UNIVERSITY PARK — Dylan Doskicz will bring his DJ Show, DOSK, to THON 2019. This is the first time that THON is using a DJ who not only plays music, but also produces it. THON is Feb. 15 to 17 at the Bryce Jordan Center.
DJ Dylan Doskicz grew up in Philadelphia and is a graduate of Penn State with a degree in international business. He has two sisters, one a junior at Penn State, presently studying in Barcelona, Spain, and the other attending Temple University in Philadelphia.
Doskicz is the face of DOSK, the company he founded. Seven years ago, Dosk, as he is known, decided he could do a better job of DJing than some others he observed at fraternity parties and other venues. So he put together his own show and began appearing at clubs and parties.
“It wasn’t until I was in Rome and worked there that I sharpened my craft, after being exposed to more Latin-based music,” he said.
Back in the states, Dosk expanded his skills into more genres of music including Arab and dance. He continued to perform in clubs, but hosted more of his own events in Philadelphia, State College and Rome. He has been performing his shows in State College for four years now.
He has two new singles, “Let It Go” and “One 4 Me” that you can hear on Spotify, Apple and Sound Cloud platforms. Two singers join his music on the singles. The female sings pop and the male singer favors rhythm and blues.
Dosk’s father, David Ivory, is a Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum engineer and producer who has worked closely with artists in the Philadelphia area. Growing up in this environment, Dosk said, gave him a huge appreciation for music, mostly hip-hop and EDM (electronic dance music). But it is obvious, listening to his songs, that he has found his own unique sound. Dosk is a regular on Tuesday nights at Champs in State College.
Asked about future plans, Dosk replied, “Of course the biggest dream is to play in large arenas and stadiums around the world. I have a tour coming up in the summer which will take me to Prague, Czechia, Florence, Italy and Tel Aviv, Israel. I’m very fortunate to have been approached to appear at THON 2019.”
So far Dosk plows most of his earnings back into his equipment and travel expenses. In discussing his agreement with THON, Dosk said,
“Given the nature of the event, no matter if I’m paid or not, there will be a donation involved with my appearance.”
New technology makes it possible to stream THON in this country and across the globe to many sites. Streaming THON gives ill kids who can’t make it to THON an opportunity to feel a part of it.
Penn State THON, as the largest student-run philanthropy in the world, works all year to raise money for the Four Diamonds fund, which exists to provide financial and emotional support for the children and the families of childhood cancer. Founded in 1973, the IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon continues to grow and seeks new technology, acts and music to keep the energy flowing during the 46-hour, no sitting, no sleeping dance marathon.
The Four Diamonds fund was created in 2013 to honor a boy named Christopher Millard who wrote a story about a knight who had to collect four diamonds (courage, honesty, wisdom, and strength) in order to defeat an evil sorceress. His story was a metaphor for Chris’s battle with cancer. Thanks to the Four Diamonds fund, the families of children with cancer never receive a bill. A child’s care and treatment not covered by insurance is picked up by Four Diamonds.
“I am so fortunate to be part of this event that raises money for the Four Diamonds Fund,” Dosk said.
