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. From curating spaces for the likes of David Byrne & Björk to hang out, to having to pick up the mantle of one of his heroes, Rob’s story is as eclectic as his musical palette; and to think he nearly sailed around the world for Team GB! From club to radio and every othe...
Feb 18, 2022•34 min•Season 3Ep. 1
From club to radio and every other music DJ in between; Chris Hawkins warms up his guests before asking them to pick a set of 5 questions from a box of 45. In Series 3 Chris lines up eight more episodes of life stories & experiences, tips & techniques, to find out just how the minds of much-loved DJs work. 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. Learn more about your ad...
Feb 15, 2022•4 min
In this episode, former Radio 1 launch DJ Tony Blackburn chats with Chris Hawkins about his journey to that acclaimed position, what still drives him at the venerable age of 78 to keep him broadcasting on BBC Radio 2, and how his love of Soul music brought a wholesale change to British popular culture. In Series 2 Of How To DJ; Chris has cued up eight more episodes of life stories & experiences, tips & techniques, to find out just how the minds of much-loved DJs work. Guests available in...
Nov 29, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 9
In 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, and then into a stellar award winning career that hasn’t been hampered by his total disregard for technology! In Series 2 Of How To DJ; Chris has cued up eight more episodes of life stories & experiences, tips & techniques, to find out just how the minds of much-loved DJs work. Guests av...
Nov 19, 2021•39 min•Season 2Ep. 8
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. As part of DJs for Climate Action Matt is hoping to use music as a force for change that will educate us all to think differently about the decisions we make in our day to day lives as well as ensuring we continue ...
Nov 12, 2021•33 min•Season 2Ep. 7
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! In Series 2 Of How To DJ; Chris has cued up eight more episodes of life stories & experiences, tips & techniques, to find out just how the minds of much-loved DJs work. Guests still to come ...
Nov 05, 2021•39 min•Season 2Ep. 6
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. In Series 2 Of How To DJ; Chris has cued up eight more episodes of life stories & experiences, tips & techniques, to find out just how the minds of much-loved DJs work. Guests still to come include Laurent Garnier, Richard Searling BEM, & To...
Oct 29, 2021•36 min•Season 2Ep. 5
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. 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, how Hacienda Classical evolved from his dislike of being always asked to play ‘some proper classics Parkie!’, and how he reacted to Kate Moss asking for (a) “French Kiss’ ... Guests still ...
Oct 22, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 4
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. 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. She tells Chris how an underage clubbing experience ultimately threw her into a career where she now always puts her work at the centre of her audience’s enjoyment, even if that might mean losing a...
Oct 15, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 3
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. He shares his thoughts on the scene past & present; what it takes to become a master of the craft and why there’s a genuine need for him to operate anonymously. Throughout, his spirit and energy are front & centre of which we have no doubt powered him through his illness; welcome back Secret DJ! Guests still to come include ...
Oct 08, 2021•39 min•Season 2Ep. 2
From club to radio and every other music DJ in between; Chris Hawkins warms up his guests before asking them to pick a set of 5 questions from a box of 45 and there’s always an apocalyptic set closer too! 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. In 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 cr...
Oct 01, 2021•37 min•Season 2Ep. 1
From club to radio and every other music DJ in between; Chris Hawkins warms up his guests before asking them to pick a set of 5 questions from a box of 45. 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. Guests to come include DJ Yoda, Laurent Garnier, Graeme Park, Jodie Harsh, Richard Searling BEM, Danielle Perry, The Secret DJ & more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...
Sep 24, 2021•4 min
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. Series 1 ends with a chat with radio legend Christian O'Connell who discusses his career so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 25, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 8
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. Chris sits down with BBC Radio 1Xtra DJ Jamz Supernova who is described as one of the UK's leading up and coming DJs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 18, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 7
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. Chris sits down with DJ and Musician Hifi Sean about his journey from being in a band to becoming a DJ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 11, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 6
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. Chris chats to Samantha Hall (otherwise known as Goldierocks) about her DJ career so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 04, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 5
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. Chris chats to Radio X DJ John Kennedy about his love of music, and how he chooses what music to showcase on the radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 28, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 4
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. Chris chats to Ivor Novello award winning DJ Ashley Beedle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 21, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 3
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. Chris chats to Dj, Radio Presenter and Bassist with Primal Scream, Simone Marie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 14, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 2
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. Chris chats to legendary Manchester DJ Dave Haslam about his career, including his time at the iconic Hacienda nightclub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 14, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 1
6 Music Radio DJ Chris Hawkins explores the life stories, techniques, minds and experiences of much-loved DJs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 26, 2021•4 min
