Mark-Ashley Dupé 🪬

As someone who is definitely my own worst critic, I’m constantly questioning whether I made the right career decisions and how much I’m contributing to the culture. Working in nightlife is not for the weak, and sometimes it’s so easy to get caught up in comparison, competition and constantly chasing the next thing that you forget to stop and fully appreciate your own contribution. Recently, out of the blue, @gillianviews called me, not only to give me my flowers, but to offer me a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to showcase and platform the work I’ve been doing, alongside some of the incredible people I’ve been creating spaces with, in various formats, over the last 18 years. So, join me on Sunday 23rd August for The Music Is Black Festival at East Bank, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, where I’ll be curating and programming the Main Stage for QUEER FREQUENCIES — a weekend festival celebrating Black queer music culture, community, and the people continuing to shape London nightlife and creative spaces. The festival forms part of an eight-month programme celebrating Black British music and culture, with a series of co-curated events taking place across Summer 2026 in association with V&A East, BBC Music Studios, UAL’s London College of Fashion, Sadler’s Wells East and UCL. I can’t wait to share more with you over the coming weeks… and I’ll see you on Sunday 23rd August 😅🖤 Dedicated to Marques ‘Mark’ Banton 🕊️

My live @foundation.fm set is now available via both theirs and my @soundcloud ! SUMMER VIBES ONLY. Link in bio ☀️😎👊🏾

f a l s e I d o l s Donnie Sunshine x Mark Ashley Dupé B2B @falseidolsworld @drumsheds 📷 @jakephilipdavis @khaliphotography 🎥 @harrycawthorne @georgeakelly_ @alexander.hannah #falseidols #drumsheds

After a small pause, @princeofpeckham favourite link-up is finally BACK! ‘Mark-Ashley + Friends’ returns on Saturday 30th May for my first party of 2026 and trust me, we’re coming back outside properly! 🥳 Joining me are my friends @glademarie , @kenstyles_ & @taliaadarling_ fresh from tearing up Mighty Hoopla, bringing pure vibes & energy from start to finish. If you’re looking for the South-East London motive that actually feels like a motive… this is it! SATURDAY 30TH MAY From 10PM @princeofpeckham “Culture” is for EVERYONE, no matter your gender, sexuality, race or background. Just good people, good energy & good vibes all night long!

Hold on… Can I please have your attention? 😎 @am_afterhours #FridayAfters @norbertmerystudio

Loose Jeans returns This Thursday…with @markashleyd back behind the decks to get the energy right where it needs to be! 😉 - Thursday 14th May - Doors Open 7pm [TICKET LINK IN BIO] via Outsavvy 340 KENSINGTON ROAD, SE11 4LD 👖 . . . . #thecock #cocklovers #loosejeans

A few of my favourite snaps from @norbertmerystudio from @am_afterhours from the last couple weeks… We go again tonight from 3A:M! Hit me up for Guestlist! #FridayAfters

Chaotic scenes from last week DJing for the incredible @injiverse for @feelitparty at @xoyoldn ! Catch me there again tonight from Midnight upstairs in Nancy’s 😎👊🏾 📸 @shotsbyaimee_

@markashleyd officially has the keys to the club and kicks off May with DJs @lagoon.lurve @ritalin_hun @ross_anders0n & Sully, for a Bank Holiday #FridayAfters down at @firelondon from 3A:M right through till TEN! Bang! Bang! BANG! 🔫😎

Me, the Misses & our beautiful blended family at @seasoned.szn 1st Birthday at @studio338 😎

London in the Sunshine, my bestest friend & Me in Green? 😮‍💨

It’s been a fantastic April down at @am_afterhours , with no signs of slowing down, so here’s a look at our A:MAYhem listings! Resident & Guest DJ Sets from : @andyavery_ @bradleyskeng @dimi.lynch @he.ra___ @hollyrougedj @_kayakayakaya @kenstyles_ @lagoon.lurve @liamparsons_ @notjustjade @oluwa.mp4 @ross_anders0n @ritalin_hun & @sae1sound London’s FAVOURITE Friday Afters! Curated specially for you by @markashleyd , Powered by @onnationlondon