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Dirty Dozen
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JABS
Jason “JABs” Webb From Dirty As Funk promoter Jo Fox Our legendary radio resident — never missed a shift! You joined us and instantly became our Funk Soul Brother. Over 12 years, the collective’s energy shaped your sound, and your support has been second to none — Happy Dirty 12th Birthday! Raving since ‘88 — Weston Woods, Sumos, Stert Beach, Spiral Tribe, DIY Crew & Techno Traveller free parties. Influenced by Inland Knights, DIY, Tony Humphries & Chicago House. “I play for musical therapy — spreading pure House & Techno vibes.” Every set brings funky beats + soulful vocals.
TEKTONIK JESTER
TEKTONIK JESTER •
Our newest crew member! The energy you bring behind the decks is amazing; I’m so proud of dedication to the team and the scene! Originally from Shropshire, now based on Scotland’s West Coast, this 36‑year‑old returned to mixing 2 years ago with a sharp ear for harder styles, blasting through sub‑genres to keep every mix fresh and explosive. Joining Dirty As Funk Summer 2024 and becoming a Techno Pulse monthly resident shortly after, he learns constantly from peers, broadcasts via Outer Rim Radio (New Mexico) and Twitch, and kicked 2025 UK club run in Manchester March 2025 for Dirty Does Acid Manchester. As Jo says: “His passion is felt in every set and seen in how hard he works to grow — can’t wait to watch him shine.”
THOUGHT CRIMINAL
One of the most talented vinyl artists I’ve worked with, my partner‑in‑techno at every castle event over the last 4/5 year— absolute magic, huge genuine heart,” —
Thought Criminal multi‑genre Aberdeen DJ famed for high‑energy vinyl sets: hard bouncy rave, industrial, acid & old‑school techno; plays Scottish clubs plus global streams, podcasts & radio. Co‑founder/resident of Fierce Collective — supporting womxn/non‑binary artists, running workshops, radio shows & club nights — also resident at Binary School/Binary Trax, Aphrodite queer parties, and proud member of female:pressure.
12 YEARS
ACIDMANN
We first met at the Castle during another promoter’s event, and right from the start he helped build Dirty As Funk from the ground up! Funny beginning: he bought a ticket to our very first bash but never actually made it through the door… then got added to our first all‑day line‑up instead . instantly became my absolute best pal on the planet. For the first four or five years he was by my side through everything: pub gigs, running our own club, live radio broadcasts all over Scotland — truly brother from another mother, and what a legend “Mother Mann” was too . Right there as we grew from local nights into our spiritual home at Mains Castle. He’s off living life in the Highlands now, but I’ve dug out a some they classics bringing the Acidmann sound back to Dirty As Funk to celebrate with us. — and rest assured Acidmann will be back behind the decks with the family once full events return!
Happy Dirty Dozen Birthday, legend!
MISSI M
Where to start… I’ve known Missi M my whole life! Back in the day Claire ran her own nights and tore it up as a Hardstyle DJ, bringing some absolutely incredible artists right Dundee back in the early 2000's Family life stepped in and put things on hold before I even became a promoter myself — though I was always on at her to get back behind the decks or run more events . Only recently has she returned to the booth, and what better timing — she’s stepping up to deliver pure techno fire for our birthday celebrations! Thank you so much, old friend Happy Dirty 12th Birthday!
DARMANI CORETZ
Darmani Cortez / Technogramm — Darren Corbett — We first crossed paths at the Loch Lomond boat party aboard Lady of the Loch — their live set as Technogramm was literally the first live electronic performance I’d ever witnessed, and it absolutely blew my mind! Early days saw them play our very first little rig down at Corky’s, alongside Jason from Doghouse. When I took over that tiny basement right in Dundee city centre, they officially joined the Dirty As Funk family — but while the crew grew, Darren has been here every single one of those 12 years, building absolutely everything right there by my side. Helped me all the way through my studies, helped launch our record label, and is my go‑to for literally everything within this techno world. It’s been nothing short of a privilege to share this whole journey with you
Dirty as Funk 12th Birthday
Work Hard, Play Harder
THOMAS FOX
Thomas Fox what can I say, he really is the fox! We absolutely love that signature Foxy sound — and this set promises something extra special: packed with his very own unreleased raw, industrial cuts, crafted just for those proper birthday vibes. His total dedication to the Dirty As Funk family never goes unnoticed — thank you for everything you bring Happy Dirty 12th Birthday!
DJ Parker
Parker J Michael, I shouldn’t even need to explain why you’re here but I will anyway: not only are you one incredibly talented motherfucker and a true veteran of our scene, you were my rock through every shitty time — when Dirty was hanging by a thread, you were right there keeping all the cogs turning and making sure I never gave up on myself. Anything technical I don’t understand? One video call and it’s sorted — I love this man to bits, and I know so many of you do too. So glad you got to play the castle with us — Happy Dirty 12th Birthday! Influenced by rave music back in ’92, Parker began DJing free parties and holding residencies at Bristol’s Acid Test / Best Kept Secret nights by ’96; in ’98 he moved to London with just clothes and records, finding a home within Twisted Systems, Underground Sounds, Restless Natives, Trancentral and Stay Up Forever — playing every major acid techno squat and event across the capital 1998‑2005. From 2001 he took the sound international, touring South America — especially Venezuela — joining the CCS crew and playing four nights weekly, plus dates in Brazil, Spain and beyond including Eruptor Edinburgh, Adrenalin Birmingham, Boomtown, Fusion Livefest, Antiworld, Mindscapes and more. Since 2011 he’s held residencies and guest slots across stations like Amnesia, Spice and Mixhit Radio before moving to webcam streaming; 2020 brought him into FOD Livestreams where he helped build the platform and establish regular Friday nights, followed by guest spots and ongoing support for Dirty As Funk / D.A.F.T from 2021, plus joining Oldskool UK in 2022 spinning pure 88‑95 classics. Also an accomplished producer with releases on DDR / Hazchem, Organ Grinder, Shed Records and Hydraulix alongside legends like Geezer and D.A.V.E The Drummer — a true pillar of the sound we love.
BELLE SERAPHIN
Multi‑genre DJ & producer serving up uncompromising Industrial Strength and Hardcore Techno — expect nothing but pure bangers every single time! Honestly? There is literally nothing this lassie can’t do — total power, skill and attitude behind every set.
Dirty As Funk Collective
Team work makes the dream work.
MZ CANT
Mz Cant — Stevie Cant — what a journey! You started right here, dancing away on my floor in that same tiny basement, before stepping up to become the DJ you are today — bouncing effortlessly through every genre you touch. I always say it loud and proud: it’s the Cant that CAN! What a ride over the last 12 years. Happy Dirty as Funk Birthday
KRAZY KAZ
Krazy Kaz, we first connected back in the pandemic through live streams — you stepped up to play our very first castle gathering once restrictions lifted, and instantly became family . Through those dark days and my own time away from the scene, you reminded me exactly who I am and the strong woman I strive to be… plus that techno runs deep in my soul — thank you for always being there, sis! A powerhouse of the underground, she first tore it up at respected nights like F.T.N Ashton and Fractal, turning heads with pure beat wizardry and going toe‑to‑toe with top talent across the North — a must‑book headliner for both club and free parties. Now D.A.F.T & Techno Twosday resident, regular at Fractal events / Fractal TV, and founder of Kaos Extreme Digital Label — championing forward‑thinking sounds and her signature schranz & fast‑pounding Hard Techno. Once pure 170bpm madness, in recent years she has shifted tempo back toward her roots: deep rolling bass, heavy groove and driving euphoria. After a short break she returns sharper than ever — 2024 highlights include Notion Phoenix Party and closing Landed Festival Friday night for FOD vs Techno Twosday. Her UK run covers WYTM, Hard As Ya Like, Zone, Sector 9, Dirty As Funk and more, with guest mixes on Hard Force United, Toxic Sickness and Harder Sounds. Natural talent, infectious energy — every promoter invites her back.
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STUART MACINNES
Stuart Macinnes — Back during the pandemic I opened our platform up for live streams; fellow promoter Zoe tagged you in a post, and at that point you’d never even played out on a big rig before! Fast forward, you stepped up to play at the Castle right after restrictions lifted — and honestly… we birthed a legend! Thank you so much for believing in everything we stand for and build together. Happy Dirty 12th Birthday, oor Stu!