An internet prankster has been given a warning from police after entertaining partygoers with an impromptu DJ set from his van.
DiscoBoy – whose real name is Lee Marshall – was shut down by officers after blasting tunes in Broadstairs last night (August 15).
He was last seen around June 2020, when he treated the residents of Deal to a promenade party.
During lockdown, he performed private driveway sessions for those missing regular music and clubbing events.
Lee, who describes himself as a viral content creator and mashup DJ YouTuber, has gained thousands of followers on social media over the last decade.
In 2015, he was spotted dancing around supermarkets in his pants, including inside a Tesco in Whitstable.
The same year, he also played a music set to crowds outside the gates of Downing Street.
He has since updated his Instagram page to say he is “coming back with a bang” and to expect “comedy, lasers and DJing all in one highly spectacular showcase”.
This morning, he posted a video of an impromptu music event in Broadstairs during Folk Week.
Between Friday, August 8 and Friday, August 15, hundreds of bands, singers and dancers performed at various venues in and around the coastal town to celebrate.
In the video, Lee said: “What’s good guys – I’m in Broadstairs, it’s Folk Week.
“I’ve put a little system in my van. I’m going to take it to the middle of the street and see if I can get a few people dancing and raving. Let’s do it.”
After arriving in a white van with three large speakers and a mic setup, those who were out that evening followed the vehicle down the road.
Eventually, a large gathering joined him outside The Dolphin pub and The George Inn in Albion Street.
The former Canterbury schoolboy from Hersden played a mix of drum and bass tunes alongside some classics, including Wonderwall by Oasis and Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond.
It is understood that he last made an appearance there in 2017, with a similar street party from the back of a removals van.
In his latest video, which was shared this morning (August 16), it showed a police vehicle pulling up and the DJ was told he had a five minute cut off.
He played a few more tracks and then stopped the music – much to the disappointment of the remaining crowd.
It then showed the DJ being issued a Section 59 warning from an officer.
The law grants police the power to potentially seize vehicles used in a way that causes alarm, distress or annoyance to the public.
This is often related to antisocial behaviour and can be placed against both the driver and the vehicle, lasting 12 months.
At the time of writing, the video has racked up 54,000 views and more than 600 likes.
Many were excited that DiscoBoy was back, with one person commenting: “Need more of this, absolutely brilliant.”
Another said: “So nice to see people having fun and enjoying themselves. They aren’t causing trouble, why don’t people leave them be?”
Kent Police has been contacted for more information.
