Colin Dale

Colin Dale is a seminal figure in the development of UK electronic music, particularly house and techno. Beginning his career in the early 1980s, he built early connections to revolutionary electro, house, and techno sounds while working at the influential Mi Price record shop in Croydon, London. His mixes are known for their eclectic and forward-looking selection, merging soul, funk, and boogie with emerging electronic styles from hubs like Chicago and Detroit.

Dale gained widespread recognition through his long-running "Abstrakt Dance" radio show on London’s pirate station Kiss FM, which he hosted for sixteen years. This three-hour program showcased the latest electronic music, helping introduce key American and UK artists to a large audience and significantly influencing the British techno scene. He also played major events including Love Parade, Biology, Sunrise, and Tribal Gathering, establishing a strong presence worldwide.

His contributions extend beyond radio; he founded the Abstrakt Dance label and is associated with Wildlife Artist Management, releasing productions and remixes on respected labels. With a career spanning four decades, Colin Dale remains an influential DJ, producer, and curator within the London electronic music community.