Tukan Dance is the creation of Tom Gatley, a long-time filmmaker, music producer and DJ. Currently based in Greater Manchester, Tukan Dance was originally begun with a focus on promoting electronic music artists through monthly mixes, clothing and sharing on soundcloud.
An award-winning sound designer and composer, our founder Tom can create unique and professional sounds for your work. Whether you are a singer, music producer or voice-over artist, we aim to bring the highest quality to your work in when it comes to all things Sound.
Tom's work has been featured on numerous public platforms, from DMC World Magazine to the Cannes Short Film Corner and International Sound and Film Music Festival in Croatia. Not only that, he was also the filmmaker and composer behind an internationally acclaimed Sci-Fi feature film 'Expiry' released by Hollywood's number one independent distributor Cineverse.
It is now time to give back by providing a comfortable setting and high level sound mixing for the other artists out there.We aim to provide a space for DJ's, filmmakers and musicians to create in a peaceful setting, only a 30-minute train ride from the hustle and bustle of city life.
On top of this, we provide professional 4K video recording for DJ sets and artists both locally and internationally. Using the latest technology to capture sound and video, Tukan Dance Studio aims to help you get the best out of all things sound. As an international DJ, Tom knows what is required to play at events, and offers a space with a view for you to practice or record your DJ sets for your YouTube channel or social media.
As a music producer, Tom has released tracks on numerous labels, from Black Kat to Street Tracks, and is now delving into the realm of audio plugins to combine the best of both the DJ world and producing world at a great price, uniting Music lovers, DJs and Music Producers.
His music has featured on Toolroom radio as well as BBC Introducing, gaining support from the likes of Shay de Castro and Dom Kane among others.
Whatever your needs, we are here to help. So drop us a call or e-mail with your enquiries today!
Testimonials
I co-produced Tom's debut feature film Expiry - an intimate sci-fi about a couple prevented from touching by an oppressive ruling authority in our not-too-distant future.
Tom's story was eerily prescient of the separation felt by many during the isolation of the Covid-19 Pandemic that followed the launch of Expiry, and as such the film has found favour with post-Pandemic audiences who were prevented from seeing their loved ones during lockdown.
I can't help but wonder whether Tom's storytelling taps into some kind of insight that he has into our futures! I'll be watching his further output with great interest, that's for sure...
Daniel Lyddon (Producer at Seraphim Pictures)
I have worked with Tom Gatley and find him to be a personable and capable film practitioner. He is multi skilled and has written, directed and edited at a high standard for many years. He has particular postproduction and editorial skills and has made the decision to follow the path of sound design and editing. He... possesses the necessary appetite for learning, creative intuition and technical aptitude. I... would highly recommend him.
Wyndham Price (Director at Spinning Head Films)
'I had a look at...your films - very impressive and powerful... Brought back many days'
Chris Menges (BSC, ASC)
Tom Gatley is an exceptionally talented filmmaker and sound designer, who I have collaborated and employed to work with us on a number of projects as both a filmmaker and a sound designer. My first short film ‘Reminders’ which Tom edited and created sound design for won a number of prestigious awards including semi-finalist at New York film festival and winner at Kansas Art house festival. He also edited and created sound design on a short poetry film that this year won the Deanna Tulley multimedia prize. He is extremely reliable, creative and committed to making work of a very high standard. His previous films are stand out films and have been crafted with much thought and care, which shines through creatively. I wish him all the best for a very successful future.