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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

    Click here to see our latest promotional video, filmed and edited by JAO!

     

    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.



    FKA Twigs

    Tahliah Debrett Barnett, known by her stage name FKA Twigs, is a multifaceted British artist renowned for her groundbreaking contributions to music, dance, and fashion. Before captivating global audiences with her genre-bending soundscapes and avant-garde performances, Twigs honed her craft as a dance tutor at The DJMC Academy in 2011.

    From those formative years, she emerged as a trailblazing singer-songwriter, dancer, and visual artist, captivating audiences worldwide with her unique blend of electronic music, trip hop, R&B, and avant-garde influences. Twigs' meteoric rise to prominence includes critically acclaimed albums such as LP1 and Magdalene, along with her recent mix-tape, Caprisongs, released under Atlantic Records. With a Grammy nomination, numerous accolades, and a groundbreaking NME Godlike Genius award to her name, FKA Twigs continues to push artistic boundaries and inspire generations with her unparalleled creativity and visionary approach to artistry.

     


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    What People Say

    I am told that the footage of yesterday’s event does not do justice to what happened yesterday. Your staff and performer brought the mobile youth hub into a new level of excellence. Jordan will be reaching out to follow up with you about the impact yesterday’s performance had and would like to explore more opportunities to promote your work and empower our young people.
     
    Katie Marnham, Haringey Detached Youth Workers Team
    Community & Council Projects
    A long overdue and huge thank you for the set you did at the prom in July. The kids were so delighted with the party. The vast majority never get to experience anything like this and rarely socialise outside of school, so thank you for playing a massive part in the celebrations and taking the karaoke mob in your stride!
     
    Laura Thistlethwaite, Vale School
    Schools & College Programmes
    Fred did a great job, there was a really great atmosphere up on L37 every evening.
     
    Nicky Clark, JD Marketing
    Community & Council Projects
    DJing was great! The students had a fantastic time, even played a couple for us old teachers, which went down well
     
    Gwyneth Gibson, Teacher, St Mary's High School, Cheshunt
    Schools & College Programmes
    Working with the DJMC Academy has been an absolute pleasure. They are really professional; promote good values among students and really know how to have fun when doing so! I was so impressed with how flexible they were in creating our individual programme and the willingness to keep going until it was perfect. And, it was perfect! There is no doubt that this day and the important message about safety will not be forgotten. Great energy – hope to see you for more inspiration soon!
     
    Kathleen Sorrell, Assistant Principal, Walthamstow Academy
    Schools & College Programmes

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