Charlie Hedges

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Charlie Hedges
Born1985/1986 (age 35–36)[1]
OccupationDJ, Radio presenter
EmployerBBC

Charlie Hedges is a British DJ and broadcaster.

Early life[]

Hedges studied journalism at Harlow College.[2]

Career[]

Radio presenting[]

Hedges hosted the breakfast show at Kiss for ten years with Rickie Haywood-Williams and Melvin Odoom. The trio are known as Rickie, Melvin and Charlie. In November 2018, it was announced that they would move to BBC Radio 1 to replace Charlie Sloth in the mid-evening slot.[3] Their new show debuted on 1 April 2019.[4] On 20 April 2021, it was announced that the trio would be moving to the mid-morning slot previously occupied by Clara Amfo, who would takeover the early evening slot from Annie Mac.[5]

In September 2020, it was announced that Hedges would replace MistaJam as the host of Radio 1's Dance Anthems on Saturday afternoons. Hedges took over the following month.[6]

DJ[]

Hedges has performed DJ sets at various clubs and festivals.[2] In 2014, Hedges released a single titled "Best Night OML" with vocals from JB Gill.[7] In 2016, Hedges released a single titled "Kaleidoscope" on Armada Deep featuring vocalist Sonny Reeves.[8]

References[]

  1. ^ "Saying 'No' Can Be A Positive Says Radio Presenter Charlie Hedges". HuffPost UK. 2019-08-01. Retrieved 2021-03-13.
  2. ^ a b "Charlie Hedges interview: Joining the party". Skiddle.com. Retrieved 2021-03-13.
  3. ^ "Kiss FM's Rickie, Melvin and Charlie to replace Charlie Sloth on BBC Radio 1". NME. 2018-11-26. Retrieved 2021-03-13.
  4. ^ "Radio 1's Rickie, Melvin & Charlie will be 'random, filthy, ridiculous'". BBC News. 2019-04-01. Retrieved 2021-03-13.
  5. ^ "Annie Mac to leave BBC Radio 1 after 17 years: "Thank you for listening"". NME. 2021-04-20. Retrieved 2021-04-21.
  6. ^ "Charlie Hedges replaces Mistajam on Radio 1's Dance Anthems". On The Radio. Retrieved 2021-03-13.
  7. ^ "Charlie Hedges Spotlight - Interview WIth The Kiss FM Presenter and DJ". The LDN Diaries. 2014-04-17. Retrieved 2021-04-02.
  8. ^ Clinton, Maria (2016-07-11). "Charlie Hedges Debut Track "Kaleidoscope" Out Now!". EDM Identity. Retrieved 2021-03-13.

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