Dr Bob Jones

Dr Bob Jones has dedicated his life to Black music since May 1966. A pioneer, he was among the first DJs to play jazz on a dance floor (from 1971). He helped launch the first Soul & Jazz Dance Weekender at Caister in 1979 (playing 24 editions), became a cornerstone of the Southport Weekender from 1987 (playing 44 editions), and held famed residencies at London’s Wag Club and Dingwalls.

An award-winning broadcaster, his career spans Kiss 100, BBC Radio London, and now “The Surgery” on Totally Wired Radio, Sundays 3–5pm (UK). He continues to lecture worldwide and is preparing “Sound of the Drum”, an educational project on the history of Black music, while looking ahead to 60 years in music in May 2026.

Graham "Grumpy" Brown

The Grumpy One began with warm-up sets for Dr Bob Jones at The Countryman in Chelmsford and has since played Ibiza, Iceland, New York and venues across the UK, including Ronnie Scott’s and the Goldmine. Weekenders in Margate, Hunstanton, Bournemouth and Brighton. Part of the MWL team, alongside David Lyn, Graham always packs a dancefloor. A regular on several radio stations, he now hosts Soullinn on Stomp Radio every Thursday, 6–8pm (stompradio.com).

Bill ran a mobile disco with Grant Fisher in the 1980s, holding residencies and spinning jazz-funk, rare groove, and more. Since joining Soulpower-Radio in October 2012, he's played Port Soul, Campsoul, Brighton Beach Party, Margate Soul Festival (resident team member since 2013), Brighton Weekender, and Cotswolds Park Weekender, among others. He host the Soul Rejuvenation Show every Wednesday, 8–11pm (Soulpower-radio.com)

Bill Griffin

Susan "SoozieB" Bennett

Raised in a music-filled household, Soozie B grew up with records spinning and the radio on. As a teenager she was the organiser of party playlists, bringing the soundtrack to weekends away and holidays. Today she’s a presenter on Soulpower-Radio, sharing a vibrant blend of soul, funk, disco, and deep house. Live sets include the bumpy room at Cotswold Park Soul Weekend, Heavy Soul NYE Party, Ease Your Mind, B-side at The Bull, Coldharbour Farm Shop & Kitchen, Exe-Soul Yourself plus Soulpower events and private parties.

David Lyn

Founder of Music Without Labels, Dave, affectionately dubbed “The Dark Lord of Wonky” for his esoteric, eclectic taste curates boundary-pushing events. Beyond MWL nights, he’s appeared at We Out Here Festival, Ibiza Soul Week, and Ronnie Scott’s, and has hosted A Night To Remember with guests including Gerardo Frisina, Josh Milan, Vick Lavender, Ralf GUM, Cristian Vinci, Elbert Phillips, and Shamrock Guitar. CEO of MWL Productions, he’s released music with Sonic Funk Foundry, Freestyle Records, and MWL Productions (via Bandcamp), and presents a live show Tuesdays, 6–8pm UK time (Soulpower-radio.com)

One of the original founders of Cambridge's Heavy Soul! Pauls love of soul, jazz and funk began in the mid-80s listening to Robbie Vincent on BBC Radio 1 (think Al Hudson & One Way, Anita Baker, Maze feat. Frankie Beverly), and he is still crate-digging and finding “new-to-me” gems while building a community of friends through the Soulpower-Radio. Paul has his own music community FB page “Beats & Pieces” and likes to promote new music. His DJ style is new soulful releases with reworked classics and a healthy dose of soulful house. Paul has played at various events throughout the UK, France and Portugal.

Paul Bennett

Grant Fisher

Grant has been DJ'ing for ever! Initially around the Wet and South London areas in the 70's & 80's hey day. More recently Grant has been a stalwart of Soulpower-Radio and played at major events including, Cotswold park Soul Weekend, Campsoul, Port Soul Brighton Beach Party and Margate Soul Festival.

He also promotes and lays at his highly respected Riviera Soul all dayers.

Ian Schofield AKA "Boon"

Boon began his DJ journey playing house parties with friends, sharing equipment and a passion for music. After a serious accident ended his career as a London fireman, he turned to music during his recovery, working in local record shops and building an extensive collection of Latin, Jazz, Afrobeat, Soul, and Funk records.Boon began playing bars and clubs across London and the Home Counties, honing his craft and earning a reputation for his eclectic sets. His journey has even taken him to Chicago, where he played alongside Elbert Phillips.

Today, under MIDAS Productions, Boon brings his love of music to the airwaves, hosting two live shows on Soul Power Radio: Everything is Music (alternate Tuesdays, 8–10pm) and Late Nite Chills (Wednesdays, 10–11pm).

Bio to follow.

Roger Smart AKA "Jazzaroma"

Pete Smedley

Pete's musical journey began in the late 1970s, inspired by Funk, Disco, Soul, Reggae, and Jazz—genres that fueled his passion for vinyl and shaped his DJ style. His first residency was at Christies in South London, where he shared the decks with Gilles Peterson, sparking a career that’s taken him from underground South London parties with Carl Cox to long-running residencies with Kev Beadle and Mick Farrer’s Soul Cruisin’ boats on the River Thames.

Since 2017, he has been a regular presenter on Solar Radio, connecting with listeners worldwide and continuing to celebrate the music that inspires him.

Paul Goodwin

Paul is a genre-spanning presenter and curator across soul, funk, jazz, Latin and house. He hosts “All About the Music” (alt Saturdays, 12–2pm) and “Soulfusion” Thursdays on Soulpower-Radio. With many years on Soulpower, six years at Marlow FM, and earlier stints on Soulstice Radio, Paul draws on a lifetime of crate-digging—soul/funk at 13, jazz at 15, Latin at 21, house at 46. A devotee of Robbie Vincent’s Saturday show and Special Branch member No. 76, Paul brings gig-tested energy and deep musical knowledge to every broadcast.

Also known as “The Pasty Boy,” Mark is a Devon-based DJ and radio presenter on Soulpower-Radio since 2018. A devotee of soul from age 13 and jazz-funk soon after, Mark began DJing weddings in their late teens and has since appeared at Campsoul, Boxes, Soul Shack, and other Soulpower-related events. He now hosts his own events with ExeSoul Yourself, and Soul Nights at Cold Harbour Farn Shop & Kitchen. With lifelong roots in Devon—and a willingness to travel for the right crowd, Mark brings a selector’s ear, radio polish, and a love of groove to every set.

Mark Richards

More great DJ's being added soon...