Annie Mac(radio show)
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| Genre | Music,chat,Entertainmentand Live Music Sessions |
| Running time | 120 minutes (6pm – 8pm, Monday – Friday) |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Language(s) | English |
| Home station | BBC Radio 1 |
| Hosted by | Annie Mac |
| Produced by | Matt Fincham |
| Recording studio | Studio 82A,Broadcasting House,London. |
| Original release | 29 July 2004 – 30 July 2021 |
| Audio format | Stereophonic sound |
| Website | http://www.bbc.co.uk/ |
Annie Macwas aBBC Radio 1radio show featuringAnnie Macand focusing onMusic,chatand Live Music Sessions, broadcasting from 2004 to 2021.
On 15 February 2015, it was announced she had taken overZane Lowe's Radio 1 evening show airing Monday-Thursdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm,[1]which she took over on 9 March 2015.
DJs includingHuw Stephens,Phil TaggartandMistaJamhave hosted the show in her absence.
Show format
[edit]Annie showcases the best new music from around the world.
- Hottest Record– The Hottest Record is played at 6:00pm each night accompanied by an interview with the band/artist (either in the studio or on the phone). It is played twice and then is also repeated onClara Amfo
- New Names– Each night at 7:00pm Annie showcases a new and exciting band or artist in a slot designed to shine a light on emerging talent.
- The Power Down Playlist– Every Monday from 7:00,[2]Annie plays mellow and downtempo music to ease people into the week.
- Live Gig– Every Tuesday night, Annie has a live gig from an artist or band she's been championing.
- The Party Playlist–Every Thursday night Annie welcomes a guest on the show to pick their all-time favourite party tracks.
- The Exchange– Each month Annie invites three music lovers (usually artists) to come on the show to talk about the most important issues in music that week. This feature is filmed for the iPlayer.
Annie Mac's show and career
[edit]Information from theAnnie MacWikipedia Page
Annie Mac's firstBBC Radio 1show was broadcast on 29 July 2004. Although she had been a producer atBBC Radio 1before this and was heard as a voice for jingles on the station at least as far back as February 2004.[3]
Her first ever live set at the Station was atBBC Radio 1's Big Weekendin Dundee in May 2006 as part of the Essential Mix live broadcast. Annie remarked on air at the time how it was the first time they had trusted her to do a live mix.[4]
Annie currently hosts a number of shows onBBC Radio 1.Her main show, calledAnnie Mac,airs from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm on Friday nights. She also hostedBBC Switchwith close friend and fellow DJNick Grimshawon Sunday evenings from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm until 21 March 2010. After this date they moved to 10:00pm - midnight with a new show simply called Nick Grimshaw and Annie Mac. She is currently one of only two presenters on the station to present shows in both the specialist and entertainment sector, the other beingHuw Stephens.
A popular feature is the Annie Mac Mini Mix, an opportunity to showcase various DJs' ability to produce a five-minute mix with other DJs. The Mini mix was also a feature of her previous show on a Thursday night. As well as her own Friday show, Annie also covers for otherBBC Radio 1shows. She was a regular stand in forZane Lowe's show. In 2009 Annie won the Best Female Award at the Drum and Bass Awards for her contribution to the promotion of this genre of music.
Annie makes regular appearances as a feature presenter onBBC Two'sThe Culture Show,giving her opinions on the latest music offerings.[5]She appeared onNever Mind the Buzzcocksin January 2006 and she co-presentedTop of the Popson 18 June 2006 withReggie Yatesand on 11 July 2006 withRufus Houndin aT in the Parkspecial. Annie has also filled in forZane Loweon hisGonzoshow onMTV2.She regularly DJs at clubs such asFabricLondon,Moles Clubin Bath, Digital inBrightonand university venues such asFitzwilliam College,CambridgeandAston University.She also recently appeared on ITV Comedy,FM,as herself.
SinceNick Grimshawleft his daily 10 til midnight weekday slot; Mac has been covering for the slot, later fellowBBC Radio 1DJHuw Stephenscovered the slot and Mac returned to her usual Friday slot before thePete Tongshow.
She released "Annie Mac Presents 2012" in October 2012, the track listing contained some of the songs Mac played on the Channel 4 House Party. Tracks byKnife PartyandSteve Aokiheadlined the track listing.
On 31 December 2012, Mac was one of the DJs selected by Channel 4 to hold a live six-hour, televised New Year's House Party. Annie Mac dj'd into the New Year on this televised event.
From November 2014, she will be hosting "Annie Mac Presents" onSiriusXM'sBPMin the United States, starting at 9 PM ET.[6]
On 15 February 2015, it was announced she had taken overZane Lowe'sBBC Radio 1weekday evening show airing Monday-Thursdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm.[1]
In 2017, Annie Mac was nominated at theElectronic Music Awardsfor Radio Show of the Year for "Annie Mac Presents".
In 2020, it was announced that Radio 1 will be bringing a couple of schedule changes to the station on 1 September, meaning Annie Mac'sFuture SoundsandDance Partywill move to a brand new time slot of 6pm with the Hottest Record moving to the start time of the show.Rickie,MelvinandCharliemoved to 8pm andJack Saundersmoves to a brand new time slot at 10pm, with brand newFuture Artistson Mondays-Wednesdays andIndie Showon Thursdays. This is part of the station’s renewed commitment to supporting new music and emerging artists.[7]
On 20 April 2021, Mac announced that she would be leaving Radio 1 on 30 July of the same year, citing the need to spend more time with her husbandToddla Tand their children. She made the emotional announcement live on air duringGreg James'Radio 1 Breakfast Show.It was also announced that fellow Radio 1 DJ,Clara Amfo,would take over Annie'sFuture Soundsshow (Mon-Thu 18:00-20:00) from July, whileDanny Howardwould take over Mac'sDance Partyshow (Fridays 18:00-20:00).[8][9][10]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^abAnnie Mac confirmed as new presenter of Radio 1’s weekday evening show
- ^"BBC Radio 1 - Radio 1's Power Down Playlist with Annie Mac".BBC.Retrieved27 November2019.
- ^"Tracklisting – Annie Mac: 29/07/04".BBC Radio 1.
- ^"Radio 1's Essential Mix – Tracklisting – Sunday 14 May: Radio 1's Big Weekend Dance Party, London Nightclub Dundee".BBC Radio 1.
- ^"Radio 1 - Annie Mac - Profile".BBC.Retrieved4 June2012.
- ^"BPM".
- ^"BBC Radio 1 to return to regular broadcast schedule with brand new time slot for Radio 1 Breakfast with Greg James".
- ^BBC Radio 1 Breakfast Show with Greg James - 20 April 2021.
- ^Mac, Annie."It's time to tell you, my listeners, that after 17 years, my last show on @BBCR1 will take place on 30 July 2021".Twitter.Retrieved20 April2021.
- ^"Clara Amfo to become new host of BBC Radio 1's Future Sounds"(Press release). Online: BBC. BBC Media Centre. 20 April 2021.Retrieved20 April2021.