Craig Richards is a seminal figure in electronic music, renowned for his eclectic tastes, innovative DJ sets, and long-standing residency at London’s Fabric nightclub. Born and raised in Bournemouth, England, Richards studied at Saint Martins School of Art before immersing himself in music and nightlife culture. His background in visual art is often cited as an influence on his deeply considered and experimental approach to DJing and production.

Rising to prominence in the late 1990s, Richards became the musical director and a founding resident of Fabric, shaping the club’s sound and ethos over more than two decades. His marathon sets are characterized by their musical breadth, traversing house, techno, electro, dub, minimal, and beyond. Known for his ability to seamlessly blend obscure gems with contemporary rhythms, he has earned a reputation as a DJ’s DJ, highly respected by peers and fans alike.

Alongside his DJing, Richards is a prolific producer, most notably collaborating with MinimalTechno legend Lee Burridge as Tyrant and working with Howie B as part of the Regent project. He has curated several critically acclaimed mix CDs, including "Fabric 01," launching the club’s iconic mix series, and "Fabric 15: Tyrant," which helped establish the authority of Fabric compilations worldwide. Richards is also an in-demand selector at international festivals and clubs, from Panorama Bar in Berlin to Japan’s Labyrinth and rural events like Houghton Festival, which he co-founded and curated, further cementing his role as a tastemaker in contemporary dance music.

Never compromising his artistic values, Craig Richards continues to push boundaries, drawing on his extensive record collection and fine ear for the emotive, the obscure, and the avant-garde.