Global Club & Dance Hall Of Fame

Gordon Mac MBE joins the Global Club & Dance Hall Of Fame to tell the story of a remarkable life in music — from falling in love with radio and DJing as a teenager to co-founding Kiss FM in 1985, when it was a South London pirate station championing underground music. He recalls the extraordinary rise of Kiss, taking the station from pirate radio to becoming a legal 24-hour dance station, the DJs and the explosion of house, soul, reggae, hip-hop and dance music that transformed British club culture.

Gordon also reveals why he returned to radio years after leaving Kiss - launching Mi-Soul Radio after realising there was a generation of Kiss listeners who had grown up but still wanted the music they loved. He explains how he tracked down many of the DJs who had been pushed out of mainstream radio and brought them together again.His philosophy has remained the same: radio should give great DJs a platform.

As Gordon puts it, “I didn't create these DJs I just gave them a platform.”

He also talks about his deep connection with Ibiza, from his first visit in the 1980s and early Kiss Ibiza parties to three different chapters on the island, his love of its music and escapism, and the people and places that have stayed with him.

A fascinating conversation with one of the key figures behind the evolution of British radio and dance music - and a man who, decades later, is still spreading the music he loves.“It’s always been about the music.”

Filmed at Ministry Of Sound, London SE1

Presented by Alan Warman and Clara Griffin. Produced by Dave Lambert. Edited by Billy Booth.

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Barbara Tucker "The Queen Of House", is a legendary vocalist, songwriter and performer, widely regarded as one of the house music's defining voices. A major force in house music for more than four decades, she's known for timeless club anthems including 'Beautiful People,' 'I Get Lifted,' 'Stop Playing With My Mind', 'Most Precious Love' and of course Hardrive 'Deep Inside'. Barbara held her first Ibiza residency in 2001 and has performed across the world and collaborated with dance music icons including David Guetta, Louie Vega, Todd Terry, Danny Tenaglia and Moby. Beyond the studio and stage, she is also a mentor, author, label owner and passionate advocate for the global house music community.

Barbara joined us in Manchester in July after her performance at Hacienda Classical for a wide-ranging conversation covering her unexpected journey into music, the creation of house classics including Beautiful People, the New York club scene and promoting the legendary Underground Network plus her 25-year love affair with Ibiza and her mission to mentor the next generation of artists.

Presented by Alan Warman and Clara Griffin. Produced by Dave Lambert. Edited by Joe Beecham. Theme music vocals by Melanie Williams.

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Ministry of Sound celebrates its 35th anniversary as one of the world's most influential club brands and Lohan Presencer and Caitlin McAllister joined Alan and Clara to reflect on the club's journey from a disused bus garage inspired by New York's Paradise Garage to becoming a global dance music institution.

They discuss the founders' obsession with creating the ultimate sound system, the rise of the legendary Ministry of Sound compilation albums, and how the club helped launch countless DJs, producers and record labels. Lohan also reveals how Ministry developed 21 UK No.1 singles, signed artists including Example, DJ Fresh, Wretch 32 and London Grammar, and built one of dance music's most successful record businesses.

The conversation explores the challenges facing modern club culture, from rising costs and property development to nurturing new talent and protecting London's nightlife. They also explain why, despite today's festival-sized productions, Ministry's intimate dancefloor remains one of the world's favourite clubs for both DJs and clubbers.

Filmed @ Ministry Of Sound, London SE1

Presented by Alan Warman and Clara Griffin. Produced by Dave Lambert. Edited by Billy Booth. Theme music vocals by Melanie Williams.

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Ultra Naté joined us in Manchester at Hacienda Classical to share her incredible journey from Baltimore's late 80s club scene to becoming one of dance music's most iconic songwriters and voices.

She reflects on writing her first songs with The Basement Boys, recording two major-label albums and reconnecting with her underground club roots with the success of ‘Free’ and the subsequent album Situation: Critical on New York's legendary Strictly Rhythm label. Ultra also talks running her own club night Deep Sugar Rooftop Jam in Baltimore and the honour of being named the Alice and Franklin Cooley Composer in Residence at the Baltimore Museum of Art. Plus she discusses how the collaborative process with DJ/producers has evolved and her latest single ‘Movin To The Sun’ with Hugel.

Presented by Alan Warman and Clara Griffin. Produced by Dave Lambert. Edited by Joe Beecham. Theme music vocals by Melanie Williams.

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DJ Hype joined Alan and guest host Talina to reflect on his remarkable journey from the his involvement as a young teenager in reggae sound systems, through DJing at the UK's late-'80s rave events and pirate radio stations, to becoming one of the pioneering figures who helped shape jungle and drum & bass. He shares firsthand memories of the underground movement as it evolved into one of Britain's most influential electronic music genres.

From award-winning DJ and producer to the driving force behind the iconic Ganja and True Playaz labels, DJ Hype has spent more than three decades defining the sound of drum & bass. With genre-defining productions, legendary jump-up sets and an enduring influence on artists and dancefloors around the world, his legacy remains woven into the history of UK dance music.

Filmed at Ministry Of Sound, London SE1

Presented by Alan Warman and Talina. Produced by Dave Lambert. Edited by Billy Booth.

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Fish56Octagon joins us to discuss his remarkable rise from bedroom DJ and vinyl collector in a dressing gown to one of dance music's biggest social media success stories. We explore his journey into DJing, the viral videos that changed everything, the variety of genres in his DJ sets, his passion for music production, discovering and sharing dance music. From Glastonbury and Creamfields to Ibiza and beyond, Fish56Octagon reflects on how authenticity, a love of rave culture, and a 3,000 plus vinyl collection helped turn an online phenomenon into an international DJ career.

Filmed at Ministry Of Sound, London SE1

Presented by Alan Warman and Clara Griffin. Produced by Dave Lambert. Edited by Billy Booth. Sound mixing by Dave Lambert.

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In this episode of Global Club & Dance, MistaJam reflects on his journey from growing up on a Nottingham council estate to becoming one of the UK’s most influential figures in dance music. Starting out DJing at youth clubs before landing a debut set at The Hacienda aged just 14, MistaJam discusses the passion and determination that drove his rise through club culture, radio and music production.

The conversation explores his evolution from underground DJ to national tastemaker, including launching Capital Dance and helping shape the sound of modern dance music in Britain. He also shares stories from Ibiza and why championing new talent and keeping connected to the dancefloor still matters after more than two decades in the industry.

Filmed at Karma Sanctum Hotel, London W1

Presented by Alan Warman and Clara Griffin. Produced by Dave Lambert. Edited by Joe Beecham.

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Graham Luckhurst has spent more than 20 years helping artists and independent labels navigate the rapidly changing music industry. Having worked with leading companies including Believe, Rough Trade, Tru Thoughts, Cr2 and Mr Bongo, he brings a rare combination of hands-on experience across distribution, marketing, artist development and label strategy.

A respected DJ, producer and music consultant, Graham joins the podcast to discuss the modern landscape for dance music releases, from streaming and social media to independent labels and artist careers. Drawing on decades of experience both behind the decks and behind the scenes, he offers practical insights into how artists can build sustainable careers in today's evolving music business.

Filmed and recorded at IMS Ibiza @ Hyde Ibiza.

Presented by Alan Warman and Clara Griffin. Produced by Dave Lambert

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Aaron Ross is a music industry executive and founder of Infinite Future Management, with more than 25 years’ experience across A&R, radio, artist development and management. He began his career at Virgin Records during the late 1990s, working within the label’s dance division VC Recordings at a time when artists including Massive Attack, The Chemical Brothers and Daft Punk were reshaping electronic music culture. He later held senior promotion and A&R roles with Ministry of Sound, Defected Records and the relaunched Strictly Rhythm.

In 2012, Ross founded ⁠Infinite Future Management⁠, transitioning into artist management and helping guide the global breakthrough of Jonas Blue. Since then, he has developed a respected international roster spanning electronic and alternative music including TCTS, Chaney, Audio Bullys and Melon Bomb whilst working along the way with Roger Sanchez, Sandy Rivera and Kenny 'Dope' Gonzales.

Filmed and recorded at IMS Ibiza @ Hyde Ibiza.

Presented by Alan Warman and Clara Griffin. Produced by Dave Lambert

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Sister Bliss is the first recipient of the Global Club & Dance Hall Of Fame Award and she joined us at IMS Ibiza to reflect on an extraordinary career at the heart of global dance music culture. From early DJ sets in London’s underground club scene to headlining festivals and arenas around the world, Sister Bliss shares the stories, challenges and creative breakthroughs behind Faithless’ enduring legacy.

Filmed at IMS Ibiza @ Hyde Ibiza

Presented by Alan Warman and Clara Griffin. Produced by Dave Lambert

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