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20070121

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks. Tonight with an exclusive two hour mix from Gabriel Ananda.

20070128

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks. Tonight with an exclusive two hour mix from Seamus Haji.

20070204

The world's best DJs on the world's biggest decks with a two hour mix. Tonight Radio Slave with a two hour mix.

20070218

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks. Tonight with an exclusive two hour mix from Danny Howells.

20070225

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks. Tonight with an exclusive two hour mix from Tayo.

20070819

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks. Ben Woolfenden provides a two hour special Essential Sunset mix.

20070826

Pete Tong and Mike Pickering present a special Factory and Hacienda mix to celebrate the life of Tony Wilson.

20070902

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, with an exclusive mix from Dubfire.

"The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, with an exclusive mix from Dubfire.

20070909

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, direct from Planet Love in Northern Ireland with Markus Schultz and Above and Beyond on the decks.

"The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, direct from Planet Love in Northern Ireland with Markus Schultz and Above and Beyond on the decks.

20070916

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring an exclusive two hour mix from Diplo.

"The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring an exclusive two hour mix from Diplo.

20070923

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, with an exclusive two-hour mix from Fedde Le Grand.

"The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, with an exclusive two-hour mix from Fedde Le Grand.

20070930

An extended edition direct from the launch of the Manchester Warehouse Project, featuring Layo and Bushwacka, Armand Van Helden, Krysko and Felix da Housecat.

"An extended edition direct from the launch of the Manchester Warehouse Project, featuring Layo and Bushwacka, Armand Van Helden, Krysko and Felix da Housecat.

20071007

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring an exclusive two-hour mix from High Contrast.

"The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring an exclusive two-hour mix from High Contrast.

20071013

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, live with John Digweed from the Manchester Warehouse Project.

"The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, live with John Digweed from the Manchester Warehouse Project.

20071020

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.

20071103

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.

20071110

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Claude VonStroke.

"The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Claude VonStroke.

20071117

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Sub Club's Harri and Domenic.

"The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Sub Club's Harri and Domenic.

20071124

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Slovenian techno DJ Umek.

"The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Slovenian techno DJ Umek.

20071201

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring an exclusive two-hour mix from Mr Scruff and DJ Marky recorded at Manchester's Warehouse Project.

"The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring an exclusive two-hour mix from Mr Scruff and DJ Marky recorded at Manchester's Warehouse Project.

20071208

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring UK DJs one+one.

"The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring UK DJs one+one.

20071215

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring an exclusive two-hour mix from Streetlife DJs.

"The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring an exclusive two-hour mix from Streetlife DJs.

20071222

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Pete Tong, David Guetta and Axwell recorded live at the Manchester Warehouse Project.

"The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Pete Tong, David Guetta and Axwell recorded live at the Manchester Warehouse Project.

20071229

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring an exclusive two-hour mix from Hot Chip.

"The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring an exclusive two-hour mix from Hot Chip.

20080105

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks. Herve and Sinden are on the decks for a special two-hour mix.

Herve and Sinden are on the decks for a special two-hour mix.

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.

20080112

Featuring Gareth Emery with a special two-hour mix.

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.

20080119

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring TC on the decks for a special two-hour mix.

Featuring TC on the decks for a special two-hour mix.

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.

"The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring TC on the decks for a special two-hour mix.

20080126

Featuring a special two-hour mix from Luciano.

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.

20080202

With Benga on the decks for a special two-hour mix.

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.

With Benga on the decks for a special 2 hour mix.

20080209

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Mark Brown.

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Mark Brown on the decks for a special two hour mix.

"The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Mark Brown on the decks for a special two hour mix.

20080216

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Hernan Cattaneo.

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring an exclusive two hour mix from Hernan Cattaneo.

"The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring an exclusive two hour mix from Hernan Cattaneo.

20080223

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks. Featuring Laidback Luke on the decks for a special two-hour mix.

20080301

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a special two-hour mix from Adam Freeland.

"The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a special two-hour mix from Adam Freeland.

20080308

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a special two-hour mix from Copyright.

"The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a special two-hour mix from Copyright.

20080315

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Matthew Dear and Audion.

"The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Matthew Dear and Audion.

20080322

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring an exclusive two-hour mix from Shlomi Aber.

"The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring an exclusive two-hour mix from Shlomi Aber.

20080329

The Essential Mix goes back to Miami for more highlights from the Radio 1 party at the Winter Dance Conference.

20080405

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Carl Cox and Moby.

"The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Carl Cox and Moby.

"The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Carl Cox and Moby."

20080412

The Essential Mix Introducing Tour - bringing you the UK's best resident DJs, coming live from Afterparty in Huddersfield and featuring Pete Tong plus resident Martin Doorley.

"The Essential Mix Introducing Tour - bringing you the UK's best resident DJs, coming live from Afterparty in Huddersfield and featuring Pete Tong plus resident Martin Doorley.

20080419

The Essential Mix Introducing Tour moves to Inside Out in Glasgow, as Judge Jules introduces us to Inside Out's resident DJ Barry Connell.

"The Essential Mix Introducing Tour moves to Inside Out in Glasgow, as Judge Jules introduces us to Inside Out's resident DJ Barry Connell.

20080426

The Essential Mix Introducing Tour moves to Moda in Lincoln, featuring Kissy Sell Out, Jaymo and Andy George.

"The Essential Mix Introducing Tour moves to Moda in Lincoln, featuring Kissy Sell Out, Jaymo and Andy George.

20080503

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.

20080510

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks - featuring Sebastien Leger on the decks for two hours.

20080517

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Alex Kidd on the decks for two hours.

"The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Alex Kidd on the decks for two hours.

20080524

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a special two-hour mix from MSTRKRFT.

"The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a special two-hour mix from MSTRKRFT.

20080531

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring an exclusive two-hour mix from Dirty South.

"The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring an exclusive two-hour mix from Dirty South.

20080607

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a Bassline Special with 1Xtra's DJ Q.

"The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a Bassline Special with 1Xtra's DJ Q.

20080614

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, live from Wonderland in Ibiza with Groove Armada.

"The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, live from Wonderland in Ibiza with Groove Armada.

20080621

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a DJ set from Crookers.

"The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a DJ set from Crookers.

20080628

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Roger Sanchez.

"The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Roger Sanchez.

20080705

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring James Zabiela and Booka Shade's sets from last weekend's Glastonbury festival.

"The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring James Zabiela and Booka Shade's sets from last weekend's Glastonbury festival.

20080712

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring an exclusive two hour mix from John O'Callaghan.

"The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring an exclusive two hour mix from John O'Callaghan.

20080719

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring an exclusive two hour mix from Deadmau 5.

"The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring an exclusive two hour mix from Deadmau 5.

20080726

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Fred Falke and Kris Menace.

"The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Fred Falke and Kris Menace.

20080802

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.

20080809

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.

20080816

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a two-hour mix from Paolo Mojo.

"The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a two-hour mix from Paolo Mojo.

20080823

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks. We wind the clock back for a classic Essential Mix from Creamfields in 1998.

20080830

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a special two-hour mix from Peace Division.

"The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a special two-hour mix from Peace Division.

20080906

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a special two-hour mix from Mason.

"The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a special two-hour mix from Mason.

20080913

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks. It's a Planet Love special with highlights from Northern Ireland's biggest dance music festival.

20080927

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring an exclusive mix from Denis Ferrer.

"The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring an exclusive mix from Denis Ferrer.

20081011

Tonight's mix comes live from the Warehouse Project in Manchester with Pete Tong and Deadmau5.

20081018

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Calvin Harris on the decks for a two-hour mix.

"The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Calvin Harris on the decks for a two-hour mix.

20081025

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Steve Mac.

"The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Steve Mac.

20081101

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a set from Luciano recorded in New York.

"The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a set from Luciano recorded in New York.

20081108

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.

20081115

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Erol Alkan and A-Trak at 2020 in Bournemouth.

"The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Erol Alkan and A-Trak at 2020 in Bournemouth.

20090307

The world's best DJs take over on BBC Radio 1's Essential Mix.

20090620

Another guest takes over on Radio 1's Essential Mix.

ANNA

20190112

A DJ since the age of 14, when she was resident at her father's club outside Sao Paolo, ANNA is no newcomer. But she made a great leap forward in 2018, topping and tailing the year with 'Hidden Beauties' on Kompakt and her remix of Jon Hopkin's 'Singularity'. She's quickly climbed the DJ ranks with her thumping yet melodic style of techno. And her debut Essential Mix features some of her own unreleased material alongside tracks from Slam, Wehbba and Josh Wink.

The Brazilian-born Barcelona-based techno star makes her Essential Mix debut.

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.

Armin van Buuren

20090530

Armin van Buuren takes over the Radio 1 decks for the Essential Mix.

Atfc

20090131

take over on the Essential Mix.

ATFC take over on the Essential Mix.

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.

Blame

20090228

Blame takes over the world's biggest decks with a two hour exclusive mix.

Carl Cox

20090411

Carl Cox takes over on Radio 1's essential decks.

Caspa

20090711

Caspa takes to the decks for Radio 1's Essential Mix.

Crazy Cousinz

20090912

Crazy Cousinz take over for a special UK Funky Essential Mix.

Creamfields Special

20090905

Radio 1 heads to Creamfields with highlights from Mark Knight and Yousef's sets.

Radio 1's Essential Mix heads to Creamfields with highlights from Mark Knight and Yousef's sets.

Radio 1 heads to Creamfields with highlights from Mark Knight and Yousef's sets.

Deadmau5

20190323

The world's best DJs take control of the Essential Mix decks.

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.

DJ Deeon

20190126

DJ Deeon, the pioneering DJ and producer from the south side of Chicago, was a key member of the legendary Dance Mania label in the 1990's, releasing over thirty singles across four years. He was name checked by Daft Punk on ‘Teachers’, and Daft Punk also played his tunes in their legendary 1997 Essential Mix.

He’s found a new audience in recent years with reissues on Numbers, releases on Exploited and Defected and remixes for The Martinez Brothers and Redlight. He has music coming out in 2019 on Patrick Topping’s new label Trick and Drumcode. And he’s relaunching his own label Freak Mode.

The Godfather of Ghetto House shakes the Radio 1 turntables.

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks."

DJ Deeon, the pioneering DJ and producer from the south side of Chicago, was a key member of the legendary Dance Mania label in the 1990's, releasing over thirty singles across four years. He was name checked by Daft Punk on Teachers, and Daft Punk also played his tunes in their legendary 1997 Essential Mix.

Hes found a new audience in recent years with reissues on Numbers, releases on Exploited and Defected and remixes for The Martinez Brothers and Redlight. He has music coming out in 2019 on Patrick Toppings new label Trick and Drumcode. And hes relaunching his own label Freak Mode.

The Godfather of Ghetto House shakes the Radio 1 turntables.

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks."

The Godfather of Ghetto House shakes the Radio 1 turntables.

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.

The world's best DJs take control of the Essential Mix decks.

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.

DJ Lag

20190119

Gqom is the minimalist bass and percussion heavy genre of house which has exploded out of the coastal city of Durban and onto the world stage over the past few years. One of the genre's innovators is Clermont townships' Lwazi Asanda Gwala, aka DJ Lag. He came to international prominence with releases on the London based Goon Club Allstars label. And he has toured the Gqom sound around the world, playing at clubs and festivals everywhere from the USA to Australia.

The king of Gqom takes over the Essential Mix turntables!

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.

DJ Stingray

20190302

Thumping electro and techno from the Urban Tribe founder.

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.

The world's best DJs take control of the Essential Mix decks.

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.

Erick Morillo

20090704

Erick Morillo takes over the decks for another Radio 1 Essential Mix.

Essential Mix Of The Year 2019

20181229

As chosen by Radio 1's panel of experts, this is 2019's most essential Essential Mix.

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.

Exit Festival Special

20090718

A special Essential Mix featuring highlights from Serbia's Exit Festival.

Fake Blood

20090314

Fake Blood take over on the Essential Mix decks.

Felix da Housecat

20090822

Felix da Housecat takes over for another Essential Mix.

Flying Lotus

20081129

"The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a mix from Flying Lotus.

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a mix from Flying Lotus.

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.

Friendly Fires

20090627

Friendly Fires as you've never heard them before - on the decks for an Essential Mix.

Friendly Fires as you've never heard them before - on the decks for a special Essential Mix.

Friendly Fires as you've never heard them before - on the decks for an Essential Mix.

Friendly Fires as you've never heard them before - on the decks for a special Essential Mix.

Friendly Fires as you've never heard them before - on the decks for an Essential Mix.

Funkagenda

20090110

Funkagenda take over on the world's biggest decks.

Funkagenda take over on the Essential Mix - the world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.

Funkagenda take over on the world's biggest decks.

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The world's hottest DJs.

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The world's hottest DJs.

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Featurinq Slovenian techno DJ Umek.

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Featuring a mix from Streetlife DJs.

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Featuring David Guetta and Axwell.

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Featuring an exclusive mix by Hot Chip.

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Featuring a two-hour Mark Brown mix.

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A two-hour mix from Hernan Cattaneo.

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Featurinq a two-hour mix by Copyright.

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Featuring Matthew Dear and Audion.

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With Carl Cox and Moby on the decks.

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With Pete Tonq and Martin Doorley , live from Huddersfield for the start of the programme's Introducing Tour.

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With Judge Jules and Inside Out's Barry Connell , live from Glasgow as part of the show's Introducing Tour.

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Highlights of previous Big Weekend mixes.

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With techno artist John O'Callaghan.

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Artist: John O'Callaghan.

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With Fred Falke and Kris Menace.

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A Creamfields marathon with top DJs.

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With a special two mix from Peace Divison.

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Highlights from Planet Love festival.

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International DJs, featuring Paolo Mojo.

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International DJs, featuring Sweden's John Dahlback on the decks.

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Unknown: John Dahlback

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With Luciano, recorded in New York City.

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International DJs.

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Featuring Erol Alkan and A-Trak.

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International DJs.

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With Rusko.

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With Funkagenda.

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With Greg Wilson.

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Unknown: Greg Wilson.

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Featuring Josh Wink on the decks.

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Unknown: Josh Wink

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International DJs.

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International DJs.

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International DJs.

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International DJs, featuring Fake Blood.

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International DJs, with Mark Romboy.

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With Tiga.

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International DJs, with Toddla T.

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A six-hour mix live from Swindon's Blowpop at the Oasis Leisure Centre.

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Greg Wilson

20090117

Greg Wilson takes over on the world's biggest decks.

Greg Wilson takes over on the world's biggest decks for tonight's Essential Mix.

Greg Wilson takes over on the world's biggest decks.

Gui Boratto

20090328

takes over on the Essential Mix decks.

Gui Boratto takes over on the Essential Mix decks.

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Gui Boratto takes over on the Essential Mix decks.

Herve

20090221

Herve takes over on BBC Radio 1's Essential Mix decks.

The world's biggest DJs take over on the world's biggest decks for two hours.

illyus & Barrientos

20190216

Illyus and Barrientos, the Glasgow house music duo, make their Essential Mix debut.

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.

The world's best DJs take control of the Essential Mix decks.

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.

James Talk

20090919

James Talk takes over on the Essential Mix.

Jayda G

20190223

The Canadian-born DJ, producer and environmental toxicologist makes her debut!

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.

The world's best DJs take control of the Essential Mix decks.

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.

Jesse Rose

20090103

Jesse Rose does the honours on the first new Essential Mix of 2009.

Joris Voorn

20090418

Joris Voorn takes over on Radio 1's essential decks.

Synopsis

Joris Voorn takes over on Radio 1's essential decks.

Josey Rebelle

20190209

The London-based selector makes her Essential Mix debut.

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.

The world's best DJs take control of the Essential Mix decks.

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.

Josh Wink

20090124

takes over on the world's biggest decks.

takes over on the world's biggest decks for tonight's Essential Mix.

Josh Wink takes over on the world's biggest decks.

Josh Wink takes over on the world's biggest decks for tonight's Essential Mix.

Josh Wink takes over on the world's biggest decks.

K\u00f6lsch

20181222

The world's best DJs take control of the Essential Mix decks.

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.

Laurent Garnier

20090523

Laurent Garnier takes over on the decks for another BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix.

Lee Burridge

20190316

The world's best DJs take control of the Essential Mix decks.

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.

Lee Burridge takes control of the Essential Mix decks.

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.

Loco Dice

20081122

"The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a mix from Loco Dice."

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a mix from Loco Dice.

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.

Marc Romboy

20090321

takes over on the Essential Mix decks.

Marc Romboy takes over on the Essential Mix decks.

Synopsis

Marc Romboy takes over on the Essential Mix decks.

Mel\u00e9

20190202

Tribal vibes with Club Bad boss.

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.

The world's best DJs take control of the Essential Mix decks.

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.

Miami Music Week 2019

20190330

Chris Liebing back to back with Charlotte De Witte and Themba back to back with Mel\u00e9.

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.

The world's best DJs take control of the Essential Mix decks.

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.

Motor City Drum Ensemble

20181215

Danilo Plessow digs into the crates to deliver two hours of house, funk, afro and jazz.

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.

Mr Scruff

20090207

takes over the world's biggest decks for two hours.

Mr Scruff takes over the world's biggest decks for two hours.

Paul Ritch

20090613

Paul Ritch takes over on Radio 1's Essential Mix.

Paul Van Dyk

20090926

Paul Van Dyk is on the decks for a special 'end of summer' Essential Mix.

R\u00dcF\u00dcS DU SOL

20181201

The Australian three-piece take control of the Essential Mix decks.

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.

Radio 1 in Ibiza - Part 1

20090801

From Wonderland in Ibiza, the Essential Mix features Luciano and Deadmau5 on the decks."

Radio 1 In Ibiza - Part 1

20090801

"From Wonderland in Ibiza, the Essential Mix features Luciano and Deadmau5 on the decks.

Radio 1 in Ibiza - Part 1

20090801

From Wonderland in Ibiza, the Essential Mix features Luciano and Deadmau5 on the decks.

Radio 1 in Ibiza - Part 2

20090808

Highlights from Cream's night at Privilege, featuring sets from 2manydjs and others."

Radio 1 In Ibiza - Part 2

20090808

"Highlights from Cream's night at Privilege, featuring sets from 2manydjs and others.

Radio 1 in Ibiza - Part 2

20090808

Highlights from Cream's night at Privilege, featuring sets from 2manydjs and others.

An extended Essential Mix with highlights from Cream's night at Privilege during Radio 1's Weekend in Ibiza, featuring sets from 2manydjs, Eric Prydz, Laidback Luke and Annie Mac.

Highlights from Cream's night at Privilege, featuring sets from 2manydjs and others.

Rusko

20081213

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a mix from Rusko.

"The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a mix from Rusko."

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a mix from Rusko.

Sean Tyas

20090214

Sean Tyas takes over on the Essential Mix.

Shanti Celeste

20181208

The Peach Discs boss makes her Essential Mix debut.

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.

Sharam

20090829

Sharam takes over on Radio 1's Essential Mix.

Shlohmo

20190309

Two hours inside the mind of LA's Henry Laufer. Featuring unreleased Shlohmo music.

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.

The world's best DJs take control of the Essential Mix decks.

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.

Simon Dunmore

20190105

An influences mix from the Defected Records boss celebrating 20 years in the house!

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.

The world's best DJs take control of the Essential Mix decks.

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.

Slam

20081220

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a mix from Slam.

"The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a mix from Slam."

"The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a mix from Slam.

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a mix from Slam.

Steve Bug

20090815

Steve Bug takes over on Radio 1's Essential Mix.

Steve Lawler

20090516

Steve Lawler takes over on Radio 1's essential decks.

Style of Eye

20090606

Style of Eye takes over the Radio 1 decks for the Essential Mix.

Sub Focus

20090425

Sub Focus takes over on Radio 1's essential decks.

Swedish House Mafia

20081227

In the mix for two hours, recorded live at the Warehouse Project in Manchester.

The Swedish House Mafia in the mix for two hours, recorded live at the Warehouse Project in Manchester.

"In the mix for two hours, recorded live at the Warehouse Project in Manchester.

The Swedish House Mafia in the mix for two hours, recorded live at the Warehouse Project in Manchester."

"In the mix for two hours, recorded live at the Warehouse Project in Manchester.

In the mix for two hours, recorded live at the Warehouse Project in Manchester.

The Swedish House Mafia in the mix for two hours, recorded live at the Warehouse Project in Manchester.

In the mix for two hours, recorded live at the Warehouse Project in Manchester.

Switch and Diplo

20090725

Switch and Diplo, aka Major Lazer, look after the Essential Mix on Radio 1.

The decks are cleared for another Radio 1 Essential Mix.

Testpilot / deadmau5

20190323

Joel Zimmerman with a brand new Test Pilot and deadmau5 Essential Mix.

The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.

Tiga

20090404

Tiga takes over on Radio 1's essential decks.

Toddla T

20090502

Toddla T takes over on Radio 1's essential decks.

Episodes

Title	First Broadcast	Comments
	20070121	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks. Tonight with an exclusive two hour mix from Gabriel Ananda.
	20070128	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks. Tonight with an exclusive two hour mix from Seamus Haji.
	20070204	The world's best DJs on the world's biggest decks with a two hour mix. Tonight Radio Slave with a two hour mix.
	20070218	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks. Tonight with an exclusive two hour mix from Danny Howells.
	20070225	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks. Tonight with an exclusive two hour mix from Tayo.
	20070819	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks. Ben Woolfenden provides a two hour special Essential Sunset mix.
	20070826	Pete Tong and Mike Pickering present a special Factory and Hacienda mix to celebrate the life of Tony Wilson.
	20070902	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, with an exclusive mix from Dubfire. "The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, with an exclusive mix from Dubfire. "
	20070909	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, direct from Planet Love in Northern Ireland with Markus Schultz and Above and Beyond on the decks. "The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, direct from Planet Love in Northern Ireland with Markus Schultz and Above and Beyond on the decks. "
	20070916	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring an exclusive two hour mix from Diplo. "The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring an exclusive two hour mix from Diplo. "
	20070923	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, with an exclusive two-hour mix from Fedde Le Grand. "The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, with an exclusive two-hour mix from Fedde Le Grand. "
	20070930	An extended edition direct from the launch of the Manchester Warehouse Project, featuring Layo and Bushwacka, Armand Van Helden, Krysko and Felix da Housecat. "An extended edition direct from the launch of the Manchester Warehouse Project, featuring Layo and Bushwacka, Armand Van Helden, Krysko and Felix da Housecat. "
	20071007	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring an exclusive two-hour mix from High Contrast. "The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring an exclusive two-hour mix from High Contrast. "
	20071013	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, live with John Digweed from the Manchester Warehouse Project. "The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, live with John Digweed from the Manchester Warehouse Project. "
	20071020	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.
	20071103	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.
	20071110	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Claude VonStroke. "The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Claude VonStroke. "
	20071117	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Sub Club's Harri and Domenic. "The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Sub Club's Harri and Domenic. "
	20071124	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Slovenian techno DJ Umek. "The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Slovenian techno DJ Umek. "
	20071201	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring an exclusive two-hour mix from Mr Scruff and DJ Marky recorded at Manchester's Warehouse Project. "The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring an exclusive two-hour mix from Mr Scruff and DJ Marky recorded at Manchester's Warehouse Project. "
	20071208	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring UK DJs one+one. "The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring UK DJs one+one. "
	20071215	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring an exclusive two-hour mix from Streetlife DJs. "The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring an exclusive two-hour mix from Streetlife DJs. "
	20071222	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Pete Tong, David Guetta and Axwell recorded live at the Manchester Warehouse Project. "The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Pete Tong, David Guetta and Axwell recorded live at the Manchester Warehouse Project. "
	20071229	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring an exclusive two-hour mix from Hot Chip. "The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring an exclusive two-hour mix from Hot Chip. "
	20080105	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks. Herve and Sinden are on the decks for a special two-hour mix. Herve and Sinden are on the decks for a special two-hour mix. The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.
	20080112	Featuring Gareth Emery with a special two-hour mix. The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.
	20080119	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring TC on the decks for a special two-hour mix. Featuring TC on the decks for a special two-hour mix. The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks. "The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring TC on the decks for a special two-hour mix. "
	20080126	Featuring a special two-hour mix from Luciano. The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.
	20080202	With Benga on the decks for a special two-hour mix. The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks. With Benga on the decks for a special 2 hour mix.
	20080209	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Mark Brown. The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks. The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Mark Brown on the decks for a special two hour mix. "The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Mark Brown on the decks for a special two hour mix. "
	20080216	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Hernan Cattaneo. The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks. The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring an exclusive two hour mix from Hernan Cattaneo. "The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring an exclusive two hour mix from Hernan Cattaneo. "
	20080223	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks. Featuring Laidback Luke on the decks for a special two-hour mix.
	20080301	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a special two-hour mix from Adam Freeland. "The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a special two-hour mix from Adam Freeland. "
	20080308	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a special two-hour mix from Copyright. "The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a special two-hour mix from Copyright. "
	20080315	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Matthew Dear and Audion. "The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Matthew Dear and Audion. "
	20080322	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring an exclusive two-hour mix from Shlomi Aber. "The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring an exclusive two-hour mix from Shlomi Aber. "
	20080329	The Essential Mix goes back to Miami for more highlights from the Radio 1 party at the Winter Dance Conference.
	20080405	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Carl Cox and Moby. "The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Carl Cox and Moby. " "The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Carl Cox and Moby."
	20080412	The Essential Mix Introducing Tour - bringing you the UK's best resident DJs, coming live from Afterparty in Huddersfield and featuring Pete Tong plus resident Martin Doorley. "The Essential Mix Introducing Tour - bringing you the UK's best resident DJs, coming live from Afterparty in Huddersfield and featuring Pete Tong plus resident Martin Doorley. "
	20080419	The Essential Mix Introducing Tour moves to Inside Out in Glasgow, as Judge Jules introduces us to Inside Out's resident DJ Barry Connell. "The Essential Mix Introducing Tour moves to Inside Out in Glasgow, as Judge Jules introduces us to Inside Out's resident DJ Barry Connell. "
	20080426	The Essential Mix Introducing Tour moves to Moda in Lincoln, featuring Kissy Sell Out, Jaymo and Andy George. "The Essential Mix Introducing Tour moves to Moda in Lincoln, featuring Kissy Sell Out, Jaymo and Andy George. "
	20080503	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.
	20080510	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks - featuring Sebastien Leger on the decks for two hours.
	20080517	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Alex Kidd on the decks for two hours. "The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Alex Kidd on the decks for two hours. "
	20080524	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a special two-hour mix from MSTRKRFT. "The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a special two-hour mix from MSTRKRFT. "
	20080531	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring an exclusive two-hour mix from Dirty South. "The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring an exclusive two-hour mix from Dirty South. "
	20080607	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a Bassline Special with 1Xtra's DJ Q. "The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a Bassline Special with 1Xtra's DJ Q. "
	20080614	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, live from Wonderland in Ibiza with Groove Armada. "The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, live from Wonderland in Ibiza with Groove Armada. "
	20080621	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a DJ set from Crookers. "The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a DJ set from Crookers. "
	20080628	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Roger Sanchez. "The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Roger Sanchez. "
	20080705	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring James Zabiela and Booka Shade's sets from last weekend's Glastonbury festival. "The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring James Zabiela and Booka Shade's sets from last weekend's Glastonbury festival. "
	20080712	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring an exclusive two hour mix from John O'Callaghan. "The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring an exclusive two hour mix from John O'Callaghan. "
	20080719	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring an exclusive two hour mix from Deadmau 5. "The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring an exclusive two hour mix from Deadmau 5. "
	20080726	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Fred Falke and Kris Menace. "The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Fred Falke and Kris Menace. "
	20080802	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.
	20080809	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.
	20080816	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a two-hour mix from Paolo Mojo. "The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a two-hour mix from Paolo Mojo. "
	20080823	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks. We wind the clock back for a classic Essential Mix from Creamfields in 1998.
	20080830	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a special two-hour mix from Peace Division. "The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a special two-hour mix from Peace Division. "
	20080906	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a special two-hour mix from Mason. "The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a special two-hour mix from Mason. "
	20080913	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks. It's a Planet Love special with highlights from Northern Ireland's biggest dance music festival.
	20080927	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring an exclusive mix from Denis Ferrer. "The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring an exclusive mix from Denis Ferrer. "
	20081011	Tonight's mix comes live from the Warehouse Project in Manchester with Pete Tong and Deadmau5.
	20081018	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Calvin Harris on the decks for a two-hour mix. "The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Calvin Harris on the decks for a two-hour mix. "
	20081025	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Steve Mac. "The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Steve Mac. "
	20081101	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a set from Luciano recorded in New York. "The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a set from Luciano recorded in New York. "
	20081108	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.
	20081115	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Erol Alkan and A-Trak at 2020 in Bournemouth. "The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring Erol Alkan and A-Trak at 2020 in Bournemouth. "
	20090307	The world's best DJs take over on BBC Radio 1's Essential Mix. The world's best DJs take over on BBC Radio 1's Essential Mix. The world's best DJs take over on BBC Radio 1's Essential Mix.
	20090620	Another guest takes over on Radio 1's Essential Mix. Another guest takes over on Radio 1's Essential Mix. Another guest takes over on Radio 1's Essential Mix.
ANNA	20190112	A DJ since the age of 14, when she was resident at her father's club outside Sao Paolo, ANNA is no newcomer. But she made a great leap forward in 2018, topping and tailing the year with 'Hidden Beauties' on Kompakt and her remix of Jon Hopkin's 'Singularity'. She's quickly climbed the DJ ranks with her thumping yet melodic style of techno. And her debut Essential Mix features some of her own unreleased material alongside tracks from Slam, Wehbba and Josh Wink. The Brazilian-born Barcelona-based techno star makes her Essential Mix debut. The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.
Armin van Buuren	20090530	Armin van Buuren takes over the Radio 1 decks for the Essential Mix. Armin van Buuren takes over the Radio 1 decks for the Essential Mix. Armin van Buuren takes over the Radio 1 decks for the Essential Mix.
Atfc	20090131	take over on the Essential Mix. ATFC take over on the Essential Mix. The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks. The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks. The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.
Blame	20090228	Blame takes over the world's biggest decks with a two hour exclusive mix. Blame takes over the world's biggest decks with a two hour exclusive mix. Blame takes over the world's biggest decks with a two hour exclusive mix.
Carl Cox	20090411	Carl Cox takes over on Radio 1's essential decks. Carl Cox takes over on Radio 1's essential decks.
Caspa	20090711	Caspa takes to the decks for Radio 1's Essential Mix. Caspa takes to the decks for Radio 1's Essential Mix. Caspa takes to the decks for Radio 1's Essential Mix.
Crazy Cousinz	20090912	Crazy Cousinz take over for a special UK Funky Essential Mix. Crazy Cousinz take over for a special UK Funky Essential Mix. Crazy Cousinz take over for a special UK Funky Essential Mix.
Creamfields Special	20090905	Radio 1 heads to Creamfields with highlights from Mark Knight and Yousef's sets. Radio 1's Essential Mix heads to Creamfields with highlights from Mark Knight and Yousef's sets. Radio 1 heads to Creamfields with highlights from Mark Knight and Yousef's sets.
Deadmau5	20190323	The world's best DJs take control of the Essential Mix decks. The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.
DJ Deeon	20190126	" DJ Deeon, the pioneering DJ and producer from the south side of Chicago, was a key member of the legendary Dance Mania label in the 1990's, releasing over thirty singles across four years. He was name checked by Daft Punk on ‘Teachers’, and Daft Punk also played his tunes in their legendary 1997 Essential Mix. He’s found a new audience in recent years with reissues on Numbers, releases on Exploited and Defected and remixes for The Martinez Brothers and Redlight. He has music coming out in 2019 on Patrick Topping’s new label Trick and Drumcode. And he’s relaunching his own label Freak Mode. The Godfather of Ghetto House shakes the Radio 1 turntables. The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks." " DJ Deeon, the pioneering DJ and producer from the south side of Chicago, was a key member of the legendary Dance Mania label in the 1990's, releasing over thirty singles across four years. He was name checked by Daft Punk on Teachers, and Daft Punk also played his tunes in their legendary 1997 Essential Mix. Hes found a new audience in recent years with reissues on Numbers, releases on Exploited and Defected and remixes for The Martinez Brothers and Redlight. He has music coming out in 2019 on Patrick Toppings new label Trick and Drumcode. And hes relaunching his own label Freak Mode. The Godfather of Ghetto House shakes the Radio 1 turntables. The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks." DJ Deeon, the pioneering DJ and producer from the south side of Chicago, was a key member of the legendary Dance Mania label in the 1990's, releasing over thirty singles across four years. He was name checked by Daft Punk on ‘Teachers’, and Daft Punk also played his tunes in their legendary 1997 Essential Mix. He’s found a new audience in recent years with reissues on Numbers, releases on Exploited and Defected and remixes for The Martinez Brothers and Redlight. He has music coming out in 2019 on Patrick Topping’s new label Trick and Drumcode. And he’s relaunching his own label Freak Mode. The Godfather of Ghetto House shakes the Radio 1 turntables. The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks. The world's best DJs take control of the Essential Mix decks. The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.
DJ Lag	20190119	Gqom is the minimalist bass and percussion heavy genre of house which has exploded out of the coastal city of Durban and onto the world stage over the past few years. One of the genre's innovators is Clermont townships' Lwazi Asanda Gwala, aka DJ Lag. He came to international prominence with releases on the London based Goon Club Allstars label. And he has toured the Gqom sound around the world, playing at clubs and festivals everywhere from the USA to Australia. The king of Gqom takes over the Essential Mix turntables! The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.
DJ Stingray	20190302	Thumping electro and techno from the Urban Tribe founder. The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks. The world's best DJs take control of the Essential Mix decks. The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.
Erick Morillo	20090704	Erick Morillo takes over the decks for another Radio 1 Essential Mix. Erick Morillo takes over the decks for another Radio 1 Essential Mix. Erick Morillo takes over the decks for another Radio 1 Essential Mix.
Essential Mix Of The Year 2019	20181229	As chosen by Radio 1's panel of experts, this is 2019's most essential Essential Mix. The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.
Exit Festival Special	20090718	A special Essential Mix featuring highlights from Serbia's Exit Festival. A special Essential Mix featuring highlights from Serbia's Exit Festival. A special Essential Mix featuring highlights from Serbia's Exit Festival.
Fake Blood	20090314	Fake Blood take over on the Essential Mix decks. Fake Blood take over on the Essential Mix decks. Fake Blood take over on the Essential Mix decks.
Felix da Housecat	20090822	Felix da Housecat takes over for another Essential Mix. Felix da Housecat takes over for another Essential Mix. Felix da Housecat takes over for another Essential Mix.
Flying Lotus	20081129	"The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a mix from Flying Lotus. " The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a mix from Flying Lotus. The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a mix from Flying Lotus. The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a mix from Flying Lotus. The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks. The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.
Friendly Fires	20090627	Friendly Fires as you've never heard them before - on the decks for an Essential Mix. Friendly Fires as you've never heard them before - on the decks for a special Essential Mix. Friendly Fires as you've never heard them before - on the decks for an Essential Mix. Friendly Fires as you've never heard them before - on the decks for a special Essential Mix. Friendly Fires as you've never heard them before - on the decks for an Essential Mix.
Funkagenda	20090110	Funkagenda take over on the world's biggest decks. Funkagenda take over on the Essential Mix - the world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks. Funkagenda take over on the world's biggest decks.
GENOME: [R1 BD=20071013]
GENOME: [R1 BD=20071020]		The world's hottest DJs.
GENOME: [R1 BD=20071103]
GENOME: [R1 BD=20071110]		The world's hottest DJs.
GENOME: [R1 BD=20071117]
GENOME: [R1 BD=20071124]		Featurinq Slovenian techno DJ Umek.
GENOME: [R1 BD=20071208]
GENOME: [R1 BD=20071215]		Featuring a mix from Streetlife DJs.
GENOME: [R1 BD=20071222]		Featuring David Guetta and Axwell.
GENOME: [R1 BD=20071222]		Unknown: David Guetta
GENOME: [R1 BD=20071229]		Featuring an exclusive mix by Hot Chip.
GENOME: [R1 BD=20071229]		Unknown: Hot Chip.
GENOME: [R1 BD=20080105]		The world's biggest DJs.
GENOME: [R1 BD=20080112]
GENOME: [R1 BD=20080126]
GENOME: [R1 BD=20080202]
GENOME: [R1 BD=20080209]		Featuring a two-hour Mark Brown mix.
GENOME: [R1 BD=20080209]		Unknown: Mark Brown
GENOME: [R1 BD=20080216]		A two-hour mix from Hernan Cattaneo.
GENOME: [R1 BD=20080216]		Unknown: Hernan Cattaneo.
GENOME: [R1 BD=20080223]
GENOME: [R1 BD=20080301]
GENOME: [R1 BD=20080308]		Featurinq a two-hour mix by Copyright.
GENOME: [R1 BD=20080315]		Featuring Matthew Dear and Audion.
GENOME: [R1 BD=20080322]
GENOME: [R1 BD=20080329]
GENOME: [R1 BD=20080405]		With Carl Cox and Moby on the decks.
GENOME: [R1 BD=20080405]		Unknown: Carl Cox
GENOME: [R1 BD=20080412]		With Pete Tonq and Martin Doorley , live from Huddersfield for the start of the programme's Introducing Tour. "With Pete Tonq and Martin Doorley , live from Huddersfield for the start of the programme's Introducing Tour."
GENOME: [R1 BD=20080412]		Unknown: Pete Tonq Unknown: Martin Doorley
GENOME: [R1 BD=20080419]		With Judge Jules and Inside Out's Barry Connell , live from Glasgow as part of the show's Introducing Tour. "With Judge Jules and Inside Out's Barry Connell , live from Glasgow as part of the show's Introducing Tour."
GENOME: [R1 BD=20080419]		Unknown: Judge Jules Unknown: Barry Connell
GENOME: [R1 BD=20080426]
GENOME: [R1 BD=20080503]
GENOME: [R1 BD=20080510]		Highlights of previous Big Weekend mixes.
GENOME: [R1 BD=20080531]
GENOME: [R1 BD=20080614]
GENOME: [R1 BD=20080621]
GENOME: [R1 BD=20080628]
GENOME: [R1 BD=20080712]		With techno artist John O'Callaghan.
GENOME: [R1 BD=20080712]		Artist: John O'Callaghan.
GENOME: [R1 BD=20080719]
GENOME: [R1 BD=20080726]
GENOME: [R1 BD=20080802]
GENOME: [R1 BD=20080809]		With Fred Falke and Kris Menace.
GENOME: [R1 BD=20080824]		A Creamfields marathon with top DJs.
GENOME: [R1 BD=20080830]		With a special two mix from Peace Divison.
GENOME: [R1 BD=20080913]		Highlights from Planet Love festival.
GENOME: [R1 BD=20080920]		International DJs, featuring Paolo Mojo. "International DJs, featuring Paolo Mojo."
GENOME: [R1 BD=20080920]		Unknown: Paolo Mojo.
GENOME: [R1 BD=20080927]
GENOME: [R1 BD=20081004]		International DJs, featuring Sweden's John Dahlback on the decks. "International DJs, featuring Sweden's John Dahlback on the decks."
GENOME: [R1 BD=20081004]		Unknown: John Dahlback
GENOME: [R1 BD=20081101]		With Luciano, recorded in New York City. "With Luciano, recorded in New York City."
GENOME: [R1 BD=20081108]		International DJs.
GENOME: [R1 BD=20081115]		Featuring Erol Alkan and A-Trak.
GENOME: [R1 BD=20081122]
GENOME: [R1 BD=20081129]		International DJs.
GENOME: [R1 BD=20081206]
GENOME: [R1 BD=20081213]		With Rusko.
GENOME: [R1 BD=20081227]
GENOME: [R1 BD=20090103]
GENOME: [R1 BD=20090110]		With Funkagenda.
GENOME: [R1 BD=20090117]		With Greg Wilson.
GENOME: [R1 BD=20090117]		Unknown: Greg Wilson.
GENOME: [R1 BD=20090124]		Featuring Josh Wink on the decks.
GENOME: [R1 BD=20090124]		Unknown: Josh Wink
GENOME: [R1 BD=20090131]		International DJs.
GENOME: [R1 BD=20090207]		International DJs.
GENOME: [R1 BD=20090214]
GENOME: [R1 BD=20090221]		International DJs.
GENOME: [R1 BD=20090307]		International DJs.
GENOME: [R1 BD=20090314]		International DJs, featuring Fake Blood. "International DJs, featuring Fake Blood."
GENOME: [R1 BD=20090321]		International DJs, with Mark Romboy. "International DJs, with Mark Romboy."
GENOME: [R1 BD=20090321]		Unknown: Mark Romboy.
GENOME: [R1 BD=20090404]		With Tiga.
GENOME: [R1 BD=20090411]
GENOME: [R1 BD=20090425]
GENOME: [R1 BD=20090502]		International DJs, with Toddla T. "International DJs, with Toddla T."
GENOME: [R1 BD=20090508]		A six-hour mix live from Swindon's Blowpop at the Oasis Leisure Centre.
GENOME: [R1 BD=20090516]
GENOME: [R1 BD=20090530]
GENOME: [R1 BD=20090606]
GENOME: [R1 BD=20090613]
GENOME: [R1 BD=20090620]
GENOME: [R1 BD=20090704]
GENOME: [R1 BD=20090711]
GENOME: [R1 BD=20090718]
GENOME: [R1 BD=20090725]
GENOME: [R1 BD=20090808]
GENOME: [R1 BD=20090822]
GENOME: [R1 BD=20090829]
GENOME: [R1 BD=20090905]
GENOME: [R1 BD=20090912]
GENOME: [R1 BD=20090919]
GENOME: [R1 BD=20091003]
GENOME: [R1 BD=20091010]
GENOME: [R1 BD=20091017]
GENOME: [R1 BD=20091024]
Greg Wilson	20090117	Greg Wilson takes over on the world's biggest decks. Greg Wilson takes over on the world's biggest decks for tonight's Essential Mix. Greg Wilson takes over on the world's biggest decks.
Gui Boratto	20090328	takes over on the Essential Mix decks. Gui Boratto takes over on the Essential Mix decks. Gui Boratto takes over on the Essential Mix decks. Synopsis Gui Boratto takes over on the Essential Mix decks. Gui Boratto takes over on the Essential Mix decks.
Herve	20090221	Herve takes over on BBC Radio 1's Essential Mix decks. Herve takes over on BBC Radio 1's Essential Mix decks. Herve takes over on BBC Radio 1's Essential Mix decks. The world's biggest DJs take over on the world's biggest decks for two hours. The world's biggest DJs take over on the world's biggest decks for two hours. The world's biggest DJs take over on the world's biggest decks for two hours.
illyus & Barrientos	20190216	Illyus and Barrientos, the Glasgow house music duo, make their Essential Mix debut. The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks. The world's best DJs take control of the Essential Mix decks. The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.
James Talk	20090919	James Talk takes over on the Essential Mix. James Talk takes over on the Essential Mix. James Talk takes over on the Essential Mix.
Jayda G	20190223	The Canadian-born DJ, producer and environmental toxicologist makes her debut! The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks. The world's best DJs take control of the Essential Mix decks. The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.
Jesse Rose	20090103	Jesse Rose does the honours on the first new Essential Mix of 2009. Jesse Rose does the honours on the first new Essential Mix of 2009. Jesse Rose does the honours on the first new Essential Mix of 2009.
Joris Voorn	20090418	Joris Voorn takes over on Radio 1's essential decks. Synopsis Joris Voorn takes over on Radio 1's essential decks. Joris Voorn takes over on Radio 1's essential decks.
Josey Rebelle	20190209	The London-based selector makes her Essential Mix debut. The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks. The world's best DJs take control of the Essential Mix decks. The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.
Josh Wink	20090124	takes over on the world's biggest decks. takes over on the world's biggest decks for tonight's Essential Mix. Josh Wink takes over on the world's biggest decks. Josh Wink takes over on the world's biggest decks. Josh Wink takes over on the world's biggest decks for tonight's Essential Mix. Josh Wink takes over on the world's biggest decks.
K\u00f6lsch	20181222	The world's best DJs take control of the Essential Mix decks. The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.
Laurent Garnier	20090523	Laurent Garnier takes over on the decks for another BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix. Laurent Garnier takes over on the decks for another BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix. Laurent Garnier takes over on the decks for another BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix. Laurent Garnier takes over on the decks for another BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix.
Lee Burridge	20190316	The world's best DJs take control of the Essential Mix decks. The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks. Lee Burridge takes control of the Essential Mix decks. The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.
Loco Dice	20081122	"The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a mix from Loco Dice." The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a mix from Loco Dice. The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.
Marc Romboy	20090321	takes over on the Essential Mix decks. Marc Romboy takes over on the Essential Mix decks. Synopsis Marc Romboy takes over on the Essential Mix decks. Marc Romboy takes over on the Essential Mix decks.
Mel\u00e9	20190202	Tribal vibes with Club Bad boss. The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks. The world's best DJs take control of the Essential Mix decks. The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.
Miami Music Week 2019	20190330	Chris Liebing back to back with Charlotte De Witte and Themba back to back with Mel\u00e9. The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks. The world's best DJs take control of the Essential Mix decks. The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.
Motor City Drum Ensemble	20181215	Danilo Plessow digs into the crates to deliver two hours of house, funk, afro and jazz. The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.
Mr Scruff	20090207	takes over the world's biggest decks for two hours. Mr Scruff takes over the world's biggest decks for two hours. Mr Scruff takes over the world's biggest decks for two hours. Mr Scruff takes over the world's biggest decks for two hours. Mr Scruff takes over the world's biggest decks for two hours.
Paul Ritch	20090613	Paul Ritch takes over on Radio 1's Essential Mix. Paul Ritch takes over on Radio 1's Essential Mix. Paul Ritch takes over on Radio 1's Essential Mix.
Paul Van Dyk	20090926	Paul Van Dyk is on the decks for a special 'end of summer' Essential Mix. Paul Van Dyk is on the decks for a special 'end of summer' Essential Mix. Paul Van Dyk is on the decks for a special 'end of summer' Essential Mix.
R\u00dcF\u00dcS DU SOL	20181201	The Australian three-piece take control of the Essential Mix decks. The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.
Radio 1 in Ibiza - Part 1	20090801	" From Wonderland in Ibiza, the Essential Mix features Luciano and Deadmau5 on the decks."
Radio 1 In Ibiza - Part 1	20090801	"From Wonderland in Ibiza, the Essential Mix features Luciano and Deadmau5 on the decks. "
Radio 1 in Ibiza - Part 1	20090801	From Wonderland in Ibiza, the Essential Mix features Luciano and Deadmau5 on the decks. From Wonderland in Ibiza, the Essential Mix features Luciano and Deadmau5 on the decks. From Wonderland in Ibiza, the Essential Mix features Luciano and Deadmau5 on the decks.
Radio 1 in Ibiza - Part 2	20090808	" Highlights from Cream's night at Privilege, featuring sets from 2manydjs and others."
Radio 1 In Ibiza - Part 2	20090808	"Highlights from Cream's night at Privilege, featuring sets from 2manydjs and others. "
Radio 1 in Ibiza - Part 2	20090808	Highlights from Cream's night at Privilege, featuring sets from 2manydjs and others. An extended Essential Mix with highlights from Cream's night at Privilege during Radio 1's Weekend in Ibiza, featuring sets from 2manydjs, Eric Prydz, Laidback Luke and Annie Mac. Highlights from Cream's night at Privilege, featuring sets from 2manydjs and others.
Rusko	20081213	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a mix from Rusko. "The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a mix from Rusko." The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a mix from Rusko.
Sean Tyas	20090214	Sean Tyas takes over on the Essential Mix. Sean Tyas takes over on the Essential Mix. Sean Tyas takes over on the Essential Mix.
Shanti Celeste	20181208	The Peach Discs boss makes her Essential Mix debut. The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.
Sharam	20090829	Sharam takes over on Radio 1's Essential Mix. Sharam takes over on Radio 1's Essential Mix. Sharam takes over on Radio 1's Essential Mix.
Shlohmo	20190309	Two hours inside the mind of LA's Henry Laufer. Featuring unreleased Shlohmo music. The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks. The world's best DJs take control of the Essential Mix decks. The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.
Simon Dunmore	20190105	An influences mix from the Defected Records boss celebrating 20 years in the house! The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks. The world's best DJs take control of the Essential Mix decks. The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.
Slam	20081220	The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a mix from Slam. "The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a mix from Slam." "The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a mix from Slam. " The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a mix from Slam. The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a mix from Slam. The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks, featuring a mix from Slam.
Steve Bug	20090815	Steve Bug takes over on Radio 1's Essential Mix. Steve Bug takes over on Radio 1's Essential Mix. Steve Bug takes over on Radio 1's Essential Mix.
Steve Lawler	20090516	Steve Lawler takes over on Radio 1's essential decks. Steve Lawler takes over on Radio 1's essential decks. Steve Lawler takes over on Radio 1's essential decks.
Style of Eye	20090606	Style of Eye takes over the Radio 1 decks for the Essential Mix. Style of Eye takes over the Radio 1 decks for the Essential Mix. Style of Eye takes over the Radio 1 decks for the Essential Mix.
Sub Focus	20090425	Sub Focus takes over on Radio 1's essential decks. Sub Focus takes over on Radio 1's essential decks. Sub Focus takes over on Radio 1's essential decks.
Swedish House Mafia	20081227	In the mix for two hours, recorded live at the Warehouse Project in Manchester. The Swedish House Mafia in the mix for two hours, recorded live at the Warehouse Project in Manchester. "In the mix for two hours, recorded live at the Warehouse Project in Manchester. The Swedish House Mafia in the mix for two hours, recorded live at the Warehouse Project in Manchester." "In the mix for two hours, recorded live at the Warehouse Project in Manchester. " In the mix for two hours, recorded live at the Warehouse Project in Manchester. The Swedish House Mafia in the mix for two hours, recorded live at the Warehouse Project in Manchester. In the mix for two hours, recorded live at the Warehouse Project in Manchester.
Switch and Diplo	20090725	Switch and Diplo, aka Major Lazer, look after the Essential Mix on Radio 1. Switch and Diplo, aka Major Lazer, look after the Essential Mix on Radio 1. The decks are cleared for another Radio 1 Essential Mix. The decks are cleared for another Radio 1 Essential Mix. The decks are cleared for another Radio 1 Essential Mix.
Testpilot / deadmau5	20190323	Joel Zimmerman with a brand new Test Pilot and deadmau5 Essential Mix. The world's biggest DJs on the world's biggest decks.
Tiga	20090404	Tiga takes over on Radio 1's essential decks. Tiga takes over on Radio 1's essential decks. Tiga takes over on Radio 1's essential decks.
Toddla T	20090502	Toddla T takes over on Radio 1's essential decks. Toddla T takes over on Radio 1's essential decks. Toddla T takes over on Radio 1's essential decks.