Ben Sims is a leading figure in UK techno, renowned for his intricate mixing, energetic sets, and unwavering commitment to the underground. With a career spanning more than 25 years, Sims cut his teeth as a hip-hop, house, and rave DJ before making his mark in techno during the mid-1990s. Drawing influence from funk, disco, Chicago house, and New York hip-hop, his style fuses fast-paced mixing with a deep knowledge of dance music’s roots, and his signature sets often weave multiple tracks using three decks or more.

Sims’ career as a producer is equally illustrious. His numerous releases—including seminal techno records on Hardgroove, Theory, Drumcode, and Symbolism (his own influential imprint)—have pushed his hard-edged, groove-driven sound to clubs and festivals worldwide. Over the years, he’s collaborated with and remixed artists such as Jeff Mills, Kevin Saunderson, and Oscar Mulero, further cementing his status as a tastemaker.

Beyond his productions and remixes, Sims is known for curating the long-running ‘Machine’ parties and podcasts, platforms dedicated to forward-thinking techno. His dedication to the craft, devotion to traditional DJ techniques, and willingness to experiment have made him a respected mentor for the next generation of DJs and producers. Sims continues to be an in-demand presence at global venues from Berghain to Fabric—with each performance demonstrating his devotion to the dancefloor, his technical prowess, and his deep understanding of the past, present, and future of techno.