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

Her perspective is defined by global movement—South Asian, English, Portuguese and Spanish heritage; parents from Kenya and Australia; and a childhood in England before creating her life in the US. This “outsider-in” vantage point has shaped her decades-long career and is the backbone of her sound: a fusion of the anarchy of early UK raves, the low-end weight of Bristol’s sound system culture and an Iberian percussive drive, all synthesized through Chicago’s sweeping influence.

In her early career, Fortune spent years as the only woman playing her local venues and became the first person of color and woman in her city to make electronic music event production a full-time profession. In response, she went on to launch the Apart internship program and a DJ collective to mentor and platform emerging talent. Today, she leads Apart Agency, representing a diverse roster of DJs and producers.

Fortune plays renowned venues, from Chicago’s Smart Bar to San Francisco’s The EndUp, Brooklyn’s Superior Ingredients 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, including Big Freedia, Cassy, Claude VonStroke, Derrick Carter, Green Velvet, Honey Dijon, Joey Beltram, Kaskade, KiNK, LP Giobbi and many more.

Fortune approaches her work with intention and purpose. A MMTCP-certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher, she champions self-care as foundational and designs music career education at the intersection of industry, artistry, and empowerment.

Currently playing nationally and continuing to expand Apart Agency, Fortune remains inspired by movement and committed to greater access and a fairer, thriving industry culture.