Chicane

Quick Facts

Full Name	Chicane
Occupation	DJ
Date Of Birth	Feb 28, 1971(1971-02-28)
Age	53
Birthplace	England
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Pisces

Chicane Biography

Chicane is one of the most popular and richest DJ who was born on February 28, 1971 in England, England, United Kingdom. Trance and house music DJ/producer who is best known for the songs “Offshore” and “Don’t Give Up” which hit the number one spot on the UK’s popular music charts.

He collaborated with Natasha Bedingfield on the single “Bruised Water.”

The first official word on Chicane’s fourth studio album, Giants, came in January through his Facebook artist profile. “Come Back”, the first single in connection with the new album, is a rework of the Paul Young 1980s hit “Come Back and Stay” and came with a remix by Riley & Durrant. The single was released on 25 April. The same month a new track, “Barefoot”, was added to Chicane’s website. A laidback, Baleric-style tune, it proved popular with listeners awaiting the new album. This was followed by the track “Titles”.

Bracegirdle’s first release was the four track EP Cyanide Music Volume One in

1996. This contained music styles varying from deep house to trip hop and nu- disco. This was released the Cyanide record label and was a little known precursor to “Offshore”. The Cyanide label then released Offshore EP #1, which contained the original version of “Offshore” as well three other tracks, again of varying styles. Eventually Bracegirdle founded his own record label Modena Records, which holds the rights to all his songs and licenses them to other labels for release and distribution. A partnership with Leo Elstob produced the first Disco Citizens single, “Right Here Right Now”, in 1995, as well as the first Chicane single, “Offshore”, in 1996. “Offshore” would be the first of Chicane’s many releases on Edel UK Records and independent UK dance music record label Xtravaganza Recordings, then-newly founded by DJ and Bracegirdle’s college friend Alex Gold. It reached No. 12 on the UK Singles Chart (and No. 1 on other UK-based charts compiled by Mixmag, Record Mirror, and others), the top 40 in multiple European countries, and No. 5 on the US Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play charts in 1997 upon re-release. Its inclusion on numerous Ibiza-themed trance music compilation albums (such as Café del Mar) attest to its popularity in the nightclubs on the island, one of the worldwide epicentres of dance music.

He is from England.

Chicane Net Worth

Chicane is one of the richest DJ from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Chicane 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He began producing music and sending songs to record labels at the age of 12.

He has performed at several of England’s most prestigious music festivals, including Glastonbury and Creamfields.

Nicholas Bracegirdle (born 28 February 1971), known professionally as Chicane, is a British musician, composer, songwriter, and record producer. Among his works are singles “Offshore”, an Ibiza trance anthem included in many compilations in both chill-out and dance versions; “Saltwater”, which featured vocals by Clannad member Máire Brennan, and the UK number one hit “Don’t Give Up”, featuring vocals by Bryan Adams, which also became a top ten hit on singles charts across Europe and Australia.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Chicane Dating?

According to our records, Chicane is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Chicane’s is not dating anyone.

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Bracegirdle also made a guest appearance live with Bryan Adams at the 2000 Slane Concert, as seen on Adams’ Live at Slane Castle DVD.

Facts & Trivia

Chicane Ranked on the list of most popular DJ. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Chicane celebrates birthday on February 28 of every year.

Though the band’s singers usually substitute for the original vocalists from the song due to the latter’s other recording commitments, there have been exceptions; for example, both Maire Brennan and Bryan Adams performed live with the band in Ibiza in 2000. The former took place at one of the annual Ibiza festivals held by MTV at the turn of the 2000s, while the latter took place at a heavily promoted concert hosted by Xtravaganza on 4 August at Privilege Ibiza, which was attended by over 7000, including Bono and Noel Gallagher.

What's a chicane in racing?

Chicane. A tight sequence of corners in alternate directions. Usually inserted into a circuit to slow the cars, often just before what had been a high-speed corner.

What is a synonym for chicane?

skulduggery. (or skullduggery), subterfuge, trickery, wile.

What is chicane in bridge?

1. chicane – a bridge hand that is void of trumps. bridge hand – the cards held in a game of bridge. 2. chicane – a movable barrier used in motor racing; sometimes placed before a dangerous corner to reduce speed as cars pass in single file.

Why is it called a chicane?

There’s no mystery about the origins of “chicane.” It’s from the Middle French verb “chicaner,” meaning “to quibble” or “to prevent justice,” and print evidence of its use as a verb in English dates to around 1672. The noun form of “chicane” was first used in print in 1686.

Why does F1 have chicane?

Chicanes are often where F1 drivers can make up – or lose – the most lap time. Drivers can go as fast as the car will allow in high-speed turns, but at chicanes, they must consider the danger and reward of going too fast.