Besides being an MC, MC Energy also hosted events under the brand Illusion.  In 2011 MC Energy teamed up with Fantazia to help host a series of very successful events for Fantazia's 20th Anniversary.

Profile on MC Energy from 1997

MC Energy is 2 20 year old Alex Dunn. Energy's journey has only just begun, for it was only a few years ago he was raving for his life at events such as Kinetic who "will never be replaced" according to this young man from Manchester.  Raving for Energy was a source of escape.  Pissed off with the monotony of everyday life, he used to party nearly every weekend, but it wasn't until he stood in awe watching GQ at Helter Skelter that he realised that he wanted to be at the other end of the spectrum.

He loved the way the MC could control the crowd and the DJ. "Whatever GQ says, people obey. He really is one of the best in the country and it's testament to him that he can still produce the goods when it's needed."  Energy also rates the talents of Stevie Hyper D, Fearless and Bassman.  "Bassman used to be so popular in the North of England and I'm really surprised that he's never had that much press coverage. His lyrics are fine - rude, but fine."  Although Energy looks up to these artists, in no way does he imitate, "I used to try and copy the lyrics from mix taps, but you can't do it man! Lyrics are an identity with the MC.  They come from the heart and because of that, you just can't copy others".  It's theft, plain and simple".

Energy began to practice over music and found that he had the ability to rhyme, and more importantly, he had a powerful voice. Some MCs can rhyme, but don't have enough power in their vocal chords.  Luckily for Energy, he had both qualities, but in the initial stage he found it hard to  be taken seriously. Rarely would the security let him chat, often ridiculing him for the desire to do it anyway.   "That pissed me off so much. You know what I mean? That's the problem with this scene. Up and comings are never given a look-in and when you make a concerted effort to try and make it in life, you get knocked back down."

In 1994, he met Magika and Stixman after he'd blagged his way backstage, they immediately warmed to him for he has an approachable and bouncy attitude. HE went out with the Birmingham boys on a few occasions and before long, Magika and Stixman went above the law and allowed Energy to have a chat on the mic.  We would like to say that it was rolling from there, but his battle to be taken seriously didn't really hit the mark until this year when Matt Piper, the former head honcho at Asylum, noticed his talents and booked him immediately for the following three gigs. "I couldn't believe it.  I thought it would never happen.  I know I was good, but after so many knockbacks, I didn't think it would ever happen."

Bookings at Cocoon, Vertigo and Zig Zag's followed soon after, but the best yet to come.  "It was a blag, but I managed to get on the mic at Helter Skelter's birthday bash.  I went back2back with Ranger T and we smashed it.  Only fifteen minutes, granted, but nevertheless we smash it.  But will I ever get booked for Helter Skelter? Up and comings never get a break.  Everyone says they should, even the promoters, but it's never going to happen and that's the thing that stinks."

Undoubtedly, Energy's talents will get him bookings at local clubs in and around the Manchester area, but if promoters such as United Dance and Helter Skelter aren't prepared to give them a break, then what future is there in the scene?  GQ, Fearless and Stevie Hyper D aren't going to be around forever and when they do decide to hang up their mics, who's going to take over?   What scene will we have them?  It's about time that the promoters started to think about the future, because there's a whole new generation of rave waiting to get off the blocks - but they're blocked by dead wood. A new year now dawns and soon the trees will blossom again... new life and a new era.  Maybe we should adopt the same approach as nature and let out talent blossom? Whatever future young Energy has in the scene depends on the promoters. Whatever future promoters have depends on people like Energy.