PERSONALITY DJ / HOSTS

One of the most experienced all round DJ/Hosts on the Northern circuit Mick Nichol’s track record is impressive. Whether it be warming up set for Radio 1 international DJ superstar Judge Jules, Retro promoter Paul Taylor, or whipping the floor into a frenzy for boxer turned DJ Nigel Benn, or Action Time TV or turning the clocks back to the 70s or 90s for theme night parties Mick’s ability to read and please a crowd and programme a slick set that turns barstool foot tappers into crazy dancefloor extroverts is legendary.

We all know it’s tough up North – but is says a great deal about his dedication to entertainment and the respect that Mick has earned from bookers and fellow DJs alike that he has never been out of DJ work since the tender age of 15. There are few DJs we know, even on the premier dance circuit that can lay claim to that on their professional CV.

UK Nightclub highlights have included resident at Jongleurs Edinburgh the premier comedy festival venue (and you can be sure he’s picked up a shed load of humorous patter and one-liners in the process!), leading to other residencies at Jongleurs in Leeds and Glasgow.

On the core of Friday and Saturday Night nightclubbing Mick has been a regular at Luminar Leisure clubs around the country, Walkabout bars in Burnley, Milton Keynes, Edinburgh, Glasgow Nottingham and Blackpool among others, resident at Camelot from the opening night until closure, was regular feature of the highly competitive Main St Blackpool pub, bar and club – famous for his crazy 70s and 80s themed nights and not forgetting a 4 year stint at Genesis in Burnley and 2 years at Panama Joes, and Mick has been resident at every bar and club in the Burnley area over the years with a loyal following.

Currently completing a sumer season contract at JJs Bahrain, Mick has also played summer seasons in Kavos, Magaluf, and much rainier residency in Berlin! This man for all seasons has also supplemented his bar and club residencies with private function entertainment – his versatility to adjust his professional style and repertoire to deliver memorable party nights to hirers and their guests has provided a lifetime of repeat booking requests. Mick’s host style is bouncy and energetic – injecting life into quiet nights and making customers feel welcome in the company of their best friend. Musically his style is venue/event specific – he can mix like a street DJ for club nights and ride the microphone like a radio superstar for party nights and functions. With a repertoire of tunes that covers the entire spectrum of style from current street style electro and indie-pop back through 6 decades of popular and niche music, coupled with a wealth of experience in creating the perfect party selection DJ Mick Nicoll is guaranteed to bring life, laughter and a healthy touch of lunacy to any venue or function.

This magic mix that comes so easily to Mick (and which many DJs spend a whole lifetime trying to achieve) has driven up sales and venue loyalty at many of Mick’s residencies. As a recent example Mick was brought in to the Lloyds Wetherspoons chain 18 months ago to boost attendance at their Burnley bar that was trading at a mediocre £2-3k a night – his efforts in promotion and a game changing party atmosphere now sees average weekend sales of £8-10k with a Christmas night peaking at a recession-busting £16k!

DJ Mick Nicoll is THE ideal DJ/host for fun mixed venues looking for the perfect DJ, entertainer and showman..

One of the most bubbly personalities and all round DJ/Hosts on the UK circuit, James Cain is guaranteed to bring a special buzz to the discerning club and bar requiring more than just a great DJ. Starting his career in a live entertainment bar, Caino picked up and honed his skills as a showman. It is this live entertainment factor that was installed in his blood so early in his career that still runs through his veins today!

Cutting his DJ teeth on the UK mainstream chain nightclub circuit James has honed and developed his personality style over many years and entertain to rival any up-front TV presenter. Resident DJ/ Entertainments Manager at the renowned Jumping Jaks / Luminar Leisure venues from 2002 – 2007 in Dumfries, Carlisle, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Middlesbrough, Wigan and Blackburn, (900-1200 capacity), James was responsible for budget, booking acts, performing stage games, creating and DJing many theme nights, including retrospective rewinds to the 50s, 60s,70s, 80s, marketing and networking of the business, co-ordinating dance rehearsals and creating nightly running orders.

The technical skill that Caino brings to his live performances is sublime, blending genres and acapella's together flawlessly, with unique energy and enthusiasm for every performance. One person or one thousand people all experience the same buzz and excitement - of a DJ committed to providing entertainment par excellance whether full on party music, lounge or ‘guilty pleasures’ style kitsch. This has made him a firm favourite for popular UK commercial DJ residencies under this stage name Caino including; Liquid Wigan, (capacity 950, 1 year residency), Broadway Boulevard Llandudno Wales (780, 2 years), Onyx Nightclub Shrewsbury, (1200, 6 Months), Liquid Wigan (again) (950, 2 years) Liquid Lancaster (800, 2 years), "Boom" @ Bar Risa Leeds (800, 18 months), Bentleys Lancaster (500, 2 years), Mortimers Wigan (600, 1 year), Ironworks Wrexham (700, Current), Studio 46 Wigan (700, 8 months), Che Blackpool (600, 4 months), as well as private lounge and member club functions - rubbing shoulders with the rich, the famous, the great and the not so good....., and entertaining them to the max.

James reputation is not restricted to the UK a modest international demand brought residencies at Bonkers Bar Tenerife ( 600, 2007 season) playing commercial chart dance / RnB, and a 3 month pre Ramadan residency at the Kasbar, One & Only Royal Mirage Dubai courtesy of Julianas agency, playing commercial dance / RnB / Arabic / eclectic sets. He was also resident DJ for 3 years for Carling from 2007 to 2010 for their branded festival s playing Indie & Alternative Dance at V Festival North (Stafford), Leeds Festival , and Rockness (Inverness, Scotland).

Although primarily a DJ all-rounder of eclectic tastes spanning several decades, his superb house sets have won him guest slots at Ministry Of Sound London (3000), Sankeys Manchester (2000), The Syndicate Blackpool (3000), Revolution Wigan (500), Elements Wigan (950), Delicious @ Sky Lounge Southport (300), Odyssey @ Label Manchester (500), Show Me Luv @ Coco Blackpool (400), Dirtyfunk @ Warehouse Leeds (1500), and Fruity @ Leeds University (5000)

Personally we think James is wasted on a DJ stage, his hosting and personality alone would credit any TV show, but music is his entertainment passion, and when you are as good at it as Caino it’s tough to knock his choice, as these testimonials demonstrate;

'Caino' is one of Sparkle Agency's secret weapons – when you absolutely have to entertain all of the people all of the time, accept no substitute!

Who is Mark Murray? The ultimate 'Commercial Chart and Party DJ?' - Well ultimate is a strong word but he's a club profile builder and capacity filler and crowd pleaser certainly. DJ Mark Murray is an innovative, forward thinking master of his profession, his reputation in the North West (a tough nut to crack for any commercial spinner) precedes his name which is synonymous with the broad spectrum of the music genre.

As a protégé of the Manchester nightclub scene supremo Mike Connolly, Mark has fulfilled his potential and promises to be the man to watch for the future. Professionalism and meeting customer expectations is his priority and he incorporates an individualistic style, with a proven history that fills venues. His forte is to raise a venues profile and establish a sound customer base, thus developing business and maintaining customer enthusiasm.

Mark has honed his craft to master the art, becoming one of the leading nightclub DJ/Hosts in the North West of England, offering an unrivalled stage presence equally at home spinning upfront sexy urban, commercial/ chart or for retro/theme nights. Further expertise has been gained in a variety of environments both in England and America.

The ladder of success began at Genesis, Burnley - aptly named - as it was to launch a critically acclaimed career that has spanned 10 years, running the gauntlet of change within the DJ industry - leading to the present day, where he is taking the North West of England by storm and making the outer limit circuit of clubland as the place to party! 

His expertise understands his customer needs, acknowledges the limits yet stretches the line like no other DJ.His success has culminated in his leading the field as a DJ with continual success in developing a venues customer base to capacity limits.

Residencies to dat einclude 1994 - 1995 The Hawthornes, Nelson Chart/RnB/Dance/Party!  1995 - 1996 Zanzibar, Burnley Chart/RnB/Dance/Party,  1996 - 1997 Club Xpo, Burnley Commercial/Retro Dance, 1997- 1998 Coal Clough House, Burnley Chart/RnB/Dance/Party, 1998 - 1999 Bar Peru, Bolton Italian House, 1998 - 1999 Club Mondo Bolton RnB, 1999 - Apr 2001 Genesis Nightclub, Burnley Chart/RnB/Dance/Party, 1999 - Apr 2001 Mean Cat Daddies, Burnley RnB/80's Soul/Disco, Sep 2000 - Jun 2001 UCLAN Student's Union Preston Chart/RnB/Dance/Party. Apr 2001 - Jul 2001 Club One Eleven, Blackpool RnB/Dance/Party, Jul 2001 - Mar 2002 Edison's, Manchester Chart/RnB/Dance/Party, Jun 2001 - Jun 2004 Bliss Nightclub, Skipton. Chart/RnB/Dance/Party,  Jun 2001 - Jun 2004 Bliss Nightclub, Skipton. Old Skool/House/HipHop,  Mar 2002 - Apr 2003 The Brasshouse, Bolton RnB/Dance/Party,   Apr 2003 - Oct 2003 Club One Eleven, Blackpool RnB/Dance/Party,   Oct 2003 - Jun 2004 Opium Nightclub, Accrington RnB/Dance/Party,   Jun 2001 - Jun 2004 Bliss Nightclub, Skipton Themed Party Nights,   Jun 2004 - Feb 2005 Jellies Nightclub, Blackpool Chart/Party/RnB/Dance,   Feb 2005 - Apr 2005 Kingdom Nightclub, Sheffield Chart/Party RnB/Dance,   Mar 2005 - Apr 2005 Livingstones, Barnsley Chart/RnB/Old School,   Mar 2005 - May 2005 Creation, Leeds Back 2 School Tour - 80's,  Apr 2005 - Present Paradise Island, Burnley Funky House/RnB,  April 2005 - Present Calamity Jane's, Burnley Chart/Party/RnB/Disco, May 2005 - Present Billie Rox, Huddersfield Chart/Party/Funk/Disco  May 2005 - Present Visage/Ethos Huddersfield Chart/Party/RnB, Sep 2005 - Present Revolution Fallowfield, Mcr. Major Event Guest/Various ...phew!