Mr Scruff
Manchester DJ and producer known for the Ninja Tune track Get a Move On! and marathon DJ sets. Techno Airlines lists Mr Scruff on 5 festival lineups, including Dekmantel Selectors, Contours Festival and Lost Village.
- Festivals
- 2
- Playlists
- 0
Mr Scruff: quick facts
Sourced, updated Oct 2026- Real name
- Andrew Carthy
- Born
- February 10, 1972 (age 54)
- Zodiac sign
- Aquarius
- Birthplace
- Macclesfield, Cheshire, England
- Nationality
- British
- Based in
- Stretford, Greater Manchester, England
- Genres
- Trip hop, Nu jazz, Downtempo, House
- Labels
- Ninja Tune, Ninja Tuna (founder), Pleasure Music
- Active since
- 1992
Essential tracks
- Get A Move On!1999
- Trollmarch1999
- Spandex Man1999
- Hold The Dub2009
Past festival appearances
Where Mr Scruff has played
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Mr Scruff
Where is Mr Scruff from?
Mr Scruff is from Macclesfield, Cheshire, England. Nationality: British. Today Mr Scruff is based in Stretford, Greater Manchester, England.
How old is Mr Scruff?
Mr Scruff is 54 years old, born on February 10, 1972.
What is Mr Scruff's real name?
Mr Scruff's real name is Andrew Carthy.
What kind of music does Mr Scruff play?
Mr Scruff plays trip hop, nu jazz, downtempo and house.
Does Mr Scruff have a record label?
Yes. Mr Scruff founded Ninja Tuna.
What are Mr Scruff's best known tracks?
Signature tracks include "Get A Move On!" (1999), "Trollmarch" (1999) and "Spandex Man" (1999).
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