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Zane Lowe
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Lowe at RockNess 2012
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Alexander Zane Reed Lowe
1973 (age 51–52) Auckland, New Zealand
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Kara Walters
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Zane Lowe, born Alexander Zane Reed Lowe in 1973, is a famous DJ, music producer, and TV presenter from New Zealand. He started his career making music and DJing. In 1997, he moved to the United Kingdom. He became well-known by hosting shows on radio stations like XFM and TV channels like MTV Two. He also became a popular DJ, playing music before bands performed. Later, he got a big job on BBC Radio 1 from 2003 to 2015. In 2015, Apple hired him to help create their new global music station, Apple Music 1.
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Zane Lowe's Amazing Career
Early Life and Music
Zane Lowe was born in Auckland, New Zealand. He went to Auckland Grammar School. As a young person, he worked as a presenter on a local music TV station called Max TV. Zane was part of a hip-hop group in the early 1990s called Urban Disturbance. He was also in a group called Breaks Co-Op with Andy Lovegrove and Hamish Clark. Lowe and Clark formed Breaks Co-Op in Auckland. They released an electronic music album called Roofers in 1997. After that, they both left New Zealand to travel and explore other interests. They both ended up building their careers in the UK.
Becoming a DJ
Zane Lowe moved to the UK in 1997. He first worked at a music store called Record and Tape Exchange. Soon after, he got a chance to host a show on XFM radio. He then became the host of XFM's Music Response show. In 2003, he joined the very popular BBC Radio 1.
As a DJ, Zane has played music at many big festivals. These include Coachella and Glastonbury. He has also toured with famous artists like Skrillex and The Prodigy. He even opened shows for huge bands like Muse and Foo Fighters at their concerts at Wembley Stadium. Zane Lowe is also the Musical Director for the Ibiza and Mallorca Rocks events.
On TV with MTV
Before his big radio career, Zane Lowe started on MTV UK. He then moved to MTV2 Europe, which is now called MTV Rocks. He hosted shows like MTV News and Brand:New. From 2002 to 2015, he presented Gonzo. This was a very important music show for the channel.
Radio Star at BBC Radio 1
Zane Lowe's evening show on BBC Radio 1 was very popular. It was on air from 2003 to 2015. His show had special parts, like "Zane Lowe Meets" interviews. In these, he talked with many famous musicians.
On February 15, 2015, it was announced that Zane would leave BBC Radio 1. He was moving to Apple to help start a new music station. His last show on BBC Radio 1 was on March 5, 2015.
Joining Apple Music
At Apple's big WWDC event in 2015, Zane Lowe was introduced. He became one of the main DJs for Apple Music 1. This is a global radio station that is part of Apple Music. He also hosted a show on Apple Music called Planet of the Apps.
Awards and Achievements
Zane Lowe has won many awards for his work in radio.
- He won the NME Award for Best Radio Show four times in a row (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008).
- He also won several Gold awards at the Radio Academy Awards. These included Music Broadcaster of the Year in 2010, 2011, and 2014.
- In 2012, he won the Industry Champion award at the Artist Manager Awards.
- In 2015, he was nominated for a Grammy Award for Album of the Year. This was for his work on Sam Smith's album In the Lonely Hour.
A Helping Hand
In 2006, Zane Lowe helped save the life of Ryan Jarman from the band The Cribs. This happened at the NME Awards. Ryan had an accident with broken glass and got hurt. He was taken to the hospital but left early to go to the after-party. Later, Zane found Ryan unconscious and bleeding. Zane quickly called for another ambulance. Doctors then helped Ryan with his injuries. This event became a famous story in music history.
Music Work
Zane Lowe has also worked on many songs as a remixer and producer. This means he has helped create or change the sound of music for other artists.
Remixes
He has created remixes for artists like Kasabian and Snow Patrol. A remix is a new version of an existing song.
Writing and Production
Zane Lowe has also helped write and produce songs. He worked on songs for artists such as Example, Chase & Status, and Tinie Tempah. He also worked on the song "Restart" for Sam Smith's album In the Lonely Hour.
