Paul Oakenfold to become first ever DJ to play at Stonehenge

First of its kind: Stonehenge during the Summer Solstice celebrations in 2015
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Jochan Embley20 August 2018

Paul Oakenfold is set to become the first ever DJ to play at Stonehenge when he performs at the prehistoric site later this year.

The hugely influential British selector will helm the decks for a one-off gig at the UNESCO World Heritage site in September, with a specific date yet to be confirmed.

A handpicked, 50-strong audience will witness the performance, which will be recorded and later released under the title Live at Stonehenge.

“I am so lucky to be able to share my music from such an iconic site,” said Oakenfold. “The energy there will be like nowhere else on earth, and this will be reflected in my music and performance.

“Despite having performed at incredible events and locations all across the globe, sunset at Stonehenge will be the most magical.”

The event, organised by dance music brand Universe, will raise funds for English Heritage, the charity that cares for a range of historic sites across the country, including Stonehenge.

Oakenfold is credited with helping to kickstart the Balearic house boom of the late 80s and early 90s and has gone on to become one the country's best knwon, most seminal DJs.

Legend: Paul Oakenfold will spin tracks at the histroic Wiltshire site in September

The 5,000-year-old stones have provided the backdrop for musical performances before. Between 1974 and 1984, it hosted the Stonehenge Free Festival, welcoming Jimmy Page, Hawkwind, Dexys Midnight Runners and others.

Ryan Adams was set to perform there in 2007, only for it to be called off for safety reasons — organisers feared that people watching from the nearby road would cause a hazard.

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