Grooveschool Stage

Ian Vale

Lambeth resident Ian has been playing music in an effort to make people dance for many, many years. An avid collector of house, techno and electro, a promoter, DJ and broadcaster on pirate radio and more recently internet radio. From east London raves, Camden bars, parties in Hoxton to Hong Kong and Brentwood to Brussels. His Dark Disco Radio Show has been running since early 2019. The show started as a live broadcast from AAJA in Deptford and now runs monthly on MTCRadio.co.uk

A comfortably packed gig agenda last year featuring festivals, clubs and bars, also included his first stint at the Lambeth Country Show and was a real highlight. “Can’t wait to do it again in 2023!” Ian will be joined by Grooveschool vice-president Damo going back to back on the Saturday.

D-A-M-O

Hailing from south London, his passion for dance music started at around the age of eight years old, listening to friend’s older brothers electro albums and his Mum’s old disco records. This progressed to modern day electronic music. Damo has played alongside such luminaries as Sean Johnston, Alfredo and Jose Padilla to name a few.

Damo has been integral to helping out at Grooveschool since the early days in Streatham. Always keeping the beats slightly left of centre, he’s looking forward to playing music in the sunshine.

DJ S-Rae

13 yr old female multi-genre DJ from London. At a young age, S-Rae has her own show on ReachLDN radio, has had a residency at Nike Town, DJ’d at charity, corporate, promoted, and private events. A regular guest of the Young Voices series on the Steele Got It / Young Black Shining Stars podcast show live from the Grooveschool studio, S-Rae looks forward to seeing where the rest of the year takes her.  Follow her journey via IG:@djsrae

Ja{s/z}mine

Jasmine, 16, is a very talented female music producer and drummer – recently performing at the MOBO’s. An up and coming music producer currently studying at the Britschool, we’re excited about her productions which she’s been airing as part of our Amplify Young Styles project at Grooveschool. At the country show she will be playing funky house and garage.

Xrøss

Part of the Young Styles project in the autumn, Canaan will be showcasing a few of his tracks. As an exciting producer, his styles range far and wide. However, it’s his take on break core, drill and the like that are rocking the Grooveschool studio in Brixton at the moment.

Since starting at Grooveschool, Sheriff has been a regular at our fundraisers and the country show. In 2019 he played at the Royal Albert Hall. Since a teacher at Highshore School contacted us with a keen learner, he has been a part of Grooveschool since 2016, attending workshops and gigs and  helping out as a valued assistant. He plays Afrobeat, house and EDM – as well as running his own vlog.

Chlxxe is a multi-genre DJ based in London who is passionate about Dancehall and Soca Music. She has played at venues across London including Soho House, Boxpark and Brixton Jamm and has worked with brands such as ITV, Cantu Beauty and RiverIsland. Last year Chlxxe made her Notting Hill Carnival debut playing to hundreds of people, making it her biggest crowd to date! Check out her mixes and featured guest mixes on BBC1xtra and No Signal Radio on SoundCloud and Mixcloud you can also catch her monthly show on BMC radio every 2nd Wednesday of the month. Chlxxe will be playing a mixture of dancehall, reggae and soca on the Saturday.

Has already performed at a variety of venues in South London and beyond!! He’s been DJing for 8 years and is part of the Youngstyles. Since joining Grooveschool, he’s performed at the Royal Albert Hall, Southbank, Lambeth Live, Alfresco festival and of course… the country show. Winning an online competition during lockdown he also had the privilege of making a track in Room 2 at Fabric, with resident Terry Francis, who he recently warmed up for at Chronology in North London. His dream is to become professional and to be able to play at some the most amazing clubs and festivals in the world!

J2ME

At 16 years old, JSME mainly plays Afrobeat and techno. A true talent he has already performed at the Royal Albert Hall and festivals throughout London. He started playing when he was 11 and has stayed at Grooveschool since doing multiple performances – both solo and in an ensemble. He’s currently in the midst of all those lovely exams, so we look forward to hearing him once they’re over. Good luck!

Sunday Driver

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Ollie Drummond and Feel X: co-founders of the Marbles collective – party starters who have roved around pubs, clubs and warehouses in south-east London for the last 10 years. Regulars on Balamii, Bloop, S Dance and Jacks House, they’re also residents for the infamous World Unknown parties. They’re vinyl purveyors who have played with Grooveschool at the Brixton Boogaloo nights at POW Brixton.

Record breaking World’s Highest DJ plays an eclectic mix of all styles of House, from Balearic through to Minimal Deep Tech & Breaks. Cutting his teeth in Brixton at POW & Brixton Jamm, over the last 20 years, Parky has played all over London, Ibiza, Essex & Nepal – from boat parties, underground clubs, terraces & festivals, to 6,500m up in the Himalayas with Richie, whilst taking part in the World’s Highest Gig (Guinness Book of Records). Parky is a Grooveschool practitioner in Lambeth.

Parky mixes www.linktr.ee/Parky

On the Sunday this year we’ll be joined by the legend that is The Deck Doctor. One half of the Midnight Rockers HiFi crew with his partner in dub Grant Dell. Purveyors of fine sound & sound system music. Perfect for the roots vibes.

Richie has been a DJ since the 1980’s, having being involved in parties and club nights playing Soul, Funk and Jazz. During the 1990’s-2000’s he had a mix show on East London’s Active FM playing Deep and Soulful House, and later joining back2backfm.net and guest shows on”Acid Jazz” founder Eddie Piller’s Totally Wired Radio “TWR” and his “Modcast” parties. He’s one of the residents at Up On The Roof at the Prince of Wales Brixton – recognisable by his famous cowboy hat and phone headphones. We’re looking forward to Richie playing some of his vinyl on the Sunday.

The owner of Pure Vinyl record Shop. Born in Brixton, Claudia has lived there all her life. An avid Record Collector for many years and former resident DJ at the Mango Landin Bar. Last year played a series of gigs at the legendary Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club.

Pure Vinyl Records is a Brixton based independent Record Shop selling a selection of new and used Vinyl Records. It was opened in July 2015 and originally located in Reliance Arcade. They moved to The Department Store on Ferndale Road in 2017 and have since been able to host many events, jams and workshops for young people interested in Music. They regularly work with local schools offering work experience.

London based DJ specialising in house and amapiano with a regular radio show on Saturdays at 4-6pm on Lambeth based LondonSomethingLive. CEO of The Antidote Ldn, an event night featuring all female line ups including hosts and performers. Resident DJ UKGarage Allstars. Instagram: @itsmedjsp

Sian’s background includes working with Lambeth sen school’s and has worked at numerous adventure playgrounds and youth clubs throughout the borough since 2004. Played at a number of venues in the borough including Jamm and Pop……..also part of the organisation Forever Family based in Brixton, that does charitable work in the community in particular with young people and those in need. Sian will be playing on the sunday this year. Little bit of funky/soulful house.

Former Lambeth Apprentice/Youth worker @ Cambridge House and Jack Hobbs Youth Club. A Grooveschool regular, Kenny has been a DJ/Producer for the last 25 years.

MN2S resident and instrumental part of 90’s seminal house music radio station Girls FM. All time fave of the listeners for his unique style. Releases on Cross Section Records, MR-RE Records, Clean His House Up(Century City Music) and Babylove – Big Room Records.

Amy Cutter

Amy returns to LCS after her set for Grooveschool last year. She is a London based House & Techno DJ and is also the co-founder of grassroots, london based event – MØTIF LDN, which raises money for local charities through ticket sales and last year used the platform to raise money for Grooveschool.

Amy thinks the work Grooveschool does for young people and the local community is vital, and it’s ultimately what drove her to raise money for them. Amy will be playing a mixture of House (tech/deep/minimal/vocal) and will be joined by her partner Laurence Watchorn – a dedicated vinyl enthusiast. A celebrated artist who can be seen every now and again behind the decks of Palace Vinyl. Got some tunes, top DJ.

Mr Cenz

Mr Cenz has been scribbling on surfaces since 1984 when he first discovered hip-hop culture and graffiti art. His distinctive work can now be seen all over the streets and in the galleries of the world. These futuristic and cosmic-fueled creations display an ethereal and translucent quality. His art gives joy to our neighbourhoods and we thank him for that. A consummate DJ with an electro-tinge, we welcome his debut on our stage.

Coming from a cultured musical background, Verdine has been playing music worldwide from an early age (Uk, Czech Republic, Croatia +). He has previously assisted Grooveschool on a local level and at the Lambeth Country Show.

“The inspirational work that Grooveschool does in the community, is an invaluable constant. They (Grooveschool) give people young & old,  comprehensive exposure to the nuts & bolts of music production/DJing in a relaxed environment.”

On the Sunday evening, Verdine will be playing a vibrant blend of deep, tribal house.

Founder of Grooveschool. DJ Tutor and creative music educator. Former Swag Records boy. Recently back from a trip to Sierra Leone to help setup a DJ school at Wayout Arts in Freetown. “Richie’s melodic techno and house excursions explore the deepest corners of off-kilter pleasure, delivered as always with an intuitive sense for what makes us move.” – Martyn Rochester, Kerfuffle.

https://soundcloud.com/richie-littler/sets/mixes

“Looking forward to this year with the stage and everything. Be great to hear the young talents play there. They’ve been making some interesting tunes of late and i look forward to hearing them rock the tent. It’s through these live performances that we see them grow into themselves with confidence. And for our team these are the moments that bring it all together. Many thanks to the folks at the country show for enabling this again in 2023.”