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D iz stil ma man even tho i dont c much of him……….

DTB u ROKKKKK!!!!!!!!

Comment by mase87 | May 23, 2006 | Reply
Hey Derek ..

I am a avid follower of your work dude ! i gave u a letter outside Transformation in Durban after your set. I loved the fact that you always closed with PVD – We are Alive !

After a while .. you got off the radio .. and my friday nites were never the same .. no more sessions and sat nites were different. I still remember the live Knebworth sets and have the Ibiza Sets

Heard that Zoe is doing her own thing now .. Hope things are good ..

Hopefully We Hear More Of YOu DTB !!
YOU STILL ROCK MY MAN !!

Have a nice one .. most of all , Have a safe one ..
Cheers !

Comment by Sash | September 22, 2006 | Reply
Hey man….

Things changed in the Dance scene…. DTB.. Saterday nights.. 5fm…….

You’re still my inspiration and hero…. Keep it going mate

Much love
W

Comment by Will | October 1, 2006 | Reply
Yo Yo Cant wait to hear what wicked tunes you got for your set at h2o on the 3rd march! If only they (or u) cud do a 4 hour classic trance set! mmmmm just a thought….
Anyways Keep on doing what u do!
Cheerz Cheerz

Comment by Clinton | February 21, 2007 | Reply
DTB we love your podcast.

Keep up your good work!

From your faithfull crew

Ewald & Lindie

Comment by Ewald & Lindie | April 2, 2007 | Reply
Heyup,

I spent so many nights enjoying the amazing sets you did and boy, do I miss your music over here in the UK. It’s just not the same and neither are the people. Keep doing what you do, you’re ace!!! Just listening to your podcast and remembering how much I enjoyed clubbing in SA and also remembering some very special friends that I used to go clubbing with.

Don’t ever dissapear!!!

Cheers, Claire x x x

Comment by Claire W | May 19, 2007 | Reply
Howzit,
Here I am, Said I shall and soo yea. Love your pics, did you copy your idea from me. So you owe me one.
Later Jive Bunny
Donsie

Comment by francoise labuschagne | June 22, 2007 | Reply
Hey derek Im really enjoyed your new 038 chillout podcast
very relaxing!!

take care
Kyle

Comment by Kyle Padayachee | September 24, 2007 | Reply
Hiya DTB,

Just a message from your biggest American fan, well I mean fan in America, as I am all South African. I completely miss the clubs in SA, partying to the great sounds you produce, here in the USA, they have no clue what real clubs are about.

I only survive this is because of sound republic web radio and the podcasts. My car has an ipod adapter, I plug in my iPhone and listen all the time, no need for local radio here, and I tune into webradio everyday.

Keep up the good work, never stop the excelent music.

Comment by Malcolm | October 5, 2007 | Reply
Hey DTB

No 41……nice.

Cherio

Comment by Ewald & Lindie | November 5, 2007 | Reply
Hey derek hope you are well.Your new podcast 044 sounds brilliliant!!! Hope you have a joyous festive season and a happy new year

Take Care
Kyle

Comment by Kyle Padayachee | December 17, 2007 | Reply
This is very interesting siteK

Comment by Bill | December 22, 2007 | Reply
Hey bother man!! just wanted to say your c.d Dance Republic is kick ass!!! (love trax no.14 I feel love)

Keep well,!!
LesXXXX

Comment by lesley Du port | January 10, 2008 | Reply
Hi there Derek,

I was wondering if you (or anyone) could tell me where I might source The Ministries of Sound Clubbers Guide 2001 (Mixed by Derek the Bandit) CD?

Help? Anyone?

Ta

Comment by S | March 6, 2008 | Reply
Cutting things short: I cry like a baby when you was doing your last show on 5fm because for me a ,Peddie village boy , was a kiss good bye to trance that I fallen for it through you and your show there was no other way to hear from you that I know of . I even own the World of Dance 6 compilation cd . Derek i hope to hear on airwaves play some of the songs i still remember :michael woods -close to the end, paul van dyk – Times of our lives, ferry corsten – Rock your body rocks .I promise myself that when I earn a wage I would buy your compilation if still on stock. “There is a time for us to hold on “

Comment by Patrick | February 8, 2009 | Reply

About – DEREK”TheBandit”

DEREK“TheBandit”RICHARDSON

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In the world of dance there are a multitude of builders and only a handful of qualified architects that truly define the genre, one of these select few is DEREK“TheBandit” Richardson

Twenty years ago there was an almighty void in the world of critical radio and an even deeper, darker abyss in the world of dance.Enter one Derek Richardson, who within the space of twelve months added “TheBandit” and politely launched his radio career on South Africa’s only national music station 5fm. Fast forward 19 years and today DEREK”TheBandit” has evolved into one of dance music’s most practised authorities on every platform available embraced by the dance dedicated.

With stages shared with everyone from Carl Cox, Judge Jules, Pete Tong, Tall Paul, Sister Bliss, Paul Van Dyk and Dave Morales Derek has traversed the globe, record box in-tow, delivering only the finest, fresh and as ever, infectious beats to those hungry and hankering to be dominated by dance.

With the world fast becoming a smaller place thanks to the likes of “TheBandit” initiating some of the most progressive, insightful and engaging environments in recent years, his second home is today the World Wide Web.

Dance Web Radio, hosted and loaded with some of worlds biggest and best in dance is firmly anchored at soundrepublic.co.za, a domain that today commands as much volume in content as it does in challenging your tweeters.

Add monthly Podcasts of which were introduced at each formats infancy, coupled with Derek’s trade-mark authority, commitment to quality and a respect for his audience and you have a environment teaming with real possibility and ability to transform just how we all celebrate the world of dance. His work ethic is firmly seated around a vision and ability to adapt and ultimately talk to the market in a way that has them locked in at every turn.

With a radio career that started at 5fm and continued on until late last year at Jacaranda 94.2 in Gauteng, tied with more than a decade establishing, growing and compiling dance compilations across a multitude of styles, Derek has and continues pushing the envelope with everything he does. The biggest series, World Of Dance spawned eight volumes over as many years. In total “TheBandit” has generated 23 full-length compilations, each filled with quintessential dance, many of which are still firm staples today, not only in South Africa, but also around the world.

The demand for Richardson’s invaluable wealth of knowledge continues to grow, be it on-air radio invites, behind-the-decks requests or CD compilation production, Derek welcomes the many opportunities afforded him in sharing his wealth of information, experience and expertise whenever and wherever he can.

With New & Social Media comes opportunity and the possibility of even greater integration, something which “TheBandit” celebrates and prides himself on being the first-to-market on a variety of entertainment platforms, past present and very near future. Technology plus content is his success and with that the ability to deliver the best of what both worlds have to offer through delivering solutions that affect real change and growth.

From spinning in front of 30 000 Knebworth attendees through to guesting on Ministry Of Sound’s weekly global broadcasts, DEREK“TheBandit” is as comfortable in front of a wall of fans or quite simply unpacking his record box on compilation in the privacy of a broadband connection. The future is now and DEREK“TheBandit” is decked out and ready to take it all to the next level.

www.soundrepublic.co.za