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    • Innovative workshops for young people & adults in urban London

     
     

    Schools & College Programmes

    Creative activities and workshops especially for schools and colleges.

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    Community & Council Projects

    Programmess and workshops perfect for events and festivals in your community.

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    Youth Clubs

    A selection of modules and workshops perfect for the Youth Club environment.

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    Birthday Parties

    Make your birthday memorable with our exciting parties, tailored for all ages.

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    Private Client Hire

    Our services, equipment and DJ Van are available for private events and parties!

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    Football Clubs and Sporting Events

    Our mobile studios are ideal for sporting events.

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    Corporate

    A selection of services perfect for corporate events.

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    Centres

    Safe spaces for everyone to create music, write lyrics and record their songs.

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    Promo Video

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    About Us

    The British DJ & MC Academy is a youth arts organisation based in North London.

    In 2008, Krissy founded the DJ&MC Academy, driven by a passion to connect people through music. Pioneering a revolutionary mobile outreach van, she brought the rhythm directly to communities. In 2010, Krissy's appearance on Dragons Den became a platform to showcase her unwavering determination, setting the stage for sustained success.

    Over 12 years, the academy has touched the lives of 100,000+ individuals across London, Wales, and Manchester. Through economic challenges and pandemic lockdowns, Krissy's journey from a teenage DJ to a youth hostel manager reflects her commitment to positive impact.

    Krissy's global DJ career includes commanding sets from Miami to Ibiza and a decade at Kool FM. The academy's team, including former participants turned tutors, plays a pivotal role in its success. Beyond outreach projects, the academy excels in community events, cultivating a talented pool of DJs, producers, and artists.

    Re-established as a Community Interest Company (CIC) in 2019, the academy secured funding, including support from Sadiq Khan's violence reduction project. Achievements extend to establishing radio stations, building studios, and nurturing artists under the Sonitus Music Group label. Notably, our artists have earned MOBO nominations, Sony ATV contracts, and over 100 million streams on mainstream radio.


    The DJ&MC Academy stands as a testament to Krissy's vision and the transformative power of music.

    Music unquestionably connects people from all walks of life. The work we do continues to leverage this virtue, delivering programmes to some of the most deprived parts of our city.
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    Meet the Team


    Krissy
    CEO

    Christian
    Managing Director

    Maldi
    Radio Presenter & Sound Engineer

    Grace
    Singing Tutor

    Kareem
    DJ, Producer & Mentor

    Keon
    DJ & Radio Presenter

    Irish
    Youth Ambassador

    DJ E Dott
    DJ, Radio Presenter & Producer

    Mariah
    DJ, Radio Presenter & Tutor

    Olona
    Rapper & Producer

    Will
    Dancer

    Bradley
    DJ Tutor

    Enzo
    DJ Tutor

    Oskar
    DJ, Music Production & Presenting Tutor

    Nathaniel
    Lyricist & Production Tutor

    Tilly
    Volunteer

    Dre
    Volunteer

    Case Studies

    To name just a few young people who have come through the Academy and are now inspiring artists and tutors alike.



    Bellah

    Bellah, the prodigious talent nurtured under our wings for seven transformative years, now stands as a beacon of contemporary UK R&B. Nominated for a coveted MOBO award and hailed as the artist to watch in 2023, her journey epitomizes the fusion of soulful melodies and candid lyricism. Drawing inspiration from luminaries like Summer Walker, Kehlani, and SZA, Bellah infuses her British Nigerian heritage into her music, crafting a sound that resonates deeply with audiences.

    With her debut EP, Adultsville, she solidified her status as the UK's new princess of R&B, offering a nostalgic nod to the genre's golden era while carving out her unique space in today's musical landscape. Her ability to effortlessly blend raw emotion with infectious hooks has earned her accolades from industry titans and critical acclaim from platforms like Complex and BBC 1Xtra. As she continues to ascend, Bellah's trajectory symbolizes the resurgence of authentic storytelling in music, captivating hearts and minds with every soul-stirring note.

     


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    What People Say

    The workshop was great. The tutors showed the young people how to set up the decks, they had time on the mic, beat matching, and brainstorming for their radio station. Time went really quick and the young people were really engaged!
     
    Hayley James, Sports Development and Social Inclusion Officer, Barnet FC Community Trust
    Football Clubs and Sporting Events
    The British DJ and MC Academy are a great organisation to work with, delivering the highest standard of workshops in a fun and exciting manner for all that take part. Across all the Nike Five Legacy events they delivered a fantastic atmosphere and kept the energy levels high. It was a real privilege to work with such a passionate group of people and I look forward to working with them in the future.
     
    Daniel Barry, Nike Powerleague
    Football Clubs and Sporting Events
    After speaking with colleagues they have mentioned that sessions are going really well.
     
    Obi Onyido, Learner Engagement Worker, College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London
    Schools & College Programmes
    The DJ & MC Academy are a breath of fresh air…with high energy, total commitment and breathtaking enthusiasm their work with young people never fails to producing far reaching positive results. To discover your talents and creativity is a gift and the academy provide thy gift for young people everyday.
     
    Oliver Ashton, Youth Sector Head, Goals UK CIC
    Community & Council Projects
    We found The British DJ & MC Academy really fascinating and thought that it was a very engaging and interactive activity for children and young people within the community.
     
    Marsha Gray, PR Officer, Blottr
    Community & Council Projects

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