Having a father who was the chief house engineer of the multi award winning world famous Talk Of The South (TOTS) venue in Southend On Sea, Essex, It was inevitable that Ben would follow in his dads footsteps into the world of late night entertainment. After years of revolutionising his schools sound & lighting department (winning awards for his design and pioneering the first use of DMX lighting control, moving head lighting and digital sound processing in Essex educational establishments) he packed his bags and went to University. During his first summer break from Uni, he returned to Essex to help with the re-launch of the now Talk nightclub and bar complex. Becoming the main resident of the brand new VIP bar, he learn't many of the key skills he now uses to entertain crowds week in, week out.

Following the departure of the lighting operator of Talk nightclub, Ben took control of the lighting and visual systems of the main venue as well as providing warm up entertainment and built his reputation within the industry as one of the most dynamic, exciting VJs in the country, combining lighting, video, projection and sound to create a totally immersing sensory experience.

Lighting: 4 x Vari*Lite VL2202, 8 x Clay Paky GS1, 8 x Studio Due Shark, 12 x Martin Roboscan 812, 4 x Coemar Comet, 2 x Coemar NAT1200TM, 2 x Martin Atomic Strobe, 1 x Futurelight Dominator II, 12 x JB Systems Winner II, 1 x Axon ShowCAD.

Sound: Martin Mach Mid/Hi, RCF 1018 Bass, Logic Systems Peripheral, XTA Processing, 2 x Formula Sound PM90, 2 x Technics SL1200 mkII, 1 x Denon Dual CD Player.

Video: 12 x Sanyo Projectors, 1 x Kaleidovision KL2, 1 x Adobe Edit Suite.

After nearly two years at Talk, Ben was offered a new challenge, to help turn Storm Nightclub, a low capacity, run down, un-exciting, over 21's venue into one of the towns most fashionable, high profile clubbing destinations. After specifying and overseeing the install of a complete visual system (and in later years designing a brand new lighting rig) he, along with promotions manager & good friend Diason (Too Damn Glam) and Mike Glover of ESL Systems, delivered what is now well recognised as one of Southend's most glamorous venues.

Lighting: 4 x Robe Scan575XT, 4 x Robe Spot250XT, 4 x Robe Beam150XT, 2 x Martin Wizard Extreme, 4 x Martin Roboscan 518, 1 x Martin Atomic Strobe, 1 x Martin Ego 3, 4 x Actor-Mate Laser, 12 x Par 56, 1 x Axon ShowCAD.

Sound: 6 x Martin Mach Mid/Hi, 4 x RCF 1018 Bass, Accoustic Sound Systems Peripheral, XTA Processing, 1 x Formula Sound PM90, 2 x Technics SL1210 mkII, 2 x Pioneer CDJ1000mkII.

Video: 2 x NEC Projectors, 6 x Plasma Screens, 1 x Green Hippo Hippotizer Pro.

Two more years past working as the venues head of production before he was presented with his biggest opportunity to date, working as head of audio/visual for Luminar Leisure's brand new Lava & Ignite complex opening in Basildon. This multi-scene, multi-purpose, multi-million pound venue (originally trading as Ikon/Diva conceved by Rank Leisure in the mid 90's) required a fresh approach. Ben stepped in and wowed the crowds with his technical abilities. Since then he has been integrating his unique style of combining audio, visual, and sensory entertainment into his sets ensuring the venues customers are begging for more at the end of every nights trade!

Lighting: 8 x Clay Paky GS4, 4 x Clay Paky Miniscan HPE, 6 x Martin Mac550, 4 x Martin Wizard, 4 x Martin Atomic Strobe, 32 x Par 64, 1 x Tarm Vision Laser, 1 x ShowCAD Artist.

Sound: 4 x CVA SB15102 Mid/Hi, 8 x CVA OV118 Bass, CVA OV Peripheral, BSS Processing, 1 x Pioneer DJM1000, 2 x Pioneer CDJ1000, 2 x Technics SL1210 mkII, 1 x Pioneer EFX1000, 1 x Cloud CXM.

Video: 6 x Sanyo Projectors, 10 x Panasonic CRT Screens, 1 x Green Hippo Hippotizer 2 Express, 1 x Edirol V-4.

After 3 years, the venue has now undergone a £4 million redevelopment, aligning with Luminar Leisures "Liquid/Envy" brand, creating The Basildon Complex, the largest, multipurpose, multivenue leisure destination in the south. Utilising Liquid's trademark 360° projection system along with brand new A/V technology from Pioneer Pro DJ, Ben continues to create shows of sound and vision more breathtaking than ever before!

Lighting: 8 x Clay Paky GS4, 8 x Martin Mac550, 8 x Martin Wizard Extreme, 2 x Martin Atomic Strobe, 48 x Par 64, 10 x Source 4 Par.

Sound: 8 x CVA OV125 Mid/Hi, 8 x CVA OV118 Bass, CVA OV Peripheral, BSS Processing, 1 x Pioneer SVM1000, 2 x Pioneer DVJ1000, 2 x Technics SL1210 mkII.

Video: 14 x Epson Projectors, 10 x Plasma Screens, 1 x Green Hippo Hippotizer 2 Express.