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Speaker, DJ & music journalist

Mary Anne Hobbs

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Transform audience experiences with Mary Anne Hobbs, speaker, international DJ and music journalist. Mary Anne works with global events to deliver captivating audio experiences and cultural insights, hosting prestigious festivals and contributing to Grammy-nominated soundtracks for BBC and major brands.

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Mary Anne Hobbs

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  • International DJ and radio presenter
  • Music journalist for NME and Loaded
  • Host of BBC 6 Music Weekend Breakfast shows
Mary Anne Hobbs is an international DJ, radio presenter, and music journalist. She has presented for BBC Radio 1 and XFM and currently hosts the BBC 6 Music Weekend Breakfast and 6 Music Recommends show. She contributed to the Grammy Award-nominated soundtrack for Black Swan (2010) and has received accolades such as Best Radio Show at the Dubstepforum and DJ Magazine Awards. Mary Anne began her career as a music journalist at NME and Loaded. Her television work includes extensive live coverage of the Glastonbury Festival and the series Mary Anne's Bikes, which explored global motorcycle culture and reached 120 million viewers on BBC World. In addition to her media work, she studies Aikido and is skilled at riding motorcycles. She has DJed and hosted events for Smirnoff in London and Sheffield, performed at the Leeds Festival in front of 50,000 people, and hosted the 100,000-strong Fruitstock Festival in London for Innocent Drinks in 2006. She has also hosted the World Superbike Championship for British Eurosport. For event bookings and availability, contact the PepTalk team.

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Book Mary Anne Hobbs to inspire your team with her unique blend of creativity, resilience, and global perspective. Her dynamic storytelling and industry insights will energise your audience, fostering innovation and collaboration in any business environment.

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Mary Anne Hobbs specialises in discussing music journalism, DJing, event hosting and more.
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Mary Anne’s delivery is engaging and professional, earning high praise from both organisers and audiences for her ability to host events with confidence, warmth, and a strong connection to the crowd.
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Yes, Mary Anne Hobbs offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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