BRANDON BLOCKBrandon’s incredible career started in 1985 at his local boozer in Harrow, before the emergence of Acid House in the late 80s brought residences at ZigZag, FUBAR and Up Yer Ronson as well as numerous gigs at super clubs including Ministry of Sound, Turnmills and Miss Moneypenny’s and several appearances on BBC Radio 1’s Essential Mix. Brandon cemented his ‘superstar DJ’ status alongside Alex P on the legendary terrace at Space, Ibiza in the 90s.
In 1996, his party lifestyle took its toll and given just weeks to live, he entered a detox facility. In 2010, after an incredible journey of self-discovery, he joined Drug and Alcohol charity, Blenheim CDP as a volunteer before taking on an extremely difficult job as a project worker for the NHS, working with people who have multiple complex needs. He is a qualified Life Coach, City * Guilds in Health and Social Care Level 3, Mental Health First Aider, SMART Recovery Trainer, Stress Management Trainer and a Goal Mapping Practitioner, has launched his ‘Happy Days for Everyone’ project, focused on making subtle changes to beliefs, behaviours and incorrect thinking and is part of the ‘Tuned Out’ team, a new support group at The Ministry club, they also run well being areas at festivals under the Banner Tent Talks….. He has a hugely popular radio show with Ricky Morrison on Mi-Soul and continues to DJ around the world, 23 years after it was suggested he stays clear from music and night clubs forever…..his mission now is to take the awareness of Mental Health to new levels and continue to collaborate with the extraordinary people he meets every day….. The Wonderful Journey Continues |
DAN APPSDan Apps Dan is a highly respected DJ artist with a string of successful releases and remixes under his belt. He has a wealth of knowledge within the music industry including managing his own record label, DJing, working with leading DJ equipment brands and holding events and club nights. The Man Behind the Name: Dan Apicella started his music career at one of the top music academies ACM in Guildford UK. During his time there he studied and completed a HND in Contemporary Music/Production. After passing with flying colours, and fuelled by the knowledge and understanding gained from the course, he successfully set up his own record label SPX DIGITAL. Several releases have gained key Radio 1 airplay along with continued A-list support around the globe, not to mention many appearing on well known leading compilations such as ARMADA, MINISTRY OF SOUND, VANDIT, MONSTER TUNES, ENHANCED, MONDO RECORDS & UNDERGROUND IBIZA. The Producer: As a producer Dan has already had a number of huge releases to his credit, best known for his work under the alias of U4IC DJ’s. His original and collaborative productions such as VRM, FULL THROTTLE, GENERATION, BIG TOP & 3 SPIRIT have all gained global success, with Generation being aired for 3 consecutive weeks on Radio One and other tracks entering the top 100 Beatport Chart. Additionally, under the Nrapture Alias, Dan took on the all time classic trance track ITS MY TURN by DARREN TATE & JUDGE JULES under their guise ANGELIC. Some of Dan’s original productions have had the kudos and privilege of being remixed by well known ‘A’ list artists and leading veterans of the dance music industry who have also been inspirational through Dan’s developing career. The DJ: During Dan's music career he has performed at some of the biggest high profile events that the industry has to offer. With appearances for SLINKY at the OPERA HOUSE/O2 ARENA , BRIXTON ACADEMY, MINISTRY OF SOUND, HEAT TOUR “IBIZA”, HEAVEN, SE1, TDK PAUL OAKENFOLD ALBUM LAUNCH TOUR and PIONEER Wireless Tech Tour to name but a few. Dan continually demonstrated his versatility as an artist, collaborating with various bands/musicians remixing and expanding on the live aspects of his sets including guitar, vocal & live digital elements which came across in his productions and artist performances. What Dan's up to now: Dan’s DJ/Producer lifestyle is backed up by his primary job as Website Manager of one of the largest and longest running DJ Stores in the UK. He has steadily built up a close and professional working relationship with many high profile manufacturer’s including Pioneer DJ, Denon DJ, Novation, Focusrite and Native Instruments to name a few. Dan also works with new and inspiring artists and DJs, behind the scenes, strengthening their talents using his knowledge and experience. Despite Dan's focus being directed at other aspects within the industry he still performs at selected events including the upcoming sold out festival alongside Brandon Block in June 2024.
We are so lucky to be able to have this local legendary DJ with us at Bishops Waltham Music Festival |
THE JAYSThe Jays are comprised of two vastly experienced and extremely talented musicians and vocalists, who perform party sets that simply keep the venue jumping from start to finish.
Enjoy Pop & Chart Classics from the 1960,s 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, 00’s and today, from Beatles to Bon Jovi, from Motown to Madness – a songs for everyone are pretty much guaranteed! And you don’t just have to take our word for it….. "5 Star Entertainment, the quality never drops, the dance floor is always packed” Garry Bushell, The Daily Star |
THE PETITESThe Petites are a unique, high-energy duo, bringing you the best of country, rock and pop covers, with some original music thrown in. Mix that up with a bit of sass, and you get 'The Petites'. Both Stacey Mogg and Jenny June are solo artists in their own right, performing at venues across Hampshire !
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