Annie Mac
Short History & Biography
Annie Macmanus (born 18 July 1978 in Dublin, Ireland), known professionally as Annie Mac, is a celebrated DJ, radio broadcaster, event curator, and author. She became a household name through her long tenure at BBC Radio 1, where she hosted flagship shows like Future Sounds and the Dance Party. In 2015, she launched the Annie Mac Presents: Lost & Found Festival in Malta and quickly became an influential visionary in the electronic music scene. Since leaving the radio in 2021 to focus on family and creative pursuits, Annie has made her mark with bestselling novels and a successful club night concept called “Before Midnight”, launched in 2022. (Wikipédia)
Official Website
anniemacmanus.com (AnnieMacmanus)
Top 5 Tracks or Works
- Mother Mother (Sunday Times Bestseller, novel, 2021)
- The Mess We’re In (novel, 2023)
- Curated Lost & Found Festival (Malta, 2015–onwards)
- Created Before Midnight club night (since 2022)
- Longtime champion of new music via her BBC shows
Festival / Event Appearances (2025)
Annie Mac is scheduled for several standout live performances in 2025:
- Forwards Festival, Bristol — 23 August
- Depot Mayfield, Manchester — 6 September (Before Midnight event)
- Gunnersbury Park, London — 12 September (bandsintown.com)
Summary Table
| Artist | Highlights | Official Website | Key Events (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Mac | Radio icon turned author and club curator; founder of Lost & Found and Before Midnight | anniemacmanus.com | Forwards Festival (Bristol 23 Aug), Manchester (6 Sep), Gunnersbury Park (12 Sep) |