BILLY 'DANIEL' BUNTER

REPRESENTING THE WORLDS MOST ICONIC PARTIES SINCE 1989:
Daniel was there from the beginning of Dance culture. Starting his 20 year DJ journey with seminal London party Labrynth where he remained Resident for 5 years until 1994.

Through out the 90s Billy Daniel Bunter wowed fans at the UKs most iconic parties: World Dance, Dreamscape, Helter Skelter, Raindance, Slammin Vinyl, Rezurection, Hardcore Heaven et all. As well as taking the World by storm: Asia, North America, New Zealand, Australia and the whole of Europe were all shaken to the foundation by the energy of a Billy Daniel Bunter DJ show.

As music radically changes, Daniel is always at the forefront of the fresh new sounds, and in the past 10 years can boast being in a very privileged position where his unique musical styles and 20 year fan base and reputation has seen him head line a diverse and exciting mix of the best parties in the world spinning: Old Skool, Rave Breaks, Hardcore, House and Hard Dance: Ministry Of Sound, Moondance, Polysexual, Frantic, Raindance, Slammin Vinyl, Bounce 2 This, Pams House, Fantazia, Uproar, HTID, Slinky, Sundisential, Euphoria, Heat, Pacha and 100s more the world over have continued to be entertained by Billy Daniel Bunter.

GET THE PARTY JUMPING:

Billy Daniel Bunters DJ ethos is simple. Get the party jumping, and give the dance floor goose bumps with tune after tune.

20 years speaks for itself and the secrets in Daniels presence behind the decks, intense mixing flow, and natural instinct to select the next tune that makes the crowd go wild.

AN EXTENSIVE HISTORY IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY:

Daniel has worked through the ranks of the music industry through out his 20 year career. From humble beginnings as Saturday boy in an East London record shop in the late 80s to gold selling artist with Ministry of Sound in 2008.

The name Billy Daniel Bunter 1st appeared on vinyl in 1994 with his highly acclaimed debut Let It Lift You with JDS. Since that debut 15 years ago, Daniel has released and remixed some of the biggest Hardcore, Hard Dance, House, Old Skool and Rave Breaks singles of all time. In the past year alone with production partner Slipmatt he has remixed top 10 hits from Fedde Le Grand, Alex Gaudinio, Prodigy, Rozalla, Stonebridge, Ida Corr to name a few. As well as working on original material with the cream of the production crop: Jon Doe, Sparky, Modified Motion and AL Storm all work along side Daniel creating cutting edge next generation dance music!!!!

Billy Daniel Bunter has had over 10 mix CDs hit the top 10 compilation chart. In the early days he was mixing CDs for the countries biggest events. In the late 90s he mixed his critically acclaimed album The Future Of Hard Dance which many magazines and critics credited for the musical term Hard Dance. His biggest compilation success in the 90s was Raising Hell with Lisa Pin Up on Virgin/EMI which was at the forefront of the Hard House explosion. His biggest album success to date has been the Helter Skelter / Raindance series on Ministry Of Sound which he mixes with Slipmatt, and in the past 2 years alone has sold nearly half a million copies confirming how big his fan base really is !!!!

Past Record Labels: Every record label Daniel has spear headed has had a huge impact on the genres market. GBT in the Mid 90s pioneered the Trance Kor Sound. Honey Pot Recordings in the late 90s discovered and released early Hard Dance from a whole range of todays Hard Dance heroes. UK Hard spear headed the UK Hard Trance revolution in the early 2000s with the Jon Doe / Hard Trance sound. More recently UK Hardcore has released a number of the biggest anthems in Hardcore. Daniels most accomplished achievement as an independent label was at the height of vinyl sales in 2002 when his company Honey pot Recordings Ltd held the biggest market share in sales for an independent record company.

Radio and TV presenting: Billy Daniel Bunter 1st appeared on pirate radio station Eruption FM in the early 90s, and since then has done a vast amount of presenting. His biggest Radio & TV achievements have been his weekly radio show for Sky TVs Pure Dance Radio, Ministry Of Sound Radio and Underground TV.

Tasty One of Londons most recognized nights out. Daniels company has promoted Tasty in Londons best venues for 7 years, as well as taking the brand on tour the length and breadth of the UK. Daniels knowledge of music and 20 years DJ experience at nights the world over have given Tasty an edge that make sure Tasty parties go down in history as some of Londons greatest club experiences!!!!

THE FUTURE IS EVEN MORE EXCITING THEN THE PAST !!!

Theres no letting up for the Billy Daniel Bunter DJ experience, with bookings confirmed until the end of 2008 at the UKs best club nights, raves and festivals, continuing to spin an exciting array of music that his fans love and expect from him. As well as over seas trips that will continue to push the Billy Daniel Bunter vibe world wide.

Along with production partners Slipmatt, Jon Doe & Sparky, Daniel is working on a number of high profile releases and remixes for a number of TV advertised compilations with Ministry Of Sound.

Can You Feel It Media Ltd: An exciting new company set up between Daniel and partner Matthew Nelson (Slipmatt), who are combining all of their knowledge of the music industry: Past, Present & Future, to create the ultimate new era, digital generation music company, encompassing single releases, album releases, artist development, video production, promotion and all of the ingredients that make the music industry such an exciting place to be in the year 2008 and beyond!!!!

TANGO & RATTY

Tango, originally from Bromley, Kent, & Ratty, born & bred in Leamington Spa, met in 1992, when Ratty was handed a dub plate of what was to be the first of many releases for Tango, at a major rave event in Birmingham.

A hip hop DJ since the mid 80’s, Ratty had already earned his reputation as a big name DJ. Playing major events up and down the country, he had become well known for his choppy style of mixing, scratching, and his selection of up front music. Friends in the right places meant that Tango (also a hip hop DJ and one time DMC competitor) was able to start getting some DJ work, with spots at venues such as Shelleys in Stoke on Trent and J-Jays in Wolverhampton showcasing his tried and tested DJ skills. The two soon discovered they shared very similar musical tastes, and struck up a friendship, with Ratty being among the first to play Tango’s early releases.

Further to the release of Tango’s first 4 track EP “Impact” (the first outside artist EP to be released on DJ SS’ new Formation records imprint) and the subsequent remixes, the two got together in the studio to produce the now classic “Tales from the Darkside /Final Conflict.” A remix EP followed, featuring Mickey Finn and Bay-B-Kane’s mix of “Tales..." which proved to be almost as popular as the original. Tango went on to produce several more tracks for Formation, including the reggae influenced “Project 1” and the seminal “Future Followers,” a move towards the darkside that would become a feature of Grooverider’s sets for several months to come. In the meantime, Ratty went into the studios at Formation to create the “Taste of Things to Come” EP, which also received widespread DJ play.

Ratty’s DJ work continued to flourish throughout the early to mid ‘90’s, headlining every major event up and down the country and taking him to the USA and Australia, while Tango started to follow suit with sets around the UK and into Europe. During this time, Tango notched up a host of remixes for various labels, including Moving Shadow, Suburban Base and Formation, as well as producing the club-smashing re-work of Dance Conspiracy’s “Dub War” (“War for ‘94”) which even received airplay from the legendary John Peel. 1995 saw the release of several tracks for Creative Wax, including “Understanding” (which was later remixed by Total Science) and a mix of Alex Reece & Wax Doctor’s “Frequency.”

After a quiet patch, the two got back in the studio properly again in 2002, and a string of strong new material followed, including releases for L-Plates, Funktion and Basement Records, and remix work for Total Science and Outrage amongst others. They had also started to play back to back Old School sets, which were proving increasingly popular. During this time, Tango also produced a stream of Breakbeat releases with DJ Pulse, including remix work for Stanton Warriors (“Da Virus”) and more Radio 1 airplay, this time from Pete Tong.

Tango & Ratty collaborated last year on several drum & bass tracks for an album of library music, siting it as another step forward creatively and a chance to experiment with new ideas. The duo are also now key players in the current Jungle Techno revival being pioneered by Outrage and Modular's
J-Tek records, and have several tracks in the pipeline for the label in 2009. Forthcoming release "Cold Feeling" recently received airplay on Radio 1 Xtra from Bailey, and Tango's forthcoming "Lost Tribes" is a current feature of DJ Randall's sets. Unreleased VIP mixes of "Tales..." and "Final Conflict" are also scheduled for release in 2009, along with unreleased mixes of some of Tango's early Formation releases, including "Future Followers." Tango and Ratty have recently played on Pyro Radio, and will be appearing again when the forthcoming monthly J-Tek show commences on the station. They can also be heard on www.kunninmindz.com every other Wednesday, playing the freshest J-Tek tracks mixed with original Jungle Tekno.

NICKY BLACKMARKET

Nicky Blackmarket is one of the original pioneers of drum and bass, and he is still the most faithful soldier for the scene around the world. His early influences came from his mother's background in the jazz scene, and it is improvisation and variety that characterise his DJ performances throughout his career. At the start of the eighties, Nicky was 14 and playing electro at youth clubs in London. He played with long-time collaborator Clarky and began to mix all forms of dance music, at house parties and on the radio. Friends FM, run by Mad B, gave Nicky a good education and the momentum to start his own shop in London, the legendary Blackmarket Records. In 1992, as the house scene moved towards breakbeat, Nicky created a separate department downstairs to cater for the sound that would eventually be called Drum and Bass. In the mid-nineties Nicky pushed the hardcore scene with a regular show on Pulse FM and performances at the Roller Express. He moved into production, making his first record "Spam EP", along with various remixes and releases on his label Gyroscope, with artists like Ray Keith. This exposure fuelled his DJ career and Nicky decided to put all his efforts into playing his music around the world. "...first and foremost I am a DJ." As the jungle scene exploded Nicky formed his legendary partnership with the late Stevie Hyper D. These performances are still regarded as the standard by which all others are judged, and mp3s of those sets will probably be on the internet forever. Blackmarket Records supported the scene as a focus for the community, an essential component in an world without the internet. Nicky started another label "Kartoonz" featuring the anthem "Two Degrees", confirming his status as a central force in the scene. Unlike many superstars, Nicky still works in his shop and is a promoter of fresh talent and ideas, unafraid to help new artists and organisers push the artform forward. His love of drum and bass keeps him from descending into the mindless repetition and lazy performances characteristic of many in the scene. Nicky invites you to sample his philosophy at the shop in D'Arblay St, London, or at any of his shows around the world. Whooiiiiiiiiiiiikked!

ED REAL

Ed Real brings an unparalleled level of knowledge, performance and expertise to the decks of your party! DJing for 11 years and A&R for the UK's biggest-selling 12" label for the last 5 and a half, it's safe to say that his record bag contains all the bombs needed to destroy any dancefloor. One of the original Nukleuz DJ team, Ed has played at events large and small all over the globe. From NYE mega-raves in Cape Town, Sydney and Melbourne to afterparties in Tokyo via his own very successful Riot! club in London's famous venue The End, Ed Real brings the show down at any party.

Ed Real is a self-confessed workaholic! Working full-time managing Nukleuz, BXR UK and Frantic Records and then playing every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at parties all over the place doesn't leave a lot of time for hobbies but that's just the way this dance addict likes it! 'Since the age of 16 all I wanted was to be a DJ and involved in the dance music scene. It has taken me 10 years but I am now leading the life all bedroom DJ's dream of - running a respected record company, promoting Mixmag's number one party in the UK and of course - DJing at wicked parties every weekend! I have made my hobby my livelyhood.' says Ed. His award-winning party Riot! provides Ed with a hobby that's rewarding and if there's ever a spare moment around the Real household then he likes to mix-up the old skool tunes that got him into the scene 11 years ago.

Ed likes the Simpsons and likes a good old rave-up!

2BAD MICE

2 Bad Mice formed in England in 1991, and was composed of Sean O'Keeffe, Simon Colebrooke, and Rob Playford, the latter the owner of the Moving Shadow record label. 2 Bad Mice were credited as among the first UK hardcore acts to begin incorporating breakbeats into their style.[citation needed] They were a staple on the early to mid 1990s hardcore scene, and were instrumental in the music's steady mutation into jungle/drum and bass.[

The group's influential approach to sampled beats, cutting them up into shards of rhythm and rearranging them in novel combinations (first appearing in mature form on the 1992 hit "Bombscare"), is generally considered the blueprint from which jungle's characteristic manipulation of breaks was assembled

Although 2 Bad Mice for the most part stopped producing as the hardcore scene began to wane, a best-of compilation of the group's work appeared on the American Sm:)e Communications label in 1995. Playford continues to record as under the alias Timecode, while O'Keeffe records under the name Deep Blue and as a member of Black Rain.

In 1994 DJ and producer Paul Rhodes alongside Rob Haigh (Omni Trio) remixed "Bombscare" under the nom de plume of The Parliament Squares. This record was sold to record shops as a (fake) U.S. import and sold 3,000 copies in one week alone

A new label was created in 1996 with the help of Terry Donavan (A&R at Arista Records, now CEO at Rockstar Games). This label, Moshed (MOving Shadow HousE Dept), carried the new mixes from Tall Paul, DJ Sneak, and Graham Gold along with the original and Parliament Squares versions. Rhodes went on to front the press and promo campaign, touring with the other new member Brucella.

O'Keeffe, Colebrooke and Rhodes currently DJ worldwide as 2 Bad Mice, whilst also promoting their own old-school events with many of the original innovators of the scene

SLIPMATT

Slipmatt has been a DJ since a very young age. Over the past 17 years he has mixed his way through many of the underground dance scenes different styles of music bringing his own unique style of energizing beats and quick fire mixing. From peak time T.V appearances to high profile radio shows to running his own record labels. Slipmatt's heart is still 100% in to his DJing and producing/remixing tunes, and he still travels the UK and the World constantly on tour, or spends his time in his recording studio preparing music.

Slipmatt continues to rock the crowd at events all over the world, and in styles ranging from Old Skool & Ravebreaks to Upfront Hardcore and from Upfront Funky Electro House to Club Classics and even Drum and Bass.