NATALIE 'DISCO NAT'

Profile

The person behind
the backstage.

Electronic music industry insider with five years of embedded, ground-level experience in nightlife, artist environments, and live event production. Known in West Coast and national scenes as Backstage Disco Nat — a trusted presence in artist backstage areas, DJ booths, and VIP environments.

Combines an instinctive understanding of artist hospitality with a sharp eye for authentic, high-impact social content. Scene credibility, discretion, and the kind of cultural fluency that cannot be taught in a classroom.

Years in the Scene

National Reach

24/7

Backstage Access

Video Portfolio

Core Competencies

What she brings.

Backstage & VIP Hospitality

Green room navigation, artist relations, access management.

Live Event Content

Real-time capture, social-first storytelling under pressure.

Social Media Strategy

Content strategy, personal branding, audience growth.

Industry Networking

DJ, promoter, and venue relationships across the West Coast.

Artist Etiquette

Discretion and judgment for what moments stay private.

Adaptability

Calm under pressure in fast-moving, unscripted environments.

Experience

Track record.

Freelance Event Content Creator

Independent / Various Artists & Venues — 2021 – Present

Captured backstage and behind-the-booth content at electronic music events across the US, building a recognizable personal brand (@backstagedisconat) with authentic scene access.
Produced short-form video and photo content in live, high-energy environments — maintaining quality under logistical pressure with zero formal direction.
Developed instinctive judgment for what moments translate on social media versus what remains private — critical in artist environments where discretion directly affects access.
Built and maintained a professional Instagram portfolio functioning as a live content reel for potential clients and employers.

Nightlife Community Liaison

Electronic Music Scene, SF & Nationally — 2019 – Present

Cultivated working relationships with DJs, producers, promoters, and venue operators across the Bay Area and at national festivals and tours.
Navigated guest list, backstage, and VIP protocols — developing firsthand knowledge of artist hospitality expectations and green room etiquette.
Trusted point of contact within scene networks, demonstrating reliability, discretion, and genuine cultural alignment with the electronic music community.

The Alignment

Why ZHU.

ZHU's world is built on atmosphere, intentionality, and mystery — values that run through every production choice and visual identity. That same sensibility shapes the content I create and the way I carry myself in artist environments.

I don't chase moments. I understand them.

My goal is to support the experience ZHU creates for artists and guests from the inside — not document it from the outside.