Fatboy Slim

He started out in a band called "Disque Attack" as the drummer, which was very much a new wave rock band. At 18, Cook went to University to study British Studies. During this time he began DJing on the Brighton club scene.

He had his first solo hit in 1989 called "Blame It on the Bassline", which featured the future Beats International member MC Wildski. It reached 29 on the UK Singles Chart.

In 1996 Cook first took on his Fatboy Slim persona. His first album as Fatboy Slim and second solo album was called "Better living Through Chemistry", which was released with Skint Records. It had the Top 40 UK hit single "Everybody Needs a 303".

In 2000 he released his third studio album called "Halfway Between the Gutter and the Stars", which also became an award winning video. The following year Fatboy Slim won six awards for "Weapon of Choice", which was the most awards won at the ceremony that year.

Cook also produced the single "Mama Do the Hump" for Rizzle Kicks, which got to number two on the charts. He also reached number 3 in the UK charts with his single "Eat, Sleep, Rave, Repeat" in 2013.That same year he performed at one of the open air concerts on Brighton Beach, in front of over 250,000 people.

On 6th March 2013, Fatboy Slim performed at the House of Commons in London for the first time, in aid of the Last Night A DJ Saved My Life Foundation. And in May 2014 he played in Essex at the We Are FSTVL, playing for nearly two hours, the biggest act at the event.

Cook was also awarded a star on the City of Brighton's version of the Walk of Fame alongside Winston Churchill.

After breaking through on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, and picking up a huge following, Bimini has since deliberately stripped things back, refocusing on music as the core of their creative output. DJing now sits at the centre of their practice, with visceral sets that encompass house, electro, breaks, drum’n’bass and leftfield club sounds. Often their sets blend DJ and live vocals, providing peak dance floor moments and electrifying energy with every performance.

Alongside DJing, Bimini’s creativity blossoms in the studio and they are currently completing their debut album - a politically charged, no-fucks-given body of work driven by protest, satire and unflinching honesty. Two fingers up at the British establishment with what Bimini refers to as ‘Electro-Cunt-Punk’. Drawing on influences from punk, rave, jungle and queer dance music history, the record is fearsome, unapologetically raw and personal (heartbreak and dickheads also provide touchpoints on the LP). Central to the power of the long-player are Bimini’s razor-sharp tongue, relatable life experiences and irreverent insights. Unfiltered self-expression from a unique persona who found their people through raves, and is channeling their powerful voice and positive energy back into the culture. Their first single ‘TANK TOP BUM BOYS’ from their upcoming debut album came out in June, a riot track named after a homophobic slur Boris Johnson wrote in The Daily Telegraph in 1998.

Bimini has released music via Sony, with BBC Radio 1, Radio 2 and 6 Music support. They’ve also produced high-profile remixes for artists including Anastacia (‘Left Outside Alone’) and Kate Nash (‘GERM’). Touring highlights include both DJ and live shows at All Points East, Roundhouse supporting Kate Nash, Brits official party supporting Lambrini Girls, Creamfields Chile and warming up for Lady Gaga at London’s O2 Arena, with forthcoming dates supporting Fatboy Slim on Brighton Beach and Peaches and Scissor Sisters on UK tours as well as major Pride and festival appearances across the UK, Europe and Australia. Bimini is also a resident for world-leading inclusive party brand HE.SHE.THEY.

On the road, or in the studio, in and out of the music business, Bimini remains a prominent social and cultural voice - one of a kind, wildly creative and embodying punk energy to the very core.

Born in Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S., yet currently based out of American Fork, Utah, the mid-westerner began honing his composition and songwriting skills in 2003. Following three years of live shows and of expanding his catalogue of songs, James issued the album “B-Sides: It’s Dark Outside” in 2006. Whilst failing to cause a stir, the record set the scene for future releases including the 2007 EP “Fields and Floods”.

Initially issued only as an iTunes digital release, James’ debut full-length “The Sun is Always Brighter” topped the iTunes Folk Album Chart the same year. By the end of 2008 the album has sold over 25,000 copies, and had found favour with the online indie-folk scene who heavily promoted the up-and-coming musician. In support of “The Sun is Always Brighter” James embarked on a U.S. promotional tour in support of John Mayer, David Gray, Third Eye Blind, and Brett Dennen.

Like its predecessor, the singer-songwriter’s sophomore album, 2009’s “Build Me This”, earned critical acclaim from a host of publications including Paste Magazine. Issued by Intelligent Noise/Northplatte Records, the record combined the tragedy of James’ lyrics with a distinctively weathered voice old beyond its years. Following the supporting tour, Joshua James returned to the studio to craft the November 2012 album “From The Top of Williamette Mountain”. Featuring friend and guitar player Evan Coulombe on a number of the tracks, the record charted at No. 23 on the Billboard Folk Album Chart. The EP “BEWARE” arrived in 2013 on his own Northplatte Records, followed by the collaborative cover album “Well, Then, I’ll Go To Hell” the same year.