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

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Feb 18, 2022 · 33 min
Rob Da Bank
In this episode, former Sunday Best founder Rob Da Bank charts his fascinating journey of ‘happy accidents’ from being a corduroy trousered trombone playing ‘geek’ to a Radio 1 DJ and then onto being a renown Festival Curator.
Feb 15, 2022 · 4 min
Series 3 is coming!
Guests to come include Rob Da Bank, Greg James, Chris Liebing, Clint Boon, Emma B., DMC Champ JFB, Mark Archer from Altern8, Colleen "Cosmo' Murphy & more.
Nov 29, 2021 · 38 min
Tony Blackburn
In this episode, former Radio 1 launch DJ Tony Blackburn chats with Chris Hawkins about his journey to that acclaimed position
Nov 19, 2021 · 38 min
Laurent Garnier
n this episode, acclaimed techno producer & DJ Laurent Garnier chats with Chris Hawkins about how fairgrounds fed into his musically formative years, before catering college led him to The Hacienda
Nov 12, 2021 · 33 min
Matt Black
In this episode, recorded during COP26 especially for the Eden Project’s Festival of Discovery, Coldcut’s Matt Black talks to Chris Hawkins about his life & career as a DJ and Producer and how he gradually woke up to the increasingly important issues facing us all environmentally.
Nov 5, 2021 · 39 min
Richard Searling
In this episode, pioneering Northern Soul DJ & broadcaster Richard Searling talks about the scene he was front and centre of in its heyday, the importance of owning the records that no one else has, and why he feels he’s paid his dues filling dancefloors but won’t stop playing the music he loves!
Oct 29, 2021 · 36 min
Danielle Perry
In this episode, Absolute Radio presenter & DJ, Danielle Perry talks about the importance of being a real music fan behind the mic, her love of being on stage but not the centre of it, and why another evening presenter used to be her nemesis.
Oct 22, 2021 · 38 min
Graeme Park - Live from The Fringe At Tramlines Sheffield
In this episode, recorded live at The Fringe at Tramlines Festival in Sheffield, Hacienda DJ Graeme Park talks about his enduring passion for new music
Oct 15, 2021 · 32 min
Jodie Harsh
In this episode, Jodie Harsh talks about the drive, focus and music passion it takes for her to perform as a DJ first and a Drag artist second.
Oct 8, 2021 · 39 min
Secret DJ
In this episode, recorded just before he was seriously ill with a severe bout of COVID, The Secret DJ chats about his life in music, journalism and of course DJ’ing.
Oct 1, 2021 · 36 min
DJ Yoda
n this first episode DJ Yoda chats about the genesis of his career and craft, his scratch DJ heroes, how it feels to play to massive crowds and still occasionally empty rooms.
Sep 24, 2021 · 4 min
Series 2 is coming!
In Series 2 Chris cues up eight more episodes of life stories & experiences, tips & techniques, to find out just how the minds of much-loved DJs work.
Jun 25, 2021 · 1 hr 4 min
Christian O'Connell
Series 1 ends with a chat with radio legend Christian O'Connell who discusses his career so far.
Jun 18, 2021 · 43 min
Jamz Supernova
Chris sits down with BBC Radio 1Xtra DJ Jamz Supernova who is described as one of the UK's leading up and coming DJs.
Jun 11, 2021 · 58 min
Hifi Sean
Chris sits down with DJ and Musician Hifi Sean about his journey from being in a band to becoming a DJ
Jun 4, 2021 · 48 min
Goldierocks
Chris chats to Samantha Hall (otherwise known as Goldierocks) about her DJ career so far
May 28, 2021 · 47 min
John Kennedy
Chris chats to Radio X DJ John Kennedy about his love of music, and how he chooses what music to showcase on the radio.
May 21, 2021 · 52 min
Ashley Beedle
Chris chats to Ivor Novello award winning DJ Ashley Beedle
May 14, 2021 · 54 min
Dave Haslam
Chris chats to legendary Manchester DJ Dave Haslam
May 14, 2021 · 50 min
Simone Marie
Chris chats to Dj, Radio Presenter and Bassist with Primal Scream, Simone Marie