Ben Sims
Biografie
From early formative days earning his stripes spinning hip hop, house and rave on pirate radio, and at parties around Essex and East London, through the 90’s as an ever more in demand DJ, and on into the new millennium as a label boss, producer and internationally recognised techno legend in his own right, Ben Sims has spent all his conscious life exploring all facets of underground dance music
Throughout that time, the man has honed his reputation as a tight, energetic mixer who skilfully weaves together his own distinctive blend of tough funk and hardgrooves, often using three-deck wizardry and plenty of dexterity. Be it at clubs like Fabric London, Atomic Jam, Berghain, Florida 135, or any number of festivals around the world, Sims’ sets are powerful, memorable, and unique, while constantly pushing the boundaries of a DJ set – utilising a mesmerizing blend of vinyl, CDs, and software.
As well as carving a reputation as one of the world’s leading techno DJs, Ben has curated many of his own revered labels over the years. Chief amongst them is Theory – an imprint this year celebrating it’s 40th release, that counts amongst it’s supporters contemporary connoisseurs like Marcel Dettmann, Ben Klock, and the old guard of Dave Clarke, Robert Hood, Rolando and more - proof, then, that Sims is on the form of his life production wise.
Riding high on the wave of critical acclaim from his cultured debut long player on Drumcode, 2011’s Smoke & Mirrors, an album that voyages into Sim’s unique take on techno, coupled with authentic house outings, thanks to guest appearances from Chicago's Tyree Cooper and Detroit's Blake Baxter, whilst also showcasing plenty of dubbed-out and grainy textures.
Sims has put his name to more than 50 releases in the last two decades. During those years, there has also been a steady stream of high profile remixes of scene heavyweights, including Jeff Mills, Adam Beyer, Kevin Saunderson and Chris Liebing, on labels du jour like AXIS, KMS, CLR and Drumcode, all of which have won as much critical praise as they have crossover success.
Despite his veteran status in the scene, Sims has always been keen to evolve. Alongside Kirk Degiorgio, he is co-founder & curator of Machine - a clubnight which focuses on new, unreleased, & upfront music; it’s primary home in London, but with editions all across Europe each year. Ben also hosts Sims & Friends events and stages at top clubs and festivals across Europe. Such shows incorporate Killa Productions sets with long time associate Paul Mac and feature regular appearances from like-minded talents such as Surgeon and others.
Quite simply, if you know techno, you know Ben Sims.
Throughout that time, the man has honed his reputation as a tight, energetic mixer who skilfully weaves together his own distinctive blend of tough funk and hardgrooves, often using three-deck wizardry and plenty of dexterity. Be it at clubs like Fabric London, Atomic Jam, Berghain, Florida 135, or any number of festivals around the world, Sims’ sets are powerful, memorable, and unique, while constantly pushing the boundaries of a DJ set – utilising a mesmerizing blend of vinyl, CDs, and software.
As well as carving a reputation as one of the world’s leading techno DJs, Ben has curated many of his own revered labels over the years. Chief amongst them is Theory – an imprint this year celebrating it’s 40th release, that counts amongst it’s supporters contemporary connoisseurs like Marcel Dettmann, Ben Klock, and the old guard of Dave Clarke, Robert Hood, Rolando and more - proof, then, that Sims is on the form of his life production wise.
Riding high on the wave of critical acclaim from his cultured debut long player on Drumcode, 2011’s Smoke & Mirrors, an album that voyages into Sim’s unique take on techno, coupled with authentic house outings, thanks to guest appearances from Chicago's Tyree Cooper and Detroit's Blake Baxter, whilst also showcasing plenty of dubbed-out and grainy textures.
Sims has put his name to more than 50 releases in the last two decades. During those years, there has also been a steady stream of high profile remixes of scene heavyweights, including Jeff Mills, Adam Beyer, Kevin Saunderson and Chris Liebing, on labels du jour like AXIS, KMS, CLR and Drumcode, all of which have won as much critical praise as they have crossover success.
Despite his veteran status in the scene, Sims has always been keen to evolve. Alongside Kirk Degiorgio, he is co-founder & curator of Machine - a clubnight which focuses on new, unreleased, & upfront music; it’s primary home in London, but with editions all across Europe each year. Ben also hosts Sims & Friends events and stages at top clubs and festivals across Europe. Such shows incorporate Killa Productions sets with long time associate Paul Mac and feature regular appearances from like-minded talents such as Surgeon and others.
Quite simply, if you know techno, you know Ben Sims.
Evenementen in het verleden
- 01-01-2016 Reaktor - New Year's Day - Amsterdam
- 05-12-2015 Output Pres. Machine - Ben Sim - New York City
- 27-11-2015 Rotterdamse Rave - Closing 201 - Rotterdam
- 24-07-2015 Tresor pres. Machine - Berlin
- 04-07-2015 Verknipt festival - Amsterdam
- 04-07-2015 Verknipt Festival - Amsterdam
- 20-06-2015 We Are Electric - Day 2 - Eersel
- 19-06-2015 Deeply Rooted Night - Paris
- 15-06-2015 [CANCELLED] -4 Years of Cable: - London
- 07-06-2015 Amsterdam Open Air - Day 2 - Amsterdam
- 06-06-2015 Free Your Mind Festival 2015 - Arnhem
- 26-04-2015 The Harbour union - Rotterdam
- 25-04-2015 Planet Rose - Nijmegen
- 04-04-2015 Awakenings Easter Special - Amsterdam
- 28-03-2015 Resistance Pres. Machine: Ben - Rome
- 07-02-2014 Chateau 07.02.2014 - Zaandam
- 19-10-2013 [IN]Cognito #ADE2013 - Amsterdam
- 12-10-2013 De:Tuned - Antwerpen
- 07-09-2013 Lief Festival - De Meern
- 29-06-2013 Awakenings Festival 2013 - Halfweg
- 01-06-2013 Free Your Mind Festival - Arnhem
- 18-05-2013 Drift Festival - Nijmegen
- 18-05-2013 Soenda Festival 2013 - Utrecht
- 27-04-2013 Imprint & Proper's Cult - Amsterdam
- 06-04-2013 Deep XL - 40 jaar Hedon - Zwolle
- 02-03-2013 HAL16: Ben Sims - Utrecht
- 16-02-2013 Hertz - Antwerpen
- 26-01-2013 Awakenings - Eindhoven
- 22-12-2012 Valhalla - Electronic Parade - Amsterdam
- 03-11-2012 Klubnacht - Berlijn
- 03-11-2012 Klubnacht - Drumcode Total - Berlijn
- 18-10-2012 Adam Beyer Presents Drumcode - Amsterdam
- 18-10-2012 ADE - Awakenings: Adam Beyer p - Amsterdam
- 22-09-2012 Elements festival - Brugge
- 02-09-2012 Mental Evolution - Scheveningen
- 01-09-2012 Mental Evolution - Rotterdam
- 31-08-2012 Mental Evolution - Utrecht
- 05-08-2012 Solar Weekend 2012 - Roermond
- 04-08-2012 Aquasella - Arriondas
- 03-08-2012 Aquasella - Arriondas
- 21-07-2012 Monegros Desert Festival 2012 - Ctra de Barcelona
- 30-06-2012 Awakenings Festival - Halfweg
- 02-06-2012 Free Your Mind Festival - Arnhem
- 02-06-2012 De:tuned - Antwerpen
- 26-05-2012 Soenda Festival - Utrecht
- 26-05-2012 Soenda Festival 2012 - Utrecht
- 28-04-2012 Imprint - Amsterdam
- 03-03-2012 Kozzmozz - Gent
- 01-01-2012 Awakenings 01.01 - Amsterdam
- 31-12-2011 Awakenings - New Years Special - Rotterdam
- 08-10-2011 Awakenings - Amsterdam
- 27-08-2011 Mysteryland - Haarlemmermeer
- 27-08-2011 Mysteryland - Haarlemmermeer
- 23-07-2011 Monegros Desert Festival - Ctra de Barcelona
- 23-07-2011 Tomorrowland - Boom
- 27-11-2010 Awakenings - Amsterdam
- 13-11-2010 I Love Techno 2010 - Gent