An event is to be held to celebrate the life and legacy of legendary Manchester DJ. Stu Allan, who introduced a generation of Mancs to house music, hip hop and rave died last month, aged 60, after a year-long battle with cancer.
A fan-favourite on the rave scene in the 1980s and 1990s with his Sunday night shows on Piccadilly Radio, he was one of the first DJs to play the likes of A Guy Called Gerald, 808 State and Sub Sub.
He was also a pop star in his own right, clocking up 13 top 40 hits as part of 90s eurodance act Clock. Robbie Williams and DJ'ing legends such as Carl Cox were among those to pay tribute after the sad news of his death was announced.
Stu's family now say they have been 'inundated' with requests from people wanting to attend his funeral and pay their respects.
Although his funeral will be a private, family event, they have helped curate a memorial event where fans and others can come and celebrate his life and musical legacy, has been organised with tickets now on sale.
Organisers are promising sets from some big-names at the ticket only event at Bowlers Exhibition Centre in Trafford Park, where Stu regularly played at raves.
In a statement, his family said: "We have been inundated with requests for people to show their last respects at Stu’s funeral, the church is a very small venue and it has been decided the funeral will be a private family event.
"What we are now planning is a Memorial event for everyone to come and show your respects to Stu and his family. The event will be at Bowlers over 3 Arenas of Stu’s music styles.
"It will be Saturday 19th November 2pm till 4am. The Dj lines will be announced soon.. but as you can imagine.. they will be LAARGE…
"Tickets will be on SKIDDLE ONLY and monies raised will go to Stu’s requested charities and OSN Radio as well as supporting Alison. We really hope to see you there."
His wife Alison said via Stu's official Twitter page: "Stu’s memorial has had a huge response. Iit was always going to be massive xx Adding: "It’s going to be one hell of a night for my amazing husband."
Paying tribute to him following his death Robbie Williams shared one of his “old skool DJ sets” from Key 103. “Stu from 14 year old me,” the singer wrote, “thank you very much.”
DJ legend Carl Cox said Allan was 'one of my heroes' and 'a shining light of the rave scene he helped build'. Doves, whose members Jimi Goodwin, and Andy and Jez Williams, were formerly Sub Sub, said Allan was a 'pioneer', adding: "We were all massive fans of his radio show, it was an education."
Former Hacienda DJ Jon DaSilva said Allan was a 'Manchester legend who ushered in a revolution in dance music'. DJ Dave Pearce said Allan was 'dedicated champion of new music and great company to hang out with', while Luke Una said he 'helped shape the house sound of Manchester and beyond'.
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