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Freddy Mayhew, Senior reporter Friday, May 9, 2014 10:41 AM

When I finally speak with Andy C hes busy running through the soundcheck for a six-hour set in one of Londons biggest nightclubs.

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Youll be hard pressed to go to a festival where Andy C isnt performing this year. The drum and bass pioneer is set to appear at up to 40 of them, both at home and abroad.

In London youll be able to catch him at Claphams South West Four Weekender and at We Are FSTVL, Upminster, just a stones throw from where the acclaimed DJ went to one of his first illegal raves from his home in Hornchurch.

It takes me a few attempts to get through but thats understandable given the bassy licks undoubtedly being blasted out at the other end.

Its the second time the internationally acclaimed DJ has performed the marathon gig, which stands as testament to his passion and dedication to the drum and bass music he helped pioneer.

When we eventually talk there isnt a hint of nerves in his voice which carries an Essex twang that gives away his proud Hornchurch roots despite the prospect of performing to a sell out crowd of close to 2,000 people ahead of him.

But then for Andy C, who has been on stage in front of vast numbers both stateside and in Ibiza, this is small fry. The primary concern is to pace the nights drinks vodka namely, any way you like it.

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