Annie Mac facts for kids
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Annie Macmanus
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DJ'ing in Brighton
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Annie Macmanus
18 July 1978 Dublin, Ireland
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Toddla T
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| Children | 2 |
Annie Macmanus (born July 18, 1978), known professionally as Annie Mac, is a famous Irish DJ, radio host, and writer. She used to host popular shows on BBC Radio 1, like Future Sounds. She also DJed at many events, including her own AMP (Annie Mac Presents) Lost and Found parties in places like Ibiza.
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About Annie Mac
Annie Mac was born in Dublin, Ireland, on July 18, 1978. She has three brothers and sisters. She went to Wesley College in Dublin. Later, she studied English literature at The Queen's University of Belfast. Today, Annie lives in Queen's Park, London.
She is married to DJ Toddla T. They have two sons, born in May 2013 and January 2017. Annie left Radio 1 in July 2021. She wanted to spend more time with her husband and children. Her first book, Mother Mother, came out in May 2021.
Annie Mac's Career
Annie started her career by playing music at events in Ireland. Her first show on BBC Radio 1 was on July 29, 2004. Before that, she worked as a producer at the station. She also did voice-overs for the station's jingles.
Her first live DJ set for Radio 1 was in May 2006. This was at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Dundee. She said on air that it was the first time they trusted her to do a live mix.
Radio Shows
Annie hosted many shows on BBC Radio 1. Her main show was Radio 1's Future Sounds. It played new dance-pop, hip-hop, rock, and indie music. She also had a Friday night dance show called Radio 1’s Dance Party.
She used to host BBC Switch with her friend and fellow DJ Nick Grimshaw. They later moved to a new show called Nick Grimshaw and Annie Mac.
A popular part of her show was the Annie Mac Mini Mix. This was a chance for different DJs to create a five-minute music mix. Annie also often filled in for Zane Lowe's show. In 2009, she won an award for helping to promote drum and bass music.
TV Appearances and Other Projects
Annie often appeared on BBC Two's The Culture Show. She shared her thoughts on new music. She was also on Never Mind the Buzzcocks in January 2006. She co-hosted Top of the Pops a few times. She also filled in for Zane Lowe on his Gonzo show on MTV2.
In February 2007, BBC Radio 1 launched its first video podcast. It showed Annie giving a tour of the Radio 1 buildings. She also hosted Other Voices for RTÉ Two.
In September 2009, Annie released her first music collection album, Annie Mac Presents. She released more albums in 2010 and 2011.
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In August 2012, Channel 4 chose Annie Mac to host a live six-hour TV House Party. She released "Annie Mac Presents 2012" in October 2012. This album included songs she played at the Channel 4 House Party. She also DJed for Channel 4's New Year's House Party in December 2012.
In November 2014, she started hosting Annie Mac Presents on SiriusXM's BPM in the United States. In February 2015, she took over Zane Lowe's evening show on Radio 1.
In January 2017, Annie presented a BBC Three show called Who Killed the Night. It looked into why many British nightclubs were closing.
In March 2021, Annie announced her first book, Mother Mother. It came out in May that year and became a bestseller. The book is about a mother named Mary and her son TJ in Belfast.
On April 20, 2021, Annie announced she was leaving Radio 1 after 17 years. She said she wanted to spend more time with her family. Her last Radio 1 show was on July 30, 2021. Clara Amfo took over her Future Sounds show. Danny Howard took over Radio 1's Dance Party.
In May 2023, Annie released her second book, The Mess We're In. It's a story about a young woman from Dublin who moves to London.
On June 10, 2023, Annie Mac supported Harry Styles at Slane Castle. She played music for over 80,000 people.
In September 2023, Annie reunited with Nick Grimshaw. They launched a new BBC Sounds podcast called Sidetracked with Annie and Nick. They talk about their week and popular culture.
Annie Mac Presents: Lost & Found Festival
The Annie Mac Presents: Lost & Found Festival is a music festival. It happens every year in St. Paul's Bay, Malta, during May. Annie Mac started the festival in 2015. She was named the Festival Ambassador of Malta in 2018. The four-day event has many parties. These parties take place at different venues across the island. This includes Café Del Mar, which hosts daytime pool parties.
