SMILEfest 2017: Annie Nightingale, ‘Turning up to a gig when it’s raining.. that’s what makes the culture.’

post on: April 19, 2017

Annie Nightingale is best known as Britain’s first female DJ on Radio 1 and is now the station’s longest serving broadcaster.

Jen Long (Radio 1, NME, DICE)

post on: March 16, 2017

Jen Long is a writer, broadcaster and DJ based in London. Jen worked extensively for the BBC presenting a new music show on Radio 1 and their flagship festival coverage on BBC Three, as well as providing the voice for the now online channel. She has written for Clash, NME and The Line Of Best […]

Mel Lewis (BBC Radio 1)

post on: April 21, 2015

Mel Lewis is BBC live events coordinator and Radio 1 music team’s assistant producer. Mel is also Southampton Solent University’s Journalism graduate.

Briggy Smale (entertainment news presenter Radio 1)

post on: April 25, 2012

Briggy Smale is BBC Radio 1 former entertainment news presenter. Briggy also reported from festivals and events like Glastonbury, The Oscars, The Brits, and The MTV Awards, and has also worked as the programme manager at Juice FM.

Dave Spoon (DJ, producer, Radio 1)


post on: April 25, 2010

Dave Spoon is a DJ/producer signed to Toolroom Records and championed by Tiesto and Deep Dish. Dave has had top 40 hits, remixed acts like Dizzee Rascal and he currently hosts a Radio 1’s show.