Most DJs who build legendary reputations have a catalogue of productions to lean on. Ben UFO never did. That he nevertheless enjoys the status he does says everything about his extraordinary abilities behind the decks, his fearless curiosity and his meticulously curated selections, where house, garage, dubstep, grime, techno and broken UK sounds collide with forgotten classics and unexpected detours from across the global dancefloor. Simultaneously considered and explosive, his sets move effortlessly between eras, tempos and traditions, constantly finding unlikely connections without ever losing momentum. Beyond the booth, Ben UFO has spent nearly two decades shaping contemporary club culture as co-founder of the seminal Hessle Audio alongside Pearson Sound and Pangaea, while his long-running Rinse FM shows have become essential listening for anyone wanting to hear tomorrow’s dance music before everyone else. Few DJs have done more to expand both the possibilities and the audience of adventurous electronic music. This summer, Way Out West welcomes one of the great selectors of his generation.