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Colin
Dale
Colin Dale
- Abstrakt Dance
A key pioneer of UK house and techno, Colin Dale’s widespread influence and legacy permeates into every facet of the music he holds dear to his heart. Colin’s penchant for forward-thinking music predates his connection with the electronic sounds he has become synonymous with. Going way back to his beginnings as a music lover and selector, the soul, funk and boogie he started out playing, also leaned into a more alternative style. Working at the highly influential Mi Price record shop in Croydon, south London, exposed him to a myriad of revolutionary electro, house and techno imports that were flowing in from the US in the mid-eighties. The sound immediately captured Colin’s imagination and he became one of a very small group of early adopters of the new electronic sounds coming from hubs like Chicago and Detroit.
Colin went totally against the grain to embrace this music, in a time when rare groove, jazz funk and other such styles dominated the landscape in London’s clubland. He introduced friends, like drum’n’bass pioneer Fabio, to house and techno, and, through his show on then-pirate station Kiss FM, introduced thousands to the music that would change British society forever. His three-hour show ‘Abstrakt Dance’ showcased the latest electronic music from the US, and UK, with the last hour (Outer Limits) dedicated to the more experimental side of electronica. The show attracted tens of thousands of listeners across London and surrounding counties, with tapes proliferated across the country and around the world.
A long list of techno luminaries cite Colin’s show as being foundational to their love for the music, highlighting his deeply rooted influence on the scene, nationally and globally. Parallel to his growing popularity on the radio, Colin was being booked to play all the best-known events of the acid house revolution and, later, the raves and parties that were vital to the development of electronic music culture in London and the UK. From Rip at Clink Street to Sunrise, Biology, Energy and all of the early techno parties - including his own seminal Knowledge event with the late Colin Faver.
Colin’s reputation and visionary outlook have taken him worldwide, from Japan to China and Brazil. A DJ who prides himself on maintaining his forward thinking vision, preferring to select and play new music, Colin’s sets are full of quality, with his refined skills and decades of experience creating outstanding experiences every time. Alongside his DJ and radio career, Colin has launched his own label - also named Abstrakt Dance - and invested his creative energy into production. A steady flow of releases has appeared on his own label, with remixes and solo productions also signed to a variety of respected labels.
Colin Dale is without a doubt one of the most influential figures in UK electronic music, with a career spanning four decades and still going strong. A truly humble hero, who is universally revered and respected, Colin Dale epitomises the role of a DJ as artist, entertainer, curator and educator all at once. A legend in his own lifetime, with an unparalleled legacy bound up in his unwavering commitment to music first and foremost, always…
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DJ A1
DJ A1 embarked on his musical journey at the tender age of 15 in 1994, quickly establishing a passion for the art of DJing. By just 17, he secured his first residency at Cuba on Brighton seafront, where he ignited the crowd with his vibrant house music sets.
Growing up in a household immersed in the rave culture, A1 was frequently taken to iconic venues like Sterns in Worthing by his sister and her boyfriend, where he was introduced to the exhilarating world of both under and over 18's club nights. The pulse of the rave scene resonated deeply with him, leading him to 'borrow' his sister's rave tapes, which he would play on repeat, absorbing the sounds of legends like Slipmatt, DJ Sy, and Swan-e. Their distinct mixing styles fascinated him and inspired his own creativity behind the decks.
Early on, he learned the importance of versatility; he was advised never to confine himself to a single genre, a lesson that has shaped his eclectic musical approach. DJ A1 runs and plays the beloved oldskool night "Juice" in Brighton and has graced numerous prominent raves, including Fantazia, Dreamscape (Reunion), Raindance, Moondance, and the Sterns Reunion. His dedication and talent reached a pinnacle in 2023 when he had the incredible honor of warming up for the legendary Carl Cox at the Revival festival in Maidstone.
With a commitment to delivering unforgettable musical experiences and a love for diverse genres, DJ A1 continues to captivate audiences with his dynamic sets.
Although many dates for 2025 already booked up DJA1 is actively seeking new bookings for 2025.
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Follow his journey and listen to his mixes on Facebook and Mixcloud
E-Mix
A pioneering member of the UK's iconic rap group The Family Quest, began his musical journey in Islington, North London.
Starting out with the reggae sound system JahAfrica, then known as PAPA IDREN, in this time also features many gigs and festivals with the Reggae band Recession Steppers, in 1982, a change of name, "E-Mix" and music, mixing his reggae toasting to hip hop, quickly made a name for himself as founding member of The Family Quest.
E-Mix released notable tracks, including 'Sleep Walking' and 'Here We Come Again' featuring Dirty Harry. He collaborated with major bands like Soul II Soul to S'Express and is known as the original UK house music MC, working with legends like Jolly Roger and.
Today, he continues to rock festivals and hosts shows on Get Loose Radio.com
Available for songwriting, events, and parties, E-Mix is always ready to bring the energy.
We have not one but TWO Mixcloud links for you to listen to his mixes