Editing John Digweed (section)

==Biography==
Digweed began DJing at the age of 15, and made a name for himself in his home town of [[Hastings]], where he put on successful club nights, the most famous of which were his successful [[rave]]s on [[Hastings Pier]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.trackitdown.net/news/show/103994.html|title=John Digweed Mourns the Destruction of Hastings Pier|last=Skruff|first=Jonty|date=9 October 2010|website=Track it Down|publisher=Standingwave Ltd.|access-date=27 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180823174300/https://www.trackitdown.net/news/show/103994.html|archive-date=23 August 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> where the likes of [[Carl Cox]] and [[The Prodigy]] performed.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.theprodigyontour.com/?p=238|title=1991.10.25 – Storm, Hastings Pier, Hastings, England « The Prodigy On Tour|website=www.theprodigyontour.com|date=26 January 2015 |access-date=27 June 2016|archive-date=8 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160808112634/http://www.theprodigyontour.com/?p=238|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hastingsobserver.co.uk/news/local/first-film-screening-on-hastings-pier-1-7377878|title=First film screening on Hastings pier|website=www.hastingsobserver.co.uk|access-date=27 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160512105320/http://www.hastingsobserver.co.uk/news/local/first-film-screening-on-hastings-pier-1-7377878|archive-date=12 May 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> His breakthrough came in 1993, when he sent a [[mixtape]] demo to Geoff Oakes, founder of the [[Renaissance (club)|Renaissance]] nightclub in [[Mansfield]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.residentadvisor.net/news.aspx?id=14403|title=Geoff Oakes on Renaissance's return|website=Resident Advisor|access-date=27 June 2016|archive-date=15 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160815174831/https://www.residentadvisor.net/news.aspx?id=14403|url-status=dead}}</ref> who played it to fellow DJ Alexander Coe (aka [[Sasha (DJ)|Sasha]]).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dmcworld.net/features/news/john-digweed/|title=John Digweed - DMC World Magazine|date=19 October 2011|language=en-US|access-date=27 June 2016|archive-date=15 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160815065230/http://www.dmcworld.net/features/news/john-digweed/|url-status=live}}</ref> The two DJs struck up a long-term friendship and working relationship, despite Sasha twice failing to turn up for gigs that Digweed had booked him for in Hastings.

In partnership with Sasha, Digweed is known for promoting [[progressive house]] and notable for producing the first commercial compilation for a nightclub,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.emfmag.net/articles/qa-in-transition-with-john-digweed/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160502234310/http://www.emfmag.net/articles/qa-in-transition-with-john-digweed/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=2 May 2016|title=Q&A: In Transition with JOHN DIGWEED {{!}} EMF|website=www.emfmag.net|access-date=27 June 2016}}</ref> when they released their 1994 compilation of mixes from Renaissance entitled ''[[Renaissance: The Mix Collection]]''. Until then, [[mixtape]]s from clubs had only been circulated by DJs on an amateur basis. The Renaissance CD was the first time that a compilation CD had been planned strategically for marketing, from artwork to promotion.<ref>{{Cite book|title=On the Record: The Scratch DJ Academy Guide|last=Crisell|first=Luke|publisher=Macmillan|year=2009|isbn=978-1429966238|location=Google Books|pages=70}}</ref> The two DJs famously followed this up with their ''[[Northern Exposure (album)|Northern Exposure]]'' compilations<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Sasha-And-John-Digweed-Northern-Exposure/release/36165|title=Sasha And John Digweed* - Northern Exposure|website=Discogs|date=30 September 1996 |access-date=27 June 2016|archive-date=27 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161027022357/https://www.discogs.com/Sasha-And-John-Digweed-Northern-Exposure/release/36165|url-status=live}}</ref> and those on ''[[Global Underground]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/John-Digweed-Global-Underground-006-Sydney/master/38372|title=John Digweed - Global Underground 006: Sydney|website=Discogs|date=1998 |access-date=27 June 2016|archive-date=26 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161026225749/https://www.discogs.com/John-Digweed-Global-Underground-006-Sydney/master/38372|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Sasha-Global-Underground-009-San-Francisco/master/37695|title=Sasha - Global Underground 009: San Francisco|website=Discogs|date=1998 |access-date=27 June 2016|archive-date=27 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161027022359/https://www.discogs.com/Sasha-Global-Underground-009-San-Francisco/master/37695|url-status=live}}</ref>

Digweed then started the [[record label]] [[Bedrock Records]] to further promote the music that he was playing at the time.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/digweed/biography|title=RA: John Digweed|website=Resident Advisor|access-date=27 June 2016|archive-date=11 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160811184143/https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/digweed/biography|url-status=dead}}</ref> He and his friend [[Nick Muir]] went on to produce under the [[Bedrock (producers)|Bedrock]] alias,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.deephouseamsterdam.com/interview-john-digweed/|title=Interview: John Digweed|date=16 March 2016|language=en-US|access-date=27 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160629230835/http://www.deephouseamsterdam.com/interview-john-digweed/|archive-date=29 June 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> getting their big break when their first track "For What You Dream Of" was used in the film [[Trainspotting (film)|Trainspotting]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Bedrock-Feat-KYO-For-What-You-Dream-Of/master/23241|title=Bedrock Feat. KYO - For What You Dream Of...|website=Discogs|date=1993 |access-date=27 June 2016|archive-date=9 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009200333/https://www.discogs.com/Bedrock-Feat-KYO-For-What-You-Dream-Of/master/23241|url-status=live}}</ref> The Bedrock duo also produced the soundtrack for the [[MTV]] [[teen drama|adult cartoon superhero drama]] series, ''[[Spider-Man: The New Animated Series]]'' in 2003.<ref>{{Citation|last=itsmonotune|title=John Digweed Presents Bedrock - Heaven Scent|date=17 May 2012|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82s0wDOy_R4| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211211/82s0wDOy_R4| archive-date=2021-12-11 | url-status=live|access-date=27 June 2016}}{{cbignore}}</ref> In his sets, Digweed is noted for adopting tracks with new and different styles.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.djvibe.com/content/2008/10/john-digweed-interview/|title=John Digweed Interview|date=7 October 2008|website=DJViBE.com|access-date=27 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180921191111/http://www.djvibe.com/content/2008/10/john-digweed-interview/|archive-date=21 September 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Between 2000 and 2005, Digweed promoted his "Bedrock" sound with monthly club nights for club members and newcomers to the [[electronic music]] scene. He played on Thursday nights at [[Heaven (nightclub)|Heaven]] in London,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.residentadvisor.net/news.aspx?id=15509|title=John Digweed's Bedrock club night returns|website=Resident Advisor|access-date=27 June 2016|archive-date=15 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160815180603/https://www.residentadvisor.net/news.aspx?id=15509|url-status=dead}}</ref> and on Friday nights in a smaller club night at The Beach in [[Brighton]].<ref>{{Citation|last=John Digweed|title=John Digweed Big Beach Boutique Brighton 13/7/02|date=23 June 2010|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NcpGqXHMJA| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211211/6NcpGqXHMJA| archive-date=2021-12-11 | url-status=live|access-date=27 June 2016}}{{cbignore}}</ref> These nights featured numerous guest DJs, including [[Danny Howells]], Phil Thompson, [[Hernan Cattaneo]] and [[Chris Fortier]]. As Digweed's international schedule increased, these events drew to a close, although occasional reunions have been held at Heaven since.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?16373|title=Bedrock Anniversary at Heaven|website=Resident Advisor|access-date=27 June 2016|archive-date=15 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160815183912/https://www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?16373|url-status=dead}}</ref> He celebrated ten years of his Bedrock club night on 10 October 2008 at [[Matter (venue)|Matter]] in London,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?64027|title=Bedrock 10th Anniversary at matter|website=Resident Advisor|access-date=27 June 2016|archive-date=15 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160815182744/https://www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?64027|url-status=dead}}</ref> with a near on ten-hour set.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.vibe.com/2013/06/vibe-interview-house-music-vet-john-digweed-reveals-dj-career-secrets/|title=VIBE Interview: House Music Vet John Digweed Reveals DJ Career Secrets|date=27 June 2013|access-date=27 June 2016|archive-date=17 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917140914/http://www.vibe.com/2013/06/vibe-interview-house-music-vet-john-digweed-reveals-dj-career-secrets/|url-status=live}}</ref>

Digweed has enjoyed popularity throughout North America as well as Europe. He and Sasha established a monthly residency at the now defunct New York club [[Twilo]], which proved a key location for the American electronic music scene.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/how-to-dj-with-integrity-according-to-john-digweed/|title=How to DJ with Integrity, According to John Digweed|language=en-US|access-date=27 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160919144655/https://thump.vice.com/en_us/article/how-to-dj-with-integrity-according-to-john-digweed|archive-date=19 September 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> The residency began in 1997 with a lukewarm reception, but grew into one of the most popular club nights in New York City by the end of its run in 2001. He also played in 2001 for 11 hours at the legendary club Cavo Paradiso, located at the island of Mykonos in Greece.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.villagevoice.com/news/trying-times-for-twilo-6395783|title=Trying Times for Twilo|last=Romano|first=Tricia|work=Village Voice |date=24 October 2000|access-date=27 June 2016|archive-date=9 July 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160709174156/http://www.villagevoice.com/news/trying-times-for-twilo-6395783|url-status=live}}</ref> Sasha and Digweed played at Twilo on the last Friday of every month,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sleepy-and-boo/john-digweed_b_4906114.html|title=Q&A With John Digweed: Back to the 'City That Never Sleeps'|last=DJs|first=Sleepy & Boo|date=6 March 2014|website=The Huffington Post|access-date=27 June 2016|archive-date=28 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160828161334/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sleepy-and-boo/john-digweed_b_4906114.html|url-status=live}}</ref> playing sets that lasted between eight and twelve hours. In early 2001, Sasha suffered an ear injury and was unable to play for their last four dates before Twilo was closed by the New York City authorities. Digweed continued to play the time-slot by himself until 6 May 2001, when Twilo was raided by the [[NYPD]] and subsequently forced to close down.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/304932/john-digweed/biography|title=John Digweed - Biography {{!}} Billboard|website=www.billboard.com|access-date=27 June 2016|archive-date=5 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160405081722/http://www.billboard.com/artist/304932/john-digweed/biography|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Digweed has a cameo of himself playing music in Greg Harrison's 2000 movie ''[[Groove (film)|Groove]]'', which tells the story of an all-night rave in San Francisco.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1428094/john-digweed-gets-down-in-the-groove-film-new-lp/|title=John Digweed Gets Down In The "Groove" Film, New LP|website=[[MTV]]|access-date=27 June 2016|archive-date=7 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160807133240/http://www.mtv.com/news/1428094/john-digweed-gets-down-in-the-groove-film-new-lp/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

In early 2002, Digweed along with Sasha and [[Jimmy Van M]] undertook a six-week countrywide tour of the United States called Delta Heavy. The tour was promoted by [[Clear Channel Communications|Clear Channel]] and attendance reached 85,000.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.deltaheavy.com/|title=Delta Heavy Tour featuring Sasha, John Digweed and Jimmy Van M|website=www.deltaheavy.com|access-date=27 June 2016|archive-date=3 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303203732/http://www.deltaheavy.com/|url-status=live}}</ref> It took place in a variety of venues but was completely self-reliant from a technical point of view; sound, lights, and visual setups were brought along to every gig of the tour.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.residentadvisor.net/news.aspx?id=1059|title=Sasha & Digweed's Delta Heavy Spring 2002 Tour|website=Resident Advisor|access-date=27 June 2016|archive-date=15 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160815174951/https://www.residentadvisor.net/news.aspx?id=1059|url-status=dead}}</ref> Also in 2002, Digweed curated and compiled the soundtrack to the film ''[[Stark Raving Mad (2002 film)|Stark Raving Mad]]''.<ref>{{Citation|last1=Daywalt|first1=Drew|title=Stark Raving Mad|date=23 May 2002|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0286152/soundtrack?ref_=tt_trv_snd|last2=Schneider|first2=David|access-date=27 June 2016|archive-date=29 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171029072006/http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0286152/soundtrack?ref_=tt_trv_snd|url-status=live}}</ref>

From September 2000 to January 2011, Digweed hosted a weekly two-hour radio show on [[Kiss 100 London|Kiss 100]] in the UK, in which he played the first hour of music and a guest DJ played the second hour.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://kissfm.com.au/show/transitions|title=Transitions|website=Kiss FM|language=en-US|access-date=27 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160812082204/http://kissfm.com.au/show/transitions|archive-date=12 August 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> Beginning in September 2006, his show was available on all three [[Kiss Network|Kiss radio stations]]. By that time, the show's name had become Transitions, which was also the name of a four-volume series of mix albums by Digweed that was released every six months during 2006–2008.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/John-Digweed-Transitions/release/702526|title=John Digweed - Transitions|website=Discogs|date=5 June 2006 |access-date=27 June 2016|archive-date=26 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161026225750/https://www.discogs.com/John-Digweed-Transitions/release/702526|url-status=live}}</ref> In January 2011, Transitions aired for the last time on Kiss 100,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://twitter.com/DJJohnDigweed/status/21251750392504320 |title=Twitter: DJJohnDigweed |access-date=24 January 2016 |archive-date=7 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221207122545/https://twitter.com/DJJohnDigweed/status/21251750392504320 |url-status=live }}</ref> but the show continues to be broadcast online. On December 27, 2019, Transitions aired its 800th episode.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mixriot.com/content/john-digweed-transitions-800-part-1-20191227|title=JOHN DIGWEED - TRANSITIONS #800 PART 1 - 2019/12/27|website=Mixriot|access-date=2020-01-03}}</ref>

2008 saw Digweed and Sasha reuniting for a Spring Club Tour that once again featured performances all over North America.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tech.mit.edu/V128/N18/digweed.html|title=CONCERT REVIEW Sasha and Digweed Melt Faces, Shake Booties - The Tech|last=Gleitzman|first=Benjamin P.|website=tech.mit.edu|access-date=27 June 2016|archive-date=1 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160801095250/http://tech.mit.edu/V128/N18/digweed.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2011, Digweed's music was featured in the film [[Ecstasy (2007 film)|movie adaptation]] of [[Irvine Welsh]]'s best-selling novel
''[[Irvine Welsh's Ecstasy]]''.<ref>{{Citation|last=Heydon|first=Rob|title=Ecstasy|date=20 November 2012|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1809287/combined|access-date=27 June 2016|archive-date=21 March 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120321004333/http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1809287/combined|url-status=live}}</ref>

He featured among the top ten artists from 1998 to 2008 and was voted DJ Mag's number 1 DJ in 2001. In 2010, he was voted number 29 in [[DJ Mag]]'s annual Top 100 DJs vote. In 2013, Digweed was ranked the number 17 best DJ in the world in [[Resident Advisor]]'s top 100 DJ charts;<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.residentadvisor.net/features/1968|title=RA Poll: Top DJs of 2013|access-date=27 June 2016|archive-date=7 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160807143813/https://www.residentadvisor.net/features/1968|url-status=dead}}</ref> he was number 43 in June 2016.

John is the brother of 28 times World Clay Shooting Champion [[George Digweed]], [[Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire|MBE]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/John-Digweed-Interview-I-don8217t-feel-any-pressure-to-validate-my-relevance/31357/|title=John Digweed Interview: 'I don't feel any pressure to validate my relevance'|website=Skiddle.com|access-date=2019-10-30|archive-date=30 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191030130934/https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/John-Digweed-Interview-I-don8217t-feel-any-pressure-to-validate-my-relevance/31357/|url-status=live}}</ref>