Annie Mac is a DJ and broadcaster from Dublin, Ireland, best known for her BBC Radio 1 show, The MASH UP. She starts presenting the show in July 2004 and broadcasts two hours of dance music on Friday nights. Her radio work gives her a prominent place in Radio 1’s In New Music We Trust evening output, and the show attracts a large international audience.

Style and career

Mac begins DJing at 19 and develops a reputation for playing a broad range of club music. Her sets move across drum and bass, disco, hip hop and electro house, and her radio show is known for covering styles without rigid limits. She works both in underground clubs and at larger events, and her profile rises quickly after her radio breakthrough.

Recognition and performances

In 2006, Mac wins IDJ magazine’s Player Of The Year award, ahead of artists including Bob Sinclar, Justice and Switch. She presents Top of the Pops and also plays Room 1 at Fabric. Her live work includes support for Fatboy Slim at his Beachparty in Portrush in Northern Ireland, a summer residency in the Terrace at Amnesia in Ibiza, and appearances at major festivals including Creamfields, Global Gathering, Bestival, Glastonbury and Fortdance in Russia.

Annie Mac Presents

She also develops Annie Mac Presents as a club brand and touring project. It mounts sold-out tours and features line-ups that include High Contrast, Klaxons, Erol Alkan, New Young Pony Club, Pendulum, Mylo, Justice and Switch.

Genres

Mac is associated with electronica, house and UK garage, alongside her wider dance music output on radio and in clubs.