Zane Lowe

Zane Lowe, also known as Zipper, is a respected radio DJ recognized for his weeknight show on BBC Radio 1. Prior to joining the BBC in 2003, he worked as a radio DJ on Xfm and as a television host on MTV Two starting in 1997. Born Alexander Zane Reid Lowe on August 7, 1973, in New Zealand, he later moved to England. Lowe is also a member of the group Breaks Co-Op and is known for his live performances. Throughout his career, he has received several awards, including Best Radio Show and Best TV Show at the NME Awards in 2006, as well as Music Broadcaster of the Year at the 2006 Sony Radio Academy Awards.