Ben UFO – The Latest Serato Icon
Ben UFO, co-founder of Hessle Audio alongside Pearson Sound and Pangaea, is a DJ whose talents have earned him the respect of his fans worldwide. He’s known for his taste, and for his knowledge of UK centric bass music with influences from across the spectrum of house and techno. He respects the role of the DJ and takes pride in the craft. DJing is a tool for expressing himself and where he comes from.
“Being a DJ forces you to adapt slightly to whatever environment you find yourself in. When I play somewhere I’m thinking about how can I present this music to people in a way that’s going to make sense to them. DJing is an interactive thing, and I’ll always be trying to engage with the crowd as much as possible. I think if you’re a DJ and if that’s your speciality, you have to acknowledge that your real role is to present other people’s music and to facilitate other people’s experiences, but I always feel like a night’s a success if I’m able to get away with playing music that’s unfamiliar to people.”
