Ben Sims - With a DJ upbringing broadly based in electro, hip hop, disco and reggae, you know there will always be an eclectic sense of diversity about the man. This comes through in everything he does. From his ability to seamlessly chop and switch up different styles whilst in the mix, through to his recent output of... funky disco-drenched techno for the floor, there are constant clues and reminders as to where Sims has come from as a DJ, producer and music lover.Over the course of his steady rise to the top, he has had a hand in the running of numerous labels, including Theory, Hardgroove and Ingoma amongst others.

Combined with his own expert ability in the studio, this gave his production prowess the platform it needed, consistently getting his records into the boxes of DJs across the world.His mixing ability is nigh-on unrivalled in the industry: you don’t get a nickname like ‘The Human Ableton’ for nothing His relentless, tight-as-you-like ability on three decks has set him apart from the rest, and over the past few years has headlined at some of the world’s most legendary techno parties.

This unique ability has also more recently been employed in forward thinking duos, such as Killa Productions with fellow Essex rascal Paul Mac, allowing his performance to be built upon even further.As a name that always attracts true techno fans, and provides a highlight of any party, expect Sims to set the pace for the Sankeys basement in July like nobody else can.

Have a look at th man in action:YouTube - Ben Sims @ Awakenings playing "The Wanderer"