Alfonso Buller, an English MC, dancer and music promoter, died on February 2, 2026.
Best known as the co-founder of the sound system MVITA, he was a key figure in the Madchester scene of the late 1980s and early 1990s. Buller and MVITA provided sound systems and performed at events for acts including The Stone Roses, Happy Mondays and 808 State.
Born in Withington, Manchester, in January 1960, he was active from 1988 to 2026.
Alfonso “Fonzo” Buller (January 1960 – 2 February 2026) was an English MC, dancer, and music promoter, best known as the co-founder of the sound system MVITA (Manchester Vibes In The Area). A key figure in the Madchester scene of the late 1980s and early 1990s, Buller and MVITA provided sound systems and performed at events for bands including The Stone Roses, Happy Mondays, and 808 State. He has been credited as an influence on the performance styles of Ian Brown and Liam Gallagher.