Allister Whitehead has been at the forefront of British house music since 1987, when he began DJing at seventeen in his native Nottingham. His career trajectory took him from early residencies at Koolkat and Venus to becoming a fixture at some of the UK's most celebrated venues. When Mike Pickering of M People asked him to cover a slot at the legendary Hacienda, doors opened to residencies at Cream, Ministry of Sound, and Gatecrasher.
What sets Allister apart is his track record of building substantial followings wherever he plays. At Golden, voted club of the year in 1993, he achieved cult status as their first-ever guest DJ. His own venture, Zero-G in Nottingham, regularly drew crowds exceeding 1,500 people. This ability to fill venues independently speaks to something deeper than mere technical proficiency—it's about understanding what moves a room and delivering it consistently.
His production work demonstrates versatility alongside commercial acumen. Allister’s remix of Gala's Freed from Desire transformed a track that initially stalled at number 87 into a chart-topper that sold over half a million copies in the UK alone. He's worked with artists ranging from Robbie Williams to Martha Walsh, and his compilation albums for Fantazia and Ministry of Sound have achieved multiple gold and silver certifications. The Fantazia album The House Collection Volume 3 became the biggest-selling DJ compilation of its time, outselling the pop number one during the same week.
Beyond studio achievements, Allister has maintained a relentless touring schedule across continents, reaching the DJMag World top 20 during the 1990s. His longevity in an industry notorious for fleeting careers stems from an ability to evolve whilst staying true to house music's essence. He brings decades of experience reading crowds, understanding venue dynamics, and delivering sets that resonate.
For event organisers seeking a DJ with proven drawing power, extensive production credentials, and the experience to anchor major events, Allister offers reliability backed by genuine heritage in dance music culture.
