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Workshops

  • Music Production
    MOJAM

    Kiss Academy attendees will learn from producers MoJam, they will get to learn all about producing music and making their own beats. MoJam have worked with many credible artists including Professor Green and Emelie Sandé!


  • DJ Mix Class
    Shortee Blitz & Manny Norté

    Kiss Academy attendees will learn from DJ Shortee Blitz & Manny Norté on mixing & DJ tricks. Participants will be having their first ever go at DJing or building on their skill set. Check Shorteè out on the Hip-Hop show with DJ MK every Thursday at midnight.


  • Behind The Scenes Of Radio
    Melvin Odoom, Charlie Hedges and Adam K

    Kiss Academy attendees will learn all about presenting and producing creating a mini Kiss Breakfast show. Participants will research what’s happening in the KISS world, write their own links and then present them on-air getting a real taste of creating a live breakfast show. You can check out the KISS Breakfast show every weekday between 6am – 9am.


  • Street Dance
    Dwayne Nosworthy - RnD Creatives

    Kiss Academy attendees will be given the opportunity to learn Street Dance routines and choreography techniques from one of the most sought after choreographers in the business who has worked with artists such as Mariah Carey, Alesha Dixon & Kelly Rowland.


  • Photography & Design
    Reelworks & In Touch Design

    Kiss Academy attendees will learn the in and outs of photography, setting up the camera, setting the shot, and will take photos of each other in preparation of photographing our artist. They’ll also get some top tips of enhancing the photos for print, online use.


  • Video Production
    Lemonade Money

    Kiss Academy attendees will learn how to use a camera, mics and the basics of how to direct a shoot. Participants in this workshop will shoot the film junket being created in the presenting workshop. The team will film the performance as well as taking a tips and advice from the mentors.



 

Mentors

  • Adam K

    Kiss Academy attendees will learn all about presenting and producing creating a mini Kiss Breakfast show. Participants will research what’s happening in the KISS world, write their own links and then present them on-air getting a real taste of creating a live breakfast show. You can check out the KISS Breakfast show every weekday between 6am – 9am.


  • Charlie

    Charlie Hedges is part of the Kiss Breakfast Show with Rickie and Melvin. Charlie alongside Rickie and Melvin has interviews artists like Jessie J, Cheryl Cole and Professor Green. You can catch the Kiss Breakfast show weekdays 6-9am.


  • Melvin

    Melvin Odoom is part of the Kiss Breakfast Show. The breakfast team have interviewed some big stars on the show including Rihanna, Tinie Tempah and JLS. You can catch the Kiss Breakfast show weekdays 6-9am.


  • Shortee Blitz

    DJ Shortee Blitz has been DJing since 1990, starting out as a house party DJ since then he's well established himself within the Hip Hop scene and toured the globe from Europe, Australia, Africa, North Amercia, Greece, Cyprus, Thailand, China, Kuala Lumpur, Russia, New York, winning him various awards – Shorteè & MK present the Hip Hop show on KISS every Thursday at midnight.


  • Manny Notré

    It was as a member of a dance crew that Manny tuned his ear and developed his taste for music. Manny is regularly called upon by huge names, such as Jay-Z, Beyonce and Rihanna, as their DJ of choice when in the UK, he’s played at every notable British event including album launches, the BRITS after-party. Manny has won two MOBO Awards.


  • Dwayne Nosworthy

    Dwayne first started dancing at age 17 where he attended a street dance class in South London and never looked back – he is a vibrant, energetic character, which is reflected in his choreography.  Dwayne has appeared on stage with some of the world’s most successful artist Estelle, Sugababes, Kelly Rowland, Mariah Carey, Kellis, Alesha Dixon and has also been a backing Dancer for Nathan aka "StarBoy Nathan" whilst supporting Acts such as JLS, The Wanted & N-Dubz.


  • In Touch Design

    Tim Douglas has been running In Touch for four years, dealing with design for both web and print - as well as brand and identity projects - the company has done work for a wide range of clients, from radio stations and global record labels to music artists and smaller independent clients.  Tim has a degree in graphic design and illustration, with a background in music and art.


  • Mojam

    Mojam Music is a professional production/song writing and recording studio. Formed in 2008 by Mus Omer and James Murray. Mojam music are writers, producers and remixers. They specialize in many different genres of music, excelling in pop, hiphop and dance/electro.


  • Reelworks

    Inspired by music, art, technology and culture, they are known for quality and originality of ideas and for delivering fantastic imagery. RW’s client lists extends from iconic performers such as Stooshe, Nero, Sway, Wiley, Kano Robert and Trevor have been working in the industry for over 10 year.


  • Video Production

    Lemonade Money are a diverse production team of creative people filled with the energy of Britain's vibrant youth culture, and driven by a desire to engage our audiences and entertain. The team have brought you shows, No Hats No Trainers and Inside SBTV: From Bedroom To Boardroom on T4.