Legendary DJ and four-time MOBO award winner Steve Sutherland dies as Trevor Nelson leads celeb tributes

Legendary DJ Steve Sutherland has died as Trevor Nelson leads celeb tributes.

Sutherland, who worked on the UK club scene since the late 90s, had a loyal following on his shows on Choice and Galaxy FM.

His career spanned over 20 years on the decks and the late DJ won four MOBOs in his lifetime.

The cause of Sutherland’s death is currently unknown. According to ticket booking site FatSoma, Sutherland was due to headline next Saturday at ‘Twice as Nice on the Thames’, an urban music event on a boat on the river.

BBCR2 presenter Trevor Nelson led the tributes to the late DJ this evening.

On Twitter, he wrote: ‘Just heard the sad news of another great loss to British black music. Condolences to the Family of Steve Sutherland who I first met and worked with at the Kensington roof gardens 30 years ago.r.i.p.’

The MOBO Awards tweeted: ‘We are deeply saddened to hear the news of DJ Steve Sutherland’s passing. His contribution to the black British music scene will never be forgotten.’

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