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Ravi Apnabeat

Ravi Sethi, also known as Ravi Apnabeat, or DJ Ravi, is a DJ, dhol player and entertainer based in Manchester, England and educated at William Hulme's Grammar School

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Apnabeat has been active for 13 years and specialises in Bollywood, Bhangra and RnB. He has been prominent[citation needed] in the Asian club circuit.

Apnabeat performs at wedding receptions and special occasions, for the mainstream and also Asian events[1] and mixed culture events.[2][3][4][5][6]

Apnabeat worked previously as a music journalist for the Manchester Evening News and City Life.[7]

Apnabeat is best known for his DJ residency at Satans Hollow night club,[8][citation needed] the longest running Asian / Bhangra night in England, Bollywood Seduction,[9] which took place every Wednesday.[10] In 2006, the night was ranked in the top 5 clubs nationwide by The Times.[11] On 30 August 2017, the night celebrated its 15th year of continuous running.[12][13] As of November 2017 the event became a monthly event and took place on the First Wednesday of Every month.[14] The night ran until the government lockdown in March 2020.

In December 2011 Apnabeat launched a radio show on ALL FM. The show specialises in Asian / Bhangra music with interviews with celebrities from the music scene. Guests on the show have included Bhangra singers H-Dhami, Shin from DCS (Band), Panjabi Hit Squad, Dr Zeus, Panjabi MC, Bhinda Jatt, and Sukh the director of the Simply Bhangra website.

As of 2013 the show is aired out live on Alternate Tuesdays, 9pm- 11pm.[15] Most of the previous radio shows can be accessed via links on the Apnabeat website.[16]

Apnabeat won Asian Wedding DJ or Entertainer of the Year at an Asian Wedding Experience Awards ceremony held on 9 June 2013 at Renaissance, Manchester.[17][18][19][20]

Apnabeat were finalists and nominated for the "Entertainer of the Year" award at the second annual Asian Wedding Experience Awards held on 8 December 2014.[21][22]

In 2015, Apnabeat were shortlisted for the British Asian Wedding Awards for the Best Entertainment Company (North)[23]

In 2016, Apnabeat were finalists for the third year in a row at the Asian Wedding Experience Awards, nominated in two separate categories, "Entertainer of the Year" and "Wedding DJ of the Year."[24][25][26]

In 2017, Apnabeat were finalists for the fourth consecutive year at the Asian Wedding Experience Awards, again nominated in the category of "Entertainer of the Year" and "Wedding DJ of the Year".[27][28]

2018, saw Apnabeat again nominated for the Asian Wedding Awards.[29]

In 2019, Apnabeat started a monthly "Desi Saturday Night". This was suspended during lockdown but resumed after restrictions eased. [30] "Desi Nights" was successful and events now takes place monthly or on special occasions in other cities too in addition to Manchester. [31]

During 2021, Ravi Apnabeat appeared in the drama series Ackley Bridge, playing Dhol drums in season 4, episode 10.[32][33]

In 2022, Apnabeat scooped two awards at Britain's Asian Wedding Awards, "Mandap Providers of the Year" and "Entertainers of the Year".[34]

References

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  1. ^ "A WEDDING AT THE MERE RESORT : HUMAA AND IMRAN". Emmabillsborough.com. 9 June 2017. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  2. ^ "Beautifully Bespoke - a Contrasting Catholic & Hindu Wedding at Redworth Hall". Brides Up North. 28 January 2015. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  3. ^ "ApnaBeat | weddingdaysecrets.co.uk". Archived from the original on 30 March 2015. Retrieved 28 January 2015.
  4. ^ "Cathy & Ajay - Part two: A fusion Hindu wedding | Bonjour Bride". Archived from the original on 29 March 2016. Retrieved 19 March 2016.
  5. ^ "Louisa and Naveen's Indian English Wedding at Inglewood Manor". Archived from the original on 14 September 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2016.
  6. ^ Maidment, Adam (6 November 2023). "Diwali 2023 events taking place in Manchester celebrating the Festival of Lights". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
  7. ^ "Bolly good fun". Manchester Evening News. 4 July 2005.
  8. ^ "View - Your Guide for Pubs and Bars, Restaurants, Clubs, Cinemas and Whats On View - Your Guide for Pubs and Bars, Restaurants, Clubs, Cinemas and What's On". View.co.uk. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  9. ^ "Satans Hollow – Seduction, Manchester". Asian Club Guide. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
  10. ^ http://www.desisisters.co.uk/tag/satans-hollow/ [dead link‍]
  11. ^ Potton, By Ed. "Top five clubs nationwide".
  12. ^ "Surinder Rattan - 15 years birthday bash! - 30 AUG 2017". Archived from the original on 25 October 2018. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
  13. ^ Sethi, Tara (19 August 2017). "Seduction!! 15th birthday bash-Asian Nightclub Manchester". Apnabeat.co.uk. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  14. ^ Sethi, Tara (5 November 2017). "Bollywood Seduction!! First Wednesday of EVERY MONTH-Asian Nightclub M". Apnabeat.co.uk. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  15. ^ "Schedule – (allFM)96.9". Allfm.org. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  16. ^ "All FM Radio Show". Apnabeat.co.uk. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  17. ^ "Inspiration, Creativity and Excellence rewarded". The Asian Wedding Experience. 11 June 2013. Retrieved 13 June 2013. Congratulations to the winners of the UKs first & only Asian Wedding Experience Awards, sponsored by 100 Bollywood Years and in association with the Asian Wedding Experience Show. The winners were announced on 9 June 2013, during the gala awards ceremony held at Renaissance Manchester City Centre Hotel. ... The winners are: ... Asian Wedding DJ or Entertainer of the Year – Apna Beat
  18. ^ "Leading Asian wedding companies are honoured". Asian Image Newspaper. 17 June 2013.
  19. ^ "This Valentines weekend head to the Asian Wedding Experience Manchester". Asianimage.co.uk. 10 February 2014. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  20. ^ "Leading Asian wedding companies are honoured : Wedding Planner News". Archived from the original on 20 February 2014. Retrieved 16 February 2014.
  21. ^ "The Nominees for the 2014 Asian Wedding Awards are… | the Asian Wedding Experience Asian Wedding Awards". Archived from the original on 23 December 2014. Retrieved 15 December 2014.
  22. ^ "Asian Wedding Awards 2014 nominees unveiled - FOREIGNERS IN UK". Archived from the original on 15 April 2015. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
  23. ^ "BAWA Shortlist". Archived from the original on 4 October 2015. Retrieved 4 October 2015.
  24. ^ "Asian Wedding Awards 2016 Nominees". DESIblitz. 1 March 2016. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  25. ^ "…and the finalists for the Asian Wedding Awards 2016 are… | Asian Wedding Experience". Archived from the original on 29 March 2016. Retrieved 19 March 2016.
  26. ^ "Asian Wedding Awards 2016 finalists are revealed". Asian Image. 27 February 2016. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  27. ^ "The National Asian Wedding Awards, finalists 2017". Archived from the original on 16 March 2017. Retrieved 15 March 2017.
  28. ^ "Asian Wedding Awards finalists announced ahead of ceremony in Manchester". Asian Image. 9 March 2017. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  29. ^ "The 5th Annual Asian Wedding Awards Nominees Announced". Asian Wedding Experience. 3 October 2018. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  30. ^ https://www.apnabeat.co.uk/post/desi-saturday-nightclub-diwali-special-manchester-11th-november-2023
  31. ^ https://www.desipartynights.com/
  32. ^ "Ackley Bridge: Series 4 Episode 10 - All 4".
  33. ^ "Apnabeat Dhol Players on Ackley Bridge from TARA SETHI on Vimeo".
  34. ^ "Winners for the Britain's Asian Wedding Awards 2022 Chapter 2 are revealed".
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