Shropshire Star

Andy C raises the roof at Shrewsbury's Buttermarket

One of the world's pioneering DJs has wowed crowds with a three-hour set at a county nightclub.

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Andy C at The Buttermarket in Shrewsbury

Andy C, known as one of the world's top drum and bass DJs, performed at Shrewsbury’s Buttermarket nightclub on Friday.

Walsall-born Andy, who began playing in 1989.

Andy C at The Buttermarket in Shrewsbury

The DJ was brought to the town by veteran promoter, Barry Holland and his club night Perception. He said it had always been his dream to get someone of Andy’s calibre to perform in his home town.

Commenting on the success of the event, he said: "Andy’s just sold out Wembley and I’m thinking that’s my man – he needs to come to Shrewsbury while he’s at the peak of his career. It doesn’t get any bigger than the world's number one drum and bass DJ coming to town.

"It’s quite clear why Andy C is on top of his game. He weaved in and out of all the decades and sub genres and had the crowd in the palm of his hand. The absolute perfect DJ to conduct that sea of dancers in the infamous Main Arena of The Buttermarket.

Andy C at The Buttermarket in Shrewsbury

"It’s these moments and the happy smiling people on those dance floors experiencing their own special moments that make it all worthwhile.”

The Buttermarket’s Grant Lees said: “The Buttermarket has always been a proud supporter of local promoters, and we know how hard Barry works to bring a thriving drum and bass scene to Shropshire.

"We’ve worked with Barry on his events for many years and it was a no-brainer for us to work together to bring one of the world’s best DJs to a Shropshire venue with a world-class sound system.

Andy C at The Buttermarket in Shrewsbury

“We’re humbled to be involved with such a great bunch of local promoters, DJs and music scene lovers.”

Perception’s next event at The Buttermarket takes place on Friday, November 1, with the Planet V Future Tour with Dillinja.