David Dunne
David Dunne is a DJ who helped shape the face of music in Manchester with his radio show’s on Piccadilly, Kiss 102, Atlantic 252 & Galaxy FM where he gave a peg up to a large number of DJ’s and club nights including Funkademia. David Dunne has travelled the world playing for Hed Kandi and now produces under his Triple Dee disguise and presents the Nu Cool show on Galaxy FM.
He is very well known for his house sets, but David has an unrivaled love and knowledge of funk, soul and disco.
Les Croasdaile
Born and bred in Manchester all his life, Les Croasdaile became interested in House music around the tender age of 13. Les has played all over the UK at many top clubs such as Sankeys (Manchester), The Masque (Liverpool), The Bomb (Nottingham), The Magnet (Liverpool), The Loft (Preston), Electric Chair (Manchester). For the last 6 years, Les has been a monthly resident at Funkademia, the longest running club night in the North West, where he showcases his long standing musical influences from Funk\Disco\Reggae\House\Re-edits.
Les Croasdaile
Born and bred in Manchester all his life, Les Croasdaile became interested in House music around the tender age of 13. Les has played all over the UK at many top clubs such as Sankeys (Manchester), The Masque (Liverpool), The Bomb (Nottingham), The Magnet (Liverpool), The Loft (Preston), Electric Chair (Manchester). For the last 6 years, Les has been a monthly resident at Funkademia, the longest running club night in the North West, where he showcases his long standing musical influences from Funk\Disco\Reggae\House\Re-edits.
Jack Tomson
Jack is one of the newest members of the DJ team since we heard one of his sets he played for our Mint Lounge brothers, Soul Jam. He was involved in the highly successful Hi Ku club night in Manchester and as well as DJing for Funkademia organises his own parties mainly at The White Hotel.
Adam Unsworth
Adam Unsworth is one half of The Audiowhores. Their high-quality original production and remix work for labels including Defected, Noir, Lapsus Music and their own Sublivid imprint has positioned them at the forefront of the UK's house scene. Similarly, their versatile and technically-brilliant DJ sets which incorporate everything from deep and soulful sounds to tougher and techier beats, have won the pair fans worldwide.
Adam Unsworth
Adam Unsworth is one half of The Audiowhores. Their high-quality original production and remix work for labels including Defected, Noir, Lapsus Music and their own Sublivid imprint has positioned them at the forefront of the UK's house scene. Similarly, their versatile and technically-brilliant DJ sets which incorporate everything from deep and soulful sounds to tougher and techier beats, have won the pair fans worldwide.
Bucky
Bucky is former resident at Tribal Sound System and Redlight at Sankeys, his musical knowledge is second to none and is well known on the Manchester disco scene. Bucky started and co-promoted the Cutloose club night in Manchester with guests such as Mark Seven, Jazzie B & Danielle Baldelli.
Adil KhanFu
KhanFu, originally from Birmingham, started DJing in 2010 as part of a crew called Down By Law. With a background in Bboying (Breakdancing), which sparked his interest in Hip Hop & Funk music, it wasn't long until DBL were organising their own nights across Birmingham.
Eventually moving to to Manchester to attend University and deciding to stay here, KhanFu now holds a weekly residency at The Terrace and a monthly residency at Funkademia.
Adil KhanFu
KhanFu, originally from Birmingham, started DJing in 2010 as part of a crew called Down By Law. With a background in Bboying (Breakdancing), which sparked his interest in Hip Hop & Funk music, it wasn't long until DBL were organising their own nights across Birmingham.
Eventually moving to to Manchester to attend University and deciding to stay here, KhanFu now holds a weekly residency at The Terrace and a monthly residency at Funkademia.
Jason Vereker
With a lifelong passion for music ranging from soul to pop to rock to hip-hop & then dance Jason started DJing in the early ‘90s. After moving to Manchester his first break came when a demo tape (no mp3’s back then!) landed him a gig at the Hacienda for a new night & so his first club appearance was behind the decks of one of the most famous clubs in the world! Over the years he’s played most venues around Manchester (including starting a long standing residency with Funkademia), has done guest mixes for local dance stations Kiss/Galaxy/Key103 and appeared further afield in the UK & Ibiza through working with promoters such as Retro & Garlands.
Si Forestiero
Si Forestiero has been DJing since 1986 and has played in some of the biggest clubs in the world from Manchester to Ibiza via Birmingham. His DJ technique and sets are something to marvel at as he's a master at mixing soul to RnB to house! He recently moved to Dubai but returns to Funkademia when he is back in the UK and we welcome him with open arms.
Si Forestiero
Si Forestiero has been DJing since 1986 and has played in some of the biggest clubs in the world from Manchester to Ibiza via Birmingham. His DJ technique and sets are something to marvel at as he's a master at mixing soul to RnB to house! He recently moved to Dubai but returns to Funkademia when he is back in the UK and we welcome him with open arms.