Mark Strippel

Huge props to @rohan_rakhit for inviting @bombayjungleoriginal to be part of the South-Asian DJ Takeover @bricklanejazzfestival @93feeteast on 24.04.26 Back in 2024 co-founder @markstrippel spoke about Bombay Jungle in a live interview and listening session with Rohan @spacetalk.ldn and two years on we’re in collaboration, with a two-hour set (8:30-10:30pm) from @maxatepal @djmatticus_impact @hustlers_convention @mrkay_music @djmj73 @gorbyjandu Expect original 90’s to early 00’s sounds re-built for now, alongside peers and pioneers @sweety_kapoor @amenapzaman @suryasenmusic Shivani Dey and @bengalsound . It’s completely free entry, so let’s make it a gathering. #bricklanejazzfestival #bombayjungle

I’ll be DJing at @bricklanejazzfestival @93feeteast with @bombayjungleoriginal on Friday 24th April as part of @rohan_rakhit Presents 🔊 Alongside some of the Bombay Jungle originals @hustlers_convention @djmatticus_impact @maxatepal @gorbyjandu @djmj73 @mrkay_music And blessed to be alongside pioneers and legends @sweety_kapoor @amenapzaman @bengalsound @suryasenmusic @shivaniday Jungle. Jhankar. Bhangra. Baul. Bass. Foundation to future..

Bombay Jungle @bombayjungleoriginal at The Wag Club in early 1994 and the energy was off the scale ⚡️We had managed to book @theukapache with @shyfx just at the right moment. Low ceilings, packed dancefloors, everyone jostling for room, and a heavy, heavy system. Queues down Wardour Street past the neighbouring restaurants. Eternal gratitude to @paulhiphop for being there to capture this moment in time 📸

DESIGNED IN TW3⚡️ Avs is a designer @av.makes and DJ @sehmiskimmed from Hounslow, West London— the same area where the founders of Bombay Jungle first built their name. Hounslow was a key hub for South-Asian creativity in the late 80’s and 90’s, and a hangout spot. The first conversations @djmatticus_impact and @markstrippel took place while working weekend jobs in The Treaty Centre at 19 years old. Both were already playing local parties as Impact and Maximum NRG. DJ Mitz @hustlers_convention from nearby Hanwell had a strong connection to the area and worked with Mark on pioneering music magazine Apna Beat around 1991/92, just off Hounslow High St, alongside @bobbyfricton Hustlers Convention rapper Mandeep went to Lampton School with Mark. Matt had booked Hustlers Convention for an earlier party at The Wag Club. The connections are deep and multi-layered, and Hounslow played its part. 30 years on, growing up in West London often lacked the space for creative encouragement and music, and Avs always felt she’d just missed the era where Panjabi’s broke through the underground scene. But that Hounslow environment carried its own flavour — a certain type of experience, resilience and rhythm that shaped her sound and design sensibility. Now part of a new wave of collectives celebrating Asian and Panjabi creativity, Avs brings both her visual and musical worlds together to honour that legacy. Being involved in the resurgence of Bombay Jungle feels like a full-circle moment — a chance to contribute to something deeply rooted in the culture that raised her. When approached to create the new Bombay Jungle logo, Avs aimed for authenticity — treating it as a thoughtful refresh rather than a redesign. Drawing inspiration from old Bombay Jungle posters and other underground artwork from the era, she kept the original spirit alive through colour, texture, and nostalgia. 📸 @hark1karan

Since the early 80’s @dave_swindells has been documenting London’s most influential club and rave scenes. As @timeoutlondon Clubs Editor from 1986 - 2009 he captured the style, pattern and energy of Bombay Jungle at The Wag Club in early 1994. Images and footage of Bombay Jungle are incredibly rare (we were too occupied with DJ-ing and handing out flyers) so we’re thankful to everyone who documented our space. We’ll be bringing that same energy to Bombay Jungle 2.0 @ambassylondon on 08.11.25. Tickets here or link in bio 🖕🏽: https://linktr.ee/ambassy 📸 @dave_swindells

ONLY 30 TICKETS REMAINING 📣 This is the FINAL line-up, now including original Bombay Jungle residents Impact 💥 If you know your 90’s Asian DJ history then you’ll know how significant this is.. as the original three Bombay Jungle founders @djmatticus_impact @mitsyhustle and @markstrippel haven’t worked together since 1994! There are reunions, reconnections, and collaborations all over the place.. Maximum NRG’s @maxatepal @gorbyjandu and @markstrippel haven’t been together since 1996. Impact sound and original Hustlers Convention’s original DJ @mitsyhustle haven’t played in a club since the mid 00’s. NW London’s @djmj73 reunites with his fellow residents from the 90’s clubscene. The Office (Shuffles) and Gass Club resident @mrkay_music rejoins Impact. This is history, this is foundation. We remember the queues along Wardour Street every Tuesday night, with ragga MC’s sharing a stage with Asian rappers and Panjabi folk, and jungle mixed with dhol. Lighters in the air. We remember the crews from all areas of London and beyond, with coaches converging from the Midlands and Manchester. We remember Dexter and Winston on the door. MRRA, £3 with NUS, £5 without. This was the 1990’s! Tickets are available from @ambassylondon , see link in their bio.

Queues down Wardour Street. Beats from bhangra to jungle. In 1993–94, @bombayjungleoriginal made history as the UK’s first Urban Asian club night, a Tuesday-night experiment that redefined London’s sound and scene forever. The original crew returns for a one-night only exclusive at Ambassy on 8th November, 2025. @markstrippel @mitsyhustle @djmatticus_impact @maxatepal @djmj73 with @mrkay_music Tickets on sale now via Ambassy bio and web. 📸 @_yushy #ambassadorsclubhouse #ambassylondon #bombayjungle

Project leading for BBC Sounds at the fantastic @crossedwiresfest in Sheffield this weekend. Getting back in my producer bag tonight for @bbc6music for an Indie Forever Sheffield special with @njshepps @empilbeam and guests @reverend_makers Jon McClure @realnickbanks @_rosewilcox plus DJ sets in the old Cole Brothers building from 9pm!

Excited to be chairing this session next week on ‘How to create a hit podcast’ @createlondonfestival @kingsplacelondon with an incredible line-up @cdboateng @darbydorras @madamejoyce1 @shelbyeve 🎤 #createlondonfestival @contentlondon

Feels like summer ☀️

Back in the building! On podcast business until July with @bbcsounds on @podcastshowldn @crossedwiresfest 🔈

Of course I rolled a six on my birthday.. Reflective and super thankful for my family, friends and real ones who are always there when needed. Making every week count this year, we go again 🙏🏻 And thanks @dishoom for the Eggs Kejriwal, Bun Maska, Masala Beans, Bacon Naan and Chai on the house! 🎲