Interviews

Here are a few recent interviews we have given.

Listen to a 7-minute interview from one of the founders of the Academy, Lady MC.

Watch DJ Trickles & Lady MC for an exclusive live interview, and mix on PhatBeats.net

No Walk In The Park on YouTube!

Bass Station Hits the Streets of Hornsey

More than 25 young people from Hornsey have experienced what it feels like to be a DJ or MC for a day and discovered new talents as The British DJ & MC Academy's mobile unit stopped at Campsbourne Road over the Easter holidays.

The two events were organised by Circle 33 Housing Trust in partnership with L&Q, Metropolitan Housing and Family Mosaic.

The events took place at Campsbourne Road, which is in the centre of a large social housing estate. During the sessions, the experienced and passionate crew from The British DJ & MC Academy was on hand to give the local residents of all ages the opportunity to try out their DJing, MCing, lyric writing and mixing talents in their mobile unit called The Bass Station.

Omari, 16, said: "I think the DJ & MC Academy is a great institution which allows young people to have an opportunity to! do things which the community does not provide. The DJ & MC Academy could be used as a distraction to pull youths away from crime. They effected my life by allowing me to get the message across about the black youth crime & justice system."

DJ Trickles, who has been with The British DJ & MC Academy since the beginning, added: "We are the fastest growing youth arts organisation in London and the team is pioneering a new movement by channeling music through developing and promoting young talent, as well as helping young people to build confidence and to gain credibility. The event was a great success, everybody got really engaged had a good time."

The events are part of an ongoing 12-week project and are organised by Circle 33 Housing Trust as part of a larger programme of learning and leisure opportunities to enhance the Life Chances of young people in the area.

Sussan Rassoulie, Community Development Partnership Manager for Circle 33, said: "We! know from our work with young people that many of them are interested in finding out more about a career in music, so are bringing the experts to them so they can have a go and find out more.

"We are very pleased with how everyone got together and involved. We are now hoping to raise funds to enable a number of the young people to take part in a recognised accredited course that can form part of their educational achievements."

The Hornsey Journal "Rapping course focusses on the positive"

The British DJ & MC Academy feature in the Hornsey Journal. Check out the link!

Masterclass in Radio Presenting at BME

Following the new addition to the academy family, Chris Intaface delivered an amazing Masterclass in Radio Presenting at The British Music Experience on 10th April 2010; a huge thank you to Susanne Buck for arranging yet another amazing placement!

This is what some of the participants said about the workshop!

Oma Dosunmu, 23, London "I will take away actually getting the opportunity to participate in a role play radio show. It gave me a good perspective on what is involved inbeing a presenter and what qualities and attributes are required, it prepared you with the foundation of what is required when entering the industry"

Julia Waiter, 25, Greenwich "I loved the enthusiasm and was encouraged by knowing both Chris Intaface & Lady MC have achieved success"

Siobhan Dacres, 23, London "It provided an insight into the valuable elements of how to undertake a succesdful radio interview and how to prepare yet also use your initiative in situations that arise, added bonus, the tutors are awesome people!"

Arsenal Player Gives Back to Academy

At the first NIKE SHOW YOUR 5 event held at London's Regents Park, The British DJ & MC Academy's Bass station was unveiled by Arsenal footballer Armand Traore.

DJ&MC Academy featured in The Guestlist Network

The DJ&MC Academy are featured in the March issue of The Guestlist Network! Click here to view the issue online now.

Exclusive Course Run by the Infamous Rebel MC (Congo Natty) at the JAMM!

We are priviledged and happy to announce the launch of MCING & PERFORMANCE course in April, a ten week course run by Rebel MC with special guests and sessions by DJ KRUST.

You will work on a live PA system, meet very special guests and will perform to an influential audience at the end!

Due to Rebel MC's busy schedule this course is ONE-OFF so if you would like more information on this course or would like to enrol, request an information pack and we will be in touch!

Exclusive Hospital Records Q+A+E at the British Music Experience

On Friday 5th March the British Music Experience will host another exclusive Q+A+E session with Danny Byrd, John B and Emalkay of Hospital Records, hosted by Radio One’s Mistajam.

After the overwhelming success of their first visit to the British Music Experience for a Q+A+E session back in September, the Hospital Records artists will return to present their music-making techniques and take questions on how they go about creating their trademark sounds. Vocalist, IK, will be appearing with Danny Byrd to demonstrate how to record and treat a vocal. Also on the agenda will be beat programming, heavy basslines and everything else in-between. Q+A+E is set to be an extremely popular event, perfectly placed for fans in the evening before Hospitality perform at Matter (Friday 5th March).

This exciting and intimate event is the latest in the series of highly successful workshops and masterclasses that have been hosted by the British Music Experience. Previous events include the Freemasons Music Masterclass, Jeff Beck Guitar Masterclass and Chris Difford Song Writing Masterclass.

Prior to the Hospital Records session on Friday 5th March, the British Music Experience will be hosting a pair of music workshops with The British DJ & MC Academy from 4-5pm and 5-6pm. The sessions will include hands-on training in radio presenting, with Chris Intaface who has hosted his own shows on Kiss FM & currently Kool FM, and DJing by renowned drum and bass artists Lady MC and DJ Trickles. To ensure visitors gain the most from the workshops space is limited in each to 30 individuals only.

Paul Lilley, curator of the British Music Experience, said "We are delighted not only to welcome The British DJ & MC Academy to the British Music Experience, but to see the return of Hospital Records after their superb Q+A+E event last year. Both events will provide a unique and exciting experience for fans and budding musicians alike."

Pre booking for both Hospital Records Q+A+E and The British DJ & MC Academy workshop is essential. Tickets for Hospital Records Q+A+E tickets are £5 and available from www.ticketmaster.co.uk subject to booking fee. Tickets for the DJ and MC workshop are also £5, please email for availability.

For more information on the BME please visit www.britishmusicexperience.co.uk
For more information about Hospital Records please visit www.hospitalrecords.com/qae
For more information about the academy please visit www.djandmcacademy.com

For other enquiries please contact:
Lucy Ellison on 0208 463 2573 or
Claudia Parker on 0208 463 2580 or

Hitting the High Note Awards

Brand Piano, a project aimed at supporting female entrepeneurs, selected 10 finalists from hundreds of applications, to be nominated for an award, Best Business Vision 2009!

With a special thanks to Lambeth Council, JP Creative, Alchemy Events & Katie!

Big respect to all the other finalists, we wish you all the luck and success with your business ideas!

The Academy Forms Partnership With Barnet College

The academy have recently partnered with Barnet College and the Bass Station will be coming to Dollis Valley & Graham Park Estates every week starting on 11th November 2009. So if you live on those estates or close-by, drop by and get involved!!! You will be taught DJ/MC skills by MC Blacka, D'Sypher & DJ One-ee....don't miss out!!

Bass Station Recomissioned Until January 2010!

The academy have been re-commissioned by Enfield Youth Service to continue the great work in the Bass Station and will be delivering workshops EVERYDAY between 4-6pm on Kettering & Lychet Estates in Enfield. Starting on 9th November 2009 until January 2010! Dont miss out!!

DJ Neevus Wins @ Raindance 20th Birthday Party!

DJ Neevus wins his set at Raindance 20th Birthday Party at SE1 - Back2Back with Nicky Blackmarket. Thanks to Mr Raindance, Nicky and to everyone that sent their mixes in, a special shout to DJ Wireless who unfortunately could not make the set so Neevus was chosen next in line! - Gotta be in it to win it!!

Golf Links Estate, Southall celebrate their achievements!

Throughout the summer and more the British DJ & MC Academy came to the Golf Links Estate in Southall with Notting Hill Housing Trust and ran a eight week production workshops and to celebrate had a final party with the Bass Station!!

Special well done to Storm, Chelsea & Jess who also won their selves an exclusive academy T-shirt!

Thanks to Destin, Miguel, Fusion & Lady MC!!

Bryan G, Skibadee & Fun give out awards at The Jamm, Brixton

After ten weeks of hard work and performances at the Street Party, Notting Hill Carnival and Raindance. At the new course live venue The Jamm in Brixton, the group who were all strangers to each other now a strong team of artists ready to take on the drum and bass scene with full steam ahead! Neevus, Cheeky, Blutooth, GBaby & Lady SKA finally completed their courses to be awarded by pioneer and founder of V Recordings, Bryan Gee and award winning MCs Skibadee & Funsta (UNCZ)! Also supported and joined by very special guests Rebel MC, Daddy Freddy, Tenor Fly & Alabama 3! So many legends under one roof!

A massive well done and congratulations to you all and may your next steps be big ones!

A special thanks to DJ FT, DJ Krust & Lady MC who coached the five artists on their journey...watch this space!

To find out what they all thought of the course, click here for testimonials