Pacha Ibiza Director, Stevie Hulme, recounts a life at the heart of global dance music
From putting on some of the UK’s first superstar DJ line ups to managing the biggest House label in the world, Stevie Hulme, better known as Stevie Vayne, has shaped the sound of modern House music like few others. In his blistering new memoir, Vainglorious: A Punk In The House (Armley Press), Hulme charts his journey from punk beginnings to running one of the world’s most influential dance music labels and directing global club nights at Pacha Ibiza for more than a decade. The book dives deep into the golden era of House music, from his time at New York’s legendary Subliminal Records alongside Erick Morillo, to signing iconic tracks such as D:Ream’s Things Can Only Get Better, which became both a chart-topping hit and a UK election anthem. Along the way, Hulme brokered deals that shaped pop culture, including licensing Reel 2 Real’s I Like To Move It for the Hollywood blockbuster Madagascar, and worked with the likes of, Shakira, Matt Goss, So Solid Crew and superstar DJs across the globe.From Leeds to Ibiza
Hulme’s memoir reveals the evolution of a true dance music tastemaker. After establishing his credentials in the punk scene, he transitioned: first making his mark in the UK where he promoted the first live gig on the Prodigy’s Jilted Generation Tour and then global club scene, curating line-ups, producing events and defining the soundtracks of summers in Ibiza and dance music hotspots across the world. For over a decade at Pacha, he influenced global dance music, shaped international careers including The Swedish House Mafia and helped cement Ibiza as the epicenter of global nightlife.“Dance music taught me that creativity and grit are everything,” Hulme says. “From signing records to selling out clubs and compilations, it’s all about taking control and making things happen yourself.”Part Memoir, Part Dance Music Masterclass
Vainglorious is packed with high-energy stories, behind-the-scenes drama, and insider insight. Hulme shares how he built a career without waiting for permission, offering practical advice for aspiring DJs, producers and club entrepreneurs:
Step One - Start A Band
Step Two - Play Local Gigs
Step Three - Start A Label
Step Four - Release Music
Step Five - Go On Tour
Step Six - Live It To The Max
Step Seven - REPEAT AND AMPLIFY
From Studio to Superclub
The memoir is a journey across decades of dance music history – from the backrooms of Leeds to endless Ibiza nights, superstar DJs and signing records that defined a generation of clubbers. Hulme’s message is clear: whether you’re behind a DJ deck or negotiating record deals, you make your own path – and leave your mark on music history.
BOOK LAUNCH DETAILSTitle: Vainglorious: A Punk In The House
Release Date: November 4th, 2025
Publisher: Armley Press
Launch Event: Sunday, November 2 – The Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
Tickets: £15 (includes book + entry)
Ticket Link: VAINGLORIOUS: Stevie Vayne's autobiography launch Tickets | Sunday 02 November 2025 at 19:00
ABOUT STEVIE HULME (STEVIE VAYNE)
From punk beginnings to the decks of global superclubs, Stevie Hulme has been a defining figure in dance music since the 1980s. Founder and lead singer of The Dead Vaynes, he later ran New York’s Subliminal Records with Erick Morillo and spent over a decade as a key director at Pacha Ibiza. Vainglorious: A Punk In The House captures Hulme’s journey through chart-topping records, international tours, and the behind-the-scenes hustle that shaped modern House music culture.
