Book Marc Silverside
DJ · Promoter · Founder, Soul Brew
Based between Torquay, Devon and West Yorkshire — available to travel for events in and around both regions.
Some DJs arrive with a playlist. Marc arrives with over forty years of experience, thousands of records, and a simple belief: every great party deserves its own soundtrack.
It started with mixtapes and spinning records for mates, then as events manager in his final year at university booking acts including T’Pau, Alison Moyet and Bad Manners. From there he went on to promote club nights and book and support artists ranging from The Prisoners, Rebel MC and K-Klass to Gilles Peterson and Utah Saints.
Artists booked & supportedThe best nights aren’t about genres or fashions — they’re about understanding people, atmosphere and what makes a dancefloor move.
Rooted in soul, Northern soul, ska and mod culture, his collection has grown to span Motown, R&B, funk, disco, house, hip hop, indie, Britpop, acid jazz, rare groove and dance classics — not because every event needs every genre, but because every audience deserves music curated for them.
It’s never about the DJ
The best DJs aren’t the ones with the biggest egos or the rarest records — they’re the ones who understand the room. Before every event, Marc works closely with clients to understand the atmosphere they want to create, the people they’ll be celebrating with, and the memories they want guests to leave with. On the night, experience takes over: reading the room, building energy, and finding exactly the right record at exactly the right moment. No pre-programmed playlists. No wedding package clichés. Just great music, played properly — the right tune, at the right moment, for the right people.
Why book Marc
- A trusted expert with decades of experience reading a room and adapting on the fly
- Works with you beforehand to shape the night around your crowd, not his own preferences
- A genuine range across genres and decades — Motown, Northern Soul, ska, funk, disco, acid jazz, indie, Britpop, house and dance classics — so there’s always the right next tune
- Committed to playing predominantly on vinyl — original 7″ pressings, classic albums and disco anthems, with digital used only when the perfect track demands it
- Founder of Soul Brew, playing regularly at Jeremy’s at the Boathouse, Brighouse Civic Hall and Pellon Social Club
- Thirty years in senior corporate leadership and communications bring professionalism, preparation and attention to detail to every booking
Experience matters
Before dedicating more of his time to music and events, Marc spent over thirty years in senior leadership and communication roles, working at executive level across some of the UK’s largest organisations. That experience shaped the qualities he brings to every event today: professionalism, preparation, attention to detail and, above all, an ability to understand people. Whether planning a wedding, a private celebration, a corporate event or a club night, the approach stays the same — listen carefully, understand what’s important, and create an experience people will remember long after the last record has finished.
Services
- Personal consultation and planning
- Bespoke music programming
- Vinyl and digital DJ performance
- Premium sound systems where required
- Venue and supplier liaison
- Flexible set lengths and musical styles
- Public liability insurance
Perfect for: weddings, private parties, birthday celebrations, corporate events, brand and hospitality events, club nights and venue residencies — tailored to your crowd, not a fixed setlist.
Everyone welcome. Inclusive at the heart of everything Marc does.
Frequently asked questions
Does Marc travel to Torquay and West Yorkshire?
Yes. Marc splits his time between Torquay, Devon and West Yorkshire, and is available to travel for events in and around both regions. Get in touch with your event location and date to check availability.
Does Marc play weddings and private parties?
Yes. Marc regularly plays weddings, private parties, birthday celebrations and corporate events, tailoring the music to the crowd rather than working from a fixed playlist.
Does Marc bring his own sound equipment?
Yes. Marc can work with a venue’s existing sound system or provide a complete professional setup, including Technics SL-1210 and Reloop RP-7 turntables, Allen & Heath and Pioneer mixers, and an EV Evolve 50 column array sound system.
Does Marc play vinyl or digital?
Marc is committed to playing predominantly on vinyl, using digital only where the perfect track for the moment isn’t available on record.
Is Marc’s DJ service insured?
Yes. Marc holds public liability insurance, which most venues require before booking.
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