Zane Lowe
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Birth name	Alexander Zane Reid Lowe
Born	7 August 1973 (age 34) New Zealand
Show	The Zane Lowe Show
Station(s)	BBC Radio 1
Time slot	7-9pm Mondays-Thursdays
Style	Disc Jockey
Country	United Kingdom
Website	Official Website MySpace site

Zane Lowe (born Alexander Zane Reid Lowe on 7 August 1973) also known as 'Zipper' is a radio DJ and television presenter. He was born in New Zealand, before moving to England. He currently presents BBC Radio 1's flagship evening show, where he plays a variety of alternative music, including rock, punk, drum and bass, and British hip hop. He is also the presenter of the MTV Two show Gonzo, having been a former VJ on MTV since 1997, where he presented Brand:New.^[1] Image File history File links Flag_of_New_Zealand. ... This page redirects from Radio 1. See Radio 1 (disambiguation). ... For other meanings of DJ, see DJ (disambiguation). ... is the 219th day of the year (220th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1973 (MCMLXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar) of the 1973 Gregorian calendar. ... For other meanings of DJ, see DJ (disambiguation). ... Motto (French) God and my right Anthem No official anthem - the United Kingdom anthem God Save the Queen is commonly used England() – on the European continent() – in the United Kingdom() Capital (and largest city) London (de facto) Official languages English (de facto)1 Government Constitutional monarchy  -  Monarch Queen Elizabeth II... The British Broadcasting Corporation, which is usually known as the BBC, is the largest broadcasting corporation in the world in terms of audience numbers, employing 26,000 staff in the United Kingdom alone and with a budget of more than GB£4 billion. ... // Music is an art form consisting of sound and silence expressed through time. ... For other uses, see Rock music (disambiguation). ... Punk rock is an anti-establishment music movement beginning around 1976 (although precursors can be found several years earlier), exemplified and popularised by The Ramones, the Sex Pistols, The Clash and The Damned. ... Drum and bass (commonly abbreviated to d&b, DnB, dnb,deenbee, drum n bass and drum & bass) is a type of electronic dance music also known as jungle. ... Hip hop music is a style of music which came into existence in the United States during the mid-1970s, and became a large part of modern pop culture during the 1980s. ... MTV Two, formally known as MTV2 Europe, is a 24 hour alternative music channel broadcast from London throughout Europe. ... Hosted by BBC Radio 1 DJ Zane Lowe, the show includes many features including the Sunsetter where a more mellow track is played as the sun sets each night and the Encore when listeners can send a SMS message to request a repeat of a track that has already been... A video jockey (usually abbreviated to VJ or sometimes veejay) can mean two things: One describes an announcer who introduces and plays videos on commercial music television such as MTV or VH1. ... MTV UK and Ireland is a version of MTV Europe which serves the United Kingdom and Ireland. ...

Before becoming a radio DJ, Zane was in hip-hop act Urban Disturbance. He is currently a member of Breaks Co-op (with Andy Lovegrove and Hamish Clark), who have released two albums in New Zealand - Roofers (1997) and The Sound Inside (2005). Hip hop music is a style of music which came into existence in the United States during the mid-1970s, and became a large part of modern pop culture during the 1980s. ... Breaks Co-op is a New Zealand band, formed in 1997, first through music company FMR and more recently with EMI. The band members are Andy Lovegrove, Zane Lowe and Hamish Clark. ...

Before working for the BBC, he worked for many years at London's XFM, showcasing similar styles of music. He has hosted his Radio 1 show since June 2003, taking over from Colin Murray (whose show acted as a stopgap after Steve Lamacq ended his Evening Session radio show). His show initially went out three nights a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:00-10:00pm but moved to four nights a week with the additional slot on Mondays from 7:00-9:00pm in July 2004 as part of a dramatic revamp of Radio 1's evening schedule where it remains today.^[1] The British Broadcasting Corporation, which is usually known as the BBC, is the largest broadcasting corporation in the world in terms of audience numbers, employing 26,000 staff in the United Kingdom alone and with a budget of more than GB£4 billion. ... Xfm logo Xfm is a brand of commercial radio stations focused on current and unsigned alternative music and owned by GCap Media in the United Kingdom. ... Colin Murray (born March 10, 1977) is a BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio Five Live DJ and television presenter from the Dundonald area of east Belfast, Northern Ireland. ... Steve Lamacq (born 16 October 1965), sometimes known by his nicknames Lammo (given to him by John Peel) or The Cat (Due to his high goalkeeping ability), is a British disc jockey who has been broadcasting for several years on the popular BBC radio station Radio 1. ...

Zane is also notable for his live appearances, especially the Home Taping tour in 2005. Zane has stated that his favourite record of all time, as of September 2006, is Siamese Dream by The Smashing Pumpkins.^{[citation needed]} The original logo. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays full 2006 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Siamese Dream is the second album for alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins. ... The Smashing Pumpkins are an American alternative rock band that formed in Chicago in 1988. ...

Zane Lowe on BBC Radio 1

Zane about to take the decks at a Radio 1 event in Preston

Lowe's radio show can be heard on Mondays to Thursdays from 7pm to 9pm. Past and present features on his show have included: This page redirects from Radio 1. See Radio 1 (disambiguation). ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 266 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (564 × 1269 pixel, file size: 153 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 266 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (564 × 1269 pixel, file size: 153 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ...

• On Mondays, Fresh Meat is where the show's chatroom rate three songs from three upcoming bands; the winning track is played throughout the rest of the week
• The Hottest Record In The World Today, where a song from a hotly-tipped band or new album is played
• Sunsetter where a more mellow track is played as the sun sets each night, (seasonal)
• Encore, when listeners can text in to request a repeat of a track that has already been played, the winning track being the track most requested. (discontinued)
• U-turns, a phone-in request slot (signified by 'the screech and the beat'), also discontinued (now 'What have we missed')
• Crowd Rocker, where an anthem from the past is played
• Mixtape, a ninety minute themed mix which only broadcasts to listeners in England while the rest of the UK do their regional shows
• Live performances and interviews with bands and artists

Lowe's method of DJing is rather enthusiastic and fast-paced, similar to many hip hop DJs, with samples of radio stations, interview clips and Radio 1 stings thrown in between songs, along with the occasional sound of Lowe singing along to the music. Some find his technique off-putting and rowdy, whereas others welcome his style, saying that it fits in with the music being played. The Sun (Latin: ) is the star at the center of the Solar System. ... This article describes the technical methods for providing the text messaging service. ... For other meanings of DJ, see DJ (disambiguation). ... Hip hop music is a style of music which came into existence in the United States during the mid-1970s, and became a large part of modern pop culture during the 1980s. ... DJ or dj may stand for Disc jockey, dinner jacket The DeadJournal website, or Djibouti. ...

He is extremely dedicated to new music, and many of the bands or musicians who won Fresh Meat have gone on to be very successful; Arctic Monkeys, Bloc Party, Editors, Kasabian and the Kaiser Chiefs are examples of bands who have benefited. Arctic Monkeys are a Mercury Prize winning, English indie rock band from High Green, a suburb of Sheffield. ... Bloc Party are an English indie rock band. ... Editors are an Post-punk revival band from Birmingham, England, consisting of Tom Smith (lead songwriting, lead vocals, rhythm guitar, piano), Chris Urbanowicz (lead guitar and synth), Russell Leetch (bass guitar and backing vocals) and Ed Lay (drums, percussion and live backing vocals). ... Kasabian are an English rock band from Leicestershire, formed by Tom Meighan (vocals), Sergio Pizzorno (guitar and vocals), Chris Edwards (bass) and Chris Karloff (guitar and keyboards). ... Kaiser Chiefs are an English band from Leeds. ...

In November 2005 Zane Lowe played 'Crazy' by Gnarls Barkley for the first time on radio. The song was frequently played on Radio 1 thereafter, helping it to reach number one in the charts on April 2, 2006. 'Crazy' was the first song in British history to go to number one based on sales of legal downloads alone; the download was made available a week before physical copies went on sale. The song also featured in Zane Lowe's TV advert, which aired in early 2006.
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Zane Lowe on MTV Two

Lowe started his career on MTV Two presenting shows such as Up 4 It and Brand:New in 1997, and since 2002 he has presented Gonzo, its flagship music show, in which time the show has evolved from a two-hour random collection of presenting and clips, to a primetime (7pm) show featuring regular musical guests and interviews. The show is presented solely by Lowe, with the studio effectively being a blue screen and the infamous 'Brown Couch'. His presenting manner on Gonzo is more laid back than on his radio show. The show features music videos, along with news (usually ripped from the NME; Lowe can often be seen reading the news straight from the magazine) and input from the channel's message boards. The show also features mock interview done by a character called Ginger Bloke, in which popular musical artists are humously "interviewed." Occasionally, moderators of the boards (chosen on Gonzo and by the members) contribute; one member even filled in for a week when Zane was ill and unable to present. MTV Two, formally known as MTV2 Europe, is a 24 hour alternative music channel broadcast from London throughout Europe. ... MTV Two, formally known as MTV2 Europe, is a 24 hour alternative music channel broadcast from London throughout Europe. ... PrimeTime is a television newsmagazine from ABC News. ... The bluescreen setup. ... Not to be confused with the Canadian music magazine Music Express The New Musical Express (better known as the NME) is a Popular music magazine in the United Kingdom which has been published weekly since March 1952. ... Ginger Bloke is a character, played by Danny Morgan (comedian), who appears during Zane Lowes Gonzo on MTV2 where he interviews well known musical acts. ...

Awards

Both the Zane Lowe Show and Gonzo have won numerous awards including Best Radio Show and Best TV Show respectively at the NME Awards 2006. Radio 1 DJ Chris Moyles has jokingly referred to "The Best Radio Show" award as "The Zane Lowe Award" due to Lowe's repeated success. Zane continues this success by winning the Best Radio Show NME award in the 2007 Awards. Not to be confused with the Canadian music magazine Music Express The New Musical Express (better known as the NME) is a Popular music magazine in the United Kingdom which has been published weekly since March 1952. ... Christopher David Moyles (born February 22, 1974 in Leeds) is an English disc jockey. ...

Zane won the Gold Award in The Specialist Music Programme Award, and Music Broadcaster of the Year categories at the 2006 Sony Radio Academy Awards. The Sony Radio Academy Awards (the Sonys), started in 1983, are some of the most prestigious awards in the British radio industry. ...

Zane was given a grant in 2001 of 100,000 English pounds by Dr Phill A Tio to start up the In New Music We Trust charity, which helps new bands get heard.

References

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External links

• Zane Lowe homepage on bbc.co.uk
• Zane Lowe on MySpace
• Zane Lowe.com