Fortune (Jessica Fortune Fenner) is a UK-born, Chicago-anchored DJ and the architect behind Apart, a platform spanning artist representation, consulting and industry advocacy.

Her perspective is defined by global movement — with South Asian, English, Portuguese and Spanish heritage, a mother and father from Australia and Kenya, then raised in an English family before defining her own space in the US. This ‘outsider-in’ vantage point is the engine of her over 25-year career and the blueprint for her sound: a fusion of the anarchy of early UK raves, the low-end weight of Bristol’s sound system culture and her own Iberian percussive drive, all synthesized through the sweeping influence of Chicago.

During the first years of her DJ career, Fortune was the only woman playing her local venues. Similarly, she became the first woman and person of color in her city to make electronic music event production a full-time profession. Responding to these dynamics, she launched the Apart Internship program and Apart Artists, mentoring and platforming emerging talent. Today, she also designs panels, workshops and leads Apart Agency, providing tools and representation for a roster of diverse DJs and producers.

Rooted in her native England’s early underground but schooled in the deep legacy of her current home Chicago, Fortune is regularly found playing renowned venues, from Chicago’s Smart Bar to San Francisco’s The EndUp, Brooklyn’s Superior Ingredient’s to Flammable in Seattle and Bristol’s Dojo (UK). Festivals include Charivari, Chicago House Music Festival, Summerfest, Spring Awakening and The Great Beyond. She’s directly supported numerous icons like Cassy, Derrick Carter, Green Velvet, Honey Dijon, Joey Beltram, Kaskade, LP Giobbi, Claude VonStroke… the list goes on.

A Mindfulness Meditation Teacher (MMTCP certified) and Public Allies alum, Fortune approaches all aspects of her work with intentionality and purpose. Combined with her chosen sober lifestyle, she promotes self-care as foundational and is a strong advocate for survivors and safer, braver spaces.

Currently playing nationally and expanding Apart Agency, Fortune remains grounded in her global values: empowerment, access and a fair, thriving industry culture.