The Essential Mix is a weekly radio show on BBC Radio 1 currently broadcast between 0:00 - 2:00 AM UK time on Saturday morning. Originally broadcast on 30 October 1993, the Essential Mix features contemporary DJs and music producers of electronic dance music. The show has been presented since its inception by Pete Tong and features an uninterrupted two-hour mix from a different artist each week, overlaid with occasional continuity announcements delivered by Tong. With a broadcast run in excess of 25 years, the Essential Mix is one of the longest-running programmes in the current BBC Radio 1 schedule, and is one of very few Radio 1 shows which is not broadcast live.

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Essential Mix 2002-09-08 - Tim Deluxe

Early Hardstyle maniac!

Classic Event Archive

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Gruvaze started his musical journey at age 11 after hearing the epic dance classic ‘Stardust – The Music Sounds Better With You’. 

A few years on, everything changed after a holiday exploring the island of Ibiza. Gruvaze came home inspired by the essence of the island, the way the music brought together people from all over the world and got them moving together in a magical display of musical devotion.

Feeling inspired he teamed up with fellow music enthusiast Rascal to create Delight Events. Seeking to bring the un-pretentious 'Ibiza' vibe to his hometown. The Delight team has hosted some epically loose parties at Barsoma, The MET and The Bowler Bar. He also held a 3 year strong residency at Dragonfruit which spanned some of Brisbane’s best venues before setting his sights on teaching up and coming artists. 

Fast forward to 2024 and Gruvaze has nurtured the rising talents of over 1000 students at his Brisbane based electronic music school DJ Lab. 

Whether it be warming up for Joseph Capriati to an intimate crowd at Capulet, playing house music at S.A.S.H. Sydney and Revolver Melbourne on a Sunday, or throwing down a banging set at Subsonic Music Festival, Gruvaze's uplifting energy has you covered from start to finish.

Essential Mix 2002-09-08 - Tim Deluxe

Iridium DJ