Ayr, Scotland
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bio:
In his native Ayr, in Scotland, Ewan McVicar revitalised the town’s club culture, sparking a movement that remains fervent and committed, four years since it was first formed. This is typical of Ewan’s community-focused outlook. Still a relative newcomer to the international circuit, his commitment to building a local scene in Ayr, combined with his DJ skills and fearless approach to production make Ewan one of the most promising artists of his generation. Nominated in the Breakthrough DJ category at the DJ Mag Best of British Awards in 2020, he is ascending rapidly up the ranks. His platinum selling single ‘Tell Me Something Good’ bought wins for two awards in 2021 - ‘Track of the Year’ for DJ Mag Best of British accompanied by Radio 1’s first ever ‘Electronic Track of the Year’. To date McVicar is especially proud of remixing one of the most important songs in recent electronic music folklore ‘Gabriel’ by Joe Goddard. The brains behind his own mini empire, this early success is a sure-fire sign of things to come. Hungry, determined and full of good vibes for all, Ewan McVicar is primed for the next phase of his burgeoning career…
Ewan started DJing when he was at university, building up a following in his hometown and, after getting a teaching degree, decided to take it up full-time (much to his mother’s dismay). Initially focused on hip hop and the commercial end of club music, he made an impact with regular appearances at venues such as Furys and Club de Mar. By 2017 he’d started his own night TEN, at a time when there was no underground scene in Ayr. Ewan injected his passion for the music into the party and his tenacious attitude helped cultivate a strictly homegrown party, with all the residents cherry picked from the locality. TEN spawned a movement, captivating the town’s rave-hungry youngsters and giving Ewan a platform to showcase his skills.
Support has come from some of the most influential tastemakers in the industry, with radio DJs such as Pete Tong, Annie Mac, Danny Howard, Jaguar, Greg James and Sarah Story throwing their weight behind him. Ewan has also become something of a local hero in his hometown, and nationally in Scotland. A homegrown talent who redirects his success back into the land he comes from. At Subclub, one of Glasgow’s most prominent venues, both of his recent shows sold out instantly. He is playing festivals all over the UK this Summer including Creamfields, Parklife, Fly Open Air, Life Festival + Secret Garden Party amongst many others. Meanwhile, back in Ayr, where it all started, his fanbase remains strong, with plans to set up a one-day festival at one of the town’s most picturesque landmarks in 2023; a large piece of land next to the legendary Pavilion club on the seafront. He’s also plotting a label, centred on high quality electronic music of all kinds, with a slew of high-profile gigs booked in, sharing the stage with a variety of respected acts including Floorplan, Mella Dee, Cinthie, Honey Dijon, Kettama, Jaguar, Mike Servito, Absolute, Derrick Carter, Luke Solomon and Kornel Kovac. Alongside this Ewan was invited to present the prestigious Radio 1 Residency throughout June 2022 which saw Ewan celebrate the music that had influenced and inspired him over the years, paying homage to his underground heroes as well as shining a light on homegrown producers from Ayr
Friendly, big-hearted, enterprising and bold, Ewan McVicar is carving out his own path in the UK’s world-leading scene, encouraging others to join him and maintaining a positive outlook every step of the way. His upbeat demeanour, combined with his superlative skills as a DJ and producer, are the cornerstone of his flourishing career, fuelling an organic and enduring rise to the top…