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TFP Episode 32: Les Hemstock

Les Hemstock

TF Presents is back with the penultimate episode for 2009.  This month,  we have an incredibly special guest.  This guy's worked with producers like Paul Van Dyk and John "00" Fleming.  He's also seriously accomplished in his own rite.  he also happens to be one of my favorite DJs.  I give you Les Hemstock of Hemstock & Jennings. Download now.


Les Hemstock has been involved in the music industry since his entire life. He built his reputation as one of the UK's leading producers and live performance DJs leading to his eventual worldwide hit records as 'Jive Bunny and The Mastermixers' and 'Hemstock & Jennings'. 

During his career throughout Europe, Les had over 200 mixes featured on the exclusive music production services Music Factory and Disco Mix Club (DMC), building his reputation as one of the biggest DJs and Producers across Europe which would eventually culminate in the massive worldwide hit concept, Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers.

During his success as Jive Bunny, Les toured the world and featured on hundreds of radio stations, TV shows and in magazine features, awarding him Best DJ and Best producer, as well as a male model feature in the national newspapers! Les received Silver, Gold and Platinum awards for his work in the music industry, with a highly prestigious triple platinum album award from the BPI.

Following his success, Les toured Europe, residing in Norway and Germany for 8 years before returning to the UK to follow his ambitions to that of a successful dance music DJ and producer. The successful collaboration with music engineer Chris Jennings culminated in further Top 20 International hits including "Nothing But You" which featured singer and TV star Kym Marsh with a remix by world famous DJ Paul Van Dyk from Germany who signed the song as a collaborative effort for his new album.

As well as various club chart hits and remixes, Les promoted his own club night called "Gold & Delicious" which won a prestigious 3rd place in the British Music industries new promoter of the year awards in 1999. During this period Les also featured as guest DJ with various BBC Radio 1 shows including; Judge Jules show and Fergie with his live performances from Ibiza, Miami and direct from the BBC's London studio's.This profile led to Les performing for the worlds biggest club events including Gatecrasher, Gods Kitchen, Escape, Slinky, Planet Love and Holland's huge Dance Valley event to crowds of over 50,000, building an International reputation in many countries that includes the Untied States, Canada, Malaysia, China, Holland, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Spain, New Zealand etc.

Les has been involved in every aspect of the music industry from live performances as DJ and live sung PA to music production and promotions with the highest awards known. Very few can boast this mans achievements and the story goes on as Les now resides and produces from Los Angeles in the United States of America.

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  1. Great mix! It's got a real classic trance sound to it, but with a modern flair. Makes sense for the legend that is Les Hemstock.
  2. wow, would love to get a playlist for this... sometimes i lead worship with this style of trance. but its possible its all hard-to-find vinyl ;)

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