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Kasey's spent time in the UK in the past, and he's played at Bedrock (might've even had an international residency there or something?) and appeared on Kiss 100 with Diggers, so he knows the ropes there, and I'd suggest that's where he's heading now (following in the footsteps of one Mr. Pappa). I don't think it's a case of "outgrowing the Australian scene", just a case of satisfying the need that all people have to expand their horizons.
It'll be sad to see him go, but I hope he can make a name for himself while he's over there (he's certainly got a distinct enough style to succeed). I can remember thinking at GK, when he was playing to a room with about 40 people in, that we didn't really deserve him - definitely took him too much for granted. While the internationals would always steal the limelight, Kasey - more talented than most of them - was too often relegated to the job of "warm-up" or "closing" DJ, something he's far too good for. As the old saying goes, "you don't know what you've got till it's gone" and it's gonna be sad to no longer have the chance to see him play every other week both at clubs and big events. Best of luck though Kasey, hopefully I'll be able to make it down to Seven to hear your last set as a bona fide Melbournian. No matter how big a superstar you become, I'll always remember you as the short, funny-looking guy who came up to me in the Goods Shed during the balmy summer of 2001/2002 and shook my hand, even though, at the time, I didn't have the slightest fucking idea who you were. 
Much respect.
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Farewell to Kasey Taylor!
) It's shame to let him go ...
