Mike Panteli
DJ Mike Panteli has established himself as one of the hottest DJs the UK has produced. Formulating a strong following in his home town of Brighton he has built on this by showcasing his talent to the whole of the UK with his Friday Night mix show on the UK’s biggest urban music station, Capital Xtra. Now into its 2nd year, his unique style can be heard blending Hip Hop, RnB, Dancehall, Grime, Garage, Afrobeats, House; plus exclusive remixes, blends and mash ups. He now stands alongside fellow station household names like Tim Westwood, Craig David and Manny Norte.
Since August he has been trusted with the afternoon drive time slot every Monday to Thursday 4 – 7pm. Recent record breaking Rajar listening figures show that Capital Xtra now attracts 1.5 million weekly listeners, with Mike’s shows recording some of the best numbers. This has further cemented his place amongst the leading radio djs on the UK Urban music scene.
Usher, Justin Timberlake, 50 Cent, Alicia Keys and Beyonce are just some of the names to drop in on Mike’s shows, whilst live he has supported the likes of Jason Derulo, Kid Ink, Snoop Dogg, Krept & Konan, Method Man & Redman, Beverley Knight, Giggs, James Brown and many more. He has also graced the stages of Festivals, clubs and events across the UK and Europe and adding VJ visuals where possible. Brought up on a staple diet of Soul, Funk, R&B, Hip Hop and House he transfers those influences into his sets and brings it up to date wherever he plays.