Memorial event to be held for ravers wanting to pay their respects to legendary Manchester DJ

An event is to be held to celebrate the life and legacy of legendary Manchester DJ. Stu Allan, who introduced a generation of Mancs to house music, hip hop and rave died last month, aged 60, after a year-long battle with cancer.

A fan-favourite on the rave scene in the 1980s and 1990s with his Sunday night shows on Piccadilly Radio, he was one of the first DJs to play the likes of A Guy Called Gerald, 808 State and Sub Sub.

He was also a pop star in his own right, clocking up 13 top 40 hits as part of 90s eurodance act Clock. Robbie Williams and DJ'ing legends such as Carl Cox were among those to pay tribute after the sad news of his death was announced.

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Stu's family now say they have been 'inundated' with requests from people wanting to attend his funeral and pay their respects.

Although his funeral will be a private, family event, they have helped curate a memorial event where fans and others can come and celebrate his life and musical legacy, has been organised with tickets now on sale.

Organisers are promising sets from some big-names at the ticket only event at Bowlers Exhibition Centre in Trafford Park, where Stu regularly played at raves.

In a statement, his family said: "We have been inundated with requests for people to show their last respects at Stu’s funeral, the church is a very small venue and it has been decided the funeral will be a private family event.

"What we are now planning is a Memorial event for everyone to come and show your respects to Stu and his family. The event will be at Bowlers over 3 Arenas of Stu’s music styles.

"It will be