Talisman’s interest in music began in his early years growing up in Ukraine with his main inspirations being ATB and Tiesto. As time went on and his passion for music evolved he became deeply inspired by house music including Electro House, Techno House and Deep House. At the outset listening and working with music was purely a hobby. However, by 2006 with the encouragement of Talisman’s parents and an increasing interest in the music business, it was no longer a sideline; it became his main focus. The desire to succeed as a Dj led him to move to the UK where he attended and completed a professional DJ Academy in London. It allowed him to continue his love of music and learn the technicalities of the business. For Talisman, music is a way of escaping the realities of life and his aim when performing is to shock and amaze the audience with something unexpected.