DJ Agencies
and Management Companies
I don't use agencies very often, and, frankly,
often wonder what their clients think they get out of using them. They seem
to have a benefit for busy, well-established DJs but most don't seem to
do very much to promote DJs who aren't well-known. They're
useful to have if you're an aspiring DJ as they act as a filter for promoters
- if you're signed to a respected agency you must be fairly good.
| Agency
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Info . . . |
| Airborne |
Run from Bristol, they represent some significant
names: Capt. Tinrib, Oberon, Opal, Nu w
Idol (live), Jon
the Dentist, Sol Ray, Dynamic Intervention, Madam Zu, The E-Traxx
Allstars. |
| DJConnections
Agency |
Based in Shrewsbury.
EXCLUSIVE ARTISTS: Lange, Pulser, The Thrillseekers, Above & Beyond,
Gareth Emery (GTR), Marc West (Passion) & Chris Turner (Godskitchen)
CONCEPTS: Lange Vs Pulser B2B, Thrillseekers vs Pulser (Insigma) B2B
LIVE: Pulser Live, Above and Beyond Live, The Thrillseekers Live,
The Thrillseekers PA, Aalto Live, Oceanlab PA.
TOURS: AnjunaBeats World Tour. |
| Fresh
DJs |
Run out of Sheffield by Steve West.
In 2002 Fresh were representing Rachel Auburn, DJ Gee, Jonathan
Ulysses, Nick Rafferty, Les Hemstock, Madam Friction, Gleave Dobbin,
Ricky Stone, Mark van den Berg, Sharon O Love, AJ Gibson, Simon Eve,
Lady Bianca, Christiaan, and Physical Ed.
In December 2003 the roster is as follows:
Agnelli & Nelson, The Warp Brothers, AJ Gibson, Nick Rafferty,
Dave Lee, Ilogik
12 Inch Thumpers - Jason Nawty & Vinyl Coup, Knuckleheadz, Kutski.
Richard F., Howard Donald, Bobby & Steve, Milk & Sugar, Jonathan
Ulysses, Sharon O Love, Reza.
Pav - percussion, Laura - saxophone.
Area 51 - club entertainment . |
| MostWanted |
Based in Hayes, Middlesex, they handle
John '00' Flemming, Darren Pearce, Humate, Mario Piu, Mauro Picotto,
Joy Kitikonti, Azzido da Bass, JDS, Gabry Fasano, DJ Scot Project,
Johan Gielen, Marco V, Luke Fair, and Tony Field. They also have a
sister office in North America: Wired for Sound. |
| Nukleuz |
Based in London
they represent Andy
Farley, BK, Ed Real, Dave Randall, KGB, Mr Bishi, Nick Sentience,
Phil Reynolds, Shane Morris, The Knuckleheadz, and Vinylgroover. |
| Serious
Artists Management |
This London based company is run by Sam
O'Riorden, Judge Jules' older brother, and say that they are "the
most highly regarded DJ management company in the UK" and they're
probably right.
Their line up at the end of 2002 included have Judge Jules (of course),
Eddie Halliwell,
Sonique, Norman Jay, John Kelly, Luke Neville, Scott Bond, Anne Savage,
JFK, Matt Hardwick, Corvin Dalek, Commie, Mr. Pink and 2Funky on their
books.
Representing DJs is only one of the strings to their bow, they are
also involved in recording, publishing and promotion, to, as they
say, "build the Serious brand name across the globe". Here's
what they say of themselves in December 2003
"Serious
Artist Management has developed from the team that exclusively managed
Judge Jules. After establishing themselves as Serious, they have developed
into one of the most professionally run and highly regarded management
teams in the business. Below are the DJs exclusively managed by Serious.
If you would like to book one of our DJs, please e-mail or fax us
with your preferred dates and DJs and we will then contact you with
availability.
2Funky, Anne Savage, Eddie
Halliwell, JFK, John Kelly, Judge Jules, Matt Hardwick, Mr. Pink,
Norman Jay, Rebekah, Scott Bond, Simon Patterson |
| TEK! |
These guys provide DJs, stalls, decor,
tours and in-club entertainers.
ARTIST & PROMOTION ROSTA 2003 Nick Lunn (Storm) Guy Mcaffer Aka
Geezer (Raw Records) Dfq (Superfish – London / Hq, Amsterdam)
(Dance Valley – Holland & Ibiza) Sarah G (Release) Lady
Bianca (Uk Wide / Hq, Amsterdam) (Dance Valley – Holland) Marc
Minall (Residency / Scream / Sundissential) Clare Large (World Wide)
Cyber Steve (Snap N Crackle Records) The Pranksterz (Live Pa) Carl
Nicholson (Phuture / Td:V) Rob Dalby (Dementia / Progress) Little
Miss Natalie (Uk Wide) Jackie B (Scensoria,Rob Hanlon (Tek / Its Delicious)
Steve Kelley (Ministry Of Sound / Godskitchen / Bpm) Ash Attack (Tek)
Danny M (Passion / Bpm / Mot!On) John Wright (Fixation / Bpm) St.
John (Mot!On / Bpm / Passion)
For Bookings contact +44(0)7904 388675 / tekuk@hotmail.com
24 Wild Street Derby DE1 1GN |
| Tidy
Trax |
Rotherham's other claim to fame, (apart
from William Hague), is that it's home to the Tidy Boys and their
agency run by Mark Foster. On the books: Tidy Boys, Lee Haslam, Sun
Various, Stimulant DJs,
Paul Glazby, Jez and Charlie, Miss Behavin', Mark Gray, Ingo,
and John Bishop, (i.e. pretty much the whole Sundissential North crew) |
| Top
Draw Music |
Based in North London, they represent some
of the UK's best DJs and producers, as well as leading DJs from Europe.
They say "We represent a diverse range of DJs each with their
own individual stamp and style. As of December 2003 their roster consisted
of:
Paul Masterson (Yomanda), Slipmatt*, Robbie Rivera*, A-Star, Andi
Durrant, Nick Riley, Mark Leish, Ingo*, Lady Bianca*, Steve Murano*,
Uberdruck*
* non exclusive |
| Trade |
London club, Trade, also have an agency
which represent EJ
Doubell, Gonzalo and Rosco, as well as Steve Thomas, Malcolm Duffy,
Fat Tony, Pete Wardman, Paul Hillyer, Guy Williams, Princess Julia,
George Daniels, Rachel Auburn, Steve Haswell, Peter Ward, Ziad, Sharp
Boys, Baby Doc, Nicolo, Madam Friction, and S.J (Live Performances). |
| Wonderstuff |
Small agency based in Nottingham representing
Dirty Dan, Peter Martine, Simon Tilbury DJ Rup and Vince Sutton. |
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