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Our next online Work Club will be landing on Thursday 14th April from 3:30PM – 5:30Pm.
Work Club runs on the last Thursday of every month with a full session based on opportunities for the future. It includes a number of speakers who discuss various opportunities available, as well as 1-1s and pastoral sessions.
If you want to get involved, please send an email to projects@reformradio.co.uk.
See the flyer below for further details.
International Women’s Day is dedicated to celebrating women’s achievements whilst also taking action for equality and calling out harmful biases. Amplifying and spotlighting is at the very forefront of this day.
For this International Women’s Day we held a roundtable discussion focusing on the topic of Women’s Safety. We invited cis, trans women and non-binary people to share their experiences on topics such as domestic violence, street safety, language that contributes to violence against women and what we can do to improve women’s safety. This roundtable was made possible by Heritage Fund.
Hosted by Jenna G, the discussion featured multiple guest speakers who shared their experiences or delved into performances inspired by the roundtable topic. London based International Slam Champion Y.A, and our very own Artist in Resident Melissa Dean delivered their original spoken word material, exploring themes such as trauma, depression and finding self-love. Also expect an appearance from founders of SLEEC, a survivor-run organisation that changes systems, supports survivors and dismantles the roots of male violence.
Listen to the full show below.
Aside from this discussion, we have so many amazing shows by our residents and special guests contributing to this momentous day. First up we invited Nu-R&B Neo Soul artist Mali Hayes for a one hour takeover. Since making their debut back in 2016, Mali Hayes has snatched recognition as one of Clash Magazines Artists Set To Rise, and is set to support the Ego Ella May this March at Manchester’s YES. Live on Reform airwaves from 2PM.
Next up we have Sunday Night W/ Dani & Lauren, diving into guitar based music made by the queens of Punk, Blues, Soul and Rock from the 1950’s up until present day.
Finally we have the queen of dance DJ Paulette inviting Raw Silk for their monthly show. The Raw Silk duo have been hosting events, radio shows and DJing together since they met one sweet summer in Melbourne. Grace and Steph have provided the vibes and tunes to many dance floors both internationally and locally. Glastonbury Festival, AVA, you name it.
Tune in this Saturday 12th March from 7PM-9PM to catch this exclusive guest mix.
Start your March off the right way by joining Reform for our Online Work Club session. This one will take place on Thursday 10th March from 3:30PM – 5:30Pm and is packed full of opportunities.
Work Club runs on the last Thursday of every month with a full session based on opportunities for the future. It includes a number of speakers who discuss various opportunities available, as well as 1-1s and pastoral sessions.
If you want to get involved, please send an email to projects@reformradio.co.uk.
See the flyer below for further details.
Soundcamp is a 12 week programme that gives up and coming artists the opportunity to develop their performance and music business skills, delivered in partnership with Youth Music. The Soundcamp Spotlight series is a feature that aims to shine the light on Soundcamp artists and share their story with our audience.
Next up, we have PERiiSU stepping up to the platform…
Could you please introduce yourself.
I go by the name PERiiSU, and I’m an artist/producer from Manchester.
When did your musical journey start? Who are your influences?
My musical journey started from a young age. I would say around the age of eight. The first ‘instrument’ I had was a fork & knife, I would bang on the table tops creating a beat. Then that moved onto a few years later, where I got Hip – Hop Ejay 6, FL Studio to now Logic Pro (which I have been using ever since).
I have a wide range of influences – Tyler The Creator, Frank Ocean, Missy Elliott, Busta Rhymes, J Dilla, Quincy Jones. Those are the ones I can only think of at the top of my head, but my list is endless.
How would you describe your production and DJing style?
My production is a concoction of what I like to listen to, which is a bit of everything. But for a detailed description, I produce gritty, electronic sounds, with smooth soulful melodic elements. This can include a big hefty grimy bassline (inspired by my UK & Jamaican heritage), alongside American Soul, 90s R&B vocal melodies and East Coast Hip-Hop.
You were part of the Soundcamp cohort back in 2018, what were some of your highlights?
I have a couple of highlights from Soundcamp. The main one was performing at Night & Day Cafe. Nothing beats the feeling of seeing a positive reaction from the crowd when you showcase your music. Another highlight for me was creating and coming up with my logo design, which Glen Cutwerk digitally brought to life. I have stamped that as a milestone in my music journey, because it turned out beautiful.
You then got involved with our Co-Lab Theory project in 2020 where you collaborated on a track with Swing Ting. Why did you decide to get involved? Did the project meet your expectations?
I decided to get involved, because I thought this was the perfect opportunity to not only work by creating music with an established Mancunian artist, but to also get advice for how to go about being an artist. The project exceeded my expectations because we got coverage on media blogs such as Mixmag, Hyponik & Fact Magazine. I’m also still in contact with Balraj, so Reform made the right decision matching me with Swing Ting lol, thanks Reform!
Could you tell us a bit about your track ‘Business & Culture’ which was born out of this project.
For ‘Business & Culture’, it came so naturally when I collaborated with Swing Ting. I don’t exactly remember whether it was the drum pattern or the melody we started with, but everything just jelled perfectly together once completed. We produced it at the Swing Ting studio, so being in their own space made it even more special.
What are you hoping your next steps will be?
My next step is to release my first major album. It’s been over 2 years in the making, but I’m telling you it’s definitely worth the wait. You can’t rush greatness, especially when it comes from the heart. So be on the lookout for that when it comes out.
Anything upcoming that you would like to shout out?
I’ll be releasing a few singles soon. However, before that, I’ve got something huge launching soon which I’m soo excited about. I won’t mention it for now as it’s a secret, but just know it will definitely benefit my music career and give me the freedom to express myself to the fullest.
Are there any local artists/musicians/collectives that you would like to shout out?
To be totally honest, I can’t really think of any right now other than Balraj. I would like to give a massive shout out to Balraj from Swing Ting. He’s been in contact with me since we first met & is still checking up on what I’ve got going on so far, and also been a major support. So big up Balraj!
And finally…What was your favourite album of 2021?
I would say it’s got to be the goat Tyler The Creator ‘Call Me If You Get Lost’.
Our exciting Podcasting Course in Tameside is back. If you want to take a deeper dive into the world of podcasting, then this project is for you.
Tameside Futures is a 6 week programme – providing bespoke support to young people 16-25 who are looking for work.
The programme includes an exciting 2 week Podcasting Bootcamp – You will learn how to develop and script a podcast, creating relevant and interesting content, learn the ins and outs of audio production, social media and creative writing. You will also get experience of producing and presenting in a live radio show.
The next 4 weeks are bespoke and offer opportunities to access workshops and 1-1 support in: wellbeing, CV writing, applications, interview prep, work placements and other flexible support to fit around you.
See the flyer above for contacts to get involved.
We are looking for organisations who are seeking to recruit new talent or who frequently work with freelancers/contractors, and those that can offer placements and interviews for our young people.
Employers must commit to between 1-5 days for young people to get hands on experience in their organisation and meet their teams.
The ambition of the Sustainable Futures Fund is not only to support young people at a time of great need, but to enable Greater Manchester to come out of the pandemic looking confidently into the future – aligning with a clear plan for growing industries providing sustainable, good quality, ‘future-focused’ jobs in the region. – The Prince’s Trust
Please contact mike@reformradio.co.uk if you are interested or would like more information.
We are running another instalment of Creative Leadership project and it’s open for anyone aged 19-30, who is currently unemployed and located in the Greater Manchester area.
The workshop will consist of 4 sessions in which you will be able to learn about facilitation, funding, taxes and what it takes to be a freelancer.
If you’ve ever thought about setting up your own business, it’s important to understand your audience, self-employment and taxes. Facilitating workshops and delivering socially engaged projects in your community will require you to know how to write funding bids, work with partners, plan sessions and evaluate their success.
If you are interested in this project, drop us an email at projects@reformradio.co.uk.
Every month we promote events hosted by our very own residents. Scroll down to find out what events are taking place this February.
drowzee will be celebrating the release of his most recent album Patience at Derby Brewery Arms on Saturday 5th February.
DJ and Producer drowzee is a resident of Chow Down, a Manchester based collective that has brought club nights across the city since 2011. You can catch drowzee on his monthly show Naptime, where he regularly brings his fluid mixing style which effortlessly blends opposing genres and moods.
Contributing to this celebratory night is Me Gusta resident Obeka, and Craig AD.
Building:Bridges are returning to The Klondyke for their daytime dance to raise money for the Manchester Refugee Support Network (MRSN). Yacare from Surface Domingo is one of the members driving this new club night that strives for positive change.
Over a grand was raised at the first party in November, and with dry(er) Januaries out the way, they are looking forward to adding to that total on February 5th.
Building:Bridges will also be collecting food donations to help MRSN’s Destitution Project, so please bring along tins, pasta, rice, toiletries etc! The minimum donation will be £5, purchase your tickets here.
Headlining on Friday 11th February at Colours Hoxton, is South London R&B vocalist, songwriter, producer and bassist MEI.
MEI has been gaining massive attraction over the years, continually gathering support from multiple well renowned magazines including The Independent, Rolling Stone India and Clash Magazine. Her most recent EP The Hard Way Around the Sun was selected for Jamz Supernova’s Top 5 EP on BBC 1XTRA.
This event is part of Platform, a series that showcases new and rising homegrown stars of the future, amplifying the best up and coming artists London has to offer. The gig will be kicking off at 7:30PM at Colours Hoxton. Grab your tickets here.
While MEI is holding down the south on the 11th February, taking over Manchester’s ends is Not Bad For A Girl with their special Valentines Day event at XLR, SPEED DATING.
Not Bad For A Girl is a Manchester based women and non-binary collective born from a shared love of music/events and hatred of gender inequality. They’re all about “equal opportunity, equal pay and equal parts spirit and mixer”. The collective have had their first release as a record label, a VA that is raising money for the music focused charity Brighter Sound. Check out DaiSu’s track below which features on the VA.
Catch the crew taking over Withington’s XLR on Friday 11th February, with high pace high energy dance music all night long. Buy your tickets here.
Supernature will once again be providing the grooves for your Sunday, getting you refreshed and ready for the week ahead.
Accompanying the Supernature family is Will TRAMP!, founder of the infamous night Tramp! which gained a reputation as one of the most forward thinking club nights of the time.
The event will be taking place at Joshua Brooks, from 3pm-8pm on Sunday 13th February.
We got another launch celebration taking place on Friday 18th February at the legendary venue and record label, Eastern Bloc. The night will be celebrating the release of SZAJNA‘s vinyl EP ‘Stepping Hill’ launching in March this year.
Our resident SZAJNA will be playing alongside Murder He Wrote and EVM128 at this free entry event. Doors open at 8PM.
If you love the wonders of improvised performances, we have the perfect event for you. The amazing alt-disco / funk band The Trees are Calling will be performing at The Carlton Club on Tuesday 22nd February.
The Trees are Calling’s band member Helena Summerfield hosts the monthly show Mid-Week Jazz, where the Manchester based saxophonist shares their love of all things jazz.
The band is playing as part of the night Brume, a live music event focussing on new and improvised music.
Returning this year on Thursday 3rd March is Reform’s very wholesome project, First 1000 Days – Storytelling Sessions.
This project is a series of workshops that explore storytelling, creative writing, the importance of characters and narrative and result in the group creating their own bespoke story for their babies. This is then recorded and turned into an audio book, which can be used to support literacy at home, language development and wellbeing.
Through accessing this project, all families are signed up to Manchester Imagination Library, receiving a free book each month until their child is 2 years old. There is also wrap around support provided and access to Speech and Language, Outreach Teams and Employability support through all partners involved.
This project is in partnership with Manchester Imagination Library and Sure Start, and is supported by Manchester City Council and Manchester Health and Care Commissioning.
See the flyer below for more information on how to get involved.
Today is Blue Monday. A day that on average many find very mentally challenging. From the weather remaining dark and gloomy, to financial strain from the holiday period, many factors can flood in during this month, making this time of the year even more challenging than usual for some.
If you are struggling mentally and would like to talk to someone, please visit our Emergency Contacts page. There are multiple amazing organisations that offer their services 24/7.
To help uplift you during this difficult time, participants from our well-being focused project Positive Frequencies, have created a show exploring what it means to be true to ourselves (the good, the bad …and the beautiful!). The participants will take you on a journey through song, poetry and spoken word showcasing their talents.
The show will air today (Monday 17th January) at 1PM on reformradio.co.uk.
Supported by Manchester Adult Education Service, Positive Frequencies is a week of personal development, creative writing and self-expression. The workshop will wrap up with a roundtable discussion. We provide a space for Participants to develop positive self-expression and a toolbox of wellbeing skills to help take and sustain their positive next steps.
The lead facilitator of this week-long well-being course, Dan Owens-Cooper, has also created a video on staying connected. Dan is Reform’s Mental Health and Well-being manager who has had countless 1-1s with our residents and present and past participants. Check out the video below.
A 6 week programme for those who are interested in learning all things DJ related, and want the chance to play out.
Led by DJ, producer and record label manager Joe Roche, the programme will focus on DJ workshops, how to self promote and learn about DJ opportunities.
The remaining 5 weeks will involve shadowing live shows and promo activities at Reform’s studios every Wednesday evening. The programme will wrap up with a gig opportunity where participants can showcase their DJ skills.
See flyer below for more info and to get involved.
Last month we took the reins of the Art Council England’s Instagram for a full day takeover, exploring the incredible HERchester project that they so kindly funded.
HERchester was born in 2019 with a goal of bringing together female MC talent. This year we piloted the programme for women, those that identify as women and non-binary people on a larger scale across four cities – Manchester, Sheffield, Morecambe and Blackpool, connecting and collaborating with organisations such as Ritetrax, House of Wingz and More Music to accommodate the participants in their respective cities.
For the IG Story takeover, we invited the project’s leader, Manchester’s finest MC, OneDa, to share her experience as a rapper and she spoke about the importance of creating a safe space for MCs to grow.
Community was one of the many themes at the heart of the HERchester Documentary. Participants reflected on their time over the eight weeks, sharing how skills were developed, friendships were made and how they inspired and motivated one another to grow.
Participant Zari also made an appearance on the Arts Council’s IG Story. The aspiring artist highlighted how there isn’t an awful lot of spaces for a 27 year old female rapper like herself to explore her artistry. So when she came across the HERchester project on Instgaram, she jumped straight in.
We would like to once again thank Arts Council England for supporting this project. Their funding has allowed Reform to create opportunities for the HERchester MCs, whether they were aspiring, established or simply curious.
Watch the full cypher below, the finale performance that perfectly showcases the hard work put in by all the amazing MCs.
Kickstart 2022 with Reform’s very own online Work Club. The first work club of the year will be running from 3:30PM – 5:30 PM on Thursday 27th January.
Work Club takes place on a Thursday each month, and is based on opportunities for the future. It includes a number of speakers who discuss various opportunities available, as well as 1-1s and pastoral sessions.
If you want to get involved, please send an email to projects@reformradio.co.uk.
See the flyer below for further details.
It’s finally the time to share our annual round up video!
Despite the challenges, it’s been another incredible year and we are grateful, as ever, to all our partners and funders for their continued support.
Of course we couldn’t do all this without the exceptional graft of our wonderful staff and advisory board, who contribute so much and remain passionate about shaping our organisation to be the best version of itself. To all our artists, DJs and residents, thank you for your patience and commitment, we are so happy to have you back. Finally, to our supporters, thank you, you don’t appreciate how much your input is valued.
Big love and happy holidays,
The Reform Radio Family.
Life Lounge is back!
The well-being focused workshops are guided by Reform’s very own Mental Health and Well-being Manager Dan Owens-Cooper. The main aim of these sessions is to help you navigate the many thoughts, feelings and experiences that life throws at us.
The two hour workshop will be be kicking off at 6PM on the 7th December, and subsequently returns every two weeks.
See the flyer below for more info & contact to get involved.
To wrap up our most recent MAES funded Music Course is Vibez@it’s_finest.pro. A show created by up and coming talent from the Manchester area.
Music Course gives participants the opportunity to learn and develop their skills in music production, radio productions, social media and creative writing.
Listen to the full show below. Expect a whole range of different sounds, interviews and personalities.
The HERchester Documentary is finally out on Reform’s Youtube Channel. An exclusive look into the BTS of the HERchester Cypher, a finale performance that wrapped up an 8 week long MCing and lyrical writing workshop.
The project was funded by Arts Council England and brought together women, non-binary people, transgender women and those that identify as women from 4 different cities: Manchester, Morecambe, Blackpool and Sheffield. We teamed up with RiteTrax, House of Wingz and More Music who accommodated and guided participants in their respective cities.
Guided by interviews and shots from the rehearsals and cypher, the documentary gives us all the opportunity to understand the appeal of this amazing project. Participants share why they joined, their highlights and what they gained from this workshop. From the project being a safe space to grow to feeling supported and inspired by one another, the documentary’s narrative emphasises the importance of creating a space for underrepresented individuals to develop their skills in the music scene.
Watch the full documentary below.
We are very excited to announce that this Thursday 16th December at 12PM we will be taking over Arts Council England Instagram stories to shout about this amazing project.
Watch the full cypher below.
This radio show is a collection of memories and advice from the young people of Tameside. The group have filled in this one hour with their own unique experiences of finding the Comedy in Life. Expect a conversation on all things queer, an exclusive interview with founder of Tameside’s Global Grooves and more.
The show was created by the participants of Tameside Futures, a project in partnership with the Prince’s Trust and Tameside City Council.
Listen to the full show below.
Raise the Bar is a video series that showcases artists delivering freestyles or live performances on our resident’s shows.
Taking the stage for this episode of Raise the Bar is SINDYSMAN, a 23 year old music student and rapper who guested on Jorgy and Cheech‘s most recent show. SINDYSMAN gave us an exclusive performance of his unreleased track ‘It’s Ready for the Weekend’.
Watch the full performance below.
This artist is by no means a stranger to Reform Radio. This year, SINDYSMAN featured alongside artists such as China Lilly, Micco and Elias, on Rhythm Lab Record’s ‘Roots’ release. This album was part of the Sonic Synthesis series, which brought together artists that had never met before to create a track independently, and subsequently swap each other’s STEMS to create a unique re-work of each other’s original track.
Listen to the tracks below.
Listen to the full show here packed with chats on the artist’s collective SINDYSPLACE, upcoming events, projects and releases.
Wednesday 1st December marks World AIDS Day. A unifying day where we remember the 36 million people who’ve lost their lives to HIV, to stand in solidarity with the 38 million people who live with the virus, and remind the public and government that HIV is still very present.
A few years ago, we kickstarted the Open Forum radio series made in partnership with Gaydio and funded by Audio Content Fund. This was an hour-long round table discussion, that brought together a melting pot of artists, experts and those that just want a good old chinwag about that month’s Open Forum topic.
The second episode was aired on World AIDS day in 2019 and explored the topic of sex. As well as a lively discussion, award-winning HIV+ theatre-maker, writer and performer Nathaniel Hall graced us with a performance of a poem. Nathaniel shone a light on the complicated nature of sex and shared his story.
Listen to the full show below.
The poem performed during this episode inspired Nathaniel to write ‘First Time: A Show About Staying Positive In A Negative World’. The autobiographical story is a one man show that seemingly combines heartbreak and comedy to showcase what it is like to grow up positive in a negative world.
The show ‘First Time’, which has received raving reviews from The Guardian, Northern Soul and more, is produced by the award-winning LGBTQ+ theatre company Dibby Theatre. The company’s strive and passion for social change is not only demonstrated through their theatre, but also through their workshops, exhibitions, debates, short films and post-show parties.
Head to the North Wall Arts Centre’s Youtube channel and watch their most recent film project ‘HIV+ME’. The series of 3 beautifully shot short films showcases three Mancunians living with HIV and their extraordinary stories. Watch the trailer below.
For those living in Manchester, ‘First Time’ will be on the stage from 30th November till 4th December at CONTACT theatre. For further information on the play’s touring dates and locations, head to Dibby Theatre’s website.
Accompanying the 4th December performance is ACT UP + Get Down. This official post-show afterparty will be thrown to celebrate 36 yrs of HIV activism in Manchester. You can also catch Reform residents Supernature Disco and Mix-Stress providing the tunes and vibes for this celebratory night.
We would like to take this moment to state that this day can be both empowering and triggering for individuals. We encourage all to keep this in mind during discussions and when sharing assets and words on social media.
Let’s work together, continue this movement throughout the year and stand in solidarity. Head to the Wold AIDs Day’s website to learn more about the day, their campaigns and fundraising opportunities.
Soundcamp is a 12 week programme that gives up and coming artists the opportunity to develop their performance and music business skills, delivered in partnership with Youth Music. The Soundcamp Spotlight series is a new feature that aims to shine the light on Soundcamp artists and share their story with our audience.
To kick off this series, we sat down with DJ, Producer, Label Owner and Project Facilitator Joe Roche.
Could you please introduce yourself.
Hi, I’m Joe Roche and I’m your new favourite DJ. Only messing (not really), I live in Salford and I make and play tunes for a living, which is unreal. I run an online record store, record label and event/music brand called Do As You Please.
When did your musical journey start?
My parents co-owned a nightclub that booked DJs like Utah Saints, Sasha & Nightmares on Wax in the early acid house days. I was brought up around these people and that scene so I suppose it was from about 1994.
In terms of DJ’ing and making music though coming up to the 10 year mark now, mad.
How would you describe your production and mixing style?
I like groovy party gear to be honest. Love the old Chicago/Detroit styles, French house, chunky Glasgow/Scottish style house and techno. Early 00s breakbeat as well if the crowd is up for it. Also, more recent bouncy deep and tech house, like Gene on Earth and Huerta have changed the game for me.
My style is kind of a culmination of all these influences. I like to be eclectic and versatile with my DJing, and I feel this shows in my production as well. I’d love to have a track of my own to play at any time of day or night, in any type of venue.
At the end of last year you participated in Reform’s Soundcamp bootcamp, a project to cultivate 16 of Manchester’s promising artists. Why did you decide to apply for this programme?
I finished my DJ & production degree last Summer, and I was looking for my next step into the industry following that. The programme just seemed perfect, for real life, guided mentoring and learning. I’ve worked with Reform since 2016 as a participant and I know the quality of the courses is always high, but this seemed like a bit of a right of passage as an artist and I was incredibly keen to be amongst the local talent who were going for the positions.
What were your Soundcamp highlights?
You know what, the whole thing was absolutely class. As cliche as it is, every session and every little success for not only me, but for everyone else I was lucky enough to be on the programme with, was incredible. Having different mentors from different disciplines teaching you all their industry tips was definitely a highlight. The initial bootcamp process was unreal as well. Having like 30 creatives in a room with all the tools they’d need to create tunes and just setting them off is easily the best idea ever made.
The final showcase of everyone sharing their work is something I’ll never forget, too. Unbelievable talent, and all on our doorstep.
Since the Soundcamp Showcase, you performed a mega one hour live set at Manchester International Festival. How was that experience?
Well it was mega, obviously! The whole experience was amazing and it was nice to do it in the place I live. All my other larger event experiences have been elsewhere, so having a lot of familiar people and places around me was ace.
I actually managed to produce the whole set in about 4 weeks, which is something I’m really proud of. This set was following the previous live set I did for We Out Here Festival a few weeks before, which meant everything was really fresh and I had the drive to up the level of my performance.
The stage and crowd were class and to be honest it was a really proud moment for me all round.
I even made the visuals!
You’ve frequently been involved in Reform’s projects, both as a participant and as a facilitator. DJ sessions has been your most recent facilitation project, where you’ve been teaching participants DJ skills and helping them connect with potential promoters. What do you think draws you to facilitation?
Well, I’ve been lucky enough to have the opportunity to pursue music and production as a career, and now I’m lucky enough to have the opportunity to work with an amazing company, teaching people everything I’ve learnt to better their lives and careers. The industry isn’t a level playing field, but there’s plenty of work there, people just need a leg up and some confidence with what they’re doing. I love sharing my eureka moments from over the years and to be honest, I learn as much as I teach a lot of the time. Plus it’s a right laugh and you meet about 8 million people every time you do a project.
What are you hoping your next steps will be?
I’d like to get some serious production work done now I’ve settled after uni and Soundcamp. Everything was too up in the air over the past 12-18 months to get my head down and find a flow with making music. I’d love to get some more label signings under my belt, new club residencies and hopefully expand into having a team representing/helping me as an artist in terms of a manager and agent.
Anything upcoming that you would like to shout out?
Yeah, we’ve got an event at Eastern Bloc on December 11th which I’m well buzzing about.Vinyl only, loads of mint up and coming DJs, come through its gonna be well good. Any Leeds heads reading this we’ve also got Distrikt booked on Tuesday 21st for the Do As You Please Christmas do. Next year loads of events gonna be happening so keep an eye on the socials and www.doasyouplease.uk.
Also we have another vinyl release scheduled for next year on the label. Massive release in my mind, can’t wait to share that with the world.
What was the last event you went to?
Back to Basics last weekend, prohibition theme and incredible line up. Also have to note, went to fabric for Craig Richards, Francesco Del Garda, Bradley Zero and loads of other heads at the start of the month and that was INCREDIBLE. fabric is one of the best clubs I’ve been to hands down, only £15 a ticket as well, buzzing.
Are there any local artists/musicians/collectives that you would like to shout out?
Yeah, I’ve been playing at Joshua Brooks quite regularly recently in the club and bar, massive shout to Sharples and the guys down there for having me and for what they’ve done with the venue. Absolutely love the space and the whole team are wicked and an absolute pleasure to work with.
Big shout to my friends at Surco, who invited me to play and celebrate their 6th birthday in October, unbelievable achievement from them and buzzing to see where they go.
Finally a huge thanks to all the Reform, Rhythm Lab and Soundcamp staff and artists that have made this chapter of my journey so class and memorable. You’re all ace, long live Reform.
And finally…What has made you chuckle recently?
Back to Basics 30th birthday at the Warehouse in Leeds. Loads of wicked characters and the whole night was absolutely class, but just bonkers and well funny. Also watched Jason Manford taking a scam call and having them on today, which was hilarious.