DJ Neev
Kiss 100's DJ Neev presented the dance4life event 2008 at the Ministry Of Sound, and has been welcomed in 2009 as a new ambassador for dance4life.
"Creating awareness and then seeing young people passing on this knowledge to their peers is such a strong tool. I can also do this utilising one of the things closest to my heart: music."
Tim Westwood
"Nowadays, you just can't talk enough about the importance of safer sex - remember, you've gotta strap it up before you slap it up."
Tim westwood is the most recognized urban dj of the decade, a bbc radio one dj with 1.5 million listeners, and presenter of the hit mtv series pimp my ride uk.
'Being part of the uk dance4life event was really something special and I was proud to have taken part."
Judge Jules
Judge Jules felt inspired to join us because he feels that dance4life gives young people the chance to fight the major threat of HIV and AIDS.
“dance4life is an incredible organisation that empowers the world’s youth to move forward by educating them with all the knowledge and belief they need to make a change to their future."
Dan McKie
Dan has spun his records all over the world, from the USA to Russia, Dan has played them all. Playing some of the biggest London clubs, including the Ministry of Sound, Dan is pulling the big crowds on a weekly basis. As a dance4life Ambassador Dan is raising awareness of HIV and AIDS.
“dance4life is brilliant; empowering young people to make a change is an idea I am onboard with. Be involved!”
Ben Gomori
“I thought it was about time I started to do something and working to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS is great to do.”
Ben is a resident DJ at Pacha London and rising star in the world of music. He has played at the biggest festivals and clubs all across Europe and is responsible for some of the best tunes to come out this year.
“dance4life isn’t just another charity; dance4life is a campaign that lets you be involved and join a global campaign.”
Tiesto
Tiësto began as a dj and producer in the netherlands at the beginning of the 90’s, and soon became the number one DJ in the world. As international ambassador for dance4life he has appeared at many events, produced and released the ‘dance4life’ track, and attracted much media interest to dance4life.
"dance4life's approach to one of the world youth's major challenges - HIV and AIDS - is very strong. They offer young people attractive ways of becoming involved in the project, rewarding them with a dance event at the end. It is this combination of serious information with dance and entertainment which motivates so many young people to move for dance4life."
Paul Oakenfold
Touted as one of the world’s leading DJ/remixers by various outlets, Paul Oakenfold has been nominated for two best electronic dance album grammys for A Lively Mind (Maverick Records, 2007) and Creamfields (Thrive Records, 2004).
dance4life are excited that paul has become a dance4life ambassador and look forward to future collaboration!
Paul Van Dyk
A truly international DJ, Paul tours all around the world, creating his own hits and remixing other artist's work such as Justin Timberlake and Depeche Mode. He has been involved with dance4life since 2004, and in 2005 made a remix of Dino Sofos's 'Breathe Sunshine' in which all profits were donated to dance4life.
DJ D.O.N.S.
"There is only one accountability – mine. Without responsibility, there is no freedom; without compassion, there is no happiness. While dancing 4 life you support the fight against AIDS."
Sensational German DJ D.O.N.S. arrived onto the electronic and dance scene in 1996 with his first single ‘Drop The Gun’, and gained international success through his smash hit 'Pump Up The Jam'. The track he has made exclusively for dance4life will appear on 2009's new album.
Darude
At the age of 24, Finnish DJ / artist / producer Darude created the milestone single ‘Sandstorm’. Now the signature sound of Darude can be found from hollywood movies such as the recent jim carey hit film ‘Fun with Dick and Jane’, to playstation games and popular sports broadcasts including the ice hockey world championships, Wimbledon, euro 2000 and the 2006 winter olympics.
Johnny Hynes
Johnny is an up and coming tv presenter, currently covering the hottest club nights in ibiza. since his indie band days, Johnny has been involved with Ministry of Sound TV, presenting at the world’s hippest music festivals.
Cirque Nova
Cirque Nova aims to promote personal and social development and enhance the lives of disadvantaged and disabled people through the culture, skills and spirit of circus arts. Cirque Nova’s motto is: "Circus for Everyone"
The Stylinquents
Formed it 2006, the Stylinquents are an all female hip hop company from South London. In 2008 the company beat off fierce competition to become the first winners of Dare2Dance, the street dance competition for young women in hip hop.
Following their win, the company were signed up to management company Flying Feat and have since gone on to perform at events and venues such as Indig02, Wembley Stadium, Brixton Academy, Royal Festival Hall and dance4life.
European Union
dance4life in the UK has recently won funding from the European Union to raise awareness of development issues amongst young people.
pass it on media
“We are honoured to have been given the chance to work with such a noble cause, and it’s so good that dance4life approach awareness and fundraising in such a fresh and lively way. We are really looking forward to putting dance4life firmly on the radar of youth and community networks.”
Options
We are delighted that options, part of tower hamlets primary care trust, are renewing their partnership with dance4life UK, offering all important training and support on HIV related issues. Options provide free and confidential sexual and reproductive health services to young people under 25 in tower hamlets.
Slice
We are very lucky to have pro bono advice and support from the innovative PR and events agency, slice.
Padcom
dance4life is proud to announce its partnership with pad communications, an international communications agency. Padcom liaises with dance4life UK to recruit ambassadors and provide key links in the industry.
V, The Youth Volunteering Charity
V is an independent charity set up in 2006 to champion youth volunteering. Its aim is to inspire a new generation of young people aged 16-25 to volunteer. To do this, v is working to increase the quantity, quality and diversity of volunteering opportunities available to young people.
SPW
SPW is the national concept owner of dance4life in the UK, and leads the delivery of the programme. SPW is an international development charity that places young people at the forefront of change and development.
Red Zebra
Red Zebra developed the school workshop programme for dance4life, and in the UK is a strategic partner supporting delivery of the school tour workshop. Red Zebra believe that music, dance and performance transcend cultural and language barriers for young people and create genuine involvement and potential for change.
dance4life international
dance4life international supports the development of dance4life projects in all existing and new dance4life countries. It provides international coordination including providing support in branding/communications, fundraising and development of the programme concept.
SSL International
The durex network is the social marketing arm of durex condoms, the world’s number one condom brand, and one of dance4life’s key partners.
Shine
The Shine Project, part of Newham NHS primary care trust, works to further sexual and reproductive health education. Shine is a free and confidential young people’s contraceptive and sexual health service for all young people aged 24 or under.
Headliners
Headliners is a UK-wide news agency producing news, features and comments by young people. dance4life is delighted to partner with headliners and is planning some in-school projects with them in the near future. As dance4life moves towards becoming the most recognised global youth brand for HIV campaigning, we see the opportunities provided by headliners as an essential link to the media world.
Trackitdown.net
Top music download site Trackitdown links music fans and DJS from around the globe to dance4life. Trackitdown distributes the dance4life albums, sends word out for dance4life projects to its massive list of avid fans and they have kindly donated free download cards for our event goodybags in the past.
Body and Soul
Body and Soul not only has a beautiful and tranquil home in central london, but it is a vital and unique support service for people living with HIV. Body and Soul provide counselling support for our speakers during our schools tour, and they keep us in touch with the incredible campaigning and creative work undertaken by their members.
Myriad PR
Myriad have kindly provided pro bono support for dance4life since we started in the UK in 2006. Myriad handle the PR for the durex network and they are amazing supporters of dance4life, not only here in the UK, but internationally.
Design Bridge
An internationally renowned branding agency, Design Bridge is the driving force behind our new look for 2009, working on a pro bono basis in the netherlands for over a year. Design Bridge has kindly come on board in the UK to take our media strategy to a new level.
Sidlia Films
Young and innovative, Sidlia Films is a new partner for 2009 and has been implementing a new marketing strategy for dance4life UK’s re-brand:
“Including a re-vamped website, a greater online presence, and more events and competitions throughout the year, we’re sure it will catch the attention of young people throughout the UK and inspire them to become part of the worldwide movement.”
LAB Experiments
LAB Experiments is a graphic / web design company who has been working hand-in-hand with sidlia films to create dance4life UK’s brand new website.
Richard Wilson Photography
Richard Wilson Photography offers a professional photographic service in the Yorkshire area, either on location or at their Leeds City Centre studio. Specialising in PR, Advertising & Events. Other services include a wide range of portrait experiences, fashion and model portfolios & creative band photography.
