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Live visual mashups of every track

Live visual mashups of every track

Connect to screens all over your venue - or have huge projections at your event

Often adds live musicians to a set

Often adds live musicians to a set

Saxophonists, rappers, percussionists and singers all available to add that little extra 'something' to your night

Able to specialise

Able to specialise

Played 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 for

Requests can be catered for

Happy to take requests on the night - or grab a handful of suggestions prior to the event!

Clear microphone voice

Clear microphone voice

If your event needs mic work, Andrew has been entertaining audiences since he was 14-years-old!

Profile:

I've not only spent more than half of my life behind the record decks - but I'm also the longest serving new music presenter at the BBC. I'm also a musician, having played piano and keyboards since the age of 6.

 

I've always had an ear for a hit - and never failed to get a dancefloor pumping, which is why I've always been invited back to every place I've ever played. Which, incidentally, was 125 gigs in the year leading up to the pandemic!

As well as hosting a weekly show that is broadcast across the entire region, I've also hosted takeovers with Huw Stephens on BBC Radio 1, with Theo Johnson on 1xtra, presented outside broadcasts from the Hay Festival with Jo Whiley on BBC Radio 2 and LakeFest at Eastnor Castle on BBC 6 Music. For nearly a decade, I chose EVERY song you heard broadcast on my local BBC - from breakfast to sport, drivetime to the gardening phone-in.

Since the pandemic, I've travelled the length and breadth of Britain (and across Europe) with my shows - from Ibiza clubs to village halls, French châteaus to pub beer gardens, beach parties to in-store gigs, London riverboat cruises to countryside barn dances, woodland retreats to Wookey Hole caves, summer festivals to switching on the Christmas Lights!

 

What makes me unique:

1. I'm also a Video DJ. Whenever I DJ, I'm actually mixing live video. But unless I have a projector or set of flatscreens - you wouldn't be able to tell the difference. If I'm booked at a venue that has this installed, simply hand me an input cable and voila! I also tour with a rather funky projector screen, so while many people may be in love with their 55" flatscreen, I tour with two that are 3 metres wide! Display-wise - anything is possible - from music videos, photo slideshows, visual effects, promo videos, animations, etc. I often make video slideshows to accompany my sets - click on videos to see some examples. I offer these as standard. Don't confuse this with a Zoom DJ - I will actually be at your event!

 

2. I regularly tour with a saxophonist, rapper, vocalist and percussionist. As a piano player, I can also walk around the dancefloor playing synth…so if you fancy hearing 7 Nation Army, Zombie Nation or Eric Prydz Pjanoo performed live…! Let me know if this is something of interest as I'll need to check availability of other musicians. I have often had conversations with clients who are not sure whether to book a DJ or a band. Sometimes they'll spend a fortune by having both. I'm able to offer the perfect hybrid - performing non-stop, without breaks in the music (and most importantly - in the set) while bringing a combination of singers and musicians on-and-off stage to perform live. Having been at the helm of BBC Music Introducing since 2005, I'm in no shortage of finding the very best talent.

3. Everything I do involves music. I read a wonderful blog where an industry professional said "you wouldn't ask a hairdresser to service your car - and you wouldn't let a mechanic audit your accounts". I've met so many DJs who play records at night and, by day, work in a shoe shop! Discovering 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 - so my collection is VAST. If you want a dance set, no problem. Or house, trance, drum' n' bass, indie, rock, 60's soul, 70's funk, 80's disco, Motown, Old Skool, UK garage, hip-hop and RnB - I've got it all! I also carry request forms with me and I'm happy to take suggestions on the night.

 

4. If your event requires equipment, this is where I really stand out. Having spent thousands on the best gear, while making sure it's all extremely portable, my setup is both subtle and impactful. For example, my speakers are of festival grade (I actually bought them off the person who does the acoustic stage at Glastonbury!). They come with built-in feedback eliminators and anti-distortion limiters, so no matter how loud or quiet you'd like it, the full range clarity of sound will ensure nobody will be leaving with raging tinnitus. For live projection, I install 2 x 3M screens either side of the DJ booth and backwards project, meaning you won't see any cabling. My lights are DMX controlled and range from stage-grade moving heads, strobes, moonflowers, lasers and smoke (if permitted!). Of course, all of this depends on space.

Having run a variety of club nights for a number of years, I'm also able to recommend bands, fire eaters, stilt walkers, table magicians, photographers, videographers, casino table operators, chocolate fountain providers, photo booth suppliers and plenty of other professionals that can really put the 'wow factor' into your event. Just drop me a message!

Notable sets:

BBC Radio 1, BBC 1xtra, BBC Radio 2, BBC 6 Music, Ibiza Rocks in San Antonio (several shows), Scala in London (former resident), Naughty But Nice in Hereford (organiser/promoter), Velvet/Tramps Nightclub in Worcester (former resident), LakeFest at Eastnor Castle (10,000 people - multiple years), The Upton Sunshine Festival (6,000 people - multiple years), the opening set at Mello Festival (5,000 people), Into The Woods (multiple years) and Nozstock (5,000 people) plus closing off the Wychwood Festival (10,000 people - multiple years). I've also held residencies at more than 10 venues across the Midlands for more than a decade.

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 Radio 3, BBC 6 Music, BBC Asian Network and BBC Television / Has selected 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, The Cheltenham Jazz Festival & The Royal Albert Hall.

People I'd recommend...

Table Magicians

Lofty (Magic Circle Certified)

lofty@loftymagic.com

07896 022042

 

Keigan Vallely

Hypnogician.co.uk

07974 697520

 

Photographer

Joe Singh

SnapRockAndPop.co.uk

07834 782850

Videographers

James McDonald01684 252733

ClearPictureProductions.uk

Dylan Dudley

youtube.com/watch?v=lofUG55ZQwY

dylanjdudley@icloud.com

Ralph Titley | 07801 060685

ralph.tittley@me.com | funky-bunker.co.uk/links/

Chocolate Fountains/Photo Booths/Magic Mirrors

Steve High

s.high@sky.com | 07850 359293

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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

“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

What you've said...

“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

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“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

“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

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Is there an electric car charger on-site
Are there 3 plug sockets (not on a multiblock) available less than 2M from performance area
Is food available around the performance time or am I to self-cater?
Is it possible to use a haze machine at the venue (always try to persuade them to use the zonal features as the venue will be fully staffed and is the difference between shining a torch at a wall or having Glastonbury/West End Theatre-grade effectiveness)

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“A hugely enthusiastic and dynamic DJ, bringing much fun to every party he plays." - Graeme Merifield, Director, Wychwood Festival 

“Andrew has performed for us for the last two years as a closing set at our festival. I can wholeheartedly say he is a fantastically talented musician and a perfect professional." -  Kris Sayer, Rock The Barn

"Andrew is the consummate professional and a thoroughly decent person, he has a great personality and was a fantastic help to me and to the success of the venue. Andrew loves his music and would be a tremendous asset to any venture lucky enough to have him." - John Neilly, General Manager, The Imperial Bar & Nightclub

"Loved it when Andrew was available to DJ at Saxtys for me. Someone whose passion and musical knowledge are huge and in equal measure. Andrew's ability to read the room meant my dancefloor was always full." - Joe Williams, General Manager, Saxtys

"Andrew is a very easy going person with an excellent attitude, full of music knowledge, and with the right set of skills to get a good party going. His passion and commitment towards his sets make him a DJ that clearly stands out from the rest and is able to play any style of music." - Fran J. García, Managing Director, Rock Sin Subtítulos @ Scala & The Electric Brixton, London

"I have worked with Andrew at our venue for nearly a decade now. I was always have found him professional, courteous, has a wonderful set up with great lighting. Most importantly he gets the party going with the great music he plays." - Edward Simpson, Burton Court

"Andrew was the DJ for our wedding and, then a few years later, for our family Ibiza Foam Party. Two very different occasions but with equally brilliant music. He's great at sensing the mood of the crowd and pitching the music perfectly. He plays what the crowd want to hear - or didn't know we wanted to hear - until he plays it. He's incredibly professional and has years of experience in performing, organising and promoting events." - Nicola Goodwin, BBC

"Andrew played a great house set at Truefest overlooking the Brecon Beacons which our crowd showed big appreciation for. Looking forward to what he’s bringing next year." - Simon Troy, Director, Truefest

"We recommend Andrew to our party clients as a DJ and he has never failed to deliver whatever the occasion. He is extremely adept at judging to mood of the room and tailoring his set accordingly, ensuring everyone has a great night." - Keith Duddy, Sales & Marketing Director, The Sociable Beer Company

"Andrew has been DJing for us since 2012 and is the best DJ we have ever worked with. He is constantly requested and always in demand. He is completely reliable, well organised, totally professional, and his knowledge of music and mixing is excellent. He can entertain any type of audience and adapt to their tastes. He is one of life's genuine music men and you are fortunate if he is available for any of your functions." - Steve High, Upton Sunshine Festival & Mello Festival

"Big thanks for New Years Eve, you were absolutely spot on, the guests had a great night and we broke the record for most sales in a single day - couldn't have done it without you." - Eliott Lomas, General Manager, The Swan @ Broadway

"Andrew is an out and out professional who not only delivers a smooth performance behind the decks but also carries himself in such a positive and friendly manor. It’s been a pleasure to work with him and look forward to doing so many more times in the future." - Ross Powell, Founder, Discotek Events & Into The Woods Festival

Most booked DJ in the UK

Andrew Marston | Radio Presenter • Music Producer • Club DJ

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