Ravi Apnabeat

Apnabeat has been active for 13 years and specialises in Bollywood, Bhangra and RnB. He has been prominent{{Citation needed|date=December 2012}} in the Asian club circuit.

Apnabeat performs at wedding receptions and special occasions, for the mainstream and also Asian events{{Cite web|url=http://emmabillsborough.com/wedding-mere-resort/|title=A WEDDING AT THE MERE RESORT : HUMAA AND IMRAN|website=Emmabillsborough.com|date=9 June 2017|accessdate=8 August 2020}} and mixed culture events.{{Cite web|url=https://bridesupnorth.com/2015/01/28/beautifully-bespoke-contrasting-catholic-hindu-wedding-redworth-hall-hotel-urmila-john/|title=Beautifully Bespoke - a Contrasting Catholic & Hindu Wedding at Redworth Hall|date=28 January 2015|website=Brides Up North|accessdate=8 August 2020}}{{Cite web |url=http://www.weddingdaysecrets.co.uk/business-directory/107/apnabeat-2/ |title=ApnaBeat | weddingdaysecrets.co.uk |access-date=28 January 2015 |archive-date=30 March 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150330012624/http://www.weddingdaysecrets.co.uk/business-directory/107/apnabeat-2/ |url-status=dead }}{{Cite web |url=http://bonjourbride.com/2016/03/cathy-ajay-part-two-a-fusion-hindu-wedding/ |title=Cathy & Ajay - Part two: A fusion Hindu wedding | Bonjour Bride |access-date=19 March 2016 |archive-date=29 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160329112911/http://bonjourbride.com/2016/03/cathy-ajay-part-two-a-fusion-hindu-wedding/ |url-status=dead }}{{Cite web |url=http://www.mcgowanweddings.co.uk/blogoriginal/2016/8/27/louisa-and-naveens-indian-english-wedding-at-inglewood-manor |title=Louisa and Naveen's Indian English Wedding at Inglewood Manor |access-date=30 August 2016 |archive-date=14 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160914232238/http://www.mcgowanweddings.co.uk/blogoriginal/2016/8/27/louisa-and-naveens-indian-english-wedding-at-inglewood-manor |url-status=dead }}{{Cite web |last=Maidment |first=Adam |date=2023-11-06 |title=Diwali 2023 events taking place in Manchester celebrating the Festival of Lights |url=https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/diwali-2023-events-taking-place-28052606 |access-date=2023-11-06 |website=Manchester Evening News |language=en}}

Apnabeat worked previously as a music journalist for the Manchester Evening News and City Life.{{cite news |url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/going-out/bolly-good-fun-1074583 |title=Bolly good fun |work=Manchester Evening News |date=4 July 2005}}

Apnabeat is best known for his DJ residency at Satans Hollow night club,{{Cite web|url=https://www.view.co.uk/clubs/satans-hollow-info-30859.html|title=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|website=View.co.uk|accessdate=8 August 2020}}{{Citation needed|date=December 2012}} the longest running Asian / Bhangra night in England, Bollywood Seduction,{{cite web|url=http://www.asianclubguide.com/clubs/club.asp?cid=138 |title=Satans Hollow – Seduction, Manchester |publisher=Asian Club Guide |accessdate=2 May 2013}} which took place every Wednesday.http://www.desisisters.co.uk/tag/satans-hollow/ {{dead link|date=August 2020}} In 2006, the night was ranked in the top 5 clubs nationwide by The Times.{{Cite news|url=https://www.thetimes.com/travel/destinations/uk-travel/scotland-travel/top-five-clubs-nationwide-htwkh2d26zr|title=Top five clubs nationwide|last1=Potton|first1=By Ed}} On 30 August 2017, the night celebrated its 15th year of continuous running.{{Cite web |url=https://www.evensi.uk/surinder-rattan-15-years-birthday-bash-bhangra-bollywood/222723017 |title=Surinder Rattan - 15 years birthday bash! - 30 AUG 2017 |access-date=14 September 2017 |archive-date=25 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181025070915/https://www.evensi.uk/surinder-rattan-15-years-birthday-bash-bhangra-bollywood/222723017 |url-status=dead }}{{Cite web|url=https://www.apnabeat.co.uk/post/2017/08/19/seduction-15th-birthday-bash-asian-nightclub-manchester|title=Seduction!! 15th birthday bash-Asian Nightclub Manchester|first=Tara|last=Sethi|date=19 August 2017|website=Apnabeat.co.uk|accessdate=8 August 2020}}

As of November 2017 the event became a monthly event and took place on the First Wednesday of Every month.{{Cite web|url=https://www.apnabeat.co.uk/post/firstwednesdayeverymonthbhangraasiannightclubmanchester|title=Bollywood Seduction!! First Wednesday of EVERY MONTH-Asian Nightclub M|first=Tara|last=Sethi|date=5 November 2017|website=Apnabeat.co.uk|accessdate=8 August 2020}} 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.{{Cite web|url=https://allfm.org/dj-schedule|title=Schedule – (allFM)96.9|website=Allfm.org|accessdate=8 August 2020}} Most of the previous radio shows can be accessed via links on the Apnabeat website.{{Cite web|url=https://www.apnabeat.co.uk/blog-1/categories/all-fm-radio-show/|title=All FM Radio Show|website=Apnabeat.co.uk|accessdate=8 August 2020}}

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.{{cite web |url = http://asianweddingexperience.wordpress.com/2013/06/11/inspiration-creativity-and-excellence-rewarded/ | date = 11 June 2013 | accessdate = 13 June 2013 | publisher = The Asian Wedding Experience | title = Inspiration, Creativity and Excellence rewarded | quote = 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}}{{cite news|url=http://www.asianimage.co.uk/news/10488704.Leading_Asian_wedding_companies_are_honoured/|title=Leading Asian wedding companies are honoured |newspaper=Asian Image Newspaper |date=17 June 2013}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.asianimage.co.uk/news/10999118.this-valentines-weekend-head-to-the-asian-wedding-experience-manchester/|title=This Valentines weekend head to the Asian Wedding Experience Manchester|website=Asianimage.co.uk|date=10 February 2014 |accessdate=8 August 2020}}{{Cite web |url=http://www.weddingplannernews.co.uk/2013/06/20/general-news/leading-asian-wedding-companies-are-honoured/ |title=Leading Asian wedding companies are honoured : Wedding Planner News |access-date=16 February 2014 |archive-date=20 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140220105803/http://www.weddingplannernews.co.uk/2013/06/20/general-news/leading-asian-wedding-companies-are-honoured/ |url-status=dead }}

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.{{Cite web |url=https://asianweddingexperience.wordpress.com/2014/11/25/the-nominees-for-the-2014-asian-wedding-awards-are/ |title=The Nominees for the 2014 Asian Wedding Awards are… | the Asian Wedding Experience Asian Wedding Awards |access-date=15 December 2014 |archive-date=23 December 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141223194851/https://asianweddingexperience.wordpress.com/2014/11/25/the-nominees-for-the-2014-asian-wedding-awards-are/ |url-status=dead }}{{Cite web |url=http://www.foreignersinuk.co.uk/community_news-events-asian_wedding_awards_2014_nominees_unveiled_5078.html |title=Asian Wedding Awards 2014 nominees unveiled - FOREIGNERS IN UK |access-date=16 December 2014 |archive-date=15 April 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150415162315/http://www.foreignersinuk.co.uk/community_news-events-asian_wedding_awards_2014_nominees_unveiled_5078.html |url-status=dead }}

In 2015, Apnabeat were shortlisted for the British Asian Wedding Awards for the Best Entertainment Company (North){{Cite web |url=http://baweddingawards.co.uk/index.php/bawa-shortlist |title=BAWA Shortlist |access-date=4 October 2015 |archive-date=4 October 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151004223528/http://baweddingawards.co.uk/index.php/bawa-shortlist |url-status=dead }}

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."{{Cite web|url=https://www.desiblitz.com/content/asian-wedding-awards-2016-nominees|title=Asian Wedding Awards 2016 Nominees|date=1 March 2016|website=DESIblitz|accessdate=8 August 2020}}{{Cite web |url=http://asianweddingexperience.com/2016/02/26/and-the-finalists-for-the-asian-wedding-awards-2016-are/ |title=…and the finalists for the Asian Wedding Awards 2016 are… | Asian Wedding Experience |access-date=19 March 2016 |archive-date=29 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160329215910/http://asianweddingexperience.com/2016/02/26/and-the-finalists-for-the-asian-wedding-awards-2016-are/ |url-status=dead }}{{Cite web|url=https://www.asianimage.co.uk/news/14307006.asian-wedding-awards-2016-finalists-are-revealed/|title=Asian Wedding Awards 2016 finalists are revealed|website=Asian Image|date=27 February 2016 |accessdate=8 August 2020}}

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".{{Cite web |url=http://www.asianweddingexperience.com/the-asian-wedding-awards-2017-finalists/ |title=The National Asian Wedding Awards, finalists 2017 |access-date=15 March 2017 |archive-date=16 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170316025058/http://www.asianweddingexperience.com/the-asian-wedding-awards-2017-finalists/ |url-status=dead }}{{Cite web|url=https://www.asianimage.co.uk/news/15145726.asian-wedding-awards-finalists-announced-ahead-of-ceremony-in-manchester/|title=Asian Wedding Awards finalists announced ahead of ceremony in Manchester|website=Asian Image|date=9 March 2017 |accessdate=8 August 2020}}

2018, saw Apnabeat again nominated for the Asian Wedding Awards.{{Cite web|url=http://www.asianweddingexperience.com/the-5th-annual-asian-wedding-awards-nominees-announced/|title=The 5th Annual Asian Wedding Awards Nominees Announced|date=3 October 2018|website=Asian Wedding Experience|accessdate=8 August 2020}}

In 2019, Apnabeat started a monthly "Desi Saturday Night". This was suspended during lockdown but resumed after restrictions eased. https://www.apnabeat.co.uk/post/desi-saturday-nightclub-diwali-special-manchester-11th-november-2023 "Desi Nights" was successful and events now takes place monthly or on special occasions in other cities too in addition to Manchester. https://www.desipartynights.com/

During 2021, Ravi Apnabeat appeared in the drama series Ackley Bridge, playing Dhol drums in season 4, episode 10.{{Cite web|url=https://www.channel4.com/programmes/ackley-bridge/on-demand/70330-010|title=Ackley Bridge: Series 4 Episode 10 - All 4}}{{Cite web|url=https://player.vimeo.com/video/547251967?h=260e8d89c4|title = Apnabeat Dhol Players on Ackley Bridge from TARA SETHI on Vimeo}}

In 2022, Apnabeat scooped two awards at Britain's Asian Wedding Awards, "Mandap Providers of the Year" and "Entertainers of the Year".{{cite web | url=https://www.sunriseradio.fm/news/local-news/winners-for-the-britains-asian-wedding-awards-2022-chapter-2-are-revealed/ | title=Winners for the Britain's Asian Wedding Awards 2022 Chapter 2 are revealed }}

{{Reflist}}

• {{official website|http://www.apnabeat.co.uk}}
• {{cite news |url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/going-out/bolly-good-fun-1074583 |title=Bolly good fun |work=Manchester Evening News |date=4 July 2005}}
• {{cite news |url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/music/piracy-is-killing-the-industry-1052830 |title=Piracy is killing the industry |work=Manchester Evening News |date=14 August 2007}}
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• {{cite news |url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/find-things-to-do/refreshing-album-1022715 |title=Refreshing album |work=Manchester Evening News |date=14 August 2007}}
• {{cite news |url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/find-things-to-do/taking-the-industry-by-storm-1025866 |title=Taking the industry by storm |work=Manchester Evening News |date=14 August 2007}}
• {{cite news |url=https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/diwali-2023-events-taking-place-28052606 |title= All the Diwali Events 2023 taking place in Manchester |work=Manchester Evening News |date=6 November 2023}}

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