Farewell 1Xtra – Departing Words
Posted by Bailey Intabeats • Filed under News
The time has come for me to move on from BBC 1Xtra as of the beginning of September 2012. I’ve loved every minute of what I and my teams have managed to accomplish over the last 10 years, some which will be hard to replicate. It is with great anticipation that I plan to proceed with the next chapter of my journey, and whether on radio, on tour or in production, I’ll still be here doing what I do best….., representing the music I love with passion.
All that’s left to say is a HUGE thank you to everyone who has listened to the show over the last decade. Watch THIS space……
Comments (27) • May 27th, 2012 •
27 Responses
Greg R. Says:
May 27th, 2012 at 7:05pm
I remember listening to your show back in the beginning… honestly it was a highlight of my week, something I really looked forward to. Lots of great memories of so many awesome shows; for as much as it was a part of my life, thank you for sharing your musical vision with all of your audience over the past 10 years. Your show will be missed, but we’re looking forward to seeing what you do next. Thank you!
Alison Says:
May 27th, 2012 at 7:09pm
Gutted you’re leaving. My love of the thumping beats
is purely down to you and your 1xtra show
Good luck Bailey – Ma hous ive respect
Neil Says:
May 27th, 2012 at 7:36pm
No Mr Bailey thank you for all your hard work putting together a show worth listening to for a decade, we salute you Intanatty Soldier !
David Boomah Says:
May 27th, 2012 at 8:08pm
Bailey …..were missing you already Bro
Onwards and upwards …it’s impossible to stop the unstoppable
Big up!!!!
lisa wilson Says:
May 27th, 2012 at 8:09pm
That y we love u cos u love us and the music sooo much!!! Keep doing wat ur doing as u do it best. Big love 2 u and ur future 
x
MrSteve Says:
May 27th, 2012 at 8:13pm
Bailey it was certainly a pleasure for you to.bless us with you talents.
You will be missed and never forgotten
Stateside massive represent
Noisemonkey Says:
May 27th, 2012 at 10:00pm
Big ups Bailey for always playing a diverse selection and championing the choppage/drumfunk styles. Maximum respect
Icon Roller Says:
May 27th, 2012 at 10:22pm
Sad to see you go. Always loved your show. So it just the Friction show every two weeks?? That is not enough D&B on the BBC airwaves
Marius Says:
May 27th, 2012 at 11:08pm
Awwwwwh 
your show was the first time I ever heard dnb on the radio [I'm from Romania so no dnb radio shows] and was like :whaaaaaaaaaaaaat? This was 2008.
Since then, Drum and Bass with Bailey has become somewhat of a ritual, and has greatly helped improve my record collection as well as proving extremely annoying when records that would be released 8 months latter got played. Otherwise your show was where I first heard Favela and I won’t even mention the jaw-dropping guest mixes!
So I will definitely miss the show but I am sure mister Bailey has got something bigger cooking up and hopefully he’ll let us in on it!
Much LOVE Sir
Kelly O'Connell Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 5:27am
Bailey,
I have throughly enjoyed all of your music and everything you’ve done on bbc 1xtra! You killed the show I’m D.C. at The Loft. I will have to tag the picture of you and I that my friend Amnah took that night. Thanks again for all the tunes. Be EZ and big ups!
Blanko Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 1:58pm
Is it really ten years!? Well, that just shows the quality of what you’ve been playing and saying. Maximum respect.
Dissident Dj of Psycho Mambo Says:
May 28th, 2012 at 2:28pm
For the longest time we have felt periods of drought in music culture of integrity, passion, sustainabilty and the discerning. Bailey always was there doing it right, moving forward, holding the torch. He will be remembered as one of the real heores. Great eras of UK radio, the great days of Westwood bringing in the Hip Hop, One in the Jungle, the Bailey 1xtra years is right up there. Long live the Intanatty concrete boots. Psycho Mambo loves ya.
konstk Says:
May 30th, 2012 at 5:01am
that’s unfair.
first Fabio & Groove then Bailey…
Bailey, good luck. Hope to hear your new music and (maybe) radioshows soon!
Tobes Says:
June 8th, 2012 at 11:25am
At least B Traits got a show, wow, BBC is representing now isnt it, I say FUCK BBC and join us on Bassdrive.com its about time people remember those in the underground, BBC was never the right place for DnB!
Loki Sutherland Says:
June 12th, 2012 at 1:27pm
Really going to miss your show Bailey. I lock in every week and It’s easily the best Drum & Bass show on the airwaves and has been for a long time. Good luck for whatever you do next man. I’ll be watching out for sure. Peace! Loki
Sally Lyon Says:
June 17th, 2012 at 12:55am
Bailey,
WTF, leaving 1Xtra!!! What have you got planned? Are you able to DJ in Essex on a regular basis, how much would you charge? You can get back to me on the email. Sally x
Mark B Says:
July 27th, 2012 at 7:37am
Fabio & Grooverider and now Bailey!!! Damn changes are always hard but you’ll never be forgotten. You’ve put it down for BBC and we all appreciate it. Big Upz my man i hope you’ve accomplished what you set out for. Big Upz to BBC, Metalheadz, and You for taking the reign. On behalf of all Junglist worldwide we’re gunna miss your broadcast. Its been a ritual for years for me and so many others. We can all relate when i say it’s like losing a friend…………MAJOR RESPECT!!!!!
Chris Lawrence Says:
August 15th, 2012 at 10:18pm
Sad to see you go! who can replace you? Not going to be the same!
Adam Says:
August 16th, 2012 at 6:16pm
This is very sad news. You will be missed Bailey. I’ve only just in the past couple of years found your show and now it’s going away. The same with any other show I listen to, they all seem to get cancelled.
Radio 1 has been pulled apart and ruined in the past year or so, Moyles leaving in September will finish it off for me. The only thing holding 1xtra together after Bailey leaves is Mistajam, what a shame. Bring back Andy Parfitt.
Jared Says:
August 30th, 2012 at 2:15am
BEST DnB show ever, mate it won’t be the same anymore!
Good luck for the future and thanks for the memories, bad ass tunes and for making a small part of every one of my Thursdays at work in Australia slightly more bearable.
will be watching with HUGE anticipation for what is next…
RESPECT to one of the legends…
Delphi Productions Says:
September 2nd, 2012 at 12:00am
Loved your show and really appreciate your support playing music, keep up the good work!
Dennison Says:
September 10th, 2012 at 2:00pm
Man I have been listening to you since 2005, love you man.
You will rock what ever is in your future! Keep well bro!
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Hasani Ade Says:
May 27th, 2012 at 6:53pm
Bailey wow. You have been a key part of my musical life. I have listened to your show every week. If it wasn’t for your show I would have never became obsessed with drum and bass. I remember first listening in early 2008. The music you and others have introduced to me has changed my life. I have done and seen some interesting things and met some interesting people pertaining to drum and bass. I saw you play for the first time at Tech:nology at Hidden in February. We shook hands as you walked past lol. I look forward to seeing and hearing you play again soon (possibly Sun and Bass)! Respects!