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BIOGRAPHY

Candice McKenzie is a multi award winning DJ and a Radio Presenter.  Hailing from the UK and possessing 24 incredible years of global experience, Candice's credentials include a list of headline appearances all over the world, residencies, tours, DJing for brands & corporate clients, three radio shows and judging the Eurovision Song Contest.

 

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Candice McKenzie was born and raised in London, UK. She is passionate about Gospel House and Inspirational House Music and using it to encourage and inspire - although she can extend to other genres including Garage, Club and Dance.

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Her passion, determination, drive, and positive attitude have led her to win two BEFFTA (Black, Entertainment, Film, Fashion, TV & Arts) awards, for Female DJ of the Year – 2009 & DJ of the Year 2010, be nominated for DJ of the Year at the 2018 Gospel Touch Music Awards, judge the Eurovision Song Contest, and be named as one of “20 Black UK House acts that you should know about" by MixMag Magazine.

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Her flawless skill and professional attitude have helped her build an attractive portfolio of high profile corporate clients and top brands. Not only is she a continued first choice DJ for corporate events, company functions, fashion and beauty shows / classes, product launches, in-store events and gym / fitness classes, Candice is also regularly booked as a guest panelist on TV shows, radio programmes, and at events, to offer expert advice on music.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tours

Croatia | Georgia | Greece | India | Kazakhstan | Macedonia | Miami | Poland | Russia | Siberia | Slovenia | UK | Ukraine

 

 

 

Corporate Clients and Events 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Candice is also a radio presenter and is a familiar and trusted voice on Christian radio.  She mixes, produces and presents a specialist House Music show called “The Sanctified Selection” on Premier Gospel.  This popular radio show is the perfect meeting place of gospel and soulful house, and airs every Monday night.

 

She also presents “Saturday Nights with Candice McKenzie” on Premier Gospel radio and “Get Your Praise On” on its sister station Premier Praise.  Candice also appears regularly on the parent station, Premier Christian Radio.

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Candice is also an experienced events producer, working with high-level individuals in and around government, creating online live broadcasts, podcasts, and special audio productions.  Living with kidney failure, Candice is an advocate for kidney donation in the Black British African and Caribbean communities. She writes about kidney disease, donation and transplant, and is regularly booked as a guest on TV and radio shows to offer advice and share her experience to empower and educate others.

 

 

Vibrant, engaging, professional

 

In the 24 years Candice has been working in the music industry,

 

she has built up a striking reputation, making her an exciting and trusted brand.

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Schedule

SCHEDULE

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Monday: 9-11pm (GMT) "The Sanctified Selection" on Premier Gospel Radio 

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Saturday: 8-10pm (GMT) "Get Your Praise On" on Premier Praise Radio

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Saturday: 11pm-1am (GMT) "Saturday Nights With Candice McKenzie" on Premier Gospel Radio

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  • 14 03 24 | Interview - Discussing World Kidney Day - Premier Christian Radio (08:30 UK)

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  • 04 05 24 | DJ - Digital Soul - Kicks Bar, Margate

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  • 07 05 24 | Interview - House Music Connection, with Tony Fuel

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  • 17 05 23 | Interview - Discussing kidney disease / failure and organ donation - Premier Gospel Radio (time tbc)

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  • 27 05 23 | Interview - Black Women In Europe Podcast

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MUSIC & RADIO

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Broadcasts & Radio

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"The Sanctified Selection" every Monday from 9pm on Premier Gospel Radio. The very best Gospel  & Inspirational House Music, Garage, Classics and Exclusives.

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"Get Your Praise On" Saturday nights from 8pm on Premier Praise Radio. Join Candice McKenzie for some evening praise to lift your spirits.

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"Saturday Nights with Candice McKenzie" from 11pm on Premier Gospel Radio. All the Latest hits from around the world. The official start to your weekend.

Picture of Candice McKenzie sitting in the Premier Gospel Radio Studio

PHOTOS

Premier Gospel Awards
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DJing Friday Fox Recordings
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Candice DJing in Mannheim, Germany
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Candice @ Club Extravaganza, Croatia
Candice McKenzie McQueens Nightclub
Candice McKenzie Premier Gospel
Candice McKenzie Fashion TV
Candice McKenzie Friday Fox Recordings
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Candice Wembley
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"The power of the DJ is in their skill, and not their sex"

- Candice McKenzie

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