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What Happened to The British DJ and MC Academy After Dragons’ Den?

The British DJ and MC Academy appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2011, Series 9 Episode 2. The business was a mobile music facilities for djs. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The business is still active today.

The Pitch

Krissy Sims and Kerry O'Brian walked into the Den in 2011 with a mobile music facilities for djs. They were asking for £150,000 in exchange for 20% of the business.

Despite their best efforts, the pitch didn’t convince the Dragons to open their wallets.

The Deal

No deal was made. The Dragons weren’t persuaded to invest, and Krissy Sims and Kerry O'Brian left the Den without backing.

What Happened After the Show

The British DJ and MC Academy is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show back in 2011, the company has now been trading for well over a decade — an outcome that puts it ahead of the vast majority of startup ventures, let alone television pitches.

Is The British DJ and MC Academy Still in Business?

Yes. The British DJ and MC Academy appears to still be trading.

Related Companies

If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at Love Da Pop, Raskelf Memory Foam (Duvalay), Karnap, NoParkingFine. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.

Watch the Pitch