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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 in 2011, the business has now been trading for 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 Available?

Yes. London DJ & MC Academy Cic appears to still be trading. Companies House records confirm the business is currently active.

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

Companies House Data

Status
active
Company Number
06466638
Registered Name
LONDON DJ & MC ACADEMY CIC
Incorporated
2008-01-08
Company Type
ltd
SIC Codes
82990
Registered Address
1 Beauchamp Court, Victors Way, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN5 5TZ
Accounts
total-exemption-full (period ending 2025-01-31)
Officers
  • ODAMTTEN, Christian Bartimeus Nii-Koney — director
    71 Jeremys Green, Upper Edmonton, London, N18 2NB, England
  • ORCHARD, Stephanie Margaret — director
    Flat 6, 91 Chase Side, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 6NL, United Kingdom
  • SIMPKIN, Kristina Joanne — director
    17 Rushey Hill, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 7RN, England
  • O'BRIEN, Kerry — secretary (resigned 2011-11-23)
    50 Gallon Close, Charlton, London, SE7 8SY
  • O'BRIEN, Kerry — director (resigned 2011-11-23)
    50, Gallon Close, Charlton, London, SE7 8SY, United Kingdom
  • O'BRIEN, Kerry — director (resigned 2011-07-08)
    50, Gallon Close, Charlton, London, SE7 8SY, United Kingdom
  • O'BRIEN, Natasha Marie — director (resigned 2011-11-09)
    50, Gallon Close, Charlton, London, SE7 8SY, United Kingdom
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