As usual, DJ Trickles & Lady MC performed at Matrix CMC Sound System at Notting Hill Carnival once again, offering opportunities to a number of the Academy students DJs Neevus & Cheeky with MCs Blutooth, Lady SKA & GBaby! Also check out the videos in the video section
Deep Music have progressed immensely since finishing their course in April; they have performed at various shows including the latest streetparty in Warren Street. A massive well done for the commitment to their music so far!
Related Links:
Click here to read article from Waltham Gazette
After an amazing performance at the Street Party on 15th August 2009, MC Chizzle, MC Stratz & MC Blutooth have been invited to join Five-O and Diamond on 'Set up & Get Up' to perform their tracks and be interviewed!
Don't miss this one:
Kool 94.6 FM or www.drumandbasswise.co.uk
from 9 - 12 Wednesday 19th August 2009!!
Have you ever thought you would play back2back with the legend Nicky Blackmarket? Well here is your chance!
If you are aged 18-25 and think you have got what it takes contact the British DJ & MC Academy and you could be performing back2back with Nicky Blackmarket at The Raindance 20th Birthday Bash on SEPTEMBER 19TH at the infamous SE1 club!!
Raindance promotions is supporting The Academy to offer opportunities to young DJs hoping to live their dreams!
Deadline for entrees is 5th SEPTEMBER 2009!
Send you demo with a short paragraph stating why you should play back2back with Nicky Blackmarket to:
18b The Grangeway, london, N21 2HG
For more info 0208 364 3492 or 07949 007 171
After a successful course in 2008, the academy were invited to deliver another set of courses for Kids Company young people in radio presenting, lyrical writing and music production.
We would like to give a massive thank you to Funky Flirt & Pacso, Fuzion UK and T.I.E and not to forget our very own support worker who actually completed the last Kids Company course Michael Rolle for all your dedication to the project and support.
With special thanks to Chris, Trickles & Lady MC for assisting in managing the project!!
After the great feedback and recommendations the academy were invited to the O2 Centre in Greenwich be part of the History of British Music by delivering master-classes in DJing and production for three days 6th-8th August!
The turnouts were amazing with over 500 people taking part in the workshops, mixing, selecting and producing music!
With a huge thanks for DJ Blakk Traxx & Fusion Uk for making it an amazing experience for everyone who got involved!
Also a special thanks to Lady MC, MC Angel & Blutooth for ensuring it ran smoothly!
Just a quick mention of the guys at the Greenwich Summer University who have just completed their accredited course - Well Done!!
"...this group were an absolute pleasure to be with and we will definitely be working with them in the future!"
With Thanks to Trickles, Smokesta & Sly for running the course and making it such a success!
Fitzrovia Youth In Action have organised a community event for the locals of Warren Street, W1 and surrounding to a day filled with music, dance acts and delicious food provided by the local restaurants.
Outdoors Street Party
Whitfield Street, Warren Street Station
2 - 6pm Saturday 15th August 2009
Contact 07949 007 171 for more information!
The British DJ & MC Academy will be providing all the acts from the academy to include DJs, MCs, Rappers and Dancers covering a a range of music from drum and bass to acoustic sets. We have over 20 young artists performing!
So Thank You to Fitzrovia Youth In Action for offering our students the opportunity!!
Hope to see you all there
Outdoors Street Party
Whitfield Street, Warren Street Station
2 - 6pm Saturday 15th August 2009
Click here to view the event flyer:
A quick shout out to let everybody know that our new Bass Station is ready and has already been out and about in Enfield!
If you want the Bass Station to visit you in Enfield, then you can click here to fill out a request form.
Related Links:
Enfield Youth Services
Download application form (PDF)
DJ Sparxx ran a radio presenting and DJ skills one week workshop with 10 budding up and coming DJs! After their successful radio performances they walked away happy and with their cerficates!
Destin one of the newest members of the team worked with another group of ten singer song-writers and producers to complete 3 tracks and walked away with their certificates!!
Well done to the team and a special thanks to Miguel who supported the tutors and young people!! not forgetting Junior Collins (one of the most caring youth workers/managers we know!)
Bass Station is going live in 2 weeks - a converted DJ & MC Unit visiting all the estates in Enfield. Click here if you live in Enfield and want the Bass Station to visit your estate, Learn to DJ & MC with all the best professional equipment and established artist's on the Scene.
Thanks to the YOFE for helping us get the vehicle on the road. You can click here to fill out an application form (only available to Enfield Youths at present).
Related Links:
Enfield Youth Services
Download application form (PDF)
The British DJ & MC Academy are featured in an article in the Enfield Independent.
You can read the full article right here.
Just a quick update to let everyone know that the Waltham Forest Guardian recently did an article about us! You can read it online here (we're on page 6).
Related Links:
Waltham Forest Guardian
We will be providing various MC workshops @ the BPM in 2009. Click here for more information.