The Heatwave

The Heatwave are a UK-based DJ and production crew renowned for their explosive blend of dancehall, bashment, and UK club sounds. Founded by Gabriel Myddelton, The Heatwave has been at the forefront of bringing Caribbean culture, energy, and music to British dancefloors for over a decade. Celebrated for their electrifying live shows, they are known to ignite parties with rapid-fire mixing, custom dubplates, wild MCs, and carnival-like dance routines.

Through their long-running “HOT WUK” events, radio shows, and critically acclaimed mixtapes, The Heatwave have played an instrumental role in popularising dancehall and Jamaican music across the UK. Collaborating with both homegrown and international talent, The Heatwave have worked with artists such as Popcaan, Vybz Kartel, Aidonia, Stylo G, and Ms. Dynamite, releasing music that fuses traditional Jamaican rhythms with cutting-edge UK sounds.

Their productions have received airplay from major BBC Radio DJs, while their influence can be felt in the crossover between dancehall, grime, and UK funky. Outside of clubs and festivals, The Heatwave’s mission extends to education and archiving, with deep dives into the history of dancehall’s impact on British music via their radio shows and social media. Tireless champions of the genre, The Heatwave continue to light up the scene with boundary-pushing sets, championing fresh Caribbean sounds while celebrating the roots of UK dance music culture.