How To DJ

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From club to radio and every other music DJ in between; Chris warms up his guests before asking them to pick a set of 5 questions from a box of 45. There are anecdotes aplenty, essential do's & don'ts, as well as gear recommendations, PLUS there's always an apocalyptic set closer too!

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141 episodes
Updated July 24

Episodes141

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Apr 19, 2024 · 46 min
Carl Loben
Chris is joined by Editor-In-Chief of DJ Mag Carl Loben who discusses his career as a music journalist & DJ and the journey of DJs over recent decades.
Apr 14, 2024 · 3 min
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Apr 5, 2024 · 54 min
Katie Thistleton
Chris Hawkins is joined by Radio 1 presenter Katie Thistleton who discusses her career from starting out in TV, making the move to Radio 1 and her mental health experience.
Mar 22, 2024 · 42 min
Nicky Holloway
Chris is joined by Nicky Holloway who discusses his life and career
Mar 8, 2024 · 49 min
DJ Prime Cuts
Chris sits down with founding member of the Scratch Perverts, DJ Prime Cuts.
Feb 23, 2024 · 46 min
Arielle Free
Arielle Free chats with Chris Hawkins about her career from starting in TV through to her current role at BBC Radio One and as a live DJ. She talks about her highs including playing Glastonbury Festival as well as supporting Calvin Harris
Feb 9, 2024 · 41 min
Brandon Block
Brandon Block sits down with Chris to discuss his career from his first night in Ealing through to his chart success in the 90s and his work around drug abuse.
Dec 22, 2023 · 34 min
Judge Jules
In the final episode of the series, Chris sits down with DJ & Producer Judge Jules who discusses his career in clubs, radio & as a lawyer.
Dec 15, 2023 · 56 min
Norman Jay
Chris is joined by Norman Jay MBE who discusses his music career from growing up in London, discovering new tracks in New York and becoming a label owner.
Dec 8, 2023 · 51 min
Barry Ashworth
Chris is joined by DJ & musician Barry Ashworth who tells the story of his career from first promoting club nights to becoming a DJ and later forming the electronic band Dub Pistols.
Dec 1, 2023 · 41 min
Dave Beer
Chris is joined by legendary club promoter Dave Beer whose club night Back To Basics is the longest running night in the UK.
Nov 24, 2023 · 27 min
David Holmes - Part 2
Chris sits down with DJ, musician & composer David Holmes who shares the story of his career, from musical influences growing up in Northern Ireland and early DJ gigs through to composing the scores for major Hollywood films.
Nov 24, 2023 · 33 min
David Holmes - Part 1
Chris sits down with DJ, musician & composer David Holmes who shares the story of his career, from musical influences growing up in Northern Ireland and early DJ gigs through to composing the scores for major Hollywood films.
Nov 17, 2023 · 51 min
Mike Sweeney
Chris catches up with Radio DJ Mike Sweeney who shares the story of how his career started off from being in a band and led to a 40-year broadcasting career.
Nov 10, 2023 · 48 min
Groove Armada
Chris sits down with Andy Cato & Tom Findlay, otherwise known as Groove Armada.
Nov 3, 2023 · 49 min
Orbital
We're kicking things off for this brand new series with electronic duo Orbital who sit down with Chris ahead of their show at Halifax's Piece Hall.
Oct 31, 2023 · 5 min
How To DJ Series 8 Is Coming!
The next series of How to DJ arrives this week with guests including Orbital, Groove Armada, Dave Beer & Judge Jules.
Aug 11, 2023 · 57 min
Stephanie Hirst
In the final episode of the series, Chris sits down with Stephanie Hirst who talks through her journey from first discovering radio to her national radio shows today.
Aug 4, 2023 · 57 min
Greg Wilson
Chris sits down with Greg Wilson who discusses his career from growing up on Merseyside, his musical influences & his move into music production.
Jul 28, 2023 · 43 min
Jon Carter
Chris sits down with Jon Carter to discuss his life and career from starting out as a musician at University through to today.