Video Q&A: How does specialist dance music radio work? - "When DJing for radio you connect in a totally different way"

We've teamed up with electronic music mentors One For The Nerds for a new series of monthly live Q&A sessions.

This month, OFTN mentor Shadow Child delves into the world of specialist radio with the help of two of BBC Radio 1's most exciting talents: radio producer extraordinaire Rachel Barton, and Mr. Friday night himself, Danny Howard.

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