Justin Wilkes

Justin Wilkes has established a notable career across two distinct yet equally successful domains: film and television production, and radio broadcasting and DJing. In the realm of production, Wilkes gained significant recognition for producing the documentary “What Happened, Miss Simone?”. This film earned him an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature nomination at the 88th Academy Awards. He continued his producing career with Imagine Entertainment, where he partnered in 2012 to produce “Jay-Z’s Made in America” and later created the National Geographic series “MARS”. His commitment to impactful storytelling was further demonstrated when he produced the Peabody Award-winning documentary film “Judy Blume Forever,” which premiered on Amazon Prime Video in 2023. His filmography also includes “Fade to Black,” “Iconoclasts,” “Oprah’s Master Class,” “Under African Skies,” “Park Bench with Steve Buscemi,” “America Divided,” “Stan Against Evil,” “Rebuilding Paradise,” “Julia,” “Light & Magic,” “We Feed People,” “The Super Models,” “The Truth About Jim,” “Music by John Williams,” and “I Am Not a Monster: The Lois Riess Murders.” In 2022, his work on “Lucy and Desi” received a Peabody Awards nomination.

Parallel to his production work, Justin Wilkes has built a prominent career in radio and as a global club DJ. With over 25 years of experience in radio, he is a familiar voice on Kiss FM, where he has been a presenter since 2006. He hosts shows on Kiss FM Monday through Wednesday evenings and also presents on the Kisstory station. His role in rebooting Kisstory as a music feature within his show led to its significant growth as a sub-brand. As a DJ, Wilkes is known for his diverse musical selections, headlining club nights for major brands such as Ministry of Sound, Miss Moneypenny’s, Gatecrasher, Eden, and Sundissential. He has performed for celebrity and VIP audiences at iconic venues like Chinawhites and Mahiki, contributed to film premieres, and delivered sunset soundtracks at Café Mambo Ibiza.

Beyond his broadcasting and DJing, Wilkes is recognized for his voiceover work, having lent his voice to campaigns for international brands including ITV, 20th Century Fox, Panasonic, Pepsi, and Eurosport. He also DJ’s at brand activations, providing musical backdrops for companies like Porsche, Clarins, and Kiehls. His multifaceted career showcases a blend of creative production, broadcast expertise, and live performance, making him a respected figure in both the entertainment and music industries.