This weekend, The Beat continues cranking its 30th birthday celebrations with 'The Women Of The Beat'.

Scene caught up with one of those women, Jen-E, who was in Brisbane for the filming of ‘Flow’ — a docu-tribute to Angus (RIP) (also a Beat DJ, and arguably both Brisbane's favourite and most talented exponent on the decks).

Jen-E, most well-known for her harder style born from event appearances in the late ’90s and early ’00s, has a diverse portfolio which includes breaks which featured heavily in later years.

“I won't bang it out hard for two hours. I'll play stuff that I used to play that reminds me of my best times there, on vinyl."

When asked about The Beat's longevity and its success, the resident between 1997 and 2001 says: "When it went off it was just magical — it was the favourite residency I've ever done.

"And I would have those magical nights as a punter as well when I went to the club when Angus and Edwin were playing.”

When asked about her favourite memories, there were no standouts "because all the times were good, but if I had to pick one it would be my CD launch where everyone was so supportive".

Apart from the magic, perhaps one of the secrets to the club's success is its diversity of punters and talent.

"I loved the fact that there was a drag show — it was annoying coz I'd play for 10 or 15 minutes, then I'd have to stop and watch it from the booth — the lewd jokes and everything, I loved it — it made the atmosphere really fun.

"After one generation goes through a club can die, but not The Beat. It was always just fun to be there."

‘The Women Of The Beat’ with Miss Tracey, Jen-E, Darlin, Akajic and Faith take control of The Beat this Saturday November 23.

[Publisher note] Jen-E was a dance writer for Scene Magazine in the mid-’90s and worked at Central Station Records in Brisbane.