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“Bridging the gap between the vinyl purist & the digital junkie, DJ KripStar subtly manoeuvres between his own music selections and crowd favourites.”
Predominantly a lover of the 50s, 60s & 70s sounds – whether it be rhythm & blues, rock & roll, funk, soul, boogie, reggae or ska, DJ KripStar thrives on putting his own spin on things and blends in 90s hip hop & indie as well as re-workings of classic tunes, various beats & pieces he has discovered over his 20+ year journey of DJing and is also comfortable to play a variety of 80s, 90s, 00s chart & dance music.
No one night/event he plays is ever quite the same, but yet shares a common bond of fun & exciting music, the ‘KripTonite’ sound that transports the audience to a time where nothing else really seems to matter, but dancing till they drop. There’s always a bunch of surprise tunes kept under that red hat, waiting to be put to work for immediate crowd satisfaction
Hire a boat on The River Thames…
…and have DJ KripStar spinning the tunes! Turks Launches provide the ultimate party boat venue for birthdays, corporate hires, staff away days, weddings, anniversaries – any occasion can be celebrated with boats departing from Kingston, Richmond and Hampton Court.
Visit Turks website by clicking the button below and request for DJ KripStar (Mark) when booking your event and we’re be sure to make it a memorable experience!
Visit Turks Launches website to find out more info, book your boat party or event
Testimonials
"Its fair to say DJ KripStar was the soundtrack to my University years and a lot of my birthdays and friends weddings since! He knows how to get a party started and keep the guests shuffling to the early hours. – he’s also a top man!"
- Charles Dedman,Truffle Shuffler
"DJ Kripstar, Djed our wedding party onboard our Thames river cruise. He was fantastic. He included all the tunes we wanted, helped communicate all the important updates for guests and most importantly got everybody on the dance floor."
- Neil and Sam,Turks Boat Party
"I love throwing down to Dj Kripstar! He unleashes the bangers, the classics, the recents and the (un)disturbed. I travel a from afar to hear the tunes and get ma dance on. Keep it real KripStar, forever dancing!! ???"
- Little Jen,Dancer/Drinker/Audience
"Krip is a top-notch selector. He’s comfortable with a wide range of genres in just about any situation – whether it’s setting the mood just right playing a warm-up set or shelling it down later on in the night. I’ve never walked away from one of Krip’s sets without feeling compelled to ask him what one or more of the tunes played was. Great guy too. Just needs to sort his hair out!"
- Count Skylarkin,DJ/Promoter – Skylarkin’ Soundsystem
"Top bloke! nice and polite & easy to work with. Had him for a family do and it was quality. Nice to have someone play some decent tunes rather than the usual nonsense ;)"
- Craig Edlin,Avid Partygoer
"Outstanding. great music, lovely character. Highly recommend."
- John Hunt,65th Birthday, Hog Roast Party
"My mostest favouritest DJ. Great music, dancing and crowd. Highly recommend."
- Lara Jane Martin,Truffle Shuffler
Music Genres Sampler
These quick soundbites/samples/favourites below give you a little taste of the music genres, artists & songs DJ KripStar loves to DJ (and listen to!), he’s constantly on the look out for new songs in these genres to compliment his already expansive collection – take a listen to some of KripStar’s DJ mixes at the bottom of this page here.
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Turks Boat Parties
Kingston Upon Thames KT1 1HN
Resident Boat Party DJ
2018 – Present
As well as ferrying passengers along the scenic stretches of the River Thames, Turk Launches also provides private hire for birthdays, weddings, stag & hen parties, Christmas and New Year events, and corporate nights.
DJ KripStar is one of their approved boat party DJs providing an across-the-board mix of music for every occasion. Highlights for him include a 80’s themed fancy dress birthday party, a Thai birthday party and a veterinary company work party.
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"Truffle Shuffle – Rhythm & Blues, Reggae & Soul, Rock ‘n Roll from the purveyors of our favourite reason for going south of the river on a Sunday night."
– Count Skylarkin,
Skylarkin Sound System
Bacchus Late Bar & Venue
Kingston upon Thames KT1 1RP
Resident Club Night DJ
Alternate Sundays/Mondays
2006 – 2020
Bacchus, one of the longest-standing nightclubs/venues in Kingston upon Thames – if not the longest! And with good reason, the place is a refuge for both students and regulars alike that enjoy a diverse music scene ranging from rock, blues, soul, funk to wild beats, and just about everything in between! Opening around the mid 80s, the club was originally a wine bar (hence the name, the Roman god of wine), and introduced DJs in the late 80s.
DJ KripStar entertained the Bacchus crowd for over a decade and held various club nights, including his first Basement Party, where he teamed up with DJ & Producer Wrongtom to bring Funk & Hip Hop beats to a Thursday night, Toothpick! where he also hosted a Mod Reggae & Soul night and Truffle Shuffle, Kingston’s longest-running 50/60s Rock, Rhythm & Soul club night, which ran for just over a decade and featured guest DJs such as the legendary DJ Derek (one of his last gigs before he retired at the age of 72), Oxford’s numero uno DJ & Promoter Count Skylarkin, and one of LA’s top record dealers & DJ extraordinaire Greg Belson.
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"I had the great pleasure of working many weekends while DJ Kripstar laid down the tunes. The energy and vibrancy he gave the room was perfect, packing the dance floor until the small hours with music perfectly chosen to fit both the band playing earlier, and the mood of the night. The evening always ended with the crowd happy and wanting more. On a personal note Mark was fantastic and fun to work with, reliable, punctual and professional."
– Dan Millward,
Duty Manager - The Half Moon, Putney
The Half Moon
Putney SW15 1EU
Resident Saturday Night DJ
2014 – 2017
Regarded as one of London’s most respected live music venues, the Half Moon in Putney has hosted some of the best music acts on the planet since its opening in 1963; The Rolling Stones, The Who, Van Morrison, Bo Diddley, U2, the list is endless – even Billy Connolly has done some stand-up comedy there!
DJ KripStar was honored to add his name to the list and accept the challenge of resident Saturday night DJ, keeping gig goers & pub regulars on their toes after the Moon’s best loved bands – The Rollin’ Stoned, Absolute Bowie, Dr. Feelgood & Geno Washington had finished their sets. This is where his knowledge of 50s & 60s music came into play as the Half Moon crowd, quite understandably, know their tunes! KripStar managed to keep them more than satisfied whilst also introducing new songs into the mix. DJing the Boat Race days & Polyfest 3 was also a highlight! Unfortunately by the end of 2017 all DJing within the pub had to come to an end due to ongoing neighbour disputes, DJ KripStar has his fingers crossed it will be back on the agenda one day!
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The Old Kings Head
Hampton Wick KT1 4AE
Resident Friday Night DJ
2009 – 2017
In these days of chain pubs you don’t see many independent ones thriving on there own in town centres and suburbs – there are exceptions though and The Old Kings Head in Hampton Wick certainly was one of them! Keeping the pub lively and the ‘place to go’ on a Friday night was DJ KripStar’s Carnaby Beat night, for just under a decade he played a fresh mix of music ranging from Blues, Soul, Hip Hop, Reggae, Indie, Rock, Surf, Disco, Re-edits & Beats to excited regulars and students from the University halls across the way.
KripStar also played specific holiday events such as Halloween or New Years Eve – and well known for putting his own ‘off the wall’ style into his the sets, one New Years Eve even Motorhead’s ‘Ace of Spades’ cheekily made its way into the midnight celebratory tunes! Sadly after almost ten years of service the, the Leaseholders decided to move on to pastures new – and the beginning of 2018 saw the closing down party of the century, with DJ KripStar at the controls for the very last time… it is said that the spirit of Carnaby Beat lives on in every OKH local though!
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"In April 2018, DJ Kripstar was the star of our Wedding Reception (at Pembroke Lodge, Richmond Park, London). We’ll be forever grateful for the ambience that he created – read the mood of our guests perfectly and put together an eclectic playlist, tunes/genres for all ages… the dancefloor was filled and our guests boogied happily all night. Thank you, DJ KripStar… you’re unique. We’re so chuffed we chose you to be a part of our special day/night… would not hesitate to hire your fine professional services again for any future family events! And we’ll be sure to spread the word should we hear of anyone looking to hire a decent DJ. All the best, Mr. & Mrs. Buckwell."
– Mr. & Mrs. Buckwell,
Bride & Groom
Sadie & Harry’s Wedding Reception
Winchester
Wedding DJ
2016
In order to have the perfect wedding, the day and night should run smoothly together, so when Sadie & Harry specifically requested DJ KripStar to come and play ‘his brand of tunes’ at their wedding reception he was extremely honoured to be their wedding DJ and to make this happen seamlessly.
From the first dance to the last tune, music requests were played alongside KripStar’s own hand-picked selections and all this in a spacious marquee in the grounds of Sadie’s parents home (self built), in the middle of a field in the beautiful Winchester countryside, leaving a long lasting memory for all the guests, the family and the Bride & Groom!
Other Wedding Receptions
More wedding receptions that DJ KripStar has DJ’d at.
Various Gigs
More clubs, parties & events that DJ KripStar has DJ’d at.
Trivia
Some facts & figures about DJ KripStar
Flyers
Bacchus Flyers
Flyers from DJ KripStar’s club nights at Bacchus Late Bar & Venue past and present.
(The one’s marked with a * he designed himself)
Half Moon Flyers
Flyers from DJ KripStar’s night at the Half Moon Putney.
(The one’s marked with a * he designed himself)
The Old Kings Head Flyers
Flyers from DJ KripStar’s nights at the Old Kings Head Hampton Wick.
(The one’s marked with a * he designed himself)
Various Flyers
Various flyers from DJ nights and gigs DJ KripStar has been involved with.
(The one’s marked with a * he designed himself)
Listen
Take a listen to some of DJ KripStar’s mixes below and find more over at his Mixcloud page.
A selection of House music that has stuck with me from the days I went clubbing in the late 90s/early 2000s, in particular that Club 69 Feat. Kim Cooper ‘Let Me Be Your Underwear (Underground Mix)’ brings back the vibe of the sweaty underground box of the Leisure Lounge (that’s the thumbnail actually!) or hearing ‘Rendez-Vu’ played at Space, Ibiza!
A hour long mix of Skinhead Reggae & Ska inspired by Shane Meadow’s 2006 film ‘This Is England’ that reached 3rd in the Mixcloud Ska chart and features fabulous artists such as Laurel Aitken, The Kingstonians, John Holt, Dandy, Tommy McCook, Alton Ellis, Audrey, Jackie Opel, Dice The boss, Clancy Eccles, The Maytals and many more…
A slow-fast moving blend of procured Rhythm & Blues for late nite boogin chillin’ courtesy of the Truffle Shuffle..
General Info, Bookings & Enquiries
General Info, Bookings & Enquiries
To make an enquiry or to book DJ KripStar for your event (nationally and/or internationally) – please contact him with your requirements at:
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