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For the 4th year in a row, Dan has been invited to join the voting academy at the world famous Brit Awards. As a member, he’ll be playing a special role in the biggest music awards show in the UK. Members of the academy are responsible for choosing which bands, artists or groups are the most deserving of the highest accolade in British music…a Brit Award! The event takes place on Wednesday 24th February 2016, at the 02 arena in London.

Once again, Dan has been chosen as the voice of the HMV TV advertising campaign for Christmas 2015. After last year’s succesful run of over 30 ads, on TV and in cinemas across the UK, Bolder and HMV have commissioned Dan’s natural, friendly style for this year’s festive campaign. To find out why they’ve gone with Dan again, check out his voice reel: www.danoc.co.uk/voiceover

 

It’s been confirmed today that Radio X will launch across the UK on Monday 21^st September 2015. Dan will be joining Chris Moyles, Vernon Kay and Johnny Vaughan on the daytime line-up at the world’s newest radio station.

 

Dan takes up the afternoon show, weekdays 1pm-4pm. He’ll also be hosting a weekend show, Saturday night from 7pm.

 

“This is a dream come true. A chance to be part of the incredible line-up is one of the biggest gifts I could have hoped for. After 5 year on Xfm, I’m looking forward to getting stuck into a brand new radio station with some of the best broadcasters in the world.”

The Telegraph Ski & Snowboard Show will returns this winter to celebrate snow sports. It brings together authentic alpine food, brands, resorts, tour companies, Olympic athletes, live demos and more to kick-start the 2015/16 season!

Dan will be Djing live across the weekend at the South London based event. It runs from November 5th -8th 2015 in Battersea.

All the details are here: www.skiandsnowboard.co.uk

 

Ever wondered how you build a fire-pit in your back garden? Or how to knock up that cool pizza oven you saw on holiday Italy? Dan will be voicing a series of ‘How To…” guides for Wickes this summer. From DIY to building your garden, they’ll have you covered. You’ll never have to get a man in again!

The 2015 AIM Independent Music Awards will take place on 8th September, at The Brewery in London. Dan will be presenting the ‘Difficult Second Album’ award with Wolf Alice.

Now in it’s fifth year, the AIM Awards is proud to have honored a fantastic array of independent artists, labels and industry figures such as: Björk, Adele, Edwyn Collins, Richie Hawtin, 4AD, Hyperdub, The Prodigy, London Grammar, Alcopop! Recordings, Billy Bragg, Frank Turner, Enter Shikari, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, First Aid Kit, Alt-J, SBTRKT, Vampire Weekend & many more.

Check out all the nominees here: http://www.musicindie.com/awards/nominees

 

 

Electric Monkey is back for July at The Barfly in Camden. Dan’s next gig will be July 25th 2015. Expect loads of indie disco dancefloor fillers. Set time 1am-3am. Come and join him for one of London’s biggest and best alternative parties!

For guestlist and details: http://goo.gl/4ipFvk

On Friday July 10th, Dan will be supporting Norman Jay for another Lipton Ice Tea daytime party.

Details: Old Street, Set Time: 9am -10am

Stop by on your way to work. Good tunes, free drinks, good times.

Dan is set to host one of this year’s AIM Awards Shows for 2015. Hotly tipped Irish singer-songwriter Gavin James, is headlining the Borderline in London, on Tuesday June 30th. Support on the night comes from Meadowlark and Rebecca Clements. Mike Walsh, Head of Music at XFM, has curated the line-up. “The AIM Independent Music Awards recognises the real heroes of music; those who do things their own way, make phenomenal music and inspire us all with their creativity, commitment & brilliance.

” Tickets are available now from www.xfm.co.uk

This summer, Lipton Ice Tea are putting on a series of awesome events across London…and you’re invited! Dan will be DJing in Kings Cross on Friday June 19th and Saturday June 20th. Come and get involved in the 100M slip ‘n’ slide as Central London becomes a temporary water park for the weekend. If you fancy it, you’ll need a ticket. Click here for all the details and don’t forget to bring those swimmers! https://goo.gl/5fEsEI