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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

    Debbie
    Outreach & Engagement Coordinator

    Kyan
    Social Media Manager

    Rebecca
    Admin Apprentice & PA

    Maldi
    Radio Presenter & Sound Engineer

    Grace
    Singing Tutor

    Kareem
    DJ, Producer & Mentor

    Keon
    DJ & Radio Presenter

    DJ E Dott
    DJ, Radio Presenter & Producer

    Olona
    Rapper & Producer

    Will
    Dancer

    Enzo
    DJ Tutor

    Oskar
    DJ, Music Production & Presenting Tutor

    Jay
    Podcast & Music Project Assistant

    Isaac
    Beatboxer, Rapper & Songwriting Tutor

    Lillie
    Photographer

    Irish
    Young Ambassador

    Dre
    Young Ambassador

    Kiki
    Young Ambassador

    Terence
    Young Ambassador

    Emmanuel
    Young Ambassador

    Amy
    Young Ambassador & Singer

    Aaliyah
    Young Ambassador & DJ

    Tilly
    Volunteer

    Trustees

    Introducing the Academy's Trustees


    Serge Wyett
    Chairman

    Kenny Barber

    Grace Dixon

    Cynthia Coburn

    Christie Anayiotou

    Case Studies

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



    Grace

    Grace, a dedicated member of our community, first joined us at the tender age of 13. Now at 20, she has blossomed into an exceptional singer, showcasing remarkable growth and talent. Continuously contributing to our mission, Grace now serves as an assistant tutor, leveraging her experience and passion to inspire others. Her journey has been marked by notable TV appearances, further solidifying her presence as a rising star in the music industry. Grace is undeniably one to watch as she continues to make waves with her undeniable talent and unwavering dedication.

     


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    What People Say

    Great team to work with, everyone is both extremely professional and friendly. The workshops have been fun and interactive. The young people at our projects have developed both their confidence and skills
     
    Rabena Faried, Manager, Look Ahead Housing
    Community & Council Projects
    British DJ & MC Academy ran a brilliant workshop on using music to tackle street crime at an event we put on in November 08. The facilitators related really well to the young people. The workshop itself was really engaging and fun and the young people absolutely loved it!
     
    Rachel Segal Hamilton, Events and Marketing Coordinator, Envision
    Community & Council Projects
    The British DJ academy is an organisation that is very forward thinking and very driven by what the community wants in particular young people... it has a very good understanding of partnership work and is very happy to listen to new ideas... but most importantly it has a real passion for the arts and teaching young people how to be the best in this field.
     
    Alkas Rahman, L&Q
    Community & Council Projects
    I just want to say a massive thank you for supporting the event, the DJ workshop got rave reviews.
     
    Darren Smith, Football Development Officer, London FA
    Football Clubs and Sporting Events
    The London DJ&MC Academy were great, they engaged with all our customers and ensured that each young person understood everything. The kids had nothing but positive feedback to give on the friendliness of staff. We definitely would recommend using them.
     
    David Duke-Vinton, Community Engagement Advisor, RHP
    Corporate

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    Partners

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