when he was appointed as co-resident DJ at Bourbon Street, a nightclub in Boksburg; he was known as DJ Shabz.
In 2004 Schalk joined Prosound's TNA Lighting doing technical sales, repairs and installation.
He has freelanced with companies including Black Coffee and Hirezone, doing everything from rigging, programming and running shows, and then striking and loading trucks.
(Jim Evans)
