Industry Mar 18, 2026
Ridwanul Kabir Shakib Granted UK Visa After Community Support
Bangladesh-born artist programmer and creative producer Ridwanul Kabir Shakib, AKA Ray, received an outpouring of support from the likes of Save Our Scene and Bristol Green Party MP Carla Denya after
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DJ Mag
The UK Global Talent Visa application for Ridwanul Kabir Shakib, also known as Ray, a co-founder of Bristol's Club395 venue, has been approved following a successful appeal. Shakib, an artist programmer and creative producer born in Bangladesh, had their initial application denied in January. The campaign for their visa received support from organizations such as Save Our Scene and Bristol Green Party MP Carla Denya. Originally reported by DJ Mag