Stu Allan

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Stu Allan is a British dance music DJ who worked for Piccadilly Radio and Key 103 in Manchester in the 1980s and 1990s. His hip-hop, house music and hardcore techno he was ranked the World's No3 DJ by DJ Magazine in 1993 and his performances influenced significantly the music scene during this period Allan today remains a major contributor within the UK hardcore scene.

Biography

In 1982 Stu Allan took up DJing. Between 1984 and 1986 his mixes/remixes were featured on Piccadilly Radio, Manchester on various shows including Timmy Mallet, Chris Evans and Tim Grundy.

In July 1986 he was given his own show on Piccadilly Radio. He was originally filling in for the regular DJ on a 6 week vacation, but the reaction was so great from listeners that he was signed on permanently. He began featuring Hip Hop and a new style of music called House. "Love Can't Turn Around" by Farley Jackmaster Funk was the first record Stu played on the radio. This track got the attention of the people in charge of the station and Allan was asked to explain why he was playing this "music". He said he believed this was what listeners really wanted to hear (having seen clubbers going wild to tunes like "Jack Your Body", "Jack The Groove" and many other underground Chicago label tunes at his gigs), and convinced them that his choice of music was right when the station's ratings improved massively. During this period Stu produced a soul show called "Souled Out" and a hip hop show called "Bus 'Diss". He would also have a house hour which would feature the seamless mixing he is known for.

Stu Allan was a big attraction at Bowlers in Trafford Park Manchester. His choice of hi energy Old Skool music made him a favourite on the Rave Scene in the 90's.

Stu Allan was also a regular DJ on the Vibealite rave scene, performing at many of their events across the North of England.

Clock

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Between 1993 and 1999 he was one half of the production team behind eurodance act Clock. As well as having commercial success with these tracks, they were released as hardcore remixes under the pseudonym Visa and were hits on the underground too.

Radio

In 1999 - 2000 Kiss 100 approached him to mix & produce the now legendary "Kiss Mix" (Mon-Sat evenings) which became the most listened to shows on at that time in London for 14- to 24-year-olds.[citation needed]

In 2005 he had a show named Hardcore Nation on Pure Dance.

As of September 2012, Stu broadcasts of Unity Radio 92.8FM in Manchester. He hosts 'Oldskool Nation' #OldSkoolSundays on Sundays from 9pm to 11pm.

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