DJ Switch is a British DJ and turntablist, based in Birmingham. Notable for having made remarkable achievements in his early teens, he has been crowned world champion three times, and has many appearances on television, radio, magazines, and at major festivals.
Notable Achievements
Switch won the world DMC DJ championships (specifically in the 'Battle For Supremacy' category) in 2008. He successfully defended his title for the next two years, becoming the first person to achieve a triple-win in the supremacy battle.
In 2011, Switch became the first DJ to have ever performed at the BBC Proms. He was the lead soloist in
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's "Concerto For Turntables & Orchestra", conducted by
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& performed by the
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. He has since performed the piece in Venezuela with the Simon Boliviar Youth Orchestra.
Other media appearances
* Blue Peter (2008)
* 1Xtra w/ Mistajam & Semtex
* BBC Breakfast
References
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Living people
Year of birth missing (living people)
British hip hop DJs