How To DJ

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Rusty Egan

How To DJ ·

2026/10/02

Rusty Egan is one of the true pioneers of British club culture.As co-founder of the legendary Blitz Club, a key figure in the New Romantic movement and a founding member of Visage, Rusty helped shape the sound, style and attitude of a generation. In this episode of How To DJ, Rusty joins Chris Hawkins to look back on more than four decades in music — from discovering electronic records and experimenting with drum machines, to building the atmosphere at the Blitz, helping launch Camden Palace and

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46:20

Tom Wainwright

How To DJ ·

2026/09/18

Chris Hawkins welcomes Tom Wainwright, one of the Hacienda’s most beloved resident DJs. From humble beginnings washing pots alongside Laurent Garnier in Manchester’s iconic Dry Bar, Tom Wainwright takes us through his journey from buying his first records with paper round money, to warming up the Hacienda’s legendary dance floors, to spinning in clubs around the world with Gatecrasher and Ministry of Sound. Now a governance lawyer by day, Tom reflects on the highs and lows of life as a

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65:58

Jagz Kooner

How To DJ ·

2026/09/04

Jagz Kooner joins Chris Hawkins for a career-spanning conversation about DJing, production, remixing and his part in some of the most influential British music of the last four decades.Jagz traces his journey from growing up in West London, recording songs off the radio and buying 12-inch records with money from his paper round, to becoming immersed in acid house and building his own studio with no formal musical or engineering training. He tells Chris about meeting Andrew Weatherall, the

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65:36

William Orbit

How To DJ ·

2026/08/21

This previously unreleased episode ofHow To DJis released in loving memory ofWilliam Orbit.Recorded after William had returned from seeing Madonna perform in Paris, this wide-ranging conversation captures the Grammy-winning producer, musician and artist in his own words — and, at William’s request, we’ve chosen to release it in its original full-length, unedited form. William talks to Chris Hawkins about his lifelong obsession with sound, discovering DJ culture and pirate radio, building studios,

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53:47

Rob Tissera

How To DJ ·

2026/08/07

In this episode, Chris Hawkins sits down with hard dance pioneer Rob Tissera to look back on more than 35 years behind the decks. Rob recalls arriving in Manchester at the height of the acid house explosion, practising in a tiny room in Chinatown and getting an early break DJing at the Haçienda before going on to become a fixture at some of the biggest clubs and raves of the era.He also tells the story of the illegal warehouse rave that ended in a mass arrest, after Rob took to the microphone and

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64:08

Andy Votel

How To DJ ·

2026/07/24

Chris Hawkins sits down with one of the UK's most influential musical curators, DJs and record collectors for a conversation that goes far beyond the dancefloor, Andy Votel.From building homemade DJ setups powered by Hornby train controllers to discovering hip hop through crate digging, Andy explains why he's spent a lifetime breaking every rule in the DJ handbook. He reflects on Manchester's underground music scene, the birth of Twisted Nerve Records, launching the careers of artists like Badly

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53:10

Luke Una

How To DJ ·

2026/07/10

Luke Una has spent four decades at the heart of Manchester's underground music scene. In this episode, the co-founder of Electric Chair and founder of Homoelectric and Homobloc looks back on the clubs, record shops and communities that shaped him, from discovering house music in Sheffield to helping define Manchester's nightlife. He explains why reading a dancefloor matters more than technical ability, how eclectic music built Electric Chair's identity, and why creating spaces where people feel

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61:30

Tommy Smith

How To DJ ·

2026/06/26

Tommy Smith joins Chris Hawkins to tell the story of the legendary Blackburn warehouse parties that helped shape the UK rave scene. From discovering acid house in the late 1980s to organising illegal all-night events in disused mills, Tommy reflects on community, counterculture, clashes with the police and why he believes the movement changed society forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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58:59

Graeme Park

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2026/06/12

Chris Hawkins is joined by legendary Hacienda resident and British house pioneer Graeme Park. From growing up a Factory Records fan in Scotland, through his early days in Nottingham’s record shops and clubs, to becoming a key figure on the UK house scene, Graeme shares candid stories, reflections on the evolution of DJ culture, the unforgettable energy of the Hacienda, and his adventures remixing and touring the globe. Plus, they discuss staying passionate after four decades, adapting to new

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51:40

Phil Kieran

How To DJ ·

2026/05/29

Phil Kieran joins Chris Hawkins on How To DJ to talk about the moments that shaped his career — from blagging his first DJ set at Belfast’s Limelight to becoming one of electronic music’s most respected producers.Phil reflects on discovering dance music in the early 90s, learning through trial and error, and why making mistakes is still central to his creative process. He also talks about producing on early hardware, breaking into international DJing, moving into film scoring, and why staying

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66:01

Louis La Roche

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2026/05/15

Remixer and DJ Louis La Roche joins Chris Hawkins to chat about his career in music so far. From discovering dance music through Fatboy Slim and building tracks from samples, to remixing global artists and navigating the realities of life as a touring DJ. Louis reflects on growing up in Norwich, becoming obsessed with records at a young age, and launching his career after early support from management and booking agents while still a teenager. He also discusses the pressure of being compared to

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49:58

DJ Seinfeld

How To DJ ·

2026/05/01

Swedish DJ, DJ Seinfeld, joins Chris on How To DJ to break down his career in music, from growing up in Sweden, through to his time studying in Edinburgh and living in Barcelona.Armand opens up about his use of sound from film, TV and other media and discussed his music-making philosophy. He also discusses his breakout hit "U" and the impact that YouTube had on his journey. How To DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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49:51

HOW TO GIG: Chris Hawkins

How To DJ ·

2026/04/24

Jack sits down with BBC Radio 6 Music & How To DJ presenter Chris Hawkins to discuss his gig history. From a life-changing experience at Glastonbury with Faithless, to memorable moments with Pete Doherty and his favourite UK venues, Chris shares his passion for live music.How To Gig is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Mike Pickering

How To DJ ·

2026/04/17

Mike Pickering joins Chris Hawkins on How To DJ to discuss his life and career in music.Mike shares stories from his days at the Haçienda, signing bands like the Happy Mondays at Factory and later founding M People. Later, he shares how he discovered Calvin Harris and launched his career at Columbia Records. How To DJ is a ⁠Listening Dog Media⁠ production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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63:19

Solardo

How To DJ ·

2026/04/03

Chris is joined by Mark & James from Manchester house duo, Solardo. The pair discuss their meteoric rise from a council estate in Wythenshawe to playing huge gigs across the globe and launching their own record label.They delve into what brought them together, the impact other artists had on their career, and how they took matters into their own hands to achieve their phenomenal success. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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NEW PODCAST: How To Gig

How To DJ ·

2026/03/27

Join Jack Wood as he talks to artists about their gig history. From their first gigs, their worst gigs and their dream festival line-up. Jack discovers what live gig experiences shaped artists careers today.Listen to How To Gig wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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49:23

DJ Lottie

How To DJ ·

2026/03/20

Chris is joined by pioneering British House DJ, Lottie, to delve into her career over 3 decades.From early gigs in the North West, to iconic clubs in Miami and Ibiza, Lottie shares her journey through music. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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55:17

Dr. Alex Paterson (The Orb)

How To DJ ·

2026/03/06

Chris Hawkins is joined by Alex Paterson, co-founder of The Orb, for a deep dive into the origins of ambient house and a life spent pushing musical boundaries. From punk gigs and roadie days with Killing Joke to raves with the KLF and the creation of The Orb’s landmark album Adventures Beyond the Ultraworld, Alex shares the stories, influences and chance encounters that shaped his career. Along the way he reflects on sampling, DJ culture, the evolution of dance music and why the spirit of the ’90s

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40:21

Alan Braxe & Fred Falke

How To DJ ·

2026/02/20

Chris Hawkins is joined by Alan Braxe & Fred Falke for their first joint interview in 20 years as they discuss the anniversary of their seminal track "Intro". In this episode, the pair discuss the track, it's impact on their career and what it is like being back together after such a long time.How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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67:41

2 Bad Mice

How To DJ ·

2026/02/06

Chris sits down with Simon and Sean from 2 Bad Mice as they discuss their life in music, from the origins of the band through to their own label, touching on live performance, signings and their success with Bombscare.This episode was recorded at Listening Dog Studios. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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