My name is Annie Mac and i'm a gambling addict.
That's better. Three hours sleep later. So what a weekend. I worked across both days of Radio 1's big weekend filming for the red button coverage and I djed both Friday and Saturday nights. Fridays gig was at the Dundee Contemporary Arts centre. When I got there, there were tables and chairs across this vast room packed with people. i wasn't sure how I'd get anyone dancing, but after the first few records a few of the tables were moved and a dancefloor was created. I loved the gig and it was a great start to the weekend.
Saturday after doing TV all day I was scheduled to do a three hour live radio show with Judge Jules in the broadcasting truck. I've never worked with Jules before and it was such a laugh. He made up a new 'Julesism' just for our situation; we were 'winging it like migratory birds'. Brilliant. You can listen to it again all week if you like.
Then there was the dance party. I had practised my set a few times beforehand and was feeling really good about it all until i went to put my first piece of vinyl on and realised the decks weren't plugged in. 20 minutes of sheer panic, an engineer and a torch later there was one of the two record players working. I ended up playing a completely skewiff set and needed a stiff drink afterwards but apart from one wonky segueway i think it was alright. The atmosphere was fantastic and it was great to see Mylo, who was equally as nervous as me.
Later that night I discovered gambling. I was dragged reluctantly to a casino across from the hotel by some friends at about 2am. An hour later I'm hunched over a blackjack table, furiously betting my chips away, giving the croupier dirty looks and generally feeling like I was born to gamble.
Sunday was equally busy and loads of fun, I interviewed the Zutons and the Ordinary Boys and djed between bands on the In New Music We Trust stage and got in a car to Glasgow in the evening so I could broadcast the early breakfast show from there this morning. When I arrived at BBC Glasgow at 3.15am there were two security guards fast asleep in the foyet sitting in front of a huge telly with the film Braveheart on. Maybe they'd seen in too many times...
It really was a special weekend, Dundee doesn't normally get alot of media attention and to bring 28 world class bands and create a festival there for free makes you realise why the BBC exists. So what did you all think? did you like listening to the dance party? what did you think about everyone's sets?
Hey Annie =D your set at Dundee was IMMENSE! gawd it was just the best ive ever heard and i applaud u for it my dear =). Is there a listing of what tracks u used in the set? been looking everywhere =/ and what was the first track u started off with, that was too awesome =D
Anyway, your a legend Miss Mac =D oh and add me on myspace =P
Complain about this post"The red button coverage" sounds a little bit rude.
Complain about this postseen you at dundee what an amazing fantastic set.BBc should release dvd of event
Complain about this postWell i have to say despite the embarassment the following day, it was actually me who decided to get up and dance like a loser at the start of the night. Had just been to see the Essential Selection so i suppose it was inevitable. Great set, Boogie Corporation were ace too. x
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Got back from Warsaw last night and slept like a Trojan since!!
not caught up on everyone's set yet (not that i will...) but happy to say i have yours Annie. Am i allowed to add i'd prefer to hear the set from the Contemporary Arts Centre???
Sounds like a great w.end all round, i take it Dundee was rocking all w.end then?? An i'm v suprised to hear about the Casino! V suprised indeed......
Complain about this postWell said Macca - what a weekend!
The Essential Selection on Friday was a great start with brilliant live performances from Abigail Bailey performing MYNC Project's 'Something On My Mind', Steve Edwards performing Bob Sinclar's 'World Hold On' and Pete and Orde from Slam on the decks.
On Saturday I headed down to Camperdown Park and saw a few live bands, especially good were Gnarls Barklay - Cee-Lo has SUCH a voice.
Then it was time for the Dance Party - it's really rare to have all of Radio 1's dance DJ's under one roof at one time so we knew we were in for a good night. It felt like a real team effort with great sets and shows from Annie (despite the technical problems), Pete, Jules, Dave, Rob Da Bank, Chris Coco and of course Fergie. Our special guest Mylo played a blinder too, he worked a real wiggle behind the decks!
But the crowd and staff across the weekend really made it for me though, everyone was really friendly, up for it and happy to be involved. I met some lovely people so thanks so much for having us x
Complain about this postOi oi!! Absolutely damage weekend!! Annie your georgeous, marry me! Thought u were great in the IMWT tent, loving the drum and bass! You'll have to come back to Dundee sometime soon, peace out! YSBR
Complain about this postU dont do things by half, do ya?
Tv, Radio, DJ'ing, Gambling, Early Breakfast in Glasgow.
Yeah, was kinda gutted about not hearing Hot Chip on R1 or Red Button, yet sick of hearing Orson tho.
Cant complain though, Great weekend while i was studying!
Complain about this postHey annie, was at the dance party at the wkend & what a fantastic nite, Judge Jules was the 1 for me, then Pete tong followed by Mylo superb sets. Also we cant forget the great set by yourself Annie, would like to say that your gorgeous aswell.
Take care
Complain about this postI won tickets to the essentail selection party on the friday. Unfortunatly we cundnt get there,(traveling all the way frm carlisle) it was a realy hard thing to do esspecialy at the last min. Not 2 worry we haD OUR OWN BIG-WEEKEND here in carlisle. & your set proper kicked it off 4 us cheers Annie. I`ll make up 4 missing the event when I see you at creamfeilds at the end of the summer.
Complain about this postThanks.
It seemed like it was a massive event for Dundee, so a big congratulations for making it happen. Caught some of Snow Patrol before the essential mix who were getting a raptuous response. I was looking forward to hearing a set from you Annie and dissapoined I didn't hear a few more new tracks (you understandably have to tip you hat to Primal Scream after they performed at the weekend). Saying that, had I been at London nightclub I would have been thoroughly enjoying the set. Mylo sounded a blast too.
Complain about this posts man, I totally know what you mean,, had full intentions to play new stuff.. the new solid groove record, 'red hot' was in there along with a few others but what with the lack of vinyl and total confusion, nothing happened as planned....listen on thursday and i'll hit you with loads of new stuff..
Complain about this postYo yo Annie and Rach
Whattup - Phat weekend up there in the hills, radio 1 must be chuffed with how things went! Hoping you do some more TV presenting for the beeb soon. The tunes your banging out at the mo are unreal, Justice are amazing and TC is definately floating my boat! Hi:Fi weekend next weekennd, hopin the weather holds out. I know BBC aren't involved, i'm gutted your not DJ'ing - audiobully's, 2 many Dj's, Layo & Bushwacker and The King Roni Size. Its gonna be sweeeeeet! Love u guys!!!!!
Marty H
Complain about this posthaaa was mmazin wee set you played between bands in the newmusic we trust stage was mmazin luv!
i was the blonde boy in the front row bobbing about like gawd knows wut!
tried to get to london nightclub that night was was just partied out!
ahah i looked for you after the set to big you up on it but couldnt find you!
found nihal instead AYEEE!
xxxx
Complain about this postCongradulations on your article about Gambling. Gamblking itself is an evil that destroys families and livelihoods.
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