06-05-2025
Battle Creek's Brad Hoelscher shines at EDM Awards
Brad Hoelscher, a Battle Creek Central High School and Kellogg Community College alum, has won "Mixshow DJ of the Year."
According to a community announcement, the award was presented March 28 at the Electronic Dance Music Awards at the Eden Roc Hotel in Miami Beach. This annual event coincides with the Ultra Music Festival and Winter Music Conference, showcasing top talent in Electronic Dance Music.
Hoelscher, known as Bodega Brad, has previously won this award in 2018. He graduated from BCCHS in 1994 and later from KCC before moving to New York City to pursue a career in radio. He began his journey at 103.5-FM WKTU-NYC, starting in promotions and eventually becoming the Resident Mixshow DJ.
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Brad Hoelscher, known as Bodega Brad, a Battle Creek Central High School and Kellogg Community College alum, has won "Mixshow DJ of the Year."
For the past 15 years, Bodega Brad has been the Mixshow DJ for the 5 p.m. "Weekend Kickoff Mix" and for Friday and Saturday nights on KTU-NYC, which is part of iHeartRadio. He is also a resident Mixshow DJ on Sirius/XM's Utopia Channel and hosts "Nurotic's House Party," a syndicated dance show from Chicago.
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Fans can follow Bodega Brad on social media and listen to his mixes for free at For updates, go to his Instagram at
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