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John Digweed (born John Digweed on 1 January 1967 in Hastings, England) is an English DJ, record producer and actor.
John Digweed began DJing at age 15.[citation needed] His breakthrough came in 1993 when he got a gig at the Renaissance Club in Mansfield after fellow DJ Alexander Coe (aka Sasha) heard his demo.
Digweed is known for promoting the progressive house sound that became popular in Europe and North America in the late 1990s and early 2000s, releasing several popular mix compilations on labels like Renaissance and Global Underground. He started the record label Bedrock Records to further promote the music he was playing at the time. In addition to starting the Bedrock imprint, he and friend Nick Muir produce under the Bedrock alias. In his sets, Digweed is noted[citation needed] for adopting tracks with new and different styles.
Between 2000 and 2005, John Digweed promoted his "Bedrock" sound with monthly club nights for members and newcomers to the electronic music scene. He played Thursday nights at Heaven in London and Friday nights at a smaller club night at The Beach in Brighton. 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 are still held at Heaven. Digweed celebrated 10 years of his Bedrock club night at Matter, London on 10 October 2008 with a near on 10-hour set.
Sasha and John Digweed - Live @ Fabric (London) - NYE 2001
:: SASHA & JOHN DIGWEED :: RENAISSANCE :: The Mix Collection :: (FULL 3 MIXES 3HR 40MIN) ::
Sasha & Digweed- Northern Exposure (North_Disc 1)
SASHA B2B JOHN-DIGWEED live @ Exit
Sasha & Digweed Northern Exposure Expeditions CD1
Renaissance - The Mix Collection Disc 1 - Sasha & John Digweed
Renaissance - The Mix Collection Disc 2 - Sasha & John Digweed
Sasha & John Digweed - NYE 2002 (MTV2 Broadcast)
Sasha & Digweed - Communicate Disc 1
Sasha & Digweed - Communicate Disc 2
DJ Sasha and John Digweed - (Long Continuous Mix) ~1997 (still echoing in space)
Sasha & Digweed @ Miami Delta Heavy Tour 2002
Sasha & Digweed - Northern Exposure 2 (East Coast Edition)
Essential Mix 09 05 2004 Sasha & John Digweed Live @ radio 1 on tour from Renaissance