Ben UFO (real name Ben Thomson) is a British DJ renowned for his genre-spanning sets and co-founding the influential label Hessle Audio. Notably, he has built a distinguished career solely as a DJ, without releasing his own productions—a rarity in the electronic music scene.
Ben UFO's DJing journey began in the mid-2000s on pirate radio station Sub FM, where he played dubstep alongside friends and future Hessle Audio co-founders David Kennedy (Pearson Sound) and Kevin McAuley (Pangaea). In 2007, the trio established Hessle Audio, a label that has been instrumental in shaping the UK underground scene by releasing groundbreaking tracks across house, techno, garage, and dubstep genres .
Ben UFO is celebrated for his eclectic and boundary-pushing DJ sets, seamlessly blending various styles and eras. His technical prowess and deep musical knowledge allow him to craft sets that are both innovative and accessible, earning him a reputation as one of contemporary dance music's most daring selectors .
