Starting out in 2001 playing noisy German hardstyle to a very colourful crowd is not what most would call a positive beginning for this DJ. Fortunately playing dingy back rooms, receiving knock backs and actually listening to the critics has moulded Freesoup into one of the scene's most intelligent and technically gifted rising stars.
In 2003 Freesoup gained his first residency at a local night called Fuse. Successful nights here alongside names such as Lee Haslam, Miss Behavin', BK, Ed Real, Matt Hardwick, GRH and more eventually led to appearances at Gatecrashers 'Nu Talent' events. By 2005 gigs in cities such as Leeds, Sheffield, Newcastle, Rotherham, Doncaster, Manchester and his home town of York saw Freesoup gather a local hero status, eventually leading to an appearance on Riley & Durant’s Galaxy Nu-Breed radio show.
2006 brought with it the first release from Soup Recordings which was followed by another 3 very successful releases later that year. Flying the Soup Recordings flag high at a plethora of gigs including Passion in coalville eventually lead to an appearance on Paul Van Dyk's vonyc.com radio show. To end the year on a high Scotland's Inside-Out promoters announced that 'Freesoup' had won their DJ Competition and a set at their New Years Eve event alongside some of the biggest names in the industry.
Its now 2007 and the focus is on Production work. Learning the tricks of the trade and receiving a helping hand from Rob "Activa" Stevenson brings with it Freesoup's first original track 'By Default'. Now signed to FiveAm Vibe for original and remix work in the future, the year has started out very well indeed. You can expect to hear more releases from Soup Recordings as well as the usual high standard performances at gigs around the country. At the age of just 21, the future looks very bright for this incredibly talented DJ & Producer.
Stu would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their continued support over the last few years. Close friends and clubbers alike have provided backing throughout by which none of the above would be possible. Long may it continue and he thanks you all very much!
