"The BBC DJ that discovered chart-toppers Ellie Goulding, Becky Hill & 220 Kid"
 Live visual mashups of every trackConnect to screens all over your venue - or have huge projections at your event |  Often adds live musicians to a setSaxophonists, rappers, percussionists and singers all available to add that little extra 'something' to your night |  Able to specialisePlayed at a variety of themed nights, including dance, drum n bass, indie, 70's funk, 80's retro, Motown, Old Skool, UK garage, hip-hop & RnB |  Requests can be catered forHappy to take requests on the night - or grab a handful of suggestions prior to the event! |
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 Clear microphone voiceIf your event needs mic work, Andrew has been entertaining audiences since he was 14-years-old! |
Profile: Andrew Marston (born 24 October 1981) is a British based radio presenter, music producer and club DJ, known for his extensive work with musicians under the BBC Introducing scheme. His DJing work has included house, trance, drum n bass, indie, rock, '70s funk, '80s disco, Motown, Old Skool, UK garage, hip hop and RnB - although he's known for his love of dance and electronica music. He first started DJing in clubs aged 14 at the Jailhouse in Hereford. At 17, he started working for the BBC making radio shows and building websites. He's now presented his BBC Introducing show for more than a decade and spent half a lifetime behind the record decks. Read more at Wikipedia...
Notable sets: In New Music We Trust on BBC Radio 1, The BBC Introducing Mixtape on BBC 6 Music, Ibiza Rocks in San Antonio, Scala in London (Resident), Naughty But Nice in Hereford (Organiser/Promoter), The Electric Ballroom in London, Velvet/Tramps Nightclub in Worcester (Resident), LakeFest at Eastnor Castle (8,000 people), The Upton Sunshine Festival (6,000 people), the opening slot of the Nozstock Festival (7,000 people) and closing off the Wychwood Festival (10,000 people).. Listen at Mixcloud...
The BBC: Presents a weekly new music show on the BBC / Select playlist tracks for BBC Radio 1 & 1Xtra / Recommends “ones to watch out for" for BBC Radio 2, BBC 6 Music, BBC Asian Network and BBC Television / Chooses all of the music for BBC Hereford & Worcester / Receives in excess of 400 promos a week / Selects artists for stages at Glastonbury, Reading + Leeds, SXSW, Radio 1's Big Weekend, T In The Park, The Montreal Jazz Festival, Worcester Music Festival, Nozstock, Radio 2 Live In Hyde Park, The Great Escape, Bestival, LakeFest and the Cheltenham Jazz Festival. Catch up on BBC Sounds...
Skills: Video DJing | Every track visually, beat & key mixed | Live mashups | Regularly performs alongside MCs, singers, percussionists & saxophonists. Watch at YouTube...
Contact: For DJ bookings email andrew.marston@bbc.co.uk or contact Scott at MAS Records. Follow on Facebook and Twitter...
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“Andrew has been DJing at our club for the last two years, or so. Not only is he the best DJ we have ever had, he is also completely reliable. His knowledge of music and mixing is excellent. He is a genuine music man and is a really nice guy." - Charmaine Danter, Jacqueline's Nightclub
“A hugely enthusiastic and dynamic DJ, bringing much fun to every party he plays." - Graeme Merifield, Director, Wychwood Festival
“Having worked with Andrew with regard to DJing, event promotion and live performance, I can happily say I found him to be intelligent, insightful and reliable. His professionalism allowed me to relax and concentrate on other facets requiring my attention, safe in the knowledge he had things covered. Recommended.” - Andy Passman, Founder, Naughty But Nice
“He’s tireless; he’s like a one man dynamo in the energy he puts in.” - Tom Robinson, BBC Radio 6 Music Presenter
"Andrew Marston is one of the most entertaining DJ's we've had, whether solo or with other musicians. Highly recommend him.” - Paul O'Neill, Artistic Director, Lakefest
“Andrew was fantastic! Extremely professional and got stuck in straight away with the procedure of events for the evening ahead. Liaised with the dancers and the band to ensure everything went smoothly and adapted as timings changed etc. Great music and compering throughout the evening. Perfect! Would like him all the time down here!” - Fiona Watson, Worcestershire County Cricket Club
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“Worked with Andrew for years now and I can only say great words. Hardest working man in the scene and a musical encyclopaedia. Total crowd pleaser and top gent.” - Jay Newman, Owner at Pro-ject Events | Events Manager at Ibiza Rocks Bar | Ministry Of Sound World Tour Artist
FAQ
Will you send me a demo/tracklist?
Having DJd 125 times last year, it still comes as a complete shock when somebody asks me that! I read a wonderful blog, last year, where an industry professional said “you wouldn’t ask a hairdresser to service your car - and you wouldn’t let a binman audit your accounts!”. Yet I’ve met so many DJs who play records at night and, by day, work in a shoe shop! Discovering new music is what I do - and I refer to my best discoveries as my “secret weapons” - tracks that will blow the roof off any venue. Every week I listen to in excess of 400 tracks - and very very few will ever make the final cut. Yet an audio recording will never convey the energy - the manipulation - and the live sampling of what was going on in the club at that time.
I do, however, release the tracks and listen again for my radio show.
What music do you play?
The radio show is a funny beast. Everyone thinks the credibility of having your own show
on the BBC means every door just swings open for you - but I still have people saying
“I wouldn’t want that played at our venue” based on what they’ve heard on-air. So when
I get asked “what genre do you play”, I always respond with “whatever you - as the
client - wants”. The radio show represents what they've asked for and my sets are a different
thing again. Yes, sometimes that makes managers nervous - but their bar staff
wouldn’t serve a customer with a Jagerbomb if they’ve asked for a pint!
I also read somewhere that when MySpace first launched, something like 60,000 new artists were signing up every single day. If you want somebody who plays the same songs in the same order, every night, so you can reset your watch at midnight - click away now!
Do you talk?
Sheesh! I present a radio show. Of course I can talk. If you want me to.
What about requests?
Nowadays, I get more people saying “here’s a list of stuff we don’t want” than pages of “what we like”. Requests from joe-public I take on merit. If I'm in the middle of a house set with a packed dancefloor, I’m not going to bang the brakes on and play AC/DC. Can you remember the last time you walked into a venue with a jukebox and saw a full dancefloor?! I do like requests, though, because 99% of people ask for stuff they really want to hear - and it’s another way to make new discoveries. Before taking on a residency, I usually ask the promoter “what three songs best represent your night” - from there I can musically join the dots. But if you really do want me to read the crowd and have everyone’s arms in the air, I’d say keep requests to an absolute minimum.
What equipment do you need?
For sound: Either 2 x RCA Phono Inputs, 2 x 1/4" Jacks or 2 x XLR inputs up to 1M away from setup
(more available upon request).
For video: Either VGA, Composite, S Video, Mini DisplayPort or HDMI up to 1M away from setup
(more available upon request).
I’m also able to hire in full sound-system and lighting rig where equipment isn’t provided as standard.
Will you advertise with us?
I put an advert in the paper 4 times when I was 14-years-old and I’m still getting three gigs a week
through word-of-mouth. However, the funny thing is, there’s still people advertising now that were
advertising back then. I’m now a firm believer of “there’s a reason why they have to advertise every week”.