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Cleveland Watkiss

Cleveland Watkiss

4th Wednesday of Each Month

2-4pm

Born in the East End of London, the virtuoso vocalist, actor and composer has had a long and successful career. His amazing vocal experiences have seen him perform with many diverse artists from around the world such as Stevie Wonder, Bob Dylan and Janet Kay. More recently, Cleveland Watkiss was cast as the starring role in Julian Joseph's two groundbreaking Jazz operas, Bridgetower and Shadowball, to considerable acclaim. He's also a very keen music educator, working as a voice instructor at workshops in venues, schools, colleges and universities around the UK. For his services to music Watkiss was awarded an MBE in the 2018 New Year Honours and received the award directly from the Queen Elizabeth II at the official ceremony in Buckingham Palace.

PREVIOUS SHOWS

Cleveland Watkiss | November 2024

Cleveland Watkiss | November 2024

A mash up of errryting nice with a touch of spice and of course some drum n bass. It's Mr Watkiss doing his thang.

Cleveland Watkiss | October 2024

Cleveland Watkiss | October 2024

Mr Watkiss stopped traffic on the towpath for this months 'Birthday' special. Did you know you can tip the DJs via our APP or better still, slip them a tenner through the window if you're passing by! Support independent artists, music and platforms. Happy Birthday Cleveland X

Cleveland Watkiss | September 2024

Cleveland Watkiss | September 2024

Mr Watkiss presents another enchanting trip into a fusion of sounds. Dive in.

Cleveland Watkiss | August 2024

Cleveland Watkiss | August 2024

Mr Watkiss back on the 1s n 2s for another month of vibes

Cleveland Watkiss | July 2024

Cleveland Watkiss | July 2024

Mr Watkiss causing trouble on board once again with another dope trip.

Cleveland Watkiss | June 2024

Cleveland Watkiss | June 2024

You know it's going to be good when the opening track is Miles Davis's rendition of Summertime. Mr Watkiss bringing his vibrant energy as always on board.

Cleveland Watkiss | May 2024

Cleveland Watkiss | May 2024

Welcoming Mr Watkiss back aboard ship for another eclectic cruise into sound.

Cleveland Watkiss | April 2024

Cleveland Watkiss | April 2024

Mr Watkiss at the helm once again for an incredible cruise into a fusion of sounds from past to present day

Cleveland Watkiss | March 2024

Cleveland Watkiss | March 2024

A very eclectic and varied trip that could only be gifted to us by the one and only Cleveland Watkiss

Cleveland Watkiss | February 2024

Cleveland Watkiss | February 2024

Another eclectic adventure with Mr Watkiss to wash away your February blues

Cleveland Watkiss | January 2024

Cleveland Watkiss | January 2024

00 Watkiss landed on board, completed his 2 hour musical mission, and swiftly departed. If you missed the live adventure you can catch up here.

Cleveland Watkiss | October 2023

Cleveland Watkiss | October 2023

Cleveland Watkiss back on board with a mixed bag of beats n bpms.

Cleveland Watkiss | August 2023

Cleveland Watkiss | August 2023

Cleveland keeps it mellow for the first hour, before jumping into a bag of oldskool dnb and jungle.

Cleveland Watkiss | July 2023

Cleveland Watkiss | July 2023

Cleveland Watkiss brought a sultry selection of jazz for the first hour to compliment our rainy grey July, perfect cuppa vibes for a classic British summers day. He stepped up the pace in hour two with his signature DnB selection. Drop him a heart.

Cleveland Watkiss | June 2023

Cleveland Watkiss | June 2023

Mr Watkiss strikes again! Another dope trip. Drop him a heart.

Cleveland Watkiss | February 2023

Cleveland Watkiss | February 2023

It's never smooth sailing with Cleveland... but it sure is a smooth show!

Cleveland Watkiss | January 2023

Cleveland Watkiss | January 2023

Mr Watkiss always bringing vibes. Try catch him live last Wednesday of each month. 16:00 - 18:00 GMT

Cleveland Watkiss | December 2022

Cleveland Watkiss | December 2022

It's a wrap, Cleveland's last show of 2022. Drop him a heart if you're feeling the vibes. Great show as always...

Cleveland Watkiss | November 2022

Cleveland Watkiss | November 2022

Another beautiful trip from Mr Watkiss. .

Cleveland Watkiss | October 2022

Cleveland Watkiss | October 2022

Cleveland brought two hours of VIBES to compliment the wild storm which descended upon us! Fork Lightening and Drum n Bass. What more could you possibly want!

Cleveland Watkiss | September 2022

Cleveland Watkiss | September 2022

OG Cleveland Watkiss landed back on board for his monthly show. If you don't know about Mr Watkiss, hit the links below to find out more...

Cleveland Watkiss | Jamaican Independence Day | August 2022

Cleveland Watkiss | Jamaican Independence Day | August 2022

Cleveland joined us for a special show celebrating Jamaican Independence Day 2022.