BBC Radio 1 announces the recipients of Annie Nightingale Pioneers 2024 – RadioToday

BBC Radio 1 has named the next wave of Annie Nightingale Pioneers recipients.

Formerly the Annie Nightingale Scholarship, the program is an initiative designed to support emerging women and non-binary DJs in the dance scene.

The late Annie Nightingale became the very first female DJ on Radio 1 more than fifty years ago. She was the station’s longest-serving DJ and presented a weekly show on Tuesday evenings with the biggest and best new dance tracks.

Now in its fourth year, the initiative continues to celebrate and uplift talented women and non-binary people in the electronic music scene – a space that has historically overlooked these voices.

Every year, three brand new DJs get the opportunity to demonstrate their taste and expertise on a national platform.

Aled Haydn Jones, head of Radio 1, said: “Annie had a pioneering spirit and an unwavering commitment to discovering and supporting emerging talent, so I’m proud that we can continue her legacy through this important initiative and pave the way free up space for new DJ talent. .

“I can’t wait to see what our 2024 recipients have lined up!”

The 2024 recipients are (in alphabetical order):

re: none

re:ni is a DJ and producer born in Birmingham and later raised in Dorset. She is known for her sub-heavy sound that combines deep dub sonics with dark mutations of techno, jungle and dubstep. Following her steady rise as an internationally recognized DJ, re:ni released her second EP in February and released her first record on her own label ‘re:lax’ in October.

re:ni says: “It is an honor to have been selected by Annie Nightingale Pioneers. As a female producer, my biggest motivation is to inspire and empower other women to make music. To be recognized as a trailblazer compels me to continue Annie’s example and continue to elevate and celebrate all the amazing female talent in today’s dance music world.”

Tash L.C

Tash LC is a London-based DJ and producer with a passion for music from the global club space. She attracts listeners with a balance of textured afro-jazz and highlife fusions with encounters of Kuduro, Gqom and eclectic club rhythms. She has had a residency at BBC Radio 1Xtra and also runs a record label and club night called ‘Club Yeke’, which focuses on platform music from the South.

Tash LC says: “To be chosen as one of Annie’s Pioneers is a tremendous honor. I’ve always looked up to Annie as an absolute legend who paved the way for so many incredible women in the radio and DJ world, so it’s great to be part of her legacy. I’m looking forward to showcasing a journey through some of the music from the scenes I love and the producers shaping the global club scene.”

Tatyana Jane

Tatyana Jane is a DJ and producer, born in Cameroon and raised in the south of France. Her musical style is heavily influenced by her rich cultural heritage and is blended with contemporary elements of broken rhythm. Her second EP was released in May and this summer she performed with Skrillex at the CTM Festival in Berlin and at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

Tatyana Jane says: “I am deeply honored to have been chosen as one of the Annie Nightingale Pioneers 2024 on BBC Radio 1. This opportunity is more than just an achievement for me; it’s an opportunity to celebrate and amplify diversity in the electronic music scene. With my mix I want to champion the idea that every voice matters and that together we can push the boundaries of what this culture represents. Join me on November 9 to share this vision with you.”

The 2024 winners will each appear in a special show on Saturday, November 9 from 11:00 PM to 2:00 AM.