After a series of standout releases in 2023, Carly Wilford has secured her space as one of the most promising new names in dance music. Announced as one of the ‘Future of Dance 2023’ Top 101 Producers in the world by 1001Tracklists at this year’s Amsterdam Dance Event, the list celebrates artists that have been important in defining the sounds of the electronic music world over the past 12 months. With her tunes heavily backed by Radio 1, she opened the Dance Stage at Radio 1 Big Weekend in Dundee as well as playing the BBC Radio 1 Dance stage at Glastonbury. Rolling off the back of a game changing summer that saw her hand over to the likes of Hannah Laing, Arielle Free, Monki and Meg Ward. Releasing new music with Nervous Records, Armada and Toolroom as well as collaborating with house music legend Todd Terry. As a Presenter, she recently fronted travel documentary ‘Sampled’ on MTV & Paramount Plus starring alongside renegade Marc Rebillet. The episode saw them explore London’s rich musical foundations and channel the rebellious energy of the city, from making a Grime beat in Jammer’s basement to shutting down Shoreditch with an unannounced street rave.

Riding high in Spotify and Apple Music’s editorial playlists, her tunes have been streamed by millions globally whilst also being backed by the likes of Green Velvet, Chris Lake, LP Giobbi and Eli Brown. Her high energy sets bring forward a new wave of house music whilst honouring the very roots of the scene she grew up raving to. After learning to produce in lockdown and hearing the statistic that only 2% of women were Music Producers, Carly decided that there was work to be done. Joining Toolroom Records, Toolroom Academy Course, she set out to learn how to make music. Going on to release her debut single ‘Generation X’ with Mr V. on the label with the track being signed within ten months of her laying down her first beat on the course. 

Found behind the decks at the UK’s most celebrated clubs and touring festivals across the world she has played stand out sets at Parklife, Bestival, Wireless, Reading, Isle of Wight, Citadel and Lovebox as well as Fabric, XOYO and Ministry of Sound. Strongly connecting both the US and UK music scenes, her solid roots in the UK have helped to bring through so many of the artists on today’s airwaves. Her confidence to take risks on musicians from a very early stage has seen her build bonds with the likes of Sam Smith, SG Lewis, Rudimental and Skrillex who have all spoken publicly about her unrivalled support. She was named by SheSaidSo on their Alternative Power 100 Music List 2019 and also won an award for Music and Entertainment at the Women Leaders Awards 2020.

Starting out as a Presenter, her early career saw her take over the airwaves on the Rinse FM Breakfast Show before taking bold steps to become a respected DJ and Music Producer. Having interviewed the likes of Nas, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, Annie Mac, A$AP Rocky, Zane Lowe, Alison Wonderland & J Cole, her honesty and foresight has helped to shape the music industry of tomorrow. Her natural energy and lust for life shines through in her interviews. With millions of views across her YouTube videos you can see why she is on speed dial for artists, manager’s, PR’s and key media figures within the industry.

Alongside music, Carly broke new ground launching meditation and wellbeing platform a:live. An essential support network to the unconventional, always on, culture of the music industry. Having worked as a Personal Trainer before jumping into the music business, her knowledge and experience has created an invaluable space bringing together some of the most ambitious minds in health, fitness and performance.