About this business

Events, Productions and DJ’s started by Manish aka X Fader. Named after the critically acclaimed ‘Janãm’ series of mixes/mixtapes, which then led to ‘Janãm’ events/club nights, an independent record label and also a regular spot on the ‘Desi Beats’ show on BBC 1xtra. Over 19 years of experience in the industry and apart from organizing various corporate and private functions, weddings and club events, we also have had club residences both in the U.K. and India. We can also provide:
Artists from India and U.K. > All types of Bands > Multi Percussionists >
Dhol Players > Dancers – Bollywood, Bhangra, Break Dancers, Belly Dancers etc. > Audio Visual Graphics > Photographers > Sound & Light > Screens/LED Walls > Projection Screens.
About Manish aka X Fader:
Manish Bhatt aka X FADER – An upcoming international Indian artist who has built a reputation for being diverse and versatile. >>

VH1 Sound Nation Awards Nominee; VH1 Play-listed Artist (2013); MTV Roots Artist (2013); BBC Introducing artist (2012); 94.3 Radio ONE (India) Play-Listed Artist (2013); 9XO Play-listed Artist (2013); B4U Music Play-listed Artist (2012 / 2013); ‘Spotlight Artist’ on BBC Asian Network (2012); MyFav Awards Nominee (2014, 15 & 16); MyPurpleMartini Nightlife Awards Nominee (2014-15); ‘Artist of the week’ (Aug 2012) on CJAM-FM, Canada; and War of the DJ’s Runner Up – Delhi 2002. >>

X Fader was recently nominated for the VH1 Sound Nation Awards and was among the top 5 artist/Dj’s to be nominated from north India. >>

X Fader is the first Indian DJ/Producer whose music videos have made it to all three international music channels in India – VH1, MTV, 9XO. He has also been featured on MTV Roots consecutively for two weeks (May 2013). >>

Last year, X Fader’s singles – C’mon My People and ‘Bekhabar’ also made it to MTV’s new channel – Pepsi MTV Indies. C’mon My People reached the Top 20 most popular music videos. >>

X Fader is once again nominated for the MyFavDJ Awards this year and was also nominated for the last two years – 2014 & 2015, along with the MyPurpleMartini Nightlife Awards 2015. >>

His latest ‪Mixtape (‪BEST OF 2014-15‬) premiered on the BBC in Sept. 2015. Reached over 9,200 plays/downloads since then:
He also did a LIVE ‘Sholay’ Tribute MINI MIX for the BBC on 22nd August 2015. >>

Performing at various multi-genre events and club nights,
X Fader once again proves to be a diverse and versatile Producer/DJ as his recent House DJ mix reached the TOP 50 world charts

His recent Classic TRAP & DUBSTEP mix featured WORLDWIDE on the BBC and was showcased

Mix of Vocal, Deep, & Club House

X Fader is also the first Indian DJ/Producer whose music videos have been on regular rotation on Mainstream/Urban Channels in the UK and Worldwide – Channel AKA, Starz, Clubland TV, Massive R&B (UK and Worldwide where broadcast is available).

He has been featured as a BBC Introducing artist (2012) which includes the BBC showcasing his music and music videos across it’s platforms – online through their various websites and through their various radio stations (mainstream and specialist). X Fader also featured as the ‘Spotlight Artist’ (July 2012) on BBC Asian Network and has been the ‘Artist of the week’ on a number of radio stations in Canada/US and UK, including an in-depth interview on CJAM-FM, (21st Aug.) which broadcasts across cities in the US and Canada. >>

X Fader’s tracks have been premiered on BBC Radio 1 and have been on regular rotation on BBC Radio 1 (Nihal’s show), 94.3 Radio ONE (play-listed across 7 major cities of India), BBC Asian Network (specialist shows) and other radio stations around the world. >>

X Fader is the first Indian artist to regularly perform at DSTRKT, London – winner of best new restaurant and club 2012/2013. He has played with/for various album launch parties of artists like Timbaland, Diddy, Busta Rhymes, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Rihanna, Black Eyed Peas, Drake, LMFAO, Psy etc. >>

X Fader’s ‘Bekhabar’ DUBSTEP MIX also previously featured as the ‘Bass Booster’ track of the year on BBC Asian Network. >>

X Fader’s latest music video for his single – C’mon My People, has been on regular rotation on VH1, MTV and 9XO. The video also featured on MTV Roots. His first single – ‘Bekhabar’ also made it to MTV and featured on MTV Roots.

His music videos have also been on regular rotation on B4U Music (Worldwide except India & Middle East), 9XM (UK, Europe), BritAsia TV (UK) and other music channels. X Fader’s latest music video – C’mon My People has also aired on four Mainstream/Urban Channels in the UK – Channel AKA, Starz, Clubland TV and Massive R&B (UK and Worldwide where broadcast is available) on high rotation. The track is a fusion of Asian and Urban sounds. >>

In the last couple of years, X Fader has been travelling between India and the UK for various corporate/private and club events. He has just come back from the UK where he performed at one of the most exclusive venues of London – Hyde, Kensington on 5th of May. Before that he performed for one of the biggest Indian music events/festivals in Europe for the forth year in a row – ‘Holi Land’ Music Festival in London. Attendance this year and previous years have been over 3000 to 4000 people. Previous years artists included Kanika Kapoor, Juggy D etc. He will be again performing in the UK on the 1st of July in Birmingham. >>

He also recently performed at Playboy Club in Hyderabad, did a 3 city tour with 10 Downing Street (which included Chennai, Bhopal and Indore); also performed at Moonshine, Hybrid and Zai in Delhi. In September, he also performed three nights in Dubai at The Hubb, Melia Hotel.

Last year in March, he also did another Holi event in Gurgaon on the 24th of March 2016 which was an exclusive event attended by around 1500 elite people of Gurgaon and Delhi. Zabardast Hit 95FM in Delhi was the radio partner for the event. >>

Apart from that, for the last couple of years, he has performed at venues like Bonbonniere – London (Winner of best new club 2015), also played for one of London’s most exclusive New Years Eve Party at Wyld Club, W Hotel, Leicester Square – London in 2015-16; NoirW1 – London; Altitude 360 – London, the legendary Great Suffolk Street Warehouse and Mega-club – Studio 338, London.

Before Nov. 2014, he was in India performing for various events all over.

In India, he was a regular feature at Kitty Su performing almost every Saturday, since June 2013 till November 2013. Other artists who performed on some of these nights were International DJ’s/Producers like Cedric Gervais, Deniz Koyu, Michael Calfan, Orla Feeney, Dinka, Kryder which are more EDM centric.

In 2014, since February, he was a regular feature at Shiro performing almost 3-4 nights a month until July 2014. Other clubs where I recently performed in India include Buddha Bar, Moonshine (HKV), Hybrid, Zai, Cafe High 5 (HKV), Sutra (Cyber Hub), ASOM (A State of Music), Zerzura, Madness, Skooter, Coopers, Shroom and Vapour.

Previously in the UK, he has performed for some of the most exclusive venues of London like Morton’s Club (Mayfair), Babble Club (Mayfair), Project (formerly Merah club), Apres club, Yatra (Mayfair), Mahiki, Guilt Bar and Lounge, Bar Rumba, Sin Nightclub, Browns, The Edge, Opium; and in Birmingham – Buddha Blue (Formerly Peppers Bar & Lounge), Birmingham’s most exclusive Cocktail Bar and Lounge – Pushkar. I have been the Resident at ‘Cafe Yatra’ (Thursday’s & Saturday’s) between 2003-2007, in the most exclusive area of central London – Mayfair, which was regularly visited by Bollywood actors, directors/producers and other Indian Celebrities. This also made me the first DJ recruited from India to perform in a London club.

X Fader, has also had a good radio presence as a presenter both in the UK and in India. Between 2007 and 2008, he was part of HIT 95 FM (India), Delhi’s No.1 English Radio Station where he handled production and ‘On Air’ work. In the UK, between 2006-2007, X Fader alongside DJ Sharma have had various opportunities to present shows on BBC 1xtra as the ‘Janam’ crew, and have also regularly provided exclusive mixes for some of the radio station’s shows, showcasing their acclaimed blend of Eastern and Western fusion. >>

Background:
Starting his career whilst still in school at the age of sixteen, he was one of the youngest in the business. Within his first six months in the business, his talent was recognized by Indian DMC Champ Sunny Sarid and was taken on board in his firm ‘Sound Of Music’, one of the biggest entertainment companies in Delhi at the time. From there he then gained residencies at the top clubs in New Delhi including Mirage (The Crown Plaza), CJ’s (Le Meridian), Peppers (The Bristol), Turquoise Cottage (First DJ since inception) and later on at Sunny’s own renowned club ‘Café Sound Of Music’. While he was Resident DJ at Delhi’s No. 1 club at that time – ‘Café Sound Of Music’, he also came runner-up in the War of the DJ’s (Delhi, 2002) and was regarded amongst the top five DJ’s in Delhi. His next big move was to go international and move to the UK. After being professionally trained in Electronic music production at the School of Audio Engineering (SAE, UK), he joined London’s leading Record Label, Promotions and Production Company ‘Eclectic Breaks’ as a DJ and Producer. >>

After 4 years of international experience and performing in countries like the U.K., Italy, Belgium, Canada and U.A.E he returned to India, where he worked with
Hit 95 FM, as a presenter and part of the production team. As a radio presenter, Manish was extremely popular when he presented the live Evening Drive Time Show (daily, except Sundays, 5pm-10pm) which saw him not only playing a diverse range of music, but also speaking and interacting with listeners, taking requests, presenting quizzes, giving news/flash bulletins and updates. As a producer,
X Fader’s many roles included producing and being the voice for many national/international brand products and services, along with voice over’s for the radio station’s in-house promos. He also conducted interviews with many high profile celebrities in the music, sports, film and fashion industry, including Brett Lee (cricketer), Karsh Kale, Shaggy, Outlandish, Westlife, Karan Johar, Hard Kaur to name a few. >>

Manish has been the voice and has produced jingles for the following brands and companies: VH1, Toyota, Vodafone, Nescafe, History Channel, American Airlines,
X Box, Clinic All Clear, Carona (Beer), B4U Network, Club Asia Radio, Bank of India to name a few. >>

Between 2007-2009, while he was working at Hit 95 FM, he was also touring with Indian Super star DJ Bally Sagoo all over North India and also did many events with Hard Kaur. >>

Music Styles:
Being diverse and the ability to adapt to different audiences has helped in gaining DJ residencies nationally and internationally. Manish is known for keeping a perfect balance between the club’s/radio’s music policy and the crowd’s requirements. He also strongly believes in educating his crowd to newer sounds and genres. This shows in the various different types of clubs, events and club nights he has been associated with. >>

The critically acclaimed ‘Janam’ series of mixes have been well received from both artists and the public. These mixes represent and showcase the blend of Eastern and Western music with unique turntablist skills, not being your usual ‘DJ’ mixes where one track changes from another. >>

Manish plays everything from Mainstream, Urban to House and all sorts of Electronica. >>

He has also been professionally trained in Electronic music production at the School of Audio Engineering (SAE, UK – 2003 to 2004). >>

Comments:
‘New and upcoming talent’ – Bally Sagoo >>

‘Your songs are good and have that experimental edge to them..I am sure we will hear a lot more from you in the near future’ – Akash Banerjee
(Vice President – Programming Head at Radio Mirchi) >>

C’mon My People – ‘We seriously don’t get enough of this music. I’m so glad when tracks like this land up on my desk. I just love the feel of this track.’ – Teejay Sidhu (Radio ONE 94.3) India. >>

‘The Janam Mix….Its tight ….keep doing your thing your doin good’ – Kray Twinz (Artist) >>

‘Bekhabar’ Arabian Mix – ‘You can just feel it. A pure high!!’ – Nihal from BBC Radio1/Asian Network. >>

‘Bekhabar’ Arabian Mix – ‘Some unique South Asian-Middle Eastern fusion sounds. Very well done!’ – Sid Pandya from CJAM-FM, US & Canada. >>

‘Bekhabar’ Dubstep Mix – ‘I’ve been itching to play this all week!!’ – Bobby Friction from BBC Asian Network. >>

‘Bekhabar’ Dubstep Mix – ‘Amazing!! Bollywood has never sounded so heavy!!’ – Nihal from BBC Radio 1/Asian Network. >>

‘Bekhabar’ Dubstep Mix – ‘Definitely stood out. We both picked the tune without even having a conversation about it and wanted to play it on the show..Expect big things from this guy’ – Kan D Man and Dj Limelight from BBC Asian Network. >>

‘Bekhabar’ – ‘Wicked eastern erotic beats from X fader’ – Nihal from BBC Radio 1/Asian Network. >>

‘Bekhabar’ – ‘Sensational fusion of Bollywood and Arabic’ – Kevin Rego from B4U Network. >>

‘Bekhabar’ -‘Great electro tinged Indian/Arabic dance track. Vocalist sounds on the money’. – Sonny Ji from BBC Asian Network. >>

‘Bekhabar’ – ‘Something fresh for our ear drums, a blend of Indian and middle-eastern culture, from beats to vocals, the track is tranquil with perfect production.’ – Rishma Dhaliwal from B4U Network.