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rESIDENT dJ aT sKETCH and tHE gLORY ( London ) 
+ mONTHLY Threads Radio cONTRIBUTER wITH mY sHOW : 
' HIYA : nice slot " sERIES'

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CATHAL (ARTIST + DJ )

"Cathal's talents are well known throughout London, notably East, regularly playing the best nights with the best taste in music we've ever heard "
qX mAGAZINE

" Consistently inspired. We dare you "
dAZED + cONFUSED mAGAZINE

Playing high points from his favoured genres ,Chicago to New York House, Deep n sleazy, Dub , 90's to present London - his tag line "COME FOR FUN" speaks volumes about his party intentions.

CATHAL loves sleazy bassline, vocal high points + SMART hooks.

CATHAL , dJ + pROMOTER oF LAZERTITZ (3 yEARS @Dalston Supertore)and CLAM JAM (4 yEARS @ Dalston Superstore) 
Notably holding a notorious + riotous back room residency at DISH, at Eastbloc for 2 years - all an integral part to London's underground nightlife.

Regularly playing at London's Dalston Superstore, special guesting at DELERIUM, BEST BEFORE, WAR , BUST YO NUT and PARIS ACID BALL , BLOCHEADS. 

CATHAL has been a fixture of the East in the past 2 decades since his London arrival.
His COCOA PARTY BOY tag name saw him playing at The Bricklayers Arms, The Red Lion, The George and Dragon, The Griffin, Mother Bar, 333, The Lock Tavern, The Joiners Arms , P.I.X, Moustache Bar, The Embassy, The Horse and Groom, The Cross and The Parlour, Gallery and East Bar at Sketch.

Playing for Vivienne Westwood at Vogue Magazine's Fashion Night Out in London at LFW .
Gallery Openings and Private Events internationally in London, Paris, Berlin, Brussels ,Slovenia and New York
Radio shows at Diesel Radio, RARE FM (London) for 2 years, played Daslton's HYSTERIA, Maneros, Dalston Superstore at LOVEBOX Festival,VOGUE FABRICS at GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL and SUMMER RITES, East Bloc at SUMMER RITES, Neue Odessa in Berlin and at KINGSIZE in Berlin.
Monthly residency at Neue Odessa in Berlin for three years 
( 2009-2012)
Resident on Threads Radio. (2023)
Resident at Sketch and The Glory, London. (2023)
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COME FOR FUN

Shakedown Events is run by renowned party promoter Simon Frost based in Leeds, UK, and has been hosting some of the most vibrant and energetic events in the city since its inception. The company was founded by a group of passionate music enthusiasts who wanted to create a platform for like-minded individuals to come together and enjoy the best in house, electro, and disco house music.

Over the years, Shakedown has gained a reputation for throwing some of the wildest parties in Leeds, with a focus on creating a unique and immersive experience for partygoers. From underground warehouse raves to outdoor festivals and everything in between, Shakedown events are known for their diverse lineups, cutting-edge production, and electric atmosphere.

What sets Shakedown apart is their unwavering commitment to supporting local talent and emerging artists, providing a platform for up-and-coming DJs and producers to showcase their skills alongside established names in the scene. This dedication to nurturing the next generation of music-makers has helped to cement Shakedown's reputation as a key player in the UK's thriving dance music scene.

Whether you're a seasoned raver or a newcomer to the world of electronic music, a Shakedown event is an unforgettable experience that will leave you wanting more. With an ever-growing following of dedicated fans, this dynamic party promoter shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.

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Armin van Buuren has been a global ambassador for electronic music for over thirty years, with a Grammy nomination, five #1 spots in the DJ Mag Top 100, and nine full-length artist albums to his name. Through his exemplary productions, groundbreaking live
shows (e.g. his new ‘THE ORB’ world tour) and his weekly A State of Trance radio show (44 million listeners from over 80 different
countries), event series and album series, he cultivates a massive global following.

Armin van Buuren headlines tens to hundreds of shows per year at leading festivals and venues around the world, including Electric Daisy Carnival (Las Vegas, New York), Ultra Music Festival
(Miami), Lollapalooza (Chicago. Berlin) and Tomorrowland (Belgium, Brazil), plus residencies on Ibiza and in Las Vegas, and his own A State of Trance events in Rotterdam, London, Mexico and beyond. 

As a producer, Armin van Buuren has joined forces with the biggest artists in dance music and beyond, from Hardwell, David Guetta and Martin Garrix, to Moby and Jon Bon Jovi. In June 2025, he released his ninth studio album, ‘Breathe’.

Armin van Buuren is also the co-founder of Armada Music, the world’s biggest independent dance music label.

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Like most DJs, Mark’s career started out in his bedroom.  A passion for collecting records from an early age saw him go through numerous sets of 1210s before he finally decided to keep a pair and focus on improving his skills.

Mark spent hours upon hours in a very geeky way mastering Tricks and Skills on the newly produced Pioneer CDJ’s reading magazines, Watching Tutorials, anything to train his brain on what every button or knob did or how these machines worked to which proved vital later on in his Djin sets… 

Mark often uses 3 decks when mixing running Acapella’s over songs, Recording Loops & Samples which he uses in all his sets.. Mesmerising tricks which makes Mark a little or totally different from the normal Dj and something which makes people know or aware when he’s on the decks.. 
 
From day one, Mark concentrated solely on playing the sound he loved - Vocal Funkyhouse music. A genre he now knows literally inside out. Mark has truly mastered the sound he loves, Mark is proud to stay true to his roots.

With his foot firmly in the door and with his confidence reaching new heights, Mark found himself in demand and became a regular fixture on Manchester’s gay scene resident at Queer Bar, Essential nightclub, and also Leeds most famous night SpeedQueen on which he was resident for nearly 5 years. 

In 2010, Venus nightclub moved from its former Deansgate home to a new club on Blackfriars and with the new venue, came new ideas. Some nights were not as popular as others and as such were facing the axe.  One of the fated nights was Venus Classics and eager to come to the rescue, Mark asked club manager Ben Egerton if he could take over the night. Ben agreed to give Mark a three month period to get Classics back on track.

With Mark at the helm and a dedicated funkyhouse team of Venus resident, Mark began booking and playing alongside his dream producers & artists DJs & Live PA guests such as Junior Jack & Kid Creme, Grant Nelson, Mark Doyle, Freemasons, Soraya Vivian, Warren Clarke, Lisa Millet, Julie McKnight, Stonebridge, Seamus Haji, KKlass, Paul Taylor - to name but a few - Classics went from strength to strength.  Mark’s vision of developing a true funkyhouse night was beginning to take shape and putting the Venus Classics night back on track.  With Classics now rating the busiest night at Venus, Mark’s passion and love for his music has finally paid off.

But Mark’s dream doesn’t end there.  Nostalgic for the mis-spent nights of his youth, and inspired by the popularity of his music in Manchester, Mark decided it was time to bring a slice of the good old days back over the Pennines to Leeds…

Thus was born his latest venture. THE FUNKYHOUSE CLUB LEEDS..   

A night totally dedicated to playing nothing but, True Funky Vocal House Music.. Bringing back the sounds and vibes that Leeds was once buzzing with, Mark’s dream is to keep playing the music he loves within a city he has fond memories of.  Bringing together equally devoted DJs, PAs and other artistes Mark’s vision of a night that puts a smile on everyone’s face whilst raising money for good causes.. 

Funkyhouse Club is still vibrant amongst the Leeds nightlife bringing likeminded people together enjoying the music they love..

Mark Smith 32 is following