Tommy Sandhu
Tommy Sandhu | |
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| Born | 24 November 1976 South Woodford, England |
| Occupations | Comedian, radio presenter, disc jockey, remixer, record producer, television presenter |
Tommy Sandhu (born 24 November 1976) is an English disc jockey remixer, record producer and television presenter.
Career
Sandhu's first presenting job was with Tess Daly on Smash Hits TV for Sky One. He was also the announcer – replacing Graham Skidmore on the final series of the British version of Blind Date, starring Cilla Black.[1]
Sandhu has DJ'd in many London venues, including Chinawhite, Movida, Café de Paris, Paper, Kensington Roof Gardens and the Shadow Lounge. His DJ sets include funky house and rhythm and blues. As a composer, Sandhu has produced the theme music to several TV shows which include Blind Date (ITV), Britain's Next Top Model (LIVING), Celebrity Snappers (Bravo) and I'd Do Anything (BBC One).
Sandhu began his radio career as the London show business reporter for the BBC Asian Network, covering premieres, parties and gossip from the capital, and going on to host the breakfast show on the station. He joined the station's daily schedule in 2010.
TV / Radio
After leaving the BBC Asian Network radio show in 2017, Tommy was brought back onto BBC Radio 2 in 2018 He then went on to work with the BBC for staff training events on how to make radio radio more interactive with audiences.
Entertainment
Tommy has a unique way of engaging with the public which is both entertaining and humorous. Currently worked alongside Desi Central events and LuvEntertainment hosting and performing at over 150 Stand up comedy and musical tribute events a year.
Tommy also hosts Events for the Kings trust, he’s a brand ambassador for Kingfisher beer, Maggi Noodles and can be regularly found compering Awards nights in the food industry, fashion, multicultural apprenticeships, book awards and much more.
Additional Projects
Following his passion for food, Tommy has just launched his own spicy 'Chutnaze' mayonnaise and is developing a derelict property site in Canterbury to become multiple houses and apartments
Discography
- Cilla Black – Step Inside Love (White Label 12"/Burn 'Em Records) [2003][2]
- Step Inside Love (Original Mix 6:29)
- Step Inside Love (Vacation Dub 4:53)
- Step Inside Love (All Burnt Out Mix 4:20)
- Step Inside Love (All Burnt Out Mix 4:20) [Hidden Track on CD]
- Cilla Black – Beginnings: Revised (EMI Records) [2009]
- Step Inside Love (All Burnt Out Mix 4:20)
- Cilla Black – Cilla All Mixed Up (EMI Records) [2009][3]
- Faded Images (Tommy Sandhu's Ram Mix 3:55)
- Kiss You All Over (Tommy Sandhu's Big Bill Mix 5:00)
- Cilla Black – Step Inside Love: Tommy Sandhu Remixes (K-Tel) [2009].[4]
- Step Inside Love (2009 The Stunner Mix 3:32)
- Step Inside Love (2002 Club Mix 6:37)
- Step Inside Love (2002 Vacation Dub 4:59)
- Step Inside Love (2002 Club Mix – Radio Edit 3:10)
- Step Inside Love (2002 All Burnt Out Mix 4:29)
References
- ↑ "Tommy's Biography". bbc.co.uk/asiannetwork. BBC Online. 2009. Archived from the original on 23 December 2019. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
- ↑ CillaBlack.com. "Cilla Black Single & EP discography". Retrieved 17 May 2009.
- ↑ "DJ Tommy Sandhu's club remixes of Step Inside Love released to download". Archived from the original on 29 March 2010. Retrieved 30 November 2009.
- ↑ "Cilla All Mixed Up (An Album of Club Remixes)". Archived from the original on 22 November 2009. Retrieved 30 November 2009.
External links
- Living people
- 1976 births
- Alumni of Bournemouth University
- British Asian musicians
- DJs from London
- English people of Indian descent
- English record producers
- Game show announcers
- Musicians from the London Borough of Redbridge
- People from Woodford, London
- Radio presenters from London
- Television personalities from the London Borough of Redbridge