Charlie Hedges
Charlie Hedges | |
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Born | 1985/1986 (age 35–36)[1] |
Occupation | DJ, Radio presenter |
Employer | BBC |
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[]
- ^ "Saying 'No' Can Be A Positive Says Radio Presenter Charlie Hedges". HuffPost UK. 2019-08-01. Retrieved 2021-03-13.
- ^ a b "Charlie Hedges interview: Joining the party". Skiddle.com. Retrieved 2021-03-13.
- ^ "Kiss FM's Rickie, Melvin and Charlie to replace Charlie Sloth on BBC Radio 1". NME. 2018-11-26. Retrieved 2021-03-13.
- ^ "Radio 1's Rickie, Melvin & Charlie will be 'random, filthy, ridiculous'". BBC News. 2019-04-01. Retrieved 2021-03-13.
- ^ "Annie Mac to leave BBC Radio 1 after 17 years: "Thank you for listening"". NME. 2021-04-20. Retrieved 2021-04-21.
- ^ "Charlie Hedges replaces Mistajam on Radio 1's Dance Anthems". On The Radio. Retrieved 2021-03-13.
- ^ "Charlie Hedges Spotlight - Interview WIth The Kiss FM Presenter and DJ". The LDN Diaries. 2014-04-17. Retrieved 2021-04-02.
- ^ Clinton, Maria (2016-07-11). "Charlie Hedges Debut Track "Kaleidoscope" Out Now!". EDM Identity. Retrieved 2021-03-13.
External links[]
- Rickie, Melvin and Charlie (BBC Radio 1)
- Radio 1's Dance Anthems (BBC Radio 1)
- BBC Radio 1 presenters
- English women DJs
- Living people