Biography
@Andy Bagguley is synonymous with the vibrant energy of the trance scene, particularly within the walls of the renowned UK club, "Passion." As its resident DJ, he's more than just a performer; he's a curator of the weekend experience, crafting the soundtrack for devoted fans and playing a pivotal role in securing the club's cutting-edge lineups. His dedication extends beyond the DJ booth, as he actively contributes to the promotion and organization of "Passion," consistently bringing in fresh talent and high-profile artists from both the UK and international scenes.
Remarkably, at just 27, Bagguley has cultivated a significant demand for his talent. His relentless drive, coupled with an approachable and friendly demeanor, has garnered attention from both industry insiders and passionate music lovers. This combination has propelled him to the forefront of the UK's dance music landscape, securing guest DJ slots at prestigious events like The Gallery, Serious, Goodgreef, Slinky, and Crasher, solidifying his position among the nation's elite.
Beyond his DJing prowess, Bagguley is the driving force behind the UK label, Instant Music. This platform serves as a showcase for his own solo productions, as well as the work of emerging and established artists. His productions have garnered significant support from top DJs worldwide, while remixes and collaborations with respected figures like Matt Darey, Riley & Durrant, Factoria, Mike Koglin, JFK, and Airbase have further cemented his reputation as a key contributor to the UK's dance music scene. Notably, his collaborations with world record holder Genix, under the moniker "Oracle," have also seen their first two productions receive widespread acclaim.
Looking ahead, the future appears bright for Andy Bagguley. His involvement with "Passion," combined with his burgeoning studio talent, has attracted the attention of key A&R representatives, artists, and club-goers alike. As he continues to fulfill the demand for his DJ services at numerous UK superclubs, he is also poised to expand his reach into the vast international market. His talent was positioning him to take his sound to new global audiences.
Below are the key moments throughout Andy's DJing Career that have shaped the path that he now follows!
Date | Event | Details |
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November 1998 | First Records | Andy buys and starts to mix his first records! |
June 1999 | PassionPre-Bar @ The Engine, Coalville | First DJ set, led to Monthly residency. |
December 1999 | Forbidden @ Club City, Leicester | First actual Club set, led to a bi-weekly residency. |
September 2001 | Hotdog @ Time, Derby | First Major club set alongside Lisa Lashes & Brandon Block. Led to monthly residency in January 2002. |
June 2002 | Sensoria @ Bar Central, Milton Keynes | Became Monthly resident. |
August 2002 | The Emporium | First set for Passion v Hotdog as a Hotdog resident. |
October 2002 | The Emporium (Main Room) | Debut set for Passion following Matt Hardwick cancellation! |
April 2003 | Passion @ The Emporium, Coalville | Became Monthly resident DJ. |
July 2003 | www.tranceairwaves.com | Start Monthly residency. |
July 2003 | Radio 1 Best UK Club Resident DJ | 3rd place as voted by listeners. |
August 2003 | Production with Genix and Oracle | Genix and Oracle guise is born with debut track "The One" released on Equilibrium Records. |
September 2003 | Trance Revolution Recordings | Andy launches record label with Genix. |
October 2003 | DJ Mag Top 100 Poll | Judge Jules states Andy as Best Undiscovered DJ of 2003. |
March 2004 | Goodgreef @ Philips Park Hall, Manchester | Debut set. |
April 2004 | Serious @ The Cross, London | Debut set. |
October 2004 | The Emporium for Passion | Become full-time Promoter & Resident DJ. |
February 2005 | Passion's 10th Birthday | DJing alongside Tiesto to a sell-out crowd! |
February 2006 | Passion's 11th Birthday | Roadblock event with top Producers and DJs. |
March 2006 | Instant Music | Andy launches new record label. |
April 2006 | International Work | DJ's in China & Nepal to packed out venues! |
Discography
Andy has been working on production since late 2003 when he teamed up with good friend Genix and Produced under the name 'Oracle'. Below are a list of the tunes or remixes and has produced either as Oracle or on his own.
* Not used by the label. Mix kept for exclusive plays from Andy only.
Year | Track | Artist | Label |
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2006 | Things You Say (Andy Bagguley Remix) | Pulser | |
2006 | Autumn (Andy Bagguley Remix) | Emotinal Horizons | Conspiracy |
2006 | Exactly (Andy Bagguley Mix) | O'Callaghan & Kearney | Discover Digital |
2006 | Blue Mountain (Andy Bagguley Remix) | Redshift & Van Der Vleuten | Instant Music |
2006 | Endless Wave (Andy Bagguley 2006 Rework) * | Kamaya Painters | |
2006 | Anodise [Work In Progress] | Andy Bagguley | |
2006 | Sian (Original Mix) | Andy Bagguley | Instant Music |
2006 | Out Of Silence (Andy Bagguley Remix / Dub) | Mark Thornton | E-TCR |
2006 | Silver Dust (Andy Bagguley Remix) | B.R.U.N.I. | Fenology |
2006 | Q (Andy Bagguley Remix) | Ozone | Gesture Records |
2005 | By Your Side (Andy Bagguley Remix) * | Thrillseekers | |
2005 | Communication (Andy Bagguley Remix) * | Armin Van Buuren | |
2005 | City Of Blinding Lights (Andy Bagguley Club Edit) * | U2 | |
2005 | Freefall (Andy Bagguley Remix) * | Nu Nrg | |
2005 | Entravance (Andy Bagguley Remix) | Vicky Devine | Drizzly / Illuminate |
2005 | Find (Andy Bagguley Exclusive Remix) [Unfinished] | Ridgewalkers | |
2005 | Untitled [Unfinished] | Factoria v Andy Bagguley | |
2004 | Liberation 2004 (Genix & Andy Bagguley Remix) | Matt Darey | Darey |
2004 | Relentless (Andy Bagguley Remix) | Mike Koglin & JFK | NOYS |
2004 | Rock (Oracle's Trance Revolution Remix) | Ozone | Gesture Records |
2004 | Aries TRR | Andy Bagguley & Genix pres. Oracle | |
2004 | Eclipse [Unfinished] | Andy Bagguley & Genix pres. Oracle | |
2003 | The One [Equilibrium Records] | Andy Bagguley & Genix pres. Oracle | Equilibrium Records |
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