DJ David “Sidewalktango”
Tango & Salsa DJ.
David (Beckler) Sidewalktango is widely recognised as one of the co-founders of the Australian tango revolution. With a musical journey that spans from vinyl and cassettes to CDs, hard drives and today’s digital streaming era, David brings decades of experience and a deep love of authentic dance music to every event he plays.
A passionate storyteller through music, he thrives on seeing a full dancefloor respond to the rhythm, mood, mystery and emotion woven into each tanda. While firmly grounded in the classics — D’Arienzo, Di Sarli, Pugliese — David also delights dancers with the rich sounds of Tanturi, Laurenz, Demare, Canaro, and many other orchestras that define the golden age of tango.
Highlights & Milonga History
- Founder and resident DJ of the iconic Tango Bar milonga in Wellington, NZ (1994–2014)
- Resident DJ for various Melbourne milongas in St Kilda, Prahran and Richmond (1998–2017)
- Current DJ for La Milonguita, Hobart (2022–present)
- Guest DJ at Tango Spirit, Haberfield — October 2024
A true lover of tango’s musical heritage and a long-time contributor to the Australasian tango scene, David brings warmth, experience and an irresistible musical energy wherever he plays.
