Deb Grant
| Deb Grant | |
|---|---|
| Born | Dublin, Ireland |
| 💼 Occupation | DJ, broadcaster, writer |
| 📆 Years active | 2000s–present |
| Known for | BBC Radio 6 Music, Jazz FM, The Big Issue |
Deb Grant is an Irish DJ, broadcaster, and writer based in the United Kingdom. She is best known as a presenter on BBC Radio 6 Music, where she currently co-hosts New Music Fix Daily. Grant has been featured and praised in national publications including The Guardian and The Times for her contributions to UK radio and broadcasting. In 2024, she appeared in the critically acclaimed documentary Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande, reinforcing her presence in UK music culture beyond radio.
Career
Grant began her broadcasting career under the pseudonym "Anne Frankenstein", initially hosting jazz and soul shows on Jazz FM. In January 2022, she announced she would begin using her real name professionally.[1]
She joined BBC Radio 6 Music as a regular presence across the station's schedule before becoming the co-host of New Music Fix Daily—a weekday programme focused on new music discovery.[2][3]
Her work on the station has been highlighted in mainstream media. The Guardian included her in coverage of the BBC’s evolving weekend programming, listing her among high-profile presenters such as Lauren Laverne and Annie Mac.[4] In a 2025 article, The Times acknowledged her rise at the station following the departure of co-host Tom Ravenscroft, noting that she had "risen through the ranks" at 6 Music.[5]
In 2024, Grant appeared in the documentary Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande, which chronicles the legacy of the British funk group Cymande. The film received critical acclaim, and her participation was noted by reviewers.[6] She also hosted a Q&A event with the band at the British Film Institute in London.[7]
Grant is also a contributor to The Big Issue, where she writes about music, gigs, albums, and live events.[8]
Early life
Grant was born in Dublin, Ireland. She developed an interest in music in her teens and began DJing while still a student.[9]
References
- ↑ "Jazz FM presenter Anne Frankenstein reverts to her real name". Radio Today. 4 January 2022. Retrieved 27 May 2025.
- ↑ "New Music Fix Daily". BBC Radio 6 Music. Retrieved 27 May 2025.
- ↑ Shepherd, Nathan (2023-04-04). "Nathan Shepherd joins 6 Music's New Music Fix Daily as Tom Ravenscroft exits digital station". Music Week. Retrieved 27 May 2025.
- ↑ Brooks, Libby (2022-07-23). "Angela Rayner, Chris Bryant, Matt Hancock sit in for James O'Brien on LBC; Annie Mac, Lauren Laverne, Deb Grant and Chris Hawkins on BBC Radio 6 Music". The Guardian. Retrieved 27 May 2025.
- ↑ Nicol, Patricia (2025-06-07). "Finally, 6 Music sounds the end of the John Peel era". www.thetimes.com. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
- ↑ Bradshaw, Peter (2024-02-14). "Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande review – the second life of a cruelly ignored UK funk band". The Guardian. Retrieved 27 May 2025.
- ↑ "Watch Getting it Back: The Story of Cymande - Q&A online - BFI Player". player.bfi.org.uk. Retrieved 27 May 2025.
- ↑ "BBC 6 Music's Deb Grant: These are the albums, gigs and books that brought me joy in 2024". The Big Issue. 28 November 2024. Retrieved 27 May 2025.
- ↑ "My Cultural Life: Deb Grant". Irish Independent. 16 January 2022. Retrieved 27 May 2025.
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