This year Midnight Riot turns 10 in serious style, and they’re taking the disco party to the UK and Europe to celebrate its first decade. The London based label founded in 2012 by Yam Who? has gone on to be one of the most influential & respected labels in the dance music world. Their ethos is a celebration of life-affirming positive vibes whilst residing in the epicentre of a scene that remains hugely popular, expertly moving between starlight Disco, House, Boogie, Afro, Gospel and party goodness!
Also voted by Mixmag’s as one of the most influential disco label’s of the past decade, at the heart of Midnight Riot is a diversity of sounds from a global line-up of artists, producers & DJ’s, such as Dames Brown, Dr Packer, Michael Gray, Joey Negro, Art Of Tones, Amp Fiddler, Soul Clap and many more. Combined with chart topping compilation series, Midnight Riot manage to catch the zeitgeist of a scene that remains hugely popular, moving between starlight nu-boogie, classic house and disco bubblers.
So far, Midnight Riot have graced the decks alongside huge names such as, Purple Disco Machine, Todd Terry, Melvo Baptiste, Jazzie B, & Crazy P and also have been honing their sound on some the hottest dance floors on the planet including Defected & Glitterbox, Brixton Disco Festival, Ministry Of Sound, Horse Meat Disco, Garden Festival, Glastonbury, V Festival and the legendary Pikes in Ibiza.
ANDY WILLIAMS aka YAM WHO?
MANAGING DIRECTOR / LABEL DESIGNER / DJ - PRODUCER / REMIXER
Andy founded the label back in 2012 and is also the ‘Disco’ Editor of Mixmag, the world’s biggest dance music and club culture magazine. He is the true visionary behind the label and is very well respected amongst his peers in the industry. He also produces many of the label's remixes and original sounds.
PHIL ROSE aka JAEGEROSSA
A&R / DJ - PRODUCER / REMIXER
Phil is responsible for artist & repertoire and has been heavily involved in the label since day 1. Phil is also one half of Platinum City, regularly releasing big hits for Midnight Riot. He has been monumental so far behind the planning of all Midnight Riot Tours and events.
JOELLE ATKINS
EVENTS & PARTNERSHIP / MARKETING / DJ
Joelle is the newest addition to the team and will be heavily involved in booking events and building commercial relationships. Joelle is also a former Hed Kandi & Ministry of Sound Tour Dj and comes with a wealth of experience when it comes to the dance floor and the feel good sounds.
