Morning, noon or night Charlie has got them all covered. DJ/Presenter Charlie Hedges has gone from strength to strength...
MORNING:
Charlie continues to co-present the Kiss Fm breakfast show, as the youngest female breakfast presenter her voice packs weight, influencing over four million people a week across the UK. The achievements of the Kiss breakfast team were awarded this summer with a highly esteemed Sony award. Even though she gets up at 3am every morning she is still packed with energy for the rest of the day.
NOON:
Not shy to voice her opinions Charlie is involved in presenting work both on and off the screen. The breakfast show now has its own TV slot, with a roundup of the best bits broadcast every Friday evening on Kiss TV, BOX TV and 4 Music. This summer Charlie has been filming with Lucky Life TV, interviewing superstar DJs across Ibiza. She recently presented a PUMA and FHM event with Professor Green. She was a Judge at the final of Open Mic Live at the 02, introduced X Factor Star Amelia Lily's new single, and is doing voiceovers on MTV. Charlie presents numerous Kiss events, product launches and has interviewed a host of very famous names from Kanye West to Christina Aguilera, Justin Timberlake to Tinie Tempah. She still somehow manages to fit in charity work for the Prince's Trust of which she is an ambassador, Mencap, Help for Hero's, and was extremely proud to represent Great Britain by carrying the Olympic torch this summer.
NIGHT:
This is where Charlie really picks up momentum. As a DJ Charlie plays electro house with a twist, filling festivals across the UK with her infectious energy, HD and Sundance Festival were highlights this summer. She has also stormed the Mediterranean, playing the legendary Carl Cox at Space Ibiza, Mallorca Rocks, with chilled sets on the beach at Sands Beach bar, and raucous boat parties with Pukka up. This summer saw Charlie release her first mix CD on Pukka Up Records - 'Ibiza Loves Me'. When Charlie has a moment to regroup after her busy touring schedule she puts together a weekly mix show which is broadcast on Saturday nights / Sunday mornings on Kiss, since Charlie took the reigns earlier this year the listeners numbers have soared by 100%. Most DJs start to wind down after the busy summer season but Charlie's inertia is here to stay, her show at Amsterdam's legendary Gashouder during ADE week with Carl Cox reached over 11.5 million people on the radio, with further gigs at the Electric Brixton, Pacha and lots more lined up for 2013 including her debut in The Gallery at Ministry of Sound February 15th
Name: Charlie Hedges:
Location: London and all over ;)
Dimitri: Can you mention your biggest achievements in your music career in 2014 and your personal life if it is something that you wish to share with our readers?
Charlie Hedges: In my DJing career this year it has to be playing alongside Steve Aoki for his Aoki's playhouse night in Pacha Ibiza, also on the lineup was Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike, just incredible. In terms of producing, I'm nearly finishing up a track that will be my first track under new management; we are looking to have the track signed and ready to go by early next year. As a radio host it would be for presenting the number 1 breakfast show for 13-35 year olds which is a massive achievement and also starting my own weekly podcasts, all the details you can get via www.charliehedges.com or twitter @charliehedges
Dimitri: 2014 was packed with releases from so many different styles, which Electronic Music style you believe is the absolute Electronic Music Style Of 2014 in the mainstream indifferent if you like it or not. Why you believe this style became so successful in 2014?
Charlie Hedges: I actually think a tougher, deeper house played a big part of this year, I wouldn't say it represents the absolute electronic music style of 2014 as electro, tech has also played a big part in shaping the year too.
1) Best Track:
Charlie Hedges: THIS - Sander Van Doorn, Oliver Heldens
2) Best Artist (Dj & producer):
Charlie Hedges: Oliver Heldens
3) Best Remix:
Charlie Hedges: Steve Aoki's Grindhouse
4) Best Remixer:
Charlie Hedges: Tchami
5) Best Vocalist/Singer featured on Electronic Music track:
Charlie Hedges: Duane Harden on Nervo's Sunshine Through Rain clouds, it's a good feel track
6) Best Electronic Music Label:
Charlie Hedges: Spinnin records
7) Best Online Social media network:
Charlie Hedges: Twitter as it enables me to chat directly to people that come to my gigs and is also what I use for people to get involved in my brand new weekly podcasts where people can submit tracks for me to play
8) Best Twitter or Facebook message you received from a fan or friend or you have read on someone else’s account:
Charlie Hedges: Recently I received - Can you DJ at OUR wedding - I replied as I do everyone or as many people as poss, not realising the guy was being cheeky - meaning 'mine and his wedding' hahaha good work!
9) Best personal selfie of the year, where, when and under which circumstances you took it?
Charlie Hedges: Ahhh it has to be when I interviewed Calvin Harris recently, I have something on instagram/facebook/twitter that I call #backcharlie where I have to get piggybacks off celebs and take a selfie whilst I'm on their back…this one was great
10) Best music composition software:
Charlie Hedges: Logic
11) Best personal Dj Gig:
Charlie Hedges: For this year it had to be a toss up between Pacha with Steve Aoki and also playing at Space Ibiza for Carl Cox night
12) Best country that you have visited to perform with the most up for it crowd:
Charlie Hedges: Wow so many but Ibiza/Spain is up there with the best ever, people are simply there to rave and they certainly know how to
13) Best Online Record shop that you purchase your music:
Charlie Hedges: Beatport
14) Best Website that you visit frequently:
Charlie Hedges: haha Topshop ;)
15) Best piece of advice you got in relation to your career in 2014:
Charlie Hedges: Focus on your music and productions and develop a sound that is YOU
16) Best holiday destination for 2014 that you manage to visit this year either to relax or to perform in a club or festival:
Charlie Hedges: This year has to be Las Vegas it was insane!!!!
Dimitri: Finally, 2015 is ahead of us would you like to tell your plans with your future releases, tracks, albums, collaborations, Dj gigs.
Charlie Hedges: Wow so much going on…. so I've recently switched management teams to Fresh Artistes, we have some exciting things coming up including my first release next year, plus some exciting gigs and tour ideas too. I also have a brand new weekly podcast which is an hour of me in the mix and chatting, all the info for that is on my website or twitter @charliehedges.
Thank you guys.
Thanks so much to Charlie Hedges for her fantastic interview
Thanks to Simon Tillotson – PR Manager at SLK Associates Limited for his support to organise the interview.
The Charlie Hedges Presents podcast is on iTunes now click here
Additional info:
www.charliehedges.com
https://www.facebook.com/charliehedgesfriends
https://twitter.com/charliehedges
www.soundcloud.com/charlie-hedges
Location: London and all over ;)
Dimitri: Can you mention your biggest achievements in your music career in 2014 and your personal life if it is something that you wish to share with our readers?
Charlie Hedges: In my DJing career this year it has to be playing alongside Steve Aoki for his Aoki's playhouse night in Pacha Ibiza, also on the lineup was Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike, just incredible. In terms of producing, I'm nearly finishing up a track that will be my first track under new management; we are looking to have the track signed and ready to go by early next year. As a radio host it would be for presenting the number 1 breakfast show for 13-35 year olds which is a massive achievement and also starting my own weekly podcasts, all the details you can get via www.charliehedges.com or twitter @charliehedges
Dimitri: 2014 was packed with releases from so many different styles, which Electronic Music style you believe is the absolute Electronic Music Style Of 2014 in the mainstream indifferent if you like it or not. Why you believe this style became so successful in 2014?
Charlie Hedges: I actually think a tougher, deeper house played a big part of this year, I wouldn't say it represents the absolute electronic music style of 2014 as electro, tech has also played a big part in shaping the year too.
1) Best Track:
Charlie Hedges: THIS - Sander Van Doorn, Oliver Heldens
2) Best Artist (Dj & producer):
Charlie Hedges: Oliver Heldens
3) Best Remix:
Charlie Hedges: Steve Aoki's Grindhouse
4) Best Remixer:
Charlie Hedges: Tchami
5) Best Vocalist/Singer featured on Electronic Music track:
Charlie Hedges: Duane Harden on Nervo's Sunshine Through Rain clouds, it's a good feel track
6) Best Electronic Music Label:
Charlie Hedges: Spinnin records
7) Best Online Social media network:
Charlie Hedges: Twitter as it enables me to chat directly to people that come to my gigs and is also what I use for people to get involved in my brand new weekly podcasts where people can submit tracks for me to play
8) Best Twitter or Facebook message you received from a fan or friend or you have read on someone else’s account:
Charlie Hedges: Recently I received - Can you DJ at OUR wedding - I replied as I do everyone or as many people as poss, not realising the guy was being cheeky - meaning 'mine and his wedding' hahaha good work!
9) Best personal selfie of the year, where, when and under which circumstances you took it?
Charlie Hedges: Ahhh it has to be when I interviewed Calvin Harris recently, I have something on instagram/facebook/twitter that I call #backcharlie where I have to get piggybacks off celebs and take a selfie whilst I'm on their back…this one was great
10) Best music composition software:
Charlie Hedges: Logic
11) Best personal Dj Gig:
Charlie Hedges: For this year it had to be a toss up between Pacha with Steve Aoki and also playing at Space Ibiza for Carl Cox night
12) Best country that you have visited to perform with the most up for it crowd:
Charlie Hedges: Wow so many but Ibiza/Spain is up there with the best ever, people are simply there to rave and they certainly know how to
13) Best Online Record shop that you purchase your music:
Charlie Hedges: Beatport
14) Best Website that you visit frequently:
Charlie Hedges: haha Topshop ;)
15) Best piece of advice you got in relation to your career in 2014:
Charlie Hedges: Focus on your music and productions and develop a sound that is YOU
16) Best holiday destination for 2014 that you manage to visit this year either to relax or to perform in a club or festival:
Charlie Hedges: This year has to be Las Vegas it was insane!!!!
Dimitri: Finally, 2015 is ahead of us would you like to tell your plans with your future releases, tracks, albums, collaborations, Dj gigs.
Charlie Hedges: Wow so much going on…. so I've recently switched management teams to Fresh Artistes, we have some exciting things coming up including my first release next year, plus some exciting gigs and tour ideas too. I also have a brand new weekly podcast which is an hour of me in the mix and chatting, all the info for that is on my website or twitter @charliehedges.
Thank you guys.
Thanks so much to Charlie Hedges for her fantastic interview
Thanks to Simon Tillotson – PR Manager at SLK Associates Limited for his support to organise the interview.
The Charlie Hedges Presents podcast is on iTunes now click here
Additional info:
www.charliehedges.com
https://www.facebook.com/charliehedgesfriends
https://twitter.com/charliehedges
www.soundcloud.com/charlie-hedges
