It’s been eleven years since Richardson packed up his technology, decks and record boxes and flew north from South Africa to begin the next exciting chapter in his multi-media entertainment life. Today “TheBandit” is happily ensconced on the Isle of Man, working in digital marketing with www.the572.com 

As a man of clearly many talents, music has led Richardson down a path rutted with a plethora of opportunities – all of which he has embraced and grown with. Most recently, and after a four-year radio silence down south, South Africa once again got to celebrate Derek ”TheBandit’s” virtual return to local radio when he signed up to present a weekly show, every Saturday from 6pm, on Mix 93.8FM (www.mixfm.co.za).

A true digital native, “TheBandit” has also been producing critical, cutting-edge, podcasts since 2006. With a library, hosted at his music website, www.soundrepublic.co.za, extending beyond 100 editions and continues to attract 10 000 listeners new listeners a month. 

When Richardson’s not in front of a few thousand screaming dance fans, or presenting either of his radio shows, he can be found reshaping the way new applies to business. As head of social media at www.Derek-Richardson.com he advises companies on their social media strategies, or helping them build relevant, new, engaging ones. With close on 20 years of real-time qualification, Richardson coaches and manipulates new media platforms that include global, digital and corporate realities. “I aim to edify businesses on how to have a conversation with their customers within the social media realm,” he explains. “My goal is to educate you and apply relevant technology tools into the very DNA that is of your overall communication strategy.”

Starting in August 2019, DEREK”TheBandit” launches a new monthly mix: Mixed Bag

MixCloud: http://bit.ly/DTBMixcloud
Apple Podcast: http://bit.ly/DTBApplePodcast
TuneIn: http://bit.ly/DTBTuneIn
RSS Feed: http://bit.ly/DTBRSSFeed
DTB Website: http://bit.ly/DTBWebsite

As to what’s next for this trailblazer? The only way to find out is to sign up and stay close on any, or all, of the digital platforms he informs. Stay tuned though, Richardson’s impressive track record points to perpetual evolution that’s connecting more and more people everyday – right around the world!

For bookings: mrodriguez@teamwass.com & lroblesi@teamwass.com

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