DJ Derek (image © Rene Passet)

By Ben Lowe: One of the country’s oldest club DJs is performing in Stoke-on-Trent.

Back by popular demand, 68-year-old DJ Derek is on the decks tonight (May 14) at The Terrace in Shelton, where he will be spinning his 60s reggae, ska and soul records.

DJ Derek, who has played sets at many major festivals including Glastonbury and The Big Chill, started DJing in Bristol more than 30 years ago and is regarded as a legend in the black music industry.

Click below to watch DJ Derek in a preview of Dizzee Rascal’s new video…