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Speaker, DJ & music journalist

Mary Anne Hobbs

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, Speaker | DJ, Radio Presenter, Journalist
Mary Anne Hobbs

Mary Anne Hobbs

London, United Kingdom

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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.

Why we recommend booking Mary

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.

Testimonials

I just wanted to echo the great feedback we had following Mary Anne's hosting on Monday night at the Festival Awards, both our internal team and the crowd thought she did an amazing job!

UK Festival Awards

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Email mary.anne.hobbs@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Mary's availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
What is Mary Anne Hobbs's speaking style like?
Mary Anne Hobbs draws on her background as a music journalist and broadcaster to frame discussions around cultural movements in music, using her experience across BBC Radio 1, XFM, and BBC 6 Music as a reference point for live hosting and panel formats.
What topics does Mary Anne Hobbs specialise in?
Mary Anne Hobbs specialises in discussing music journalism, DJing, event hosting and more.
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